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Dec
21
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Governor Otti Pays Condolence Visit To Late Adaelu’s Family, Says Nsulu Communities That Donated Land For Airport Project Would Be Duly Compensated

Governor Otti Pays Condolence Visit To Late Adaelu’s Family, Says Nsulu Communities That Donated Land For Airport Project Would Be Duly Compensated

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNOR OTTI PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO LATE ADAELU'S FAMILY, SAYS NSULU COMMUNITIES THAT DONATED LAND FOR AIRPORT PROJECT WOULD BE DULY COMPENSATED. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has reassured that members of the Nsulu communities that donated their lands for the recently flagged off Abia Airport Project, Nsulu, in Isiala Ngwa North LGA would be duly compensated as his Administration had always done in other areas where people parted with their lands for government projects. Governor Otti gave the reassurance on Friday, 20th December, during a friendly discussion with the family of late Elderstatesman,…
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Dec
21
2024
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Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LGA Chairs, Deputies

Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LGA Chairs, Deputies

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LG Chairs, Deputies An Edo State High Court in Benin has ordered the reinstatement of the suspended 18 local government chairmen and vice chairmen in the state. The presiding judge, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba, granted the order following a suit instituted by the affected chairmen and vice chairmen. The court however restrained Governor Monday Okpebholo and Edo State Government, Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Accountant General of the State, among others from acting on the resolution of the state House of Assembly suspending the claimants. Justice Ikponmwonba also ordered that the status quo,…
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Dec
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Bomb Explosion Rocks Nigeria State

Bomb Explosion Rocks Nigeria State

Mishap, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Bomb Explosion Rocks Niger State A bomb explosion in Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, reportedly claimed the life of one person and left four others seriously injured on Thursday morning. The victims, who were on their way to the farm when the explosion occurred, suffered severe injuries, with all the injured reportedly losing their legs due to the blast’s impact. Ahmed Almustapha, a relative of the victims, disclosed that three of the injured were siblings. The injured persons were rushed to the IBB Specialist Hospital for treatment. The exact type of bomb involved in the incident…
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Dec
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Year 2025 To Witness More Infrastructural Development – President Tinubu

Year 2025 To Witness More Infrastructural Development – President Tinubu

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Year 2025 To Witness More Infrastructural Development – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of more infrastructural development projects that have a direct bearing on the people, especially road networks across the country. The President gave this assurance through the Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Bello Goronyo, during a courtesy visit to Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, on Wednesday. He stated that the ongoing construction of the superhighway from Sokoto to Badagry is a testimony to President Tinubu’s commitment to Nigerian projects. The Minister described President Tinubu as a leader ready to serve the people of…
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Dec
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Government Chairmen For Questioning

EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Government Chairmen For Questioning

Crime, News Flash, Politics
EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Govt Chairmen For Questioning The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the suspended chairpersons of the 18 local councils in Edo State to its office for interrogation. The EFCC invitation was contained in a letter by the agency’s Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol, and addressed to the Secretary to the Edo State Government. In a letter dated 17 December, Mr Chukkol directed the chairpersons of Akoko-Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North East, Esan South East, and Esan West to report to its office on Thursday, 19 December (today). Others also expected at the…
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Dec
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
House Of Reps To Present N704.91 Million Half-Year Salary Donation To President Tinubu Dec. 31

House Of Reps To Present N704.91 Million Half-Year Salary Donation To President Tinubu Dec. 31

Economy, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
House Of Reps To Present N704.91 Million Half-Year Salary Donation To President Tinubu Dec 31 The House of Representatives on Thursday announced plans to submit the sum of N704.91m for the use of vulnerable Nigerians owing to the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of subsidy from petrol on December 31, 2024, to President Tinubu. Recall that on July 18, the House resolved to slash 50 per cent of their salaries for six months to address the challenges faced by ordinary Nigerians, following the adoption of a motion moved during a plenary session. Addressing his colleagues during Thursday’s plenary, Mr…
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Dec
19
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others

Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others

Abuja, Infrastructure, Metro, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revoked lands belonging to former President Muhammed Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Also, 759 other prominent figures and organisations in Maitama II, Abuja. were also affected by the revocation which was for non-payment of Certificate of Occupancy. This was contained in a publication by the FCT Administration and made available to Channels Television by the Special Adviser to the FCT Minister,…
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Dec
19
2024
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Nigerian SEC Proposes New Law For Crypto Influencers, Defaulters Face Up To 3 Years Imprisonment

Nigerian SEC Proposes New Law For Crypto Influencers, Defaulters Face Up To 3 Years Imprisonment

CBN/Commercial Banking, Crime, Economy, Judiciary, News Flash
Nigerian SEC Proposes New Law For Crypto Influencers, Defaulters Face Up To 3 Years In  Jail  The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Emomotimi Agama has proposed a new law aimed at combating the issue of crypto influencers using their influence to promote dubious crypto projects. The new law requires every crypto platform or Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) to be registered with a license from the Nigerian SEC before carrying out any promotion on social media, TV, or Print. The law is set to take effect on June 30th, 2025. Crypto influencers must also disclose to their community…
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Dec
18
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Politics Today: Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party

Politics Today: Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party

News Flash, Politics
Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party Paschal Obi, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, has officially left the Labour Party (LP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi was warmly welcomed back into the APC fold by the party’s expanded state executives, led by Macdonald Ebere, after formalizing his membership at both the ward and local government levels. In his remarks, Obi expressed that he was motivated to return to the APC due to the significant infrastructural development he attributed to Governor Hope Uzodinma’s leadership in Imo State. He…
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Dec
18
2024
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President Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Development Authorities (See Full List)

President Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Development Authorities (See Full List)

Business, Economy, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Devt Authorities (See Full List) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, signaling his administration’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency of these critical organizations. The newly appointed executives are expected to leverage their expertise to boost agricultural productivity, manage water resources, and foster rural development in alignment with the administration’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians. The new appointments were made public on Wednesday in a statement issued by Special Adviser to…
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