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Aug
07
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Makes 6 Fresh Appointments, Replaces Suspended NSIPA CEO

Tinubu Makes 6 Fresh Appointments, Replaces Suspended NSIPA CEO

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Replaces Suspended NSIPA CEO, Makes 6 Other Appointments (Full List) President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven persons to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday evening. The statement was titled, “President Bola Tinubu appoints new heads of agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.” The appointments include the naming of Lami Bello as the new Director-General,…
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Aug
07
2024
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Hunger Protests: Suspend Your Actions, Mr President Has Heard You All – Defence Minister, Matawalle Tells Youths

Hunger Protests: Suspend Your Actions, Mr President Has Heard You All – Defence Minister, Matawalle Tells Youths

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
Protests: Suspend Your Actions, Mr President Has Heard You All – Defence Minister, Matawalle Tells Youths The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protests against the current government, assuring citizens that President Bola Tinubu is working assiduously to fix the current challenges of the country. While addressing some select national heads of various youth Organisations on Tuesday in Abuja, he urged protesters to have more patience and trust the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of President Tinubu. According to Matawalle, the policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration encompass strategic plans and…
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Aug
07
2024
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CBN Approves Merger Of Unity, Providus Banks

CBN Approves Merger Of Unity, Providus Banks

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash
CBN Approves Merger Of Unity, Providus Banks The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN on Tuesday announced the approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and the Providus Bank Limited. The apex bank, in a statement by its acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the move is designed to bolster the stability of the nation’s financial system and avert potential systemic risks. “The merger is contingent upon the financial support from the CBN. The fund will be instrumental in addressing Unity Bank’s total obligations to the Central Bank and other stakeholders,”…
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Aug
07
2024
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FGN Vows To Arrest Sponsors Of Hunger Protests, Places Them On Watchlist

FGN Vows To Arrest Sponsors Of Hunger Protests, Places Them On Watchlist

News Flash, Security
FG Vows To Arrest Sponsors Of Hunger Protests, Places Them on Watchlist The Nigerian government has announced that it has placed individuals sponsoring the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests on the watchlist of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Comptroller-General of NIS, Kemi Nandap, announced this on Tuesday at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, following a meeting convened by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa. According to Nandap, the sponsors, who are based in the diaspora, will be arrested immediately upon their return to Nigeria. Nandap said, “We have diaspora sponsors, they are on our watchlist. They are watchlisted, any attempt…
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Aug
07
2024
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Police, Military Didn’t Fire Live Ammunition During Protest – IGP

Police, Military Didn’t Fire Live Ammunition During Protest – IGP

News Flash, Security
Police, Military Didn’t Fire Live Ammunition During Protests – IGP The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, said the police, military and other agencies involved in the management of the #EndBadGovernance protests did not use excessive force on protesters. He noted that rather, there were attacks on security agents deployed to manage the protests. Egbetokun disclosed this at a meeting of security agencies heads in Abuja. He also said the military and police did not use live ammunition during the protests. Egbetokun said, “The police and the military and indeed no other security agency involved in the management of…
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Aug
07
2024
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Gov. Otti Makes Strong Case For Nigerians To Be Intentional In Their Choice Of Leadership – By Ferdinand Ekeoma(SA, Publicity & Media To Gov. Otti)

Gov. Otti Makes Strong Case For Nigerians To Be Intentional In Their Choice Of Leadership – By Ferdinand Ekeoma(SA, Publicity & Media To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
SPECIAL FOCUS INDEED, THE FISH GETS ROTTEN FROM THE HEAD In his 'Outside the Box' column article of June 2016 titled "The Fish Gets Rotten From The Head: The Leadership Question," the present Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, made a strong case for Nigerians to be intentional in their leadership choices because, according to him, everything starts and ends with leadership. Eight years later, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, now Governor of Abia State, has been vindicated as people from different walks of life have swiftly changed their hitherto wrong impression and description of Abia State…
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Aug
07
2024
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IgboMustGo Proposed Protest Is Absolute Nonsense – Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat

IgboMustGo Proposed Protest Is Absolute Nonsense – Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Lagos, News Flash
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has said the State government will not allow faceless people on social media to promote ethnic bigotry to divide the people of the state.Naija News reports that Hamzat, in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, described the viral post on X ‘#IgboMustGo’, which threatened a massive protest from August 20th to 30th, 2024, as nonsense, and will not be allowed. Hamzat said the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has denounced the social media campaign and will not yield to people’s attempt to create ethnic bigotry. He said, “The issue of the Igbos, I…
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Aug
06
2024
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Heavy Erosion Threat: Amaekpu Ohafia Cries For Help Of ABIA State Government

Heavy Erosion Threat: Amaekpu Ohafia Cries For Help Of ABIA State Government

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
EROSION THREAT IN AMAEKPU AND THE BAKASSI EXPERIENCE. Without being immodest, BAKASSI is one of the best layouts in Amaekpu in terms of road network, and beautiful structures. BAKASSI is a layout inhabited by some prominent Amaekpu sons & daughters. In no particular order, we have within the Layout Capt. David Nwoke, Popular UMUEJIMA, Chief Brown Onwuka Aki, Nnanna Eme Onwuka (Randy) Late Ojo Obuba, Chief Agbai Okorie, Pastor A.O. Uma, Uba Pharmacy, Chief Bukana & Lolo Love Ezema, Chief Uduma Nnate, Mr. Felix Eke, Mr. Mike Okpo to mention, but a few. One might wonder what these influential personalities…
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Aug
06
2024
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Abia State Born Ezinne Kalu Helps Nigeria Make History In 2024 Olympics

Abia State Born Ezinne Kalu Helps Nigeria Make History In 2024 Olympics

News Flash, Sports, World News
Ezinne Kalu is one of the many women competing for Nigeria in the 2024 Olympics. Following a strong performance against Canada, she has helped the women's basketball team make history. Despite representing Nigeria on the international stage, Kalu is actually American. She was born in New Jersey, and her mother is from South Carolina. However, Kalu's father is from Akanu Ohafia, ABIA STATE, Nigeria which is what allows her to compete for them. After a five-year college career at Savannah State, Ezinne Kalu entered her name in the 2015 WNBA draft. She ended up not getting selected, which forced her…
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Aug
06
2024
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EndBadGovernance:N52bn Worth Of Goods Looted, Destroyed During Protest – Minister

EndBadGovernance:N52bn Worth Of Goods Looted, Destroyed During Protest – Minister

Crime, News Flash, Security
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has expressed deep concern over the widespread looting of businesses and livelihoods during the recent protests in the weekend, resulting in an estimated N52 billion worth of goods lost or destroyed. Saying that the loss of 21 lives is saddening, she condemned the miscreants who used the opportunity of the protest to loot businesses and people’s homes. This, she said, is a severe setback for the economy and entrepreneurs, hindering the government’s efforts to attract investments and stimulate economic growth. According to her, “approximately N52 billion worth of goods were looted,…
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