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May
23
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Policeman Flees Scene As Escort Vehicle Crushes 2 Worshipers To Death

Policeman Flees Scene As Escort Vehicle Crushes 2 Worshipers To Death

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, Security
Policeman Flees Scene As Escort Vehicle Crushes 2 Worshippers To Death Two church worshippers were reportedly crushed to death by an escort vehicle in an auto crash that occurred at Elemoshi area of Bolunduro, along the Akure/Ondo road, Ondo state. A policeman and other occupants in the escort vehicle reportedly fled the scene immediately the crash occured for fear of being lynched. Sources said that the two victims and one other that sustained injuries during the crash were returning from the church when they met their untimely death. The crash involved a motorcycle marked NND 218OC and an unregistered Toyota…
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May
23
2024
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Labour Shifts Ground From N615,000, Proposed New Minimum Wage To FG

Labour Shifts Ground From N615,000, Proposed New Minimum Wage To FG

Abuja, FGN, Labour, News Flash
Labour Shifts Ground From N615,000, Proposed New Minimum Wage To FG Organised Labour on Wednesday reduced its demand for an improved new minimum from an initial N615,000 to N500,000 after an agreement could not be reached at the Tripartite Committee meeting on Tuesday. The Deputy President of Nigeria Labour Congress Political Commission, Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, disclosed this in an exclusive phone chat with The PUNCH. Ndubuaku told The PUNCH that the labour team was compelled to reduce its demand to ensure the Federal Government meets up with the arrangement. Unfortunately, he expressed concern that despite their shifting ground, the FG…
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May
23
2024
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President Tinubu To Jet Out Of Nigeria Today

President Tinubu To Jet Out Of Nigeria Today

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
President Tinubu To Jets Out Of Nigeria Thursday (Details Emerged) President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday, May 23, depart Abuja for N’Djamena, the Republic of Chad, to attend the inauguration of President Mahamat Déby. This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday. The inauguration of President Déby follows his declaration as the winner of the country’s presidential election earlier this month and subsequent affirmation by the Constitutional Court of Chad. Ngelale said President Tinubu would be accompanied on the trip by senior government officials and would return after the ceremony. Born 4 April, 1984,…
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May
23
2024
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Tinubu Sacks Wike’s Ally, Makes 2 Fresh Appointments

Tinubu Sacks Wike’s Ally, Makes 2 Fresh Appointments

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Sacks Wike’s Ally, Makes Two Fresh Appointments President Bola Tinubu has sacked Chukwuemeka Woke as the managing director (MD) of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). Woke, who served as former Chief of Staff to FCT minister Nyesom Wike when he was Rivers governor, was appointed on May 9, 2024. His appointment, however, generated mixed reactions and protests as some groups and individuals said it was against the principle of regional representation. In a statement on Wednesday, May 22, Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesman, announced that Woke had been replaced with Dr. Adedeji Ashiru. Ngelale noted that Tinubu had…
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May
23
2024
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Court Grants Abba Kyari Bail

Court Grants Abba Kyari Bail

FGN, Judiciary, News Flash
Court Grants Abba Kyari Bail Former Commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, has been granted two weeks’ bail by an Abuja Federal High Court. Kyari was granted bail to enable him to return home and complete the burial rites of his late mother. The court subsequently set Friday, May 31 for determination of his bail application in trial over drug-related charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA following his arrest over two years ago on February 14, 2022 Kyari is currently facing drug-related charges filed against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement…
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May
23
2024
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President Tinubu Appoints Shehu Muhammed New FRSC Marshal

President Tinubu Appoints Shehu Muhammed New FRSC Marshal

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
President Tinubu Appoints Shehu Muhammed New FRSC Marshal President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps. Mohammed, an Assistant Corps Marshal, would replace Dauda Biu, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, said Mohammed’s appointment took effect from May 20, 2024. He noted that Mohammed’s appointment was for an initial period of four years. The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of…
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May
23
2024
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We Have Elected Govts Worse Than Military – APC Chieftain, Lukman Blasts Tinubu

We Have Elected Govts Worse Than Military – APC Chieftain, Lukman Blasts Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Politics
We Have Elected Govts Worse Than Military – APC Chieftain, Lukman Blasts Tinubu A former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has blasted his party for dashing the hopes of Nigerians in the last nine years. In a statement on Tuesday, while restating his membership of the party, Lukman said the worst part of the situation is that “we have elected governments, virtually at all levels, performing worse than military rulers.” He noted that 25 years after the advent of democracy in 1999, the welfare condition of Nigerians is unarguably worse, while…
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May
23
2024
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Drama As Cross Rivers Lawmakers Fight Dirty, Impeach Speaker Elvert Ayambem

Drama As Cross Rivers Lawmakers Fight Dirty, Impeach Speaker Elvert Ayambem

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Drama As Cross Rivers Lawmakers Fight Dirty, Impeach Speaker Elvert Ayambem The Cross Rivers State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Elvert Ayambem. The controversial impeachment took place on Wednesday, May 22, following allegations of misappropriation of funds and administrative high-handedness. 17 members of the House removed the speaker, and after impeaching him, the mace was forcefully taken away. More details later…
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May
23
2024
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Dennis Otuaror Who Paid N3Billion Bribe To Secure Political Appointment, Yet To Receive Appointment Letter

Dennis Otuaror Who Paid N3Billion Bribe To Secure Political Appointment, Yet To Receive Appointment Letter

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
DENNIS OTUAROR WHO PAID N3BILLION BRIBE TO SECURE POLITICAL APPOINTMENT, YET TO RECEIVE APPOINTMENT LETTERThree months after paying N3billion in bribes to families of Bola Tinubu made up of First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, Iyabo and a host of other rogue Presidential Aides to secure his appointment as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaror, is yet to receive his appointment letter.Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesman who announced the appointment in March 2024 via a Press Statement, allegedly pocketed millions to do so.Insiders told me the President got wind of the bribe payments and has…
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May
23
2024
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Female Crane Operator Killed By Chinese Expatriate For Rejecting His Love In Abia

Female Crane Operator Killed By Chinese Expatriate For Rejecting His Love In Abia

Abia State, Mishap, News Flash
Female Crane Operator Killed By Chinese Expatriate For Rejecting His Love In Abia A promising female crane operator, Ocheze Ogbonna has been pushed to her death by a Chinese national. Ocheze was a female crane operator at Inner Galaxy Steel Company, Umuahala-Obuzor in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State before her death. She was said to have rejected love advances from the Chinese national who wanted to be in a relationship with her. According to the member representing Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Chris Nkwonta, Ogbonna died after the Chinese…
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