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May
16
2024
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Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest, Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest, Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Politics
An appeal has gone to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti to allow for an internal collective approach for the election of Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community in Ohafia LGA rather than using external forces to do do. The appeal was made during a peaceful protest to the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief David Ogba Onuoha by the people of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, a community leader Mr. Ogbugo Offor Mba informed the Mayor that the committee set up by the state government to conduct the election into the office of…
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May
16
2024
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Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI PLEDGES COLLABORATION WITH NAFDAC TO FIGHT FAKE DRUGS, PAYS HOMAGE TO DORA AKUNYILI'S MEMORY Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has paid homage to the memory of the late former Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Dora Akunyili. Governor Otti, who said he had close family relationship with Professor Akunyili and her equally late husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, called for a minute silence in honour of the two, when he met with the Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, in Government House, Umuahia, on Tuesday. The NAFDAC DG…
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May
16
2024
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You Have Few Days To Vacate Office- Fubara Tells LG Chairmen

You Have Few Days To Vacate Office- Fubara Tells LG Chairmen

News Flash, Politics, South South
You Have Few Days To Vacate Office – Fubara Tells LG Chairmen Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara has reminded the executive chairmen of the local government areas in the state that they have a few days to vacate their offices. The governor’s statement came amid threats by the local government chairmen that they would not vacate office on July 17 because the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly extended their tenure to six months in an amended law. The governor admonished them to shun violence, warning that they would not be forgiven if they relied on their “useless” support to hurt…
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May
16
2024
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Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash
ISRAELI AMBASSADOR COMMENDS GOV OTTI, SAYS VISIT TO ABIA TRIBUTE TO SECURITY, QUALITY LEADERSHIP The Abia State Government has expressed strong desire to partner with the nation of Israel in developing its economic and technological potential, with specific reference to human capital, agriculture, digital economy and micro small and medium enterprise (MSME). Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, made this known on Tuesday when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, paid him a visit at the Government House, Umuahia. This came just as Ambassador Freeman commended the leadership quality of Governor Otti, saying that his visit to Abia…
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May
16
2024
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Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Partner With Unido In Industrial Development

Gov Otti Says ABIA Will Partner With Unido In Industrial Development

Abia State, Business, News Flash
GOV OTTI SAYS ABIA TO PARTNER WITH UNIDO IN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says Abia would partner with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in the development and implementation of its industrial policy. Governor Otti, who stated this at a recent meeting with a delegation from UNIDO, hailed the organisation's vast experience in crucial sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, SME support, and industrialisation policies, among others. The Governor underscored UNIDO's familiarity with the state's needs and potentials and noted that the collaborative effort between the state government and the organisation would drive industrial…
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May
16
2024
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Cryptocurrency: American Brothers Arrested For Stealing $25 Million In 12 Seconds

Cryptocurrency: American Brothers Arrested For Stealing $25 Million In 12 Seconds

Crime, Business, Foreign Affairs, News Flash
Cryptocurrency: American Brothers Arrested For Stealing $25 Million In 12 Seconds An indictment was unsealed today charging Anton Peraire-Bueno, 24, of Boston, and James Pepaire-Bueno, 28, of New York, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges in the indictment arise from an alleged novel scheme by the defendants to exploit the very integrity of the Ethereum blockchain to fraudulently obtain approximately $25 million worth of cryptocurrency within approximately 12 seconds. Anton Peraire-Bueno and James Peraire-Bueno were arrested yesterday in Boston and New York, respectively, and will be presented this afternoon before…
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May
16
2024
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I’ll Support Death Penalty For Corruption: Kill Anyone Who Steals N1 Trillion, Not N1 Million – Senator Ndume

I’ll Support Death Penalty For Corruption: Kill Anyone Who Steals N1 Trillion, Not N1 Million – Senator Ndume

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
I’ll Support Death Penalty For Corruption; Kill Anyone Who Steals N1 Trillion, Not N1 Million – Senator Ndume The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume has revealed that he would support the death penalty for those stealing government money, cautioning that those who steal one million or one billion should not be killed, “but someone who steals one trillion of government money should be killed.” Ndume also noted that corruption in Nigeria is people-driven, admitting that politicians steal and share with the people. The Chief Whip stated this when he was featured on Channels TV Politics Today On Tuesday…
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May
16
2024
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FGN Takes Step To Avert Looming ASUU Strike, Sets Up Committee On Varsities Governing Councils

FGN Takes Step To Avert Looming ASUU Strike, Sets Up Committee On Varsities Governing Councils

FGN, Education, News Flash
FG Takes Step To Avert Looming ASUU Strike, Sets Up Committee On Varsities’ Governing Councils Federal government has set up a committee to ensure the reconstitution of the governing councils of 61 federal universities. This came barely a day after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) gave a two-week ultimatum for the councils to be reconstituted to avoid an industrial action. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, ASUU president, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said Nigerians should hold the federal and state governments responsible if the matter of the governing councils is allowed to snowball into an avoidable industrial…
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May
16
2024
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President Tinubu Receives Senegalese President, Faye, At Villa

President Tinubu Receives Senegalese President, Faye, At Villa

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Receives Senegalese President, Faye, At Villa President Bola Tinubu has received the Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye, at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Faye, who arrived at 3:09 p.m. was received at the forecourt of the Villa on Thursday, marking his first visit to Nigeria since assuming office last month. Faye, 44, the youngest president in Senegalese history, secured victory in a delayed presidential election in April, garnering over 54 per cent of the votes. Details later…
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May
16
2024
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INEC Declares Hon. Isa Dogonyaro’s Position, 3 Others Vacant

INEC Declares Hon. Isa Dogonyaro’s Position, 3 Others Vacant

News Flash, Obituary, Politics
INEC Declares Hon. Isa Dogonyaro’s Position, 3 Others Vacant The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared vacant the Garki/Babura Federal Constituency of Jigawa state vacated by Hon Isa Dogonyaro. Dogonyaro died on Friday, May, 10 in Abuja after a brief illness INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known while speaking at a quarterly consultative meeting with the media executive on Wednesday, May 15. The late lawmaker, elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform was the vice chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS and Malaria Control in the 10th Assembly. Dogonyaro, who died at the age of…
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