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Jun

2024

‘It’s My Priority’ – Tinubu Speaks Over Reintroduction Of Old National Anthem

‘It’s My Priority’ – Tinubu Speaks Over Reintroduction Of Old National Anthem President Bola Tinubu says returning the old national anthem was always a priority for him. Tinubu spoke on Thursday during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the presidential villa in Abuja On May 29, Tinubu enacted the legislation that returned the old national anthem themed: ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’. The return of the old anthem had divided opinions, with some commentators criticising the move as yet another case of “misplaced priority” given the plethora of challenges confronting Nigerians. “Let me allude to…

Jun

2024

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EFCC Arrests 40 Internet Fraudsters In Fresh Sting Operation

Crime, News Flash

EFCC Arrests 40 Internet Fraudsters In Fresh Sting Operation Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Akwa Ibom State on Thursday. The EFCC disclosed this in a statement and pictures shared on X.com on Friday The anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested during early morning sting operations at two different locations in the state. The statement partly read, “Twenty-one of the all-male suspects were arrested in Eket, while the remaining 19 were picked up in Ikot Ekpene. EFCC arrests 40 internet fraudsters in Akwa Ibom raid “Items…

Jun

2024

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Erisco: Court Grants Tomato paste Reviewer, Chioma Okoli N5 Million Bail

Business, Judiciary, News Flash

ERISCO: Court Grants Tomato Paste Reviewer, Chioma Okoli N5Million Bail The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, granted bail to a lady, Chioma Okoli, who has been in detention since 2023 over her alleged negative review of a tomato paste. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, granted the defendant bail to the tune of N5million with two sureties in the like sum. Justice Lifu held that one of the sureties must be the defendant’s spouse or blood relative with a verified source of income, stressing that the person must reside within the…

Jun

2024

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Killing Of Soldiers In ABIA: ABIA State Government Places A N25 Million Bounty On Perpetrators

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash

Killing of Soldiers in Aba: Abia State Government Places a N25 Million Bounty on Perpetrators The Abia State Government has noted with great regret the ugly incident that occurred on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at around 7:45 am at Obikabia Junction, in the Ogbor Hill area, Obingwa LGA, near Aba, where suspected criminal elements operating with several SUVs opened fire on men of the Nigerian Army on security duty leading to the killing of five soldiers.The Abia State Government wishes to commiserate with the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed A. Lagbaja, and the Military High Command in the…

Jun

2024

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Mother Of Dr. Uche Ogah, Late Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ahamefula Ogah To Be Interred Today 01-06-24

Culture, News Flash, Obituary

NOTICE OF BEREAVEMENT With total submission to the will of God, we the family of Late Wilson Ogah announce the passing unto glory of our Matriarch and Beloved Mother, Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ahamefula Ogah , JP, whose sad event occured in the early hours of today, Friday 31st May, 2024. She was aged 80. In accordance with Mama's wish, her remains will be interred tomorrow, Saturday, 1st June, 2024 at her home town in Onuaku, Uturu in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The family has also fixed 29th December, 2024 for her final burial rite. May the good…

Jun

2024

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Fubara Cancel Jobs Approved By Wike, Orders Fresh Recruitment

Economy, News Flash, Politics, South South

Fubara Cancels Jobs Approved By Wike, Orders Fresh Recruitment Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has cancelled Civil Service jobs approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, ordering a fresh recruitment process. Speaking at an interactive session in Port Harcourt, on Friday, the governor said a more transparent process would commence soon. He said beneficiaries of the scheme which he phased out were smuggled in for political patronage. “On the 10,000 jobs, when we came on board, we already had details that were submitted to us from the 23 local government areas. You will agree with me that when we subjected…

Jun

2024

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Police Unveil Upgraded Cybercrime Reporting Platform

Crime, News Flash, Security

Police Unveil Upgraded Cybercrime Reporting Platform The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled a platform for reporting cybercrime. NPF says the platform is in its bid to reinforce its commitment to tackling digital threats. The new portal, managed by the NPF National Cybercrime Centre is now accessible with a new site replacing the old site. The Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The statement read, “The Nigeria Police Force is pleased to inform the general public of the launch of a new, more robust, and secure domain for reporting cybercrime-related offences as part of the…

May

2024

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Minimum Wage: NLC Declares Nationwide Strike

Labour, News Flash, Presidency

(Minimum Wage): Labour Declares Nationwide Strike Members of the organised labour, on Friday, declared a nationwide indefinite strike over the Federal Government’s refusal to raise the proposed minimum wage from N60,000. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this at an ongoing press conference in Labour House, Abuja. Ajaero said the strike would begin by midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Earlier on Friday, talks on minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour hit a brick wall when the government failed to shift grounds on the N60,000 it proposed during the last meeting. Recall that…

May

2024

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Amangwu Ohafia Community Development Union(ACDU) Congratulates Gov. Alex Otti OFR And His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu On Their One Year Anniversary

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, News Flash

Amangwu Ohafia Community Development Union (ACDU) heartily felicitate with our amiable Governor His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR and His Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu on their one year anniversary as Governor and Deputy Governor of Abia State. The good people of Amangwu Ohafia are so excited about the level of development within this one year. Given this trend, we are hopeful that you will achieve more and make ABIA the truly God's own State. We are highly pleased to be associated with the NEW ABIA Congratulations. Signed Chief. Nkuma Agwu Kalu Stone, (PRESIDENT GENERAL) Dr. Arua NdukweSECRETARY GENERAL

May

2024

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Kano Emirship Tussle: Police Clears Air As Bayero, Sanusi Reportedly Plan Friday Prayer At Palace’s Mosque

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Emirship Tussle: Police Clears Air As Bayero, Sanusi Reportedly Plan Friday Prayer At Palace’s Mosque The Kano State Police Command has urged residents to ignore false information circulating on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir would lead the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque. The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Friday, that Bayero will observe his Friday prayers in the mosque within the Nasarawa Palace, where he currently resides. The commissioner said the police and other state security agencies will provide robust security at the…