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Aug
15
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Rejigs His Team, Swears In New Commissioners

Gov. Otti Rejigs His Team, Swears In New Commissioners

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Governor Alex Otti Rejigs His Team, Swears In New Commissioners. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, earlier today swore in the six new Commissioners appointed by him. The Governor reminded the new Commissioners that his administration frowns at acts capable of tarnishing the image of the Government, and made it clear that his government had since rejected the traditional recruitment pattern of filling strategic government offices with cronies who do very little in terms of execution of businesses of governance and promised to intensify efforts geared making life comfortable for Abians. The Six new Commissioners…
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Aug
15
2024
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N50Billion Given To NELFUND Came From Recovered Proceeds Of Crime, Not Donation – EFCC

N50Billion Given To NELFUND Came From Recovered Proceeds Of Crime, Not Donation – EFCC

Crime, Economy, News Flash
N50Billion Given To NELFUND Came From Recovered Proceeds Of Crime, Not Donation – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said the N50 billion given to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), also known as Students Loan, was not a donation as reported by some media organisations. The anti-corruption agency in a statement issued by its Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the fund was rather part of the recovered proceeds of crime remitted to the Nigerian government which the government decided to plough into students loan scheme. There were reports that the agency on…
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Aug
15
2024
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Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Government

Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Government

Crime, Kano, News Flash, Politics
Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Govt The Kano State government has said those who invaded Kano State High Court during the nationwide protest carted away some of the documents used in the corruption trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Daily Trust reports that the State High Court was one of the properties vandalised and looted by hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance protest. On Wednesday, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf visited the court to assess the damages done. The governor was conducted round the court premises by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna…
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Aug
15
2024
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Former President Obasanjo Asked To Surrender To EFCC For Probe

Former President Obasanjo Asked To Surrender To EFCC For Probe

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash, Politics
Former President Obasanjo Asked To Surrender To EFCC For Probe Oba Francis Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, has lambasted former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. This Nigeria news platform understands that the monarch dared Obasanjo to surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because he is not a saint. Alao made the statement days after Obasanjo said that most Nigerian political leaders should be behind bars. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta on Friday, August 9, when he received six members of the House of Representatives, who are co-sponsors of bills proposing a single six-year term, rotation…
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Aug
15
2024
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IPOB: Finland Govt Takes Legal Action Against Simon Ekpa

IPOB: Finland Govt Takes Legal Action Against Simon Ekpa

News Flash, World News
(IPOB): Finland Govt Takes Legal Action Against Simon Ekpa The Finnish Government has announced that it is taking legal action against Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator, over his involvement with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its secessionist activities in Nigeria’s South-East region. Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, during a joint press conference with her Nordic counterparts. According to Valtonen, the Finnish government was notified of Ekpa’s activities by the Nigerian government, and the case is now being heard in Finnish courts. Ekpa, who claims to be the…
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Aug
14
2024
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Chief Alum Otis(PG, Amaekpu Development Union) Congratulates Chief Dr. Sam Anya On His Appointment And Successful Screening As Rivers State Commissioner

Chief Alum Otis(PG, Amaekpu Development Union) Congratulates Chief Dr. Sam Anya On His Appointment And Successful Screening As Rivers State Commissioner

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics
Congratulations on Your appointment And Successful Screening as Rivers State Commissioner: I'm overjoyed and wish to extend my profound congratulations to you on your recent appointment as a Commissioner by His Excellency, The Governor of Rivers State Sir Siminalayi Fubara. This is obviously a significant achievement and a testament to your dedication, hard work, and expertise that you have always exhibited in your chosen field of endeavor. This is an appointment well deserved and have no iota of doubt that you will excel in any role assigned to you as your nomination has been confirmed by the State Assembly and…
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Aug
14
2024
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Chief Alum Otis(PG, Amaekpu Development Union) Felicitates With Honourable Etiokwe On The Occasion Of His Birthday

Chief Alum Otis(PG, Amaekpu Development Union) Felicitates With Honourable Etiokwe On The Occasion Of His Birthday

Abia North, Birthday, News Flash
The President General of Amaekpu Development Union, Ohafia, Chief Alum Otis(Aba Ji Mba) Heartily Congratulates Member representing Ohafia South Constituency in ABIA State House of Assembly, Hon. Chief Kalu MBA Nwoke(Etiokwe) on His birthday today. My prayers for you is that God will continue to direct your part on the side of righteousness and development. And keep promoting your efforts in good health. This year's birthday will surely bring forth good luck, happiness and extravagant grace to you and your entire family. May you continue to count your blessings and name them one by one. Enjoy your day. Chief Alum…
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Aug
14
2024
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Anglican Church Gets Seven New Bishops, 4 Archbishops

Anglican Church Gets Seven New Bishops, 4 Archbishops

News Flash, Religion
Anglican Church Gets Seven New Bishops, 4 Archbishop The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has elected seven new bishops to fill the vacancies in seven of its dioceses and four archbishops for its internal provinces. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the church’s Communication Officer, Korede Akintunde, and made available to PUNCH Online. The statement noted that the elections were conducted during the church’s Episcopal Synod held on Monday, August 12, 2024, a the St Matthew’s Anglican Church Maitama, Abuja. Akintunde said the elections were announced by the church’s Primate, Dr. Henry Ndukuba, at the end…
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Aug
14
2024
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President Tinubu Okays 300% Salary Increase For Judicial Officers

President Tinubu Okays 300% Salary Increase For Judicial Officers

FGN, Judiciary, Labour, News Flash
Tinubu Okays 300% Salary Rise For Judicial Officers President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law. The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. The National Assembly had in June approved a bill that grants a 300 per cent salary increase for judicial officers at the federal and state levels. This followed the consideration and adoption of an executive bill transmitted by the President which sought to prescribe improved salaries and allowances as well as other fringe benefits for judicial…
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Aug
14
2024
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Jonathan, Buhari Attend Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa

Jonathan, Buhari Attend Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Jonathan, Buhari Attend Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa Council of state meeting, FEC meetingPresident Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over his first National Council of State meeting since assuming office. The meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja is being attended by former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammadu Buhari. With no executive powers, the National Council of State is an advisory organ of the federal government. Its membership includes the president who is the Chairman; Vice President, who is the Deputy Chairman; all former Presidents of the Federation and all former Heads of the Government of the Federation; all…
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