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Oct

2024

News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, People & Events, South East

Commentary: THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATIONDRAWS CLOSER: This Year Nomination Of First Elevens' Distinguished Personalities Of The Igbo Great Achievers From The South East Region Of Nigeria , Including Delta , Rivers And Other Igbo Speaking States, In Their Different Fields Of Endeavour Are On-Going, Which Will End On The 15th November 2024. Heralds of the Igbo Great Achievers can begin to nominate and field the names of Who is Who and Who Does What in Igbo Land with preponderance of evidence of their landmarks, uncommon and monumental achievements, with the aim of celebrating and honouring them on…

Oct

2024

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Senator Ashiru’s Attack On NDLEA Borne Out Of Vendetta – By Femi Babafemi(Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA)

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

Senator Ashiru’s attack on NDLEA borne out of vendetta. We remain undeterred, but will continue to dismantle illicit drug networks including the one operating in the lawmaker’s house, Agency vows The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says the recent attack on its image by Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (Kwara South) was borne out of vendetta rather than based on any altruistic motive or national interest. The Agency stated this at its National Headquarters in Abuja on Monday 21st Octoberduring a press briefing addressed to respond to a disparaging statement made by Senator Ashiru that "the National Drug Law Enforcement…

Oct

2024

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Why I Donated N200 Million For Education Within One Week – Peter Obi

News Flash, Personality, Politics

Why I Donated N200 Million For Education Within One Week – Peter Obi The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, says he donated over N200 million within a week for education in a bid to provide future for the younger generation. Obi made this known during the 70th Anniversary of Queens School Enugu organised by Queens School Old Girls Association (QSEOGA), on Saturday. “On Monday, I was in Onitsha where they started a new university. From there, I went to Borromeo College of Nursing. “On Tuesday, I was at Anyigba in Kogi State to attend to…

Oct

2024

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Stop Sucking Poor Members With ‘Sowing Seed’ Mentality – Kumuyi Warns Preachers

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Religion

Stop Sucking Poor Members With ‘Sowing Seed’ Mentality – Kumuyi Tells Preachers The General Superintendent, Deeper Life Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has declared that preachers should stop the act of sucking out their members under the guise of sowing seed. Kumuyi made the declaration during a special Programme christened ‘Ministerial Renewal’ for church ministers and workers across the global via satellite broadcast, which was a special Programme on the heels of a Ministerial Conference earlier held during one of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, editions. He made it clear that members are to receive help from their…

Oct

2024

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ABIA State: The Mind Of A Technocrat – By Dr.Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

The Mind of a Technocrat Technocrats prioritize strategic, behind-the-scenes work, focusing on long-term benefits over short-term gains. Unlike politicians, they shy away from public spectacle, opting for patient and meticulous planning. Their approach isn't about quick fixes or superficial solutions but sustainable, impactful projects. Characterized by strategic planning, technocrats execute carefully crafted visions. Their long-term perspective contrasts with the immediacy sought by politicians. Private sector expertise informs their governance approach, ensuring business acumen guides decision-making. Governor Alex Otti of Abia State exemplifies technocrat leadership. Collaborating with strategic firms, he drives growth. CSS Global Farms Ltd. illustrates this approach. By investing…

Oct

2024

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Amid Power Grid Collapse, Nigeria Supplies Togo, Benin 24-Hour Power – TCN CEO

Business, FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy

Nigeria Supplies Togo, Benin 24-Hour Power Supply – TCN The Managing Director and CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Sule Abdulaziz, has disclosed that Nigeria supplies 24-hour electricity to neighbouring countries Togo and Benin, amid ongoing discussions in the country following a recent power grid collapse. “We supply Togo, Benin, and Niger. They get power from Nigeria on a 24-hour basis, and they are paying for it,” Abdulaziz stated during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Tonight program on Sunday. When asked why many Nigerians do not enjoy uninterrupted power, he responded, “Nigerians are getting 24-hour supply, but it’s…

Oct

2024

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Re: The Arrest Of Mr. Ceekay Igara – By PPRO Abia State.

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

Re: The arrest of Mr. Ceekay Igara. The Abia State Police Command received a written petition from the Labour Party’s Acting State Chairman against Mr. Ceekay Igara and three others for alleged impersonation, obtaining by false pretense, and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. Yesterday, 19/10/2024, detectives from the Command invited Mr. Igara, to the Command Headquarters, took his statement, and released him the same day. Investigation is ongoing.

Oct

2024

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The Labour Party Crisis In Nigeria: Governance Implications And Governor Alex Otti’s Neutrality – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

The Labour Party Crisis in Nigeria: Governance Implications and Governor Alex Otti's Neutrality We now have it on good record that the crisis festering in Abia State Labour Party is the handiwork of 5th columnist to simply discredit our dear governor. Can we remember thatNigeria's Labour Party has been embroiled in a protracted leadership crisis since 2020, following the demise of former National Chairman Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam. This conflict revolves around power struggles, ideological divisions and electoral disputes. Key Factors Contributing to the Crisis The crisis is fueled by three primary factors. Leadership Disputes have emerged between Lamidi Apapa and…

Oct

2024

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The Bunker Critic: A Satirical Expose – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

The Bunker Critic: A Satirical Expose - By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke Deep beneath the earth, in a dingy, cramped bunker, resides the infamous Critic-in-Chief, reveling in disparaging the hardworking governor. This self-appointed guru delights in magnifying the leader's every misstep. The bunker's bleak atmosphere fosters an unhealthy obsession with criticism. Stale snacks, flickering fluorescent lights and dusty tomes fuel the critic's vitriol. A tattered manual on "Armchair Governance" serves as their bible. The critic expends boundless energy vilifying the governor, each pronouncement dripping with venom. Selective memory allows them to forget past successes, magnifying minor mishaps. Fact-checking skills remain dormant.…

Oct

2024

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Analysis Of States Implementing Higher Than National Minimum Wage – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

States Implementing Higher than National Minimum Wage Nigeria's minimum wage landscape has shifted with several states adopting higher than N70,000 minimum wage. Lagos State, renowned for its thriving economy and high cost of living, leads this charge. Rivers State, fueled by its robust oil and gas sector, also implements this wage. Akwa Ibom State, rich in natural resources, and Delta State, boasting a diversified economy, follow suit. Ogun State, with its significant agricultural production and manufacturing, completes the list. Comparative GDP Analysis Lagos State's GDP stands at 33.7 trillion Naira, surpassing others. Rivers State trails with 13.3 trillion Naira, while…