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Jun
29
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Roxettes Motors Nears Completion Of Their 40,000 Units Capacity Per Annum Automobile Assembling Plant In ABIA, Commends Gov Otti For Creating The Enabling Environment.

Roxettes Motors Nears Completion Of Their 40,000 Units Capacity Per Annum Automobile Assembling Plant In ABIA, Commends Gov Otti For Creating The Enabling Environment.

Abia State, Good Governance, Manufacturing, News Flash, Technology
ROXETTES MOTORS NEARS COMPLETION OF THEIR 40,000 UNITS CAPACITY PER ANNUM AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLING PLANT IN ABIA, COMMENDS GOVERNOR OTTI FOR CREATING THE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT THAT BROUGHT THEM TO ABIA STATE . ROXETTES motors is almost set to commence the assembling of vehicles in Abia State before the end of October 2024 as the construction of its assembly plant at Obu-Aku City in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State nears completion and all the equipment needed to start the 40,000 units of automobiles per annum are expected to arrive Abia State before the end of August 2024. The Abia-born…
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Jun
29
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘Is It The Fear Of Peter Obi Or The Fear Of Igboman’ – Sidney Dike(ABIA Politician)

‘Is It The Fear Of Peter Obi Or The Fear Of Igboman’ – Sidney Dike(ABIA Politician)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Judging From What Wole Soyinka Said, Is It The Fear Of Peter Obi Or The Fear Of Igboman- Sidney Dike Chief Sidney Dike, a seasoned politician and former governorship aspirant of Abia State, explored the historical and contemporary challenges faced by the Igbo people in their quest for the Nigerian presidency. He said that it’ll be difficult for an Igboman to become the president of Nigeria. Chief Dike acknowledged the significant strides made by Peter Obi, whose recent political endeavours have brought the possibility of an Igbo presidency closer than ever before. According to Dike, Obi’s efforts have resonated particularly…
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Jun
28
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Breaking: Angel Unigwe To Sue Kanayo Gives Her Side Of The Story

Breaking: Angel Unigwe To Sue Kanayo Gives Her Side Of The Story

News Flash, Arts And Culture, Gossips
BREAKING: ANGEL UNIGWE TO SUE KANAYO GIVES HER SIDE OF THE STORY Kanayo O. Kanayo recently expressed his frustration regarding Angel Unigwe and her mother. In a video he posted online, the veteran actor alleged that Angel, with her mother's support, breached their contract by prematurely leaving his set. Responding to these allegations, Angel Unigwe's mother strongly denied the accusations and defamatory statements made by Mr. Kanayo in his video. She stressed their firm adherence to contractual terms and their dedication to honoring all legal commitments. Angel Unigwe’s mother provided a detailed account of events from June 17th to June…
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Jun
28
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
EFCC Arrest 117 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

EFCC Arrest 117 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

Crime, News Flash, Security
EFCC Arrests 117 Suspected Internet Fr@udsters In Lagos The operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 117 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos. The suspects were arrested at Regional Hotel, Iyana-Ishasi, Lagos in a sting operation, following verified intelligence about their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud. According to the commission, items recovered from the suspects, at the point of arrest, include mobile phones, laptop computers and four cars. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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Jun
28
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Approves N50,000 Grant, N155 Billion Food Package For Households

Tinubu Approves N50,000 Grant, N155 Billion Food Package For Households

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu Approves N50,000 Grant, N155 Billion Food Package For Households President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Construction and Household Support Programme during the National Economic Council meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the programme is aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, strengthening the economy, and providing immediate economic relief for Nigerian households. Ngelale added that the programme, which was supported by the NEC, includes financial allocations and infrastructure projects across all geo-political zones in the country. He added that a key component of the programme is the approval of the…
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Jun
28
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Why We’ll Approve Purchase Of Presidential Jet – Akpabio

Why We’ll Approve Purchase Of Presidential Jet – Akpabio

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Why We’ll Approve Purchase Of Presidential Jet – Akpabio Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the red chamber will approve funds for the purchase of a new presidential jet if requested by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during plenary on Thursday, Akpabio, however, said he had not received any correspondence from the President requesting the Senate’s approval for a presidential jet. Akpabio spoke after a closed-door meeting of senators at the chambers which lasted for about an hour. The senators had cut short their recess which was supposed to elapse on July 2, 2024, and returned for an emergency session…
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Jun
28
2024
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Better Minimum Wage Coming -Governors Assure Labour

Better Minimum Wage Coming -Governors Assure Labour

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Labour, News Flash
Better Minimum Wage Coming – Governors Assure Labour The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has assured Nigerians and the organised labour that better minimum wage will result from ongoing negotiations. The governors had previously rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of N62,000, stating that some states would need to borrow money to pay salaries. Despite this, organised labour continues to demand a wage of N250,000. The governors chose to hold an emergency meeting after the Federal Executive Council postponed the minimum wage discussion on Tuesday to allow President Bola Tinubu to conduct broader consultations. According to a communiqué released after an emergency meeting…
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Jun
28
2024
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Police Arrest POS Operator Allegedly Supplying S3xual Workers To Bandits

Police Arrest POS Operator Allegedly Supplying S3xual Workers To Bandits

Crime, News Flash, Security
Police Arrest PoS Operator Allegedly Supplying S3x Workers To Båndits The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has paraded a Point of Sale (PoS) operator, Sunday Musa, also known as Dan Gwari, who allegedly specialises in supplying sex workers to bandits in their camp, as well as distributing money to their families in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The commissioner of police in the FCT, Benneth Igweh, who disclosed this while parading the suspect in Abuja on Tuesday, said he was arrested during a coordinated clearance operation by operatives of the anti-kidnap unit of the command at Kagarko.…
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Jun
28
2024
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FGN Dismisses Controller Of Corrections, 2 Others

FGN Dismisses Controller Of Corrections, 2 Others

News Flash, FGN
FG Dismisses Controller Of Corrections, 2 Others The Federal Government has dismissed three personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), including a Controller of Corrections, for various misconducts such as gross negligence of duty, absence without leave, trafficking in illicit items, general inefficiency and falsification of results among others. A statement by the spokesperson of the NCoS, Abubakar Umar, on Thursday, said the step was taken to maintain a high standard of discipline and professionalism in the Service. The name of the dismissed controller was however not disclosed. Daily Trust gathered that in a letter issued by the Civil Defence,…
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Jun
28
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
EFCC Storm Lagos Hotel, Harass Worker, Chairman Orders Probe

EFCC Storm Lagos Hotel, Harass Worker, Chairman Orders Probe

Crime, News Flash, Security
EFCC Officers Storm Lagos Hotel, Harass Worker; Chairman Orders Probe The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, in response to a viral video showing two officers manhandling a female hotel worker in Lagos, has ordered their immediate arrest and a thorough investigation into the incident. This was made known in a statement by the Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Thursday. The viral video showed EFCC officials invading the Annex and Regional hotels, both owned by the same person, around 4am on June 27, while guests were asleep. The officers reportedly fired shots, injured customers,…
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