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Aug
03
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Hunger Protest Turns Violent In Delta, LGA Chairman Escapes Lynching

Hunger Protest Turns Violent In Delta, LGA Chairman Escapes Lynching

Crime, News Flash
Hunger Protest Turns Violent In Delta, LG Chairman Escapes Lynching A previously peaceful hunger protest in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, turned violent on Friday as Policemen stationed at the Otovwodo axis of the East-West road allegedly shot and injured a yet-to-be identified protester. The incident triggered other protesters to burn tyres and pelt local government officials with sachet water. For the second day running, protesters converged at the popular Otovwodo junction, causing traffic gridlock on the East-West Road. Travelers from Benin to Port Harcourt and other parts of the Eastern region were stranded for several…
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Aug
03
2024
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2 Students Arraigned For Hacking MTN Computers

2 Students Arraigned For Hacking MTN Computers

Education, Judiciary, News Flash
Two Students Arraigned For Hacking MTN Computers The Police Special Fraud Unit has arraigned students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, and Resign Regal Academy, Timothy Oluwabukola and Anthony Odemerho, for allegedly hacking MTN Nigeria Communication Plc’s computers and stealing airtime and data valued at N1.9bn. Oluwabukola and Odemerho who were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday are facing four counts bordering on conspiracy, unauthorised access into the company’s web-based platform known as Application Programming Interface and unlawful conversion, preferred against them by the police. The police prosecution counsel, Justine Enang, told the court that the defendants committed…
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Aug
03
2024
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State Of The Nation: Position Of The South East Caucus Of The National Assembly On The Ethnic Profiling Of Igbos Against The Background Of The Mass Protests Across The Country

State Of The Nation: Position Of The South East Caucus Of The National Assembly On The Ethnic Profiling Of Igbos Against The Background Of The Mass Protests Across The Country

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash, South East
STATE OF THE NATION:POSITION OF THE SOUTH EAST CAUCUS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON THE ETHNIC PROFILING OF IGBOS AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF THE MASS PROTESTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. The attention of the South East Caucus of the National Assembly has been drawn to the unfortunate and dangerous ethnic profiling of Igbos in the ongoing mass protests across the country. For the records, the Igbo nation, in obedience to the advice of their leaders- Governors, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, parliamentarians and others in the private sector- had taken a reasoned and strategic decision not to participate in the on-going nationwide protests.…
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Aug
02
2024
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Peter Obi Raises Fresh Alarm Over Plot To Blackmail Him

Peter Obi Raises Fresh Alarm Over Plot To Blackmail Him

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash
Peter Obi Raises Fresh Alarm Over Plot to Blackmail Him The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over a sinister plot to blackmail him into conforming to nefarious agendas. In a statement on his social media handle, Obi revealed that a video from his recent keynote speech in Anambra State had been deliberately twisted to suggest he declared war on Northerners. Obi clarified that his actual words were a call to action against economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption. He said: “I have noticed some deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts by some…
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Aug
02
2024
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Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting? – Gov. Alex Otti OFR

Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting? – Gov. Alex Otti OFR

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting? I have been trying to make sense out of the events of the last 24 hours with limited success. My sister Onyeka Onwenu was not even on the list to perform. She was not expected as she was said to be outside the country. She gets back and hears about my other sister’s (Dr. Mrs. Stella Okoli’s) 80th birthday celebration. She rearranges things quickly and shows up to the surprise of everyone. The boisterous Onyeka would not be there and not sing at Sister Stella’s birthday. She would do just two songs…
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Aug
02
2024
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We’ve Uncovered Senator Sponsoring Hardship Protest In FCT – Wike Reveals

We’ve Uncovered Senator Sponsoring Hardship Protest In FCT – Wike Reveals

FGN, Abuja, News Flash
We’ve Uncovered Senator Sponsoring Hardship Protests in FCT – Wike Reveals Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that security agencies have identified a senator as one of those sponsoring the anti-government protests. Wike made this revelation shortly after an emergency FCT Security Council meeting on Thursday night in Abuja. He explained that it was discovered that the senator had contacted some security operatives to escort a truckload of food intended for the protesters. He mentioned that, in due time, the relevant agencies would invite the senator for questioning. The minister, while acknowledging that protests are…
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Aug
02
2024
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Rioters Destroyed Police Stations, Murdered An Officer – IGP

Rioters Destroyed Police Stations, Murdered An Officer – IGP

Crime, Mishap, News Flash
Rioters Destroyed Police Stations, Murdered An Officer – IGP Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reacted to the protests which held across the nation, on Thursday, saying a policeman was murdered. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday night, Egbetokun said some officers also sustained injuries during the protest while some stations destroyed. Egbetokun, who described Thursday’s action as mass uprising, said his men have been placed on red alert. “Police stations have been destroyed. There have been attempts to take over government houses.” “In places like FCT, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe, among others, we recorded incidents of…
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Aug
01
2024
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Abia State Government Places Premium On The Revitalization Of The Agricultural Sector

Abia State Government Places Premium On The Revitalization Of The Agricultural Sector

Abia State, Agriculture, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Abia State Government places premium on the revitalization of the Agricultural sector. The Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE reiterated the present administration’s commitment to formulated policies and programmes aimed at boosting food production and enhancing productivity in area of comparative advantage like cocoa. Engr. Emetu, who disclosed this during the inauguration of the members of Abia State Cocoa Development committee at the Government House, Umuahia, said that Governor Alex Otti's administration places high premium on the revitalization of agriculture in the state with special provision made for integrated rural agriculture promotion. The Deputy Governor pointed out that…
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Aug
01
2024
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Bomb Scare In Lagos On Eve Of Nationwide Protest

Bomb Scare In Lagos On Eve Of Nationwide Protest

Crime, News Flash, Security
Bomb Scare In Lagos On Eve Of Nationwide Protest An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was discovered at the fence of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service on Bank Anthony way, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday. The object was discovered on the eve of the planned nationwide protest against the hardship in the land. The 10 days protest would start from August 1 to and end 10 August 10, 2024, according to the organisers. Our Correspondent gathered that the IED was allegedly dropped by a yet to identified person who drove to the spot in a…
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