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Dec

2024

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Commends Ghana Election, Says There Are Learning From Nigeria

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Speaks On Ghana Elections Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the just-concluded presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana showed that the country has learnt some lessons from Nigeria. On Saturday, Ghanaians headed to the polls to elect a new president and members of the parliament. John Mahama, candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been elected president. The INEC chairman described the electoral process as “commendable” and one that provides stability for Ghana and its citizens. “It has been a very interesting election. We came here as part of the…

Dec

2024

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Police Officers Reject $17,000 Bribe, Arrest Suspected Fraudsters

Crime, News Flash, Security

Police Officers Reject $17,000 Bribe, Arrest Suspected Fraudsters The Zone 16 Police Command has three suspects for allegedly engaging in illicit drugs and fraudulent activities. A statement on Saturday by the zone spokesman in Yenagoa, SP Gunn Emonena, said the zonal financial and cybercrime unit, based on credible intelligence, stormed the Rumukparali community in the Obio/Akpo Local Government of Rivers to arrest the suspects. He said the three suspects, Billion Ndubuisi, Charles Amachree, and Martins Chinemike confessed to have impersonated Ryam Bill, a U.S.-based luminary and defrauded one St. Andrea and Charlen Zielinsky to the tune of $71,500. Mr Emonena…

Dec

2024

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NAFDAC Begins Enforcement Of Ban On Alcohol In Sachets, PET Bottles; Urged Manufacturers To Comply

Business, News Flash

NAFDAC Begins Enforcement Of Ban On Alcohol In Sachets, PET Bottles; Urges Manufacturers To Comply Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has urged manufacturers and distributors to comply with the ban on alcohol in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Speaking during a session at the NAN Forum in Abuja on Sunday, Adeyeye reiterated the ban and the agreement signed by the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria. In 2018, the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml was banned in Nigeria. Manufacturers were subsequently given…

Dec

2024

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Presidency Fixes Date For National Youth Confab

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Presidency Fixes Date For National Youth Confab The Federal Government on Saturday fixed February 2025 for the national youth conference. President Bola Tinubu, during his Independence Day broadcast, announced the gathering of a 30-day national youth conference to address critical issues facing the country’s youths, including unemployment, education, and political participation. This is as various youth groups across the country expressed disappointment over the presidency’s silence on the proposed confab. The planned conference was part of the administration’s response to the youth-led protests, including #EndBadGovernance in August 2024 and the #FearlessOctober in October 2024. “The conference aims to provoke meaningful…

Dec

2024

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Growing Abia, Growing Nigeria: The Power Of Industrialization – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

Growing Abia, Growing Nigeria: The Power of Industrialization Abia State's industrialization efforts are gaining momentum, driven by a N10 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bank of Industry (BOI) to boost entrepreneurship and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in sectors like agriculture, ICT, and manufacturing. Key StatisticsAbia State's GDP is believed to be N2.78 trillion (2022), with a 7.2% growth rate, while, Unemployment Rate is 24.7% (2022). Dr Otti is targeting a 10% reduction through industrialization. So far, the SME's Contribution is pegged at 48% of Abia State's GDP, employing 70% of the workforce. It is interesting to note…

Dec

2024

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I Do Experience Menstrual Pain – Mummy Of Lagos, Bobrisky

Gossips, News Flash

I Do Experience Menstrual Pain – Mummy Of Lagos, Bobrisky Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky has sparked reactions online after sharing a personal experience about womanhood. In a recent Instagram post, Bobrisky opened up about his struggles with monthly menstrual flow, stating that it could be painful and emotional. Bobrisky’s post has generated a mix of reactions. Some people have expressed support and understanding, while others have questioned the validity of his experience. The crossdresser’s statement has also raised eyebrows, as he claimed to be a “complete woman” despite not biologically experiencing menstruation. He wrote: “Honestly, I feel I’m a complete woman.…

Dec

2024

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Former Governor Demands Death Penalty For Killers Of Security Officers

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash, Obituary

Former Governor Demands Dëåth Penalty For Killers Of Security Officers Former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu has called for the death penalty for anyone who kills a security personnel, emphasizing the need for strong deterrents to curb the alarming rate of attacks on military and paramilitary officers. His statement follows reports that at least 229 police officers have been killed in the past 22 months by criminals, including terrorists, bandits, and gunmen. Aliyu made the recommendation on Saturday during the graduation ceremony of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) in Abuja, an…

Dec

2024

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Economy: President Tinubu Assures Nigerians Of Better Days Ahead

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Economy: Better Days Ahead – President Tinubu Assures Nigerians President Bola Tinubu is confident of an economic rebound and is asking Nigerians to keep faith in his administration’s reforms. Inflation levels in Nigeria have reached new highs, pushing the cost of basic commodities beyond millions of persons in Africa’s most populous nation. But at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, President Tinubu said the future looks bright for Nigeria. The president who was represented by the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu acknowledged the difficulties but said…

Dec

2024

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COVID Variant XEC: FGN Responds To Reports Of It In Nigeria

FGN, Health, News Flash

FG Reveals Important Update On Reports Of COVID Variant XEC In Nigeria The Federal Government has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant XEC has not been detected in Nigeria, dispelling recent rumors and fears circulating on social media. In a statement released on Saturday, Mr. Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, emphasized the importance of addressing misinformation regarding the resurgence of COVID-19 in the country. He referred to a letter dated December 5, 2024, with the reference number DHS/INSPDIV/017/VOL.1/46, which erroneously implied the presence of the variant in Nigeria. “While…

Dec

2024

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Governor Alex Otti Attends The 36th Convocation Ceremony Of Federal University Of Technology Owerri (FUTO)

Education, News Flash, People & Events

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI ATTENDS THE 36TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI (FUTO). Earlier today, 7th December, Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and his wife, her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti honoured the invitation of Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, as they attended the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the foremost University of Technology in South Eastern Nigeria. The wife of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, Her Excellency, Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, CON, OON, the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, and the Borno State Governor, His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Zulum were conferred with Honorary Doctorate…