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Mar

2025

Arrests Looms As ASHTF Intensifies Hunt For Illegal Revenue Collectors, Calls On The Public To Report Suspects

ARRESTS LOOMS AS ASHTF INTENSIFIES HUNT FOR ILLEGAL REVENUE COLLECTORS, CALLS ON THE PUBLIC TO REPORT SUSPECTS. On Sunday, March 9, 2025,at around 6.30 am, the Aba area Coordinator of Abia State Harmonized Taskforce, Mr. Uche Wogu led a combined team of ASHTF operatives and officers of the Nigeria police, in a joint operation. The operation aimed to apprehend suspects involved in the illegal collection of revenue from traders in Ehi Road, Aba. The team successfully arrested 11 suspects, who were taken to the Ndiegoro Police Station. The suspects were allegedly collecting revenue on behalf of some communities, it was…

Mar

2025

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NAFDAC Destroys N100bn Worth Of Confiscated Medicines

FGN, Health, News Flash

NAFDAC destroys N100bn worth of confiscated medicines On Saturday, March 8, NAFDAC destroyed expired, falsified, controlled, unregistered, and banned medicines seized from the Idumota Open Drug Market during a recent three-week enforcement operation. The destruction took place at the Lapite Dumpsite in Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, with the confiscated products valued at an estimated ₦100 billion. Several suspects were apprehended during the exercise, and those found culpable will face appropriate sanctions. Source: X @NafdacAgency

Mar

2025

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Unknown Gunmen Kill Miyetti Allah Leader

Crime, News Flash, Security

Unknown Gunmen kill Miyetti Allah Leader The leader of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Kwara State, Alhaji Idris Abubakar Sakaina, has been shot dead by gunmen. The incident, it was gathered, occurred around past 10:00 pm on Saturday when his attackers accosted and shot him dead in front of his residence in Oke Ose, Ilorin. “His attackers left him in the pool of his blood. They didn’t collect anything from him and their motive for such action is surprising”, a source said. In a chat with one of our correspondents, a witness, Aina’u Sarki, said: “I was…

Mar

2025

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Abia State Govt. To Collaborate With The Anglican Church To Fix Ngwa High School – Gov. Otti, Reaffirms His Stance On Merit-Based Appointment In Public Service

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA STATE GOVT. TO COLLABORATE WITH THE ANGLICAN CHURCH TO FIX NGWA HIGH SCHOOL – GOV. OTTI, REAFFIRMS HIS STANCE ON MERIT-BASED APPOINTMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has disclosed that his administration will partner with the Anglican Church to ensure that Ngwa High School is operated effectively and efficiently. Governor Otti made the disclosure on Saturday, 8th March, when he played host to the Old Boys Association of Ngwa High School, Aba comprising mostly of the 1982 and 1983 sets. Governor Otti who disclosed that towards the end of last year, his administration started…

Mar

2025

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‘Focus On Journalism And Leave Politics For Politicians’ – Prince Okey Kanu Knocks ATTNEWS At The Unveiling Of Their ABIA North Office

News Flash, Abia North, Abia State, People & Events

'FOCUS ON JOURNALISM AND LEAVE POLITICS FOR POLITICIANS' - PRINCE OKEY KANU KNOCKS ATTNEWS AT THE UNVEILING OF THEIR ABIA NORTH OFFICE. Prince Okey Kanu Honourable Commissioner of information, ABIA State represented Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR at the Unveiling of ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS Abia North Office at SKOG COMPLEX AMAEKPU OHAFIA. The amiable Governor Of ABIA State would have been present himself if not for several engagements. But sending representative in the capacity of the Honourable Commissioner of information shows how much value he placed on the event and we appreciate the Governor for his untiring…

Mar

2025

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ABIA Included As FGN Approves Construction Of Three New Refineries

Abia State, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

ABIA Included As FGN Approves Construction Of Three New Refineries The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has announced the approval of licences for the construction of three new refineries. The NMDPRA, in a post on its official X handle on Friday, said the new facilities will add 140,000 barrels per day to Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity. It was noted that a 100,000 bpd refinery license was granted to Eghudu Refinery Ltd in Edo State, and a 30,000 bpd refinery license was granted to MB Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Ltd in Delta State. The third…

Mar

2025

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2027: PDP Governors Speak On Dropping Atiku For El-Rufai, Obi Presidential Ticket

News Flash, Politics

2027: PDP Governors Speak On Dropping Atiku For El-Rufai, Obi Presidential Ticket The Governors’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied speculations to the effect that five of its members are supporting a potential Nasir El-Rufai/Peter Obi presidential ticket for the 2027 election. A statement issued by the Director General of the Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, condemned the rumour as “unpleasant and provoking publications” pushed by elements determined to undermine its credibility. Agbo asserted that such baseless claims are part of a broader strategy by “negative forces” to question the leadership of the Forum amid ongoing economic challenges…

Mar

2025

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Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates International Women’s Day With The Wife Of Executive Governor Of ABIA State, Her Excellency, Mrs Priscilla C. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Women Affairs

OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH THE WIFE OF EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE, HER EXCELLENCY, MRS PRISCILLA C. OTTI. "Today, as we celebrate International Women's Day, I am honored to stand alongside Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chioma Otti, and women from all walks of life in Abia State. As the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA, I recognize the pivotal role women play in shaping our communities and driving progress. We celebrate the trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations, the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes, and the leaders…

Mar

2025

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‘Not Because Of Akpabio’ – Senate Leader List 5 Major ‘Sins’ That Led To Natasha’s Suspension

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

‘Not Because Of Akpabio’ – Senate Leader Lists 5 Major ‘Sins’ That Led To Natasha’s Suspension Bamidele Opeyemi, the leader of the 10th Senate has debunked claims that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Red Chamber over the allegations of sexual harassment which she made against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued on Saturday, March 8, Opeyemi said, the claim that the Kogi Central senator was suspended for her allegations against Akpabio is false. According to the Senate leader, the Kogi lawmaker’s suspension followed her actions and misconduct in contravention of Senate Standing Orders 2023 (As Amended)…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes Use Of Corps Members For Exercise

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes Use Of Corps Members For Exercise President Bola Tinubu has rejected a proposed N942 billion budget from the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming national housing and population census. Sources familiar with the discussions revealed that Tinubu insisted on cutting costs and suggested using members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the exercise. During a meeting at the State House on February 24, 2025, with NPC officials led by Chairman Nasir Kwarra, the President promised to set up a committee to review the budget and align it with the government’s…