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Jun

2024

Sallah: Ado Bayero Invites District Heads To Durbar Amid Kano Emirship Crisis

Sallah: Ado Bayero Invites District Heads To Durbar Amid Emirship Crisis The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who was recently dethroned by the state government, has invited district heads to durbar, a traditional event held in commemoration of Sallah. The announcement was contained in a circular signed by a senior councilor of the emirate, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, Galadiman Kano, on Tuesday. The circular, dated June 10, 2024, directed all the district heads of the emirate to come along with their village head, their horse riders and praise singers. It reads, “We are directing all the district heads of…

Jun

2024

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Why We Shut Down Batch B Registration Portal – NYSC

Education, FGN, News Flash

Why We Shut Down Batch B Registration Portal – NYSC The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has shut down the registration portal for Batch B prospective corps members, citing a glitch that occurred on Saturday, June 8. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, the portal was closed after reaching the maximum number of registrations required for the incoming batch. Megwa apologized to prospective corps members who could not register before the portal was shut down, assuring them that the portal will reopen for Batch B Stream II on…

Jun

2024

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Dangote Refinery Reveals New Date To Kickstart Petrol Supply

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Dangote Refinery Reveals New Date To Kickstart Petrol Supply Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos State has moved the supply date for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol from June to mid-July. The President and Chief Executive Officer of the refinery, Aliko Dangote, attributed the postponement to slight delay but assured the public that by second to third week in July, the premium commodity would be in the market. Dangote spoke when he received a Senate delegation led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on a tour of the $20 billion facility in Lagos on Sunday. He said,…

Jun

2024

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Turkish Investors Visit Gov Otti, Positions ABIA As Hub For Organic Fertilizer Production, Sales

Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

TURKISH INVESTORS VISIT GOV OTTI, POSITIONS ABIA AS HUB FOR ORGANIC FERTILISER PRODUCTION, SALES Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed excitement at the prospect of Abia being the hub for organic fertiliser production in Nigeria. Governor Otti said his administration would do all that is necessary to enable a group of investors from Turkey set up organic fertiliser production plants, which would derive its raw material from the sediments underneath rivers, lakes and swamps, saying that the State is open for business. The Governor spoke on Tuesday when he received the executives of Alliance Enterprises Limited, Turkey,…

Jun

2024

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Gov. Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the suspension from office of the Commissioner for Health Abia State, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo. The suspension is to pave way for the investigation of allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the Commissioner. Governor Otti's action is in line with his zero tolerance policy for misconduct of any kind, and strong adherence to the twin principles of transparency and accountability in governance to ensure that actions of appointees must at all times advance the good and well-being of Abians. The Abia state Government is committed to good governance and…

Jun

2024

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FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday

FGN, News Flash, Politics

FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion. The minister in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry and released on Tuesday, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako said; “As we mark another Democracy day in the history of our dear country, let us all reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains a united, secured,…

Jun

2024

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Labour Prepares For Emergency Meeting Over New Minimum Wage, Strike

Labour, News Flash

Labour Set For Emergency Meeting Over New Minimum Wage, Strike Labour unions across the country are set to convene an emergency meeting to determine their next move as it awaits a response to the national minimum wage tripartite committee report submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The outcome of the meeting will decide whether the suspended strike action will resume in the coming days. The spokesperson for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), made known this development. According to Upah, the appropriate organs of the two unions will meet, and their decision will be communicated to the public. However, the meeting’s…

Jun

2024

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2024 Hajj: Nigerian Pilgrim Puts To Bed In Makkah

Birthday, News Flash, Religion

2024 Hajj: Nigerian Pilgrim Puts To Bed In Makkah A 30-year-old Nigerian pilgrim has given birth to a baby boy at a Saudi Hospital in Makkah. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) the pilgrim arrived at the Hospital’s emergency room after experiencing labour pains at 31 weeks of the pregnancy. The emergency team swiftly assessed her condition and transferred her to the maternity ward, where she gave birth to the baby boy naturally. While the mother is recovering, the baby named Mohammad is receiving special care, being premature. According to the Saudi Gazzet, this marks the first birth by…

Jun

2024

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Your Bank Deposits Are Safe – CBN Reassures Nigerians

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash

Your Bank Deposits Are Safe – CBN Reassures Nigerians The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again reassured the banking public of the safety of their deposits and the banking system’s resilience. The apex bank’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, gave the assurance in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Sidi-Ali’s statement was a response to concern in some quarters about the stability of some Nigerian banks in the wake of Heritage Bank Plc’s license revocation, She faulted claims that the CBN was considering revoking the operating licences of Fidelity, Polaris, Wema, and Unity Banks. She…

Jun

2024

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New ABIA Creme De-Lacreme Celebrate With Chief Nwaka Inem On His Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, Entertainment, News Flash

Chief Nwaka Inem Celebrates 63rd Birthday in Grand Style On 10th June, 2024 Chief Nwaka Inem, Enyioha of Abiriba Enachioken and Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce and Industry to Governor Alex Otti OFR celebrated his 63rd Birthday in appreciation to God for His mercies and benevolence. Earlier a thanksgiving service was held at St. Peter's Presbyterian Church, Umuahia and afterwards his guests retired to the swimming pool side in the residence of Chief McDonald Uba at Ubakala, Umuahia South LGA.It was a gathering of family members, friends, well-wishers and political associates who came to identify with Enyioha on his special…