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Jan

05

2025

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Pastor Kumuyi Revolutionizes Gospel Outreach By Launching AI Tech

Information Technology, News Flash, Religion

Pastor Kumuyi Launches AI Tech To Revolutionise Gospel Outreach The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Pastor (Dr.) Williams Kumuyi has launched artificial intelligence technology that will revolutionise gospel outreach. The innovative platform, known as “Ask Kumuyi AI,” is primarily designed to spread the gospel using artificial intelligence, The Nation has learnt. The high-tech tool was launched yesterday at the church’s ongoing Leadership Strategic Congress 2025 at the Deeper Life International Conference Centre (DLICC), Mowe, Ogun State, and will, among other things, make it possible for many around the globe to reach Jesus through the revered pastor’s…

Jan

04

2025

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Emetu Extols Abia Ohafia Age Grade For Community Service

Abia North, Arts And Culture, News Flash, People & Events

Emetu Extols Abia Ohafia Age Grade for Community Service The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu has extolled Obimba Age Grade of Abia Ohafia for rising to the occasion on community service in Ohafia Local Government. The Deputy Governor said in a keynote address as Special Guest of Honour at the Igba Uche ceremony of the age grade at Abia Ohafia on Dec. 28, that the mobilisation of members and resources by the age grade for a project central to the development of the community, was remarkable and commendable. "We cherish it when people support the…

Jan

01

2025

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NLC Insist On Withdrawal Of Tax Reform Bills

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Labour, News Flash

NLC Insists On Withdrawal Of Tax Reform Bills The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday insisted on the withdrawal of the Tax Reform Bills forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly for passage to enable all key national stakeholders to be part of the process. Recall that the bills had drawn sharp criticisms from some parts of the country, especially the north, which saw them as anti-growth in the region. It also implored the government at all levels to prioritise the welfare and well-being of the citizens in 2025. In its New Year message to Nigerians, especially workers, the…

Jan

01

2025

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2025: Happy New Year From ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS

News Flash, Abia State, Business

Happy New Year from ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS As we step into 2025, we at ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our esteemed readers and advertisers for your unwavering support throughout 2024. Your loyalty and trust in our brand have been the driving force behind our commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and impactful news. Together, we have navigated the challenges of the past YEARS, and your confidence in our content has inspired us to raise the bar higher. In this new year, we assure and renew our promise to serve you better…

Dec

31

2024

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President Tinubu Deserves More Support From South-East – Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Deserves More Support From South-East – Deputy Speaker Kalu Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called for more support for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in the South-East. Kalu made the call at his country home, Bende in Abia State on Sunday during a town hall meeting with traditional rulers and other members of Bende Federal constituency which he represents. He informed his constituents that Tinubu has demonstrated enough determination in tackling infrastructural decay in the Abia State in particular and the South-East at large, adding that he became the Deputy…

Dec

30

2024

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‘I’m Ready For War,’ Dele Farotimi Blows Hot Amid Legal Fireworks

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash, People Reorientation

‘I’m Ready For War,’ Dele Farotimi Blows Hot Amid Legal Battle Dele Farotimi, a human rights activist and lawyer, has just broken his silence amid a heated legal battle. In a bold statement on X, Farotimi declared, “I’m ready for war”. “I am strong enough to rumble unruffled against principalities and powers, but I am human enough to retain the capacity to shed tears of joy in appreciation of the grace of God, expressed in the concerted efforts of fellow victims. “My battle axes are newly sharpened, my guns primed, I am ready to war. “My resolve was NEVER tested,…

Dec

29

2024

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Dangote, Wale Tinubu, Lookman, Badenoch Named Among 100 Most Influential Africans In 2024

News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Dangote, Wale Tinubu, Lookman, Badenoch Named Among 100 Most Influential Africans In 2024 The New African magazine has unveiled a list of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society in 2024. This year’s edition takes an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the individuals who are both on the continent and abroad, explained Anver Versi, editor of the London-based magazine. Her statement reads, “We need this because I cannot recall the world being so polarised, so divided, so stone-faced in the face of terrible man-made atrocities. “The 100 Most Influential…

Dec

27

2024

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UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security, World News

UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States The United Kingdom has issued another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second in four months. In the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs. It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue of new N200, N500 and N1000 notes has led to shortages of cash. Citizens were encouraged to ensure notes provided by currency exchange vendors will be valid for the duration of their travel to Nigeria. There have been…

Dec

25

2024

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Court Remands Refinery MD In Kuje Correctional Centre Over Alleged $35m Fraud

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Court Remands Refinery MD In Kuje Correctional Centre Over Alleged $35m Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, December 23, 2024, arraigned the Managing Director of Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, Akindele Akintoye at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over an alleged $35 million fraud. He was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite on charges bordering on money laundering and contract fraud. Easy Ways to obtain German citizenshipBest Online RouletteOn October 31, 2024, Akintoye was arrested by the EFCC and detained at its holding facility in Abuja. According to a tweet via the commission’s X handle on Wednesday,…

Dec

25

2024

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Food Crisis: Economic Management Team Alerted In 31 States

Agriculture, Economy, News Flash, Presidency

Economic Management Team Alerted On Food Crisis In 31 States Food crises have been reported in 31 states of the country, while the North East region is severely affected. The situation is compounded by rising production costs as witnessed in Maize production costs, which have surged by 69.7 percent, with the attendant significant food price increases like cowpea prices, which have gone up by 300 percent. However, mechanization and farmland expansion recorded a slight improvement with 2 percent growth in tractor use, and a 2.3 percent increase in cultivated farmland. There was 4.5 percent increase in overall crop production, though…