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Oct

28

2023

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Gov Otti Wants NDDC To Complete Abandoned Projects, Intervene In Erosion Menace In Abia State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI WANTS NDDC TO COMPLETE ABANDONED PROJECTS, INTERVENE IN EROSION MENACE IN ABIA STATE Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to urgently intervene in controlling erosion menace ravaging parts of the state. Governor Otti also urged the intervention agency to complete all abandoned projects it had embarked upon in the state. The Governor made the call on Friday when he received the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Dr. Sam Ogbuku and some Directors of the Commission who paid him a working visit. Ogbuku told Governor Otti that…

Oct

28

2023

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FGN Fulfils One Of Its Promises To NLC

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

FGN Fulfils One Of Its Promises To NLC The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), which involves establishing seven conversion centres throughout the country. As reported by Daily Trust, the official launch of this initiative took place at the State House in Abuja on Friday, October 27, with Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila leading the ceremony. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, unveiled the new arrival of CNG buses. Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of the Presidential CNG Initiative Steering Committee, represented by Mr Farouk Ahmed, the…

Oct

28

2023

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BUA Cement Sellers Reveal Why Prices Are Still High

Economy, Business, News Flash

BUA Cement sellers reveal why prices are still high BUA reveals reason for price slash The company announced the decision after BUA Cement founder Abdul Samad Rabiu visited President Bola Tinubu on September 16, 2023. According to the statement by the company announcing the price slash, the move is part of its ongoing effort to boost its production capacity to 17 million metric tonnes per annum before the end of 2023. Findings reveal that four weeks after, the price of BUA Cement has remained unchanged and is still sold above N5,000 in some depots in Lagos and Ogun states. Retailers…

Oct

28

2023

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President Bola Tinubu Appoints New Federal Civil Service Commission(FCSC) Leadership Team.

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) leadership team, subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the appointments were announced in a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale. The new team is expected to commence work on November 30, 2023, following the expiration of the tenure of the current FCSC Chairman and membership. The new FCSC leadership team is as follows: (1) Prof. Tunji Olaopa — Chairman (2) Dr. Daudu Ibrahim Jalo — Member (Representing Adamawa | Gombe | Taraba) (3) Ms. Gekpe Grace Isu — Member…

Oct

27

2023

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Russia Speaks As Vladimir Putin Reportedly Rumoured To Have Died Of Cancer Yesterday

International, News Flash

Russia Speaks As Vladimir Putin Reportedly Rumoured To Have Died Of Cancer Yesterday The Kremlin tonight issued an extraordinary denial that Vladimir Putin had died today at his Valdai residence north of Moscow. A report of his death was published by Telegram channel General SVR which has long claimed the Russian dictator has suffered from cancer and was terminally ill. The channel also alleged that a “coup” was underway in Russia as 71-year-old Putin’s entourage sought to pass off his body double as the real president. Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state media RIA Novosti that the report was an…

Oct

27

2023

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List Of PDP Governors, Chieftains Who Have Congratulated Tinubu

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Supreme Court: List of PDP Governors, Chieftains Who Have Congratulated Tinubu The Supreme Court affirmed President Bola Tinubu's victory in the February 25 presidential election, upholding the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) verdict earlier in September. On Thursday, October 26, the apex court dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party's presidential candidates in the election, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Full list of PDP governors chieftains who have congratulated Tinubu The Supreme Court's seven-member panel of judges ruled that the appeals of the PDP and the Labour Party did not have merit over…

Oct

27

2023

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Gov Otti, Police IG Decorate Promoted Senior Officers Including A Commissioner From Abia State.

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security

GOV OTTI, POLICE IG DECORATE PROMOTED SENIOR OFFICERS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, Thursday joined the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to decorate some promoted senior officers of the Nigerian Police Force with their new rank. The event, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, was attended by some other state governors including the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno and Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. Among the officers decorated with the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP), having been elavated from the rank of Deputy…

Oct

26

2023

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Prelate Of Presbyterian Church In Nigeria Visits Gov. Otti, Commends Him For His Early Achievements In Office

News Flash, Religion

PRELATE OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN NIGERIA VISITS GOV. OTTI, COMMENDS HIM FOR HIS EARLY ACHIEVEMENTS IN OFFICE. The prelate and Moderator of The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN) His Eminence Dr. Ekpenyong Nyong Akpanika has commended His Excellency Gov. Alex Otti, OFR, for his early achievements in office. Dr Ekpenyong made the commendation when he paid a working visit to the Governor on 24th October, 2023. The prelate said “It is a profound honor to be in your presence today, not only to extend our heartfelt congratulations on your recent electoral victory but also to commend you for the early…

Oct

25

2023

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Nigerian Police Commander Found Dead In Hotel Room

News Flash, Obituary, Security

Police Commander Found Dead In Hotel Room The Nigeria Police Force has been plunged into mourning following the death of a Superintendent of Police, Nahun Gwadi Eli, who died in his hotel room in Jos, Plateau State. He was found dead and lying on the floor beside his bed after concerned officers broke down his hotel room. It was further gathered that until his death, Eli was the Commander A/0 SWAT, Plateau State Command. According to sources, his men became worried after repeatedly calling his phone line, but it repeatedly rang out. This led some of the policemen to head…

Oct

25

2023

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Medical Doctor Bags Double Life imprisonment For Defiling Wife’s Underaged Niece.

Crime, News Flash

Dr. Olufemi Olaleye Bags Double Life Imprisonment For Defiling Wife’s Niece An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday sentenced the Medical Director of Optical Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Olufemi Olaleye, to double life imprisonment for defiling 16-year-old wife’s niece. Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved the two-count of defilement and sexual assault by penetration against Olaleye. The judge ruled that the evidence adduced before the court against the defendant was compelling and proved beyond reasonable doubts. According him, the confessional statement of the defendant, which he made before his lawyer, Mr Olalekan Buruji and the…