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Jun

2024

Killing Of Two Police Officers In Aba: Gov Otti Condoles With The IGP,Says Severe Consequences Await Enablers Of Terror In Abia

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash

KILLING OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS IN ABA: GOVERNOR OTTI CONDOLES WITH THE IGP, SAYS SEVERE CONSEQUENCES AWAIT ENABLERS OF TERRROR IN ABIA. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti, OFR, received with sadness the news of the killing of two police officers at Opobo junction, Aba, on the evening of Friday, June 28, 2024, by yet to be identified criminals. The Governor wishes to unequivocally condemn this horrible but unprovoked attack, which came almost a month after some innocent soldiers were killed by criminals at Obikabia junction, which is less than a kilometer away from Opobo junction.…

Jun

2024

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Continuous Detention Is Unreasonable – Peter Obi

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

There Is No Reason for Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention – Peter Obi Declares The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and other freedom fighters in detention According to Obi, Kanu’s continued detention is unjustified. He said, “I don’t see any reason for his continuous detention, especially as the courts have granted him bail. The government must obey the court.” He made the demands in a press briefing on Saturday in Onitsha, Anambra State. He added, “The rule of…

Jun

2024

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Gov Otti Visits Families Of Slained And Wounded Police Officers; Vows To Put An End To Attacks On Security Agents In The State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

GOV. OTTI VISITS FAMILIES OF SLAINED AND WOUNDED POLICE OFFICERS; VOWS TO PUT AN END TO ATTACKS ON SECURITY AGENTS IN THE STATE. The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has vowed to put an end to recent attacks on the security agencies in the state by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Governor Otti made the vow on Saturday, June 29, during a visit to the families of two killed police officers in their various homes and two wounded officers in the hospitals where they are currently receiving treatment after being attacked in the evening of Friday, June 28th, at…

Jun

2024

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Why I Rejected N150M Bribe From Lagos Businessman – Police Officer Reveals

Crime, News Flash, Security

Why I Rejected ₦150M Bribe From Lagos-based Businessman — Nigerian Police Officer Reveals A Superintendent of Police, Ibrahim Sini, has said he turned down a N150m bribe allegedly offered to him by a Lagos-based businessman, Akintoye Akindele to have peace of mind. Akindele, who was arraigned for the offence at the Federal High Court in Abuja in August 2023, was remanded in the Kuje correctional centre. According to the charge sheet, the bribe was offered to allow police to permit him to escape abroad and to write a favourable report for him after the investigation. Sini was said to have…

Jun

2024

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Tackle Poverty With Financial Interventions – EU Urges FGN

Economy, Empowerment, News Flash

Tackle Poverty With Financial Interventions – EU Urges Nigerian Govt The European Union has called on the Federal and State Governments to increase financing for social protection interventions, “as it is critical to reducing poverty across the country.” According to a statement by the commission on Saturday, the Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Massimo De Luca, made the call on Friday, during the third edition of the Social Protection Cross-Learning Summit in Abuja. He described social protection as a fundamental pillar supporting the most vulnerable and poor households, providing not only a safety net…

Jun

2024

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PZ Cussons Reports N96.4 Billion Net Loss, Shareholders Funds Wiped Out

Business, Economy, News Flash

Shareholders Funds Wiped Out As PZ Cussons Reports N96.4 Billion Net Loss Consumer goods company PZ Cussons has reported a net loss of N96.4 billion for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024. According to its latest unaudited financial statements, the losses resulted in the company posting a negative equity of N47.2 billion by the end of the fiscal year. PZ Cussons has been grappling with significant macroeconomic challenges that adversely affect its profit margins. Among the key issues cited are high interest rates, exchange rate depreciation, and escalating inflation. These factors have combined to create a tough operating environment…

Jun

2024

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NFVCB Denies Plans To Arrest Unapproved Online Content Makers

Arts And Culture, Entertainment, Gossips, News Flash

NFVCB Denies Plans To Arrest Makers Of Unapproved Online Content The National Film and Video Censors Board has denied it has plans to arrest skit makers who release content online without approval. In a statement titled ‘Re: FG To Arrest Skit Makers Who release content online without approval’, and signed by its management, the NFVCB said the information making the rounds on the issue was misleading. The statement said: “Our attention has been drawn to this and other misleading headlines, making the rounds. “We want to categorically state that at no time and nowhere did we issue such a statement.…

Jun

2024

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Prophet Mutumwa Claims God Gave Him Key To Gambling, Wins N45 Million; Banned From Casino

Gossips, News Flash, Religion

Prophet Mutumwa Claims God Gave Him Key To Gambling, Wins N45 Million; Banned From Casino Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa scooped £23,487 ($30,000/N45,000,000) at a casino in Zimbabwe after claiming God gave him a winning formula. But his celebrations were cut short after he was banned. A “prophet” who claimed God gave him a winning formula was banned from a casino after taking home £23,487 ($30,000). Lucky Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, leader of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Sect in Zimbabwe, had bragged about his mammoth win. But his celebrations were cut short when bosses at other casinos in Zimbabwe told him to…

Jun

2024

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Husband Impregnates Wife’s Twin Sister, Claimed They Planned A Surprise Since She Is Infertile

Gossips, Love & Life, Marriage And Love, News Flash

Husband Imprêgnates Wife’s Twin Sister, Claims He Wanted To Surprise Her Since She Is Infêrtile A lady has taken to social media to share her devastating story of how her husband allegedly impregnated her identical twin sister amidst their struggle with infertility. The anonymous message, addressed to TikTok user @mrsbelleblake, detailed the heart-wrenching ordeal of the young woman who had been trying to conceive with her husband for over six and a half years. According to the message, the lady, who remains unidentified, disclosed that both she and her twin sister had starkly different fertility statuses: while she faced challenges…

Jun

2024

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President Tinubu Urges Governors To Meet Targets On Food Security; Approves Immediate Rollout Of National Construction And Household Support Programme

Agriculture, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Prophecy

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES GOVERNORS TO MEET TARGETS ON FOOD SECURITY; APPROVES IMMEDIATE ROLLOUT OF NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT PROGRAMME To boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, as well as provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all geo-political zones in the country. Under the programme, the Sokoto-Badagry Highway, which will traverse Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos, is prioritized. Other road infrastructure projects, such…