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Nov

2024

Alleged Rape: Dismissed Policewoman Insp. Edith Uduma Threatens To Kill Self, Children

Alleged R@pe: Dismissed Policewoman Threatens To K¡ll Self, Children A former police officer in Edo State, Inspector Edith Uduma, has threatened to kill herself and her children following her dismissal from the police force after she exposed an alleged rape incident involving a colleague. She accused the state police command of unjustly dismissing her, saying the public had not also heard her side of the story. Uduma’s dismissal came after a viral video that she captured in October showed one Sergeant Abraham, another officer, in a compromising position with a 17-year-old girl at the police station in the South Ibie…

Nov

2024

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Warning Against Unauthorized Medical Outreaches And Health Events In ABIA State

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE: WARNING AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED MEDICAL OUTREACHES AND HEALTHCARE EVENTS IN ABIA STATE. . The attention of the Ministry of Health Abia State has been drawn to unauthorized delivery of healthcare services and distribution of drugs to the public by uncertified persons under the guise of free medical mission in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area. Those conducting this medical outreach did not seek or obtain approval from the Abia State Ministry of Health. Preliminary reports indicate that medications distributed during this outreach may have caused adverse drug reactions among unsuspecting recipients. Identified victims of these untoward medical events are currently…

Nov

2024

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Dangote Refinery Jet Fuel Exported To London, Iceland, Other Global Airports

Business, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Dangote Refinery Jet Fuel Exported To London, Iceland, Other Global Airports The Dangote Refinery has successfully exported its jet fuel to various international destinations, including airports in Iceland, Tenerife, and London. According to a report by SP Global Commodity Insights, the refinery’s Nigerian-made aviation fuel has reached prominent locations such as Heathrow Airport in the UK, as the petrochemical facility continues to scale up production. The report further highlights that between January and October this year, the majority of the refinery’s supply has been delivered to the Lome transshipment hub off Togo. South Korea has also emerged as the largest…

Nov

2024

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Economic Hardship: Dangote Reduces Petrol Price

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Dangote Reduces Petrol Price The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from ₦990 per litre to ₦970 per litre for marketers. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer. The statement read: “As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true. In addition, this is to thank the government for their support, as this will complement the measures put in…

Nov

2024

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Bayelsa Government Bans All Ethnic, Tribal Traders’ Associations

Business, News Flash

Bayelsa Government Bans All Ethnic, Tribal Traders’ Associations Bayelsa State government has banned all tribal and ethnic-based traders’ associations operating in Swail and other markets in the state. Accordingly, the state Commissioner of Police has been directed to enforce the order by arresting any person or group of persons who continue to parade themselves as members of such associations at the various markets. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the orders on Saturday after receiving a report from the Swali Market Conflict Resolution Committee during a meeting in Yenagoa. Speaking at the meeting which had in attendance a large…

Nov

2024

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Seyi Tinubu: Lagos Can’t Serve Father, Son – PDP

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

Seyi Tinubu: Lagos Won’t Serve Father, Son – PDP The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has declared that citizens would resist any attempts to impose Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the next governor of the state. This statement follows recent endorsements of Seyi as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027 by some groups. One of such groups, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, issued an endorsement on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, suggesting that Seyi would be welcomed to run for governor in Osun or Imo states, where his family is…

Nov

2024

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Governor Otti To Rejig Security Architecture, Vows To Deal With Criminals

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

GOVERNOR OTTI TO REJIG SECURITY ARCHITECTURE, VOWS TO DEAL WITH CRIMINALS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his government has resolved to rejig the security architecture of the State. Addressing the press after an emergency security council meeting in response to the recent attacks on security personnel in the State, Governor Otti said that they have taken a decision to smoke out criminal elements in the State. "We have all sat down to look at the security architecture of the State and I am happy that we have resolved to rejig the security architecture to ensure that something like…

Nov

2024

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Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) Affirm Rejection Of Tax Reform Bill

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Northern Elders Affirm Rejection Of Tax Reform Bill The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), on Saturday, November 23, reaffirmed its rejection of the Tax Reform Bill. NEF described it as a policy “conceived in bad faith”, adding that it threatens national cohesion. The group criticised the manner of its implementation, alleging that key stakeholders, including members of the National Economic Council (NEC), were sidelined during the process. The convener of NEF, Professor Ango Abdullahi, in a communique after the forum Board of Trustees’ second bi-annual meeting, in Abuja, warned against policies that could further marginalise the north’s resource potential. The forum…

Nov

2024

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CAGraM Set To Launch The First AI Powered Anti Rigging System Codenamed; 2027 Anti Rigging RoboCop

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Breaking news… CAGraM set to lauch the first AI powered anti rigging system codenamed; 2027 anti rigging RoboCop The CONSOLIDATED ALLIANCE for GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION CAGraM, a powerful political movement powered by innovative technologies is set to disrupt the political space in Nigeria through its AI powered Robo system to be launched in February 2025. This will be the first of such high tech system to be deployed in Africa and promises to stamp out election rigging in Nigeria. It will be recalled that CAGraM launched the first membership Smart Card in Nigeria earlier this year and the revolutionary political organization…

Nov

2024

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The Future Of ABIA State In The World: A Post LGA Election Dissection (Part 1) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash

The Future of Abia State in the World: A Post LGA Election Dissection (Part 1) For the last few daily Abia State posts from my portal, I have focused on responding to concerns raised by citizens of Abia. Recently, Governor Alex Otti revealed that opposition politicians, with external support, are sponsoring violence in Abia State. The governor's statement comes amid rising gunmen attacks and violence in the region. In a statement released by his media aide, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Governor Otti opined that his administration has uncovered that opposition politicians in the state, rather than IPOB, are responsible for sponsoring the…