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Jan

2025

4 Nigerian Billionaires’ Wealth Hits $23.7 Billion, As Over 133 Million People Face Hunger

Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

4 Nigerian Billionaires’ Wealth Hits $23.7 Billion, As Over 133 Million People Face Hunger A report published by Oxfam ‘Takers Not Makers’, yesterday, revealed that four Nigerian billionaires’ wealth hit $23.7 billion, as over 133 million people face hunger. The report also indicated that the wealth of these four billionaires could easily cover the whole of Lagos city in N500 notes. According to the report, Nigeria’s wealth gap has reached crisis levels, with the richest individuals accumulating unprecedented wealth while the poor struggle to survive. “In 2024, billionaire wealth surged, and this trend is expected to continue, with at least…

Jan

2025

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Better Abia Movement Group Holds General Meeting, Aims At Expanding Membership, Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Otti

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

BREAKING: Better Abia Movement Group holds General meeting aims to expanding Membership, passes Vote of Confidence on Gov Otti Umuahia the capital city witnessed a convergence of the group members of Better Abia Movement where they held their general meeting and New year gathering to familiarize with the new members across Abia. The meeting held at New Eastern Comfort Hotel Umuahia witnessed the presence of many Abia voters and business owners including personalities like the MD CEO Mela Concepts Aba, State Youth Leader OHANAEZE NDI IGBO Abia State chapter, medical, Legal and notable Public administrators & professionals who graced the…

Jan

2025

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Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a suit before the High Court of Enugu State against Bashir Ahmad, the former Special Assistant on Digital Communication to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, for terrorism defamation. Kanu, who filed the suit through his legal team led by his Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, in his statement of claim, said on or about January 19, 2025, Ahmad defamed and libeled him by his utterances, published on X App (formerly Twitter). He said Ahmad’s…

Jan

2025

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FG Approves Licence For 10,000 Barrels Per Day Refinery In Delta State

Business, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

FG Approves Licence For 10,000 Barrels Per Day Refinery In Delta State The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has announced the approval of a licence for the construction of a new refinery. The approval was given to MRO Energy Limited, an energy company for the construction of a 10,000 Barrels Per Stream Day Refinery at Imode In Ughelli, Delta State, This development comes two months after the authority granted a license to Process Design and Development Limited to establish and construct a new 27,000 barrels per day refinery located in Dole-Wure, Akko area of…

Jan

2025

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Ngozi Ogbeyalu Ukpola MBA Recently Decorated With The Title Of OCHE AKU 1 By His Royal Highness, Eziogo Uduma Obuba Kalu

Abia State, Arts And Culture, News Flash

We gather to celebrate an icon, a woman of exceptional distinction, Ngozi Ogbeyalu Ukpola Mba, who has left an indelible mark on the banking sector. Recently, His Royal Highness, Ezieogo Uduma Obuba Kalu Ezieogo of Amaekpu Ohafia, bestowed upon her the esteemed title of OCHE AKU 1, in recognition of her outstanding performance, exemplary leadership, and tireless dedication to excellence. As a seasoned banker, Ngozi has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to solve complex problems, providing innovative solutions that have endeared her to customers and colleagues alike. Her commitment to ensuring that every customer leaves the bank with a smile…

Jan

2025

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President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment President Bola Tinubu has appointed Zahrah Mustapha Audu as the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). Princess Audu, a seasoned entrepreneur and technology expert, has over a decade of experience in building successful ventures. She holds degrees in software engineering and business management from a top UK university. In her role, she aims to boost foreign investments and create better opportunities for Nigerians. As a philanthropist, she has supported communities and fostered international collaborations. Princess Audu also serves as the President’s Technical Adviser on Foreign Direct Investment, leading campaigns to attract investors.

Jan

2025

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World Standstill As Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th US President

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics, World News

Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th US President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States (POTUS). The 78-year-old made a rare comeback four years after he lost to Joe Biden. Trump promised a blitz of immediate orders on immigration and the US culture wars as he caps his extraordinary comeback. Republican Trump, 78, was a political outsider at his first inauguration in 2017, but as he takes the oath as the 47th US president he is surrounded by America’s wealthy and powerful. The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon…

Jan

2025

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See Locations And Other Details As EFCC Auctions 900 Vehicles Recovered From Corrupt Politicians, Others

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Politics

See Locations And Other Details As EFCC Auctions 900 Vehicles Recovered From Corrupt Politicians, Others The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited Nigerians to participate in an online auction of luxury vehicles recovered from corrupt politicians and other criminal subjects in its concluded investigations. Citing the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act 2022, EFCC announced the auction on Monday and posted a list of the auctioneers, vehicles and locations, including Abuja, Benin, Sokoto, Uyo, Lagos, Kaduna, Ilorin, Port-Harcourt, Enugu, Kano, and Katsina “The general public is hereby notified that the @officialEFCC, through its appointed auctioneers, will conduct an…

Jan

2025

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I Spent 5 Days In Kidnappers’ Den Without Food – Abducted Corps Member Recounts Ordeal

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, Security, South East

I Spent 5 Days In Kidnappers’ Den Without Food – Abducted Corps Member Recounts Ordeal Miss Abasifreke Joseph, a corps member, kidnapped on January 9, along Enugu-Ezike Road, on her way to Kogi, says she faced torture and hunger in the hands of her captors. Joseph who was released on Jan. 13, gave the narration in Abak on Sunday, when Mr Sam Pepple, the NYSC Coordinator in Akwa Ibom visited herShe said: “I spent five days and five nights at the kidnappers’ den without water and food. The corps member said that she and other hostages were beaten, left without…

Jan

2025

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Joy In Abiriba Community As Kelvin Jombo Foundation Successfully Distributes Another Phase Of Palliatives And Other Empowerment Packages

Abia State, Empowerment, News Flash, Politics

Kelvin Jombo Foundation Palliative Distribution II in Abiriba successfully completed. 600 Bags of 5KG Fertliziers.400 Bundles of Casava Stems.600 Bags of 5KG Beans.200 Bags of 5KG rice.600 Tubers of Yam100 Packs of Organic Maize seedlings.100 Packs of Organic Okro Seedlings,100 Packs of tomatoes Seedlings.1000 PCs of Sanitizers1000 Face Mask.100 Cartons of Noodles. The disabled in abiriba were also visited with some Cash Gifts, Abiriba Student Union also received a token of support.