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Jan

2025

Gov. Otti Assures Nigerian Geological Survey Agency Of Synergy To Improve Abia’s Local Industry

Abia State, Business, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI ASSURES NIGERIAN GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AGENCY OF SYNERGY TO IMPROVE ABIA'S LOCAL INDUSTRY The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, earlier today, received the Director, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Mr. Isaac Mba Okorie and his team, who paid a courtesy call on him. The team is on an official assignment to the State to explore the mineral resources of the state with a special concentration on kaoline. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, Otti noted that the profiling of kaolin in different areas of the state will contribute to the economic development…

Jan

2025

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I Grew From Almajiri School To Become NNPCL GCEO – Kyari On His Birthday

Education, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Personality

I Grew From Almajiri School To Become NNPCL GCEO – Kyari On His Birthday The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari has disclosed that he went from being an Almajiri school pupil to becoming the head of the national oil company. Kyari stated this on his X handle, @MKKyari, on Wednesday as he celebrated his 60th birthday. He expressed profound gratitude to Nigeria for the opportunities that came his way from his humble beginnings to the height he has attained. He thanked Nigeria and particularly former President Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent President Bola…

Jan

2025

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Death Threat: Peter Obi Speaks On His Arrest Following Counter Allegations

Crime, News Flash, Politics

Dêath Threåt: Peter Obi Speaks On His Arrest Following Counter Allegations Peter Obi has dispelled the rumour of his arrest, saying he is currently at his Onitsha residence in Anambra State. This followed the death threat allegation and counter allegation between him and Felix Morka, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement posted via his official Twitter handle on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Obi called on his supporter to ignore the rumour of his alleged arrest, saying the claim is entirely false. “The recurring fake News on me. I have been made aware of a…

Jan

2025

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APC Spokesperson Receives Over 200 Death Threats Following Comments On Peter Obi

News Flash, Politics

APC Spokesperson Receives Over 200 Dêath Threåts Following Comments On Peter Obi The All Progressive Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, alleged he and his family have received death threats over his remarks about Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Morka stated that the threats were triggered by Obi’s accusation that his remarks during a Sunday interview on Arise Television constituted a threat to the LP candidate’s life. During another appearance on Arise News on Wednesday, the APC spokesman disclosed that he had recorded over 400 threats, including approximately 200 explicit death threats, many of which were described in…

Jan

2025

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Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Life By APC’s Spokesperson

News Flash, Politics, Security

Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Life by APC’s Spokesperson The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has alleged a threat to his life by Felix Morka, the spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The allegation comes after Obi criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to address the worsening economic and security challenges in the country. According to Obi, Morka’s recent statement on Arise TV, where he said “Peter Obi Has Crossed the Line So Many Times and Has It Coming to Him Whatever He Gets,” is a threat to his life and the…

Jan

2025

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President Tinubu Approves Bulletproof SUVs, Medical Trip For Retired Army Generals

FGN, News Flash, Security

Tinubu Approves Bulletproof SUVs, Medical Trip For Retired Army Generals Following the signing of the new terms and conditions of service of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu has approved mouth-watering allowances for officers of General rank, who will retire after serving 35 years. Some of the allowances include the provision of a bulletproof SUV as take-home gift, fully paid foreign medical treatment, $20,000 as estacode while embarking on the medical trip, and payments for cooks and house helps. The T & CThe Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for Officers and Enlisted Personnel in the Nigerian Armed Forces, which…

Jan

2025

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One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits ABUJA School

Abuja, Education, Mishap, News Flash

One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits Abuja School An explosion at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyi community of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has resulted in the death of one student and left four others critically injured. The tragic incident occurred around noon on Monday, January 6, 2025, sending shockwaves through the community, located approximately 42 kilometers from Abuja’s city centre Emergency response teams, including the police bomb disposal squad, quickly arrived at the scene, and the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. According to reports, the deceased student may have…

Jan

2025

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EFCC Sacks 27 Officers For Fraudulent Activities, Acts Of Misconduct….

Crime, News Flash

EFCC Sacks 27 Officers For Fraudulent Activities, Misconduct The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has revealed that 27 officers were sacked from its workforce in 2024 as part of its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, Spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale revealed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement, the EFCC officers were dismissed for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. The statement indicated that they were sacked based on the recommendation of Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC which was ratified by the Commission’s Chairman,…

Jan

2025

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Audit Report Indicts NNPCL Of Diverting N514 Billion

Crime, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Audit Report Indicts NNPCL Of Diverting N514 Billion A report by the office of Nigeria’s Auditor-General has indicted the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for alleged misappropriation of funds and diversion of revenue meant for the Federation in 2021. The indictments are contained in the 2021 Auditor-General’s annual report published in November 2024. The 558-page report was recently submitted to the National Assembly as Nigeria’s Constitution provides. The report shows a troubling blend of questions bordering on misappropriation of funds involving the NNPCL. In one case, the auditor general indicted the state-owned oil firm of unauthorised deductions of N82.9…

Jan

2025

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El-Rufai Breaks Silence Over Defection Rumours To Opposition PDP

Gossips, News Flash, Politics

El-Rufai Breaks Silence Over Defection Rumours To PDP A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he has left the All Progressives Congress to join the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Reacting to the speculation on his verified X account, formerly Twitter, El-Rufai urged Nigerians to ignore the false reports, describing them as “patent lies.” He also disclosed that he has instructed his lawyers to take legal action against those spreading the misinformation. “Please disregard the patent lies and rumours about my political affiliation. I have referred the lead peddlers of the fake news for further action…