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Nov
15
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Just-In: Court Fines IGP, Five Others N200 Million For Unlawful Arrest

Just-In: Court Fines IGP, Five Others N200 Million For Unlawful Arrest

Crime, News Flash, Security
Court Fines IG, Five Others N200 Million For Unlawful Arrest An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, the Police Service Commission and four others to pay one Peace Robert, a housewife and a mother of two, the sum of N200m as damages for her unlawful arrest and detention. The presiding judge, Justice Ntong Ntong gave the order on Tuesday, in a judgment he delivered in a case of enforcement of fundamental rights brought by the applicant. According to the particulars of the case, one Ifenyinwa Olua approached the applicant,…
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Nov
15
2023
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All Roads Lead To Blue Spring Hotel Today For The National Induction, Unveiling Of Enyioma Music And Launching For Women Grooming/Skill Acquisition Centre Project Of Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association

All Roads Lead To Blue Spring Hotel Today For The National Induction, Unveiling Of Enyioma Music And Launching For Women Grooming/Skill Acquisition Centre Project Of Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association

Abia State, Abia North, Entertainment, News Flash
GOV OTTI WILL BE VERY SPECIAL GUEST AT THE NATIONAL INDUCTION, UNVEILING OF ENYIOMA MUSIC AND LAUNCHING FOR WOMEN GROOMING/SKILL ACQUISITION CENTRE PROJECT OF ENYIOMA OHAFIA INTERNATIONAL LADIES ASSOCIATION Holding Dec. 30th, 2023 @ Blue Spring Hotel, Ebem Ohafia. Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association is poised to make a bold statement in glamour this Christmas Season with their National Induction and general Meeting. The Climax of the Christmas event which will hold on 30th December, 2023 at Blue Spring Hotel Ebem Ohafia will be the Launching of the Enyioma Music and the Launchingof the Women Grooming/ Skill Acquisition Centre Project.…
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Nov
14
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nationwide Blackout As TCN Shutdown National Grid Over Labour Strike

Nationwide Blackout As TCN Shutdown National Grid Over Labour Strike

Labour, News Flash, Power & Energy
Nationwide Blackout As TCN Shutdown National Grid Over Labour Strike Electricity workers have shut down the national grid following the declaration of an indefinite strike by organized labour unions. Ndidi Mbah, the spokesperson for Transmission Company of Nigeria, confirmed this to DAILY POST exclusively on Tuesday. According to her, electricity workers, the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), followed directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress to withdraw their services around 11:20 am on Monday, leading to a nationwide blackout. ā€œElectricity workers are NLC members; theyā€™ve followed the directive by organized labour to withdraw their services from Tuesdayā€, she stated. DAILY…
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Nov
14
2023
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President Tinubu Will Shock Currency Speculators – Dr Tope Fasua, Special Adviser To The President On Economic Matters

President Tinubu Will Shock Currency Speculators – Dr Tope Fasua, Special Adviser To The President On Economic Matters

Abuja, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash
Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Dr Tope Fasua, said that President Tinubu Will Shock Currency Speculators. He cautioned Nigerians who are hoarding foreign currencies with the hope that the local currency would continue to fall, warning that the policies of the government would shock them. Fasua who represented the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, at the event said: ā€œFor those who are speculating and praying and wishing that the currency would become nonsense, I believe that the policies are being rolled out by the central bank and the government that I serve, led by the President, will shock…
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Nov
14
2023
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President Tinubu Meets Islamic Development Bank Management, Negotiates Multi-Billion Dollar Funding Package For Infrastructure

President Tinubu Meets Islamic Development Bank Management, Negotiates Multi-Billion Dollar Funding Package For Infrastructure

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
President Tinubu Negotiates Multi-Billion Dollar Funding From Islamic Development Bank President Bola Tinubu has secured a multi-billion dollar infrastructure funding package from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to fund a multi-sectoral portfolio of infrastructure projects at the federal and sub-national levels in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday. The development was the outcome of substantive investment discussions held between President Tinubu and the Vice-President (Country Programs) of the IDB, Dr. Mansur Muhtar, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Monday night, the statement revealed. See the press release below:PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK…
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Nov
14
2023
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19 Unions Shut Workspaces, Join NLC Nationwide Strike(See Full List)

