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Sep

2024

EdoDecides2024: APC Speaks Over Viral Election Results In Circulation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a statement warning the public to disregard circulating reports of fake vote tallies in the ongoing Edo State Gubernatorial Election. According to Felix Morka, Esq., National APC Publicity Secretary on Saturday night these reports are bogus and highly speculative. The APC clarified that ward-level collation is still underway and local government-level collation has yet to begin in most areas. “We urge the Edo state electorate and the general public to disregard these bogus and highly speculative reports. Our great Party wishes to clarify that collation at the Ward level is still ongoing and…

Sep

2024

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Building Capacity To Support Sustainable Development Activities: A Case Study Of ABIA State – Presented By Dr. Alex Otti OFR @ An International Conference In U.K

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, International, News Flash

BUILDING CAPACITY TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: A CASE STUDY OF ABIA STATE. PRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY DR ALEX C. OTTI, OFR, AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS, SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE AT THE SCHOOL OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM. Evolution of Development.1.1. Historical evolution of development concepts, focusing on living conditions, social justice, and governance: Development is an ever-present idea that continues to evolve as human society reaches new possibilities and comes to a new sense of awareness of its strengths, opportunities and environmental advantages. The theory of development has preoccupied…

Sep

2024

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EdoDecides2024: I Won’t Take Bribes No Matter How Much – INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission National Commissioner in charge of Edo, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, has promised not to collect bribes during the ongoing state governorship election. In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, Gumus asserted that nobody would dare approach her with a bribe because of her reputation. The INEC Commissioner added that the commission will conduct the Edo governorship election in a free, fair and credible manner, adding that it would be the best conducted. She said, “I am in charge of Edo. I want to do the right thing, even though I will not be…

Sep

2024

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Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Felicitates With Their Founder/Global President Enyioma Hon High Chief Mrs Racheal Ezinne Ukeju On Her Birthday

Abia North, News Flash, Personality

Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Felicitates With Their Founder/Global President Enyioma Hon High Chief Mrs Racheal Ezinne Ukeju On Her Birthday. As we celebrate you today our great leader, our prayer is that God will continue to direct your path in all you do and crown your efforts with success. May this year's birthday bring forth happiness, joy and extravagant grace of God. And may God Continue to grant you extra wisdom to manage the affairs of our great Association. We are very pleased to be Associated with you. Congratulations! Enjoy your day.

Sep

2024

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Gov. Otti Flags-Off Disbursement Of Interest-Free Agricultural Empowerment Loan To 298 Farmers Trained At CSS Farm

Abia State, Agriculture, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

Governor Otti Flags-off Disbursement ofInterest-Free Agricultural Empowerment Loan to 298 Farmers Trained at CSS Farm. Abia State Government says it is determined to create a new pathway of wealth for its citizens by providing them the needed support to make the most of the available resources domiciled in the State. Governor Alex Otti stated this during the flag-off of the disbursement of the Interest-Free Agricultural Empowerment Loan to 298 individuals trained at the CSS Farm, Nasarawa State by the Abia State Government. The Governor represented by his Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, PhD, disclosed that the State government is…

Sep

2024

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N70,000 Minimum Wage: President Tinubu Betrayed Labour Using Fuel Price – NLC

FGN, Labour, News Flash

N70,000 Minimum Wage: How Tinubu Betrayed Labour Using Fuel Price – NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress said on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu betrayed organised labour, using the price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly called petrol, as bait. The organised labour stated that at the negotiation which informed the acceptance of N70,000 by the organised labour, President Tinubu offered the option not to increase the petrol price. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said this during the opening of a two-day workshop in Lagos titled “Minimum Wage Implementation Workshop, Southern Zone.” Ajaero said there were attempts to distract the attention of the…

Sep

2024

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Gov. Alex Otti Sends Message Of Solidarity To Edo LP Guber Candidate Ahead Of Tomorrow Election

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

ABIA GOVERNOR, DR. ALEX OTTI SENDS MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY TO EDO LP GUBER CANDIDATE AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S ELECTION The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has sent his message of Solidarity and wishes of victory to the Labour Party Governorship Candidate in tomorrow's election in Edo State, Barrister Olumide Akpata. In his message of solidarity, Governor Otti expressed confidence that the LP Governorship candidate would emerge victorious in the election, becauce the people of the state have confidence in him and in the Labour Party. Governor Otti assured Barr. Akpata that millions of Labour Party supporters…

Sep

2024

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Presidency Releases Schedule For 2024 Independence Day Celebration

FGN, News Flash

FG Releases Schedule For 2024 Independence Day Celebration The Federal Government has unveiled the schedule for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will kick off with a World Press Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024. Akume revealed this during the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing the 2024 Independence Day Celebration. The committee will plan, organize, and execute all sanctioned activities to honour the nation’s independence. Nigeria, which achieved independence from British rule in 1960,…

Sep

2024

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ABIA Ranks First In 2024 SSCE Despite Mockery Of South – East Students Over ‘Sit At Home’ Order

Abia State, Education, News Flash

Abia ranks first in 2024 SSCE despite mockery of South-East students over ‘Sit at Home’ order September 19, 2024Recent comments from an alleged APC supporters from the South-West region part of the country have mocked the South-East, claiming that the faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra, an armed militant group led by Simon Ekpa, has declared a “Sit At Home” order to prevent students from taking their NECO exams. However, the National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), revealing that Abia State in the South-East has emerged as a top…

Sep

2024

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Edo 2024: Goodluck Jonathan Cautions INEC, Police

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Goodluck Jonathan Cautions INEC, Police Ahead Of Edo Election The Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged all stakeholders, including candidates in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, to prioritize peace and security. This Nigeria news platform understands that Jonathan spoke in a statement on Thursday made available to journalists by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze. He charged politicians to refrain from all actions that may undermine the peace and security of the state. Jonathan also charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Police Force, as well as all other security agencies that would be involved in…