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Feb

2025

Ikenna Ukwa Attends Opening Meeting Of Lions Zone Humanitarian Organization

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Personality, Philanthropy

IKENNA UKWA ATTENDS OPENING MEETING OF LIONS ZONE HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATION The Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria ,Chief Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa attended the opening meeting of the Lions Zone Humanitarian Organization in Elu Ohafia today, February 3, 2025. The meeting was an opportunity for the group to thank Ukwa for his continuous support and express their gratitude for his inspiring presence. During the meeting, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa encouraged the group to expand their reach to other villages in Ohafia and pledged his commitment to supporting their programs and activities. He also promised to provide customized…

Feb

2025

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Fuel Marketers Ordered To Reduce Price As Dangote Crashes Supply Rate To N890 Per Litre

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Fuel marketers ordered to reduce price as Dangote crashes supply rate to N890 per litre The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has urged marketers to reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit, aka petrol, following the reduction in the ex-depot price of the product from N950 to N890 per litre by the Dangote refinery. Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N950 to N890, effective from Saturday. Mr Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, said this in a statement on Saturday…

Feb

2025

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‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’

Armed Forces, Crime, Mishap, News Flash

‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’ Police acting in concert with military operatives have rescued 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Kaduna Police Command spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, in a statement on Sunday said security operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kajuru Division and military personnel rescued the kidnapped Villages on Feb. 2. He said the security operatives acted on credible intelligence regarding the movement of bandits in Kajuru area and rescued the victims. Hassan said that the joint operatives advanced…

Feb

2025

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Telcos Will Commence Full Introduction Of New Tariffs Soon – ALTON

News Flash, Telecommunications

Telcos Will Commence Full Introduction Of New Tariffs Soon – ALTON The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) says telecommunications companies (telcos) will commence the full introduction of new tariffs in March. On January 20, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) granted approval for telecommunications companies (telcos) to implement a 50 percent tariff hike. Three days later, Wale Edun, minister of finance, said the tariff in the telecommunications sector would undergo periodic reviews. Speaking to journalists at a forum with telecoms executives, Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of ALTON, said the telcos will issue their tariffs differently and are currently filing,…

Feb

2025

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Press Release: Governor Alex Otti To Flag-Off Construction Of Omenuko Bridge

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Works

PRESS RELEASE: GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI TO FLAG-OFF CONSTRUCTION OF OMENUKO BRIDGE In yet another landmark move to fulfill his promise of infrastructural renewal across Abia State, Governor Alex Otti, OFR, will officially flag-off the construction of the new OMENUKO BRIDGE located in Ozua Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area, a crucial project that will enhance connectivity, boost economic activities, and improve the safety of lives of users of the bridge. DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025TIME: 1:00 PMVENUE: OMENUKO BRIDGE SITE The 45m - long iconic bridge, complemented by 100 metres of approach roads on either side, will serve as a…

Feb

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Meets APC Stakeholders From Abiriba Resident In Aba

Abia State, News Flash, Personality, Politics

IKENNA UKWA MEETS APC STAKEHOLDERS FROM ABIRIBA RESIDENT IN ABA Chief Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria , yesterday Saturday 1st February 2025 met with APC stakeholders from Abiriba resident in Aba. The familiarization meeting, held at Panyu Hotel and Suites in Aba, aimed to strategize on strengthening the party and unifying its members for future election victories. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while speaking emphasized the need to build connections and address key concerns within the party that will help it to move forward. He also expressed his willingness to offer…

Feb

2025

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Police Warn Motorists, Begin Enforcement Of Third-Party Insurance Across Nigeria

Accident, News Flash, Police Force

Police Warn Motorists, Begin Enforcement Of Third-party Insurance Across Nigeria The police on Saturday began the enforcement of the Third-Party Insurance Policy across the country. Police commissioners in several states including Lagos, Kogi and Akwa Ibom, told residents that they would commence enforcement in compliance with a directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The police chief had ordered that the enforcement should commence on 1 February. LagosThe Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, stated his position in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin. Mr Ishola said the enforcement aligns with Mr Egbetokun’s directive.…

Feb

2025

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I Can’t Be A Nollywood Actor In Governance – El-Rufai

News Flash, Politics

I Can’t Be A Nollywood Actor In Governance – El-Rufai Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, says he does not pretend and cannot be one of the politicians who become “Nollywood actors” once in government. Recently, el-Rufai has been involved in a public war of words with some members of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The spat began after the former Kaduna governor criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for “straying away from its core values” and said he no longer recognises his political party. El-Rufai’s comment struck a chord within the presidency, and Daniel Bwala, a presidential aide,…

Feb

2025

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Southeast Council Of Traditional Rulers Abolish Eze Ndigbo Title For All Igbo Leaders Outside Igbo Land

Culture, News Flash, Politics, South East

Southeast Council Of Traditional Rulers Abolish Eze Ndigbo Title For All Igbo Leaders Outside Igbo Land A release signed by the Chairman of Southeast council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Eze (Dr.) E.C Okeke, CFR (Eze Imo), His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nneameka Achebe (Leader), along side chairmen of Traditional councils in Enugu, Anambra, Abia and Ebonyi, the traditional rulers stated this: The Chairman Igbo-Leaders in Diaspora(Onye-isi Ndindu Ndigbo) RESOLUTION OF SOUTH EAST COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL RULERS (SECTR) ON THE AGREED/APPROVED NAME/TITLE FOR IGBO LEADERS IN DIASPORA We bring you good tidings from South East Council of Traditional Rulers. It…

Feb

2025

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Trump Orders Bombing Of ISIS Targets In Somalia

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash

Trump Orders Bombing Of ISIS Targets In Somalia The United States military on Saturday conducted air strikes on Islamic State group targets in Somalia, President Donald Trump announced. “This morning I ordered precision Military air strikes on the Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia,” Trump said on Truth Social. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the strikes targeted IS-Somalia operatives in the Golis mountains in semi-autonomous Puntland region. “Our initial assessment is that multiple operatives were killed in the airstrikes and no civilians were harmed,” Hegseth said in a statement. “This action further degrades…