19 Unions Shut Workspaces, Join NLC Nationwide Strike(See Full List)

Abuja, Labour, News Flash
FULL LIST: 19 Unions Shut Workspaces, Join NLC Nationwide Strike Nineteen unions have so far directed their workers to comply with the directive of the two labour unions to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike. The National Executive Council meeting of the labour unions, held on November 13, 2023, in Abuja, resolved to embark on the strike. The development was a result of the alleged failure of the Federal Government to address issues affecting workers, such as the minimum wage, insecurity, corruption, and poor governance. Also, unions had made some demands, which the government had allegedly failed to address following…
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Nov
14
2023
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Gov Otti Congratulates Uzodimma On His Re-Election

Gov Otti Congratulates Uzodimma On His Re-Election

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
GOV OTTI CONGRATULATES UZODIMMA ON RE-ELECTION Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has congratulated his Imo State counterpart, Governor Hope Uzodimma, on his re-election for a second term in office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday announced Uzodinma, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the off cycle Imo governorship election held on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Returning Officer for the election, Prof Abayomi Fasina, pronounced Governor Uzodimma winner with a total of 540,308 votes, defeating the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, who came second with 71,503 votes. Governor Otti expressed…
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Nov
13
2023
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Saudi Investment In Nigeria Will Create Job Opportunities, Lift Millions Out Of Poverty – Dr. Betta Edu

Saudi Investment In Nigeria Will Create Job Opportunities, Lift Millions Out Of Poverty – Dr. Betta Edu

Economy, Humanitarian, News Flash
šŸ’„BOOM ā€œInvestors will take their money in, do business in the best of environment, get the best return on investment and take their money out without any challenge. That wrong perception of corruption and issues with doing business in Nigeria is goneā€ - President Tinubu Saudi Investment in Nigeria Will Create Job Opportunities, Lifts Millions Out Of Poverty-Dr. Betta Edu Saudi Trade & Investment Minister, Khalid El-Falid ā€œ we are not coming to Nigeria for exploratory talks but coming for implementationā€ investment is sure from Saudi Arabia. Nigeria is open for business, I can assure you. You will get the…
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Nov
13
2023
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She Wants To Make Me An Outsider In My Own Home – Drama As Mr Ibu’s Wife And Adopted Daughter Clash Over Donations.

She Wants To Make Me An Outsider In My Own Home – Drama As Mr Ibu’s Wife And Adopted Daughter Clash Over Donations.

Entertainment, Gossips, Marriage And Love, News Flash
She Wants To Make Me An Outsider In My Own Home - Drama As Mr Ibu's Wife And Adopted Daughter Clash Over Donations. Ibu's wife also alleged that Jasmine is the one secretly controlling Mr Ibu's main bank account. Stella Maris Okafor, the wife of John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, has dragged Jasmine Chioma Okafor, who is Ibu's adopted daughter over the funds donated to the ailing actor. Stella Maris did the call-out post in reaction to allegations flying around that she is trying to divert the money donated for Mr Ibu's treatment to use in funding her lavish lifestyle.…
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Nov
13
2023
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Gov Hope Uzodimma Thank Ndi-Imo For Renewing Hope In Imo

Gov Hope Uzodimma Thank Ndi-Imo For Renewing Hope In Imo

News Flash, Politics
GOV HOPE UZODIMMA THANK NDI-IMO FOR RENEWING HOPE IN IMO The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has expressed gratitude to the people of Imo for renewing their hope in his administration by giving him their overwhelming support and votes. Governor Uzodimma's victory in the November 11th governorship election declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is a testament to the trust and confidence the people of Imo have in his leadership and vision for the state. In his appreciation message to Ndi Imo, Governor Uzodimma promised that his second tenure will earmark more dividends of democracy, the next…
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