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Nov
22
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Why I Approved Naira Redesign Policy – Buhari confessed

Why I Approved Naira Redesign Policy – Buhari confessed

Economy, News Flash, Politics
Why I Approved Naira Redesign Policy – Buhari Opens Up Former President Muhammadu Buhari says approving the naira redesign policy was a way to ensure his “integrity became unquestionable”. The immediate-past president spoke in an interview with NTA — his first since handing over the reins of the nation’s leadership to President Bola Tinubu in May. With Buhari’s backing, the central bank announced its plans to redesign and circulate a new series of three banknotes out of the existing eight, in October 2022. The redesigned N200, N500, and N1000 notes were due for circulation on December 15, 2022; while the…
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Nov
22
2023
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“I Will Never Recognize Akobundu As My Senator” – House Of Reps Member Ginger Onwusibe

“I Will Never Recognize Akobundu As My Senator” – House Of Reps Member Ginger Onwusibe

Abia Central, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash
“I will never recognize Akobundu as my Senator”— House of Reps member Ginger Onwusibe Member Representing Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency Hon Ginger Onwusibe has vowed not to recognize the new Senator Representing Abia Central Senatorial District Senator Austin Akobundu . Ginger who spoke during his meeting with Labour Party members on the backdrop of the sack of Senator Darlington Nwokocha from the Senate by the Appeal Court said the judgement was the “greatest injustice he has ever seen” “Those PDP members from Isialngwa North and South celebrating over Akobundu should be ashamed of themselves” “They couldn't win…
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Nov
22
2023
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Rivers State House Of Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Fubara

Rivers State House Of Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Fubara

House Of Assembly, News Flash, South South
Rivers State House of Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Fubara Rivers State House of Assembly under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt Hon. Barr. Edison Ehie has passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara DSSRS. Rising from a siting on Tuesday 21st November 2023, the House commended the Governor on his developmental strides and security initiatives to keep Rivers State peaceful , stressing that it takes a man of great vision and peace to steer the ship of development for the benefit of the people of the State…
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Nov
22
2023
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Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Becomes Ondo State University, Owo

Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Becomes Ondo State University, Owo

Education, News Flash
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Becomes Ondo State University, Owo Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo has been proposed as Ondo State University, Owo. This was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu at a meeting on Tuesday with stakeholders of the Polytechnic as well as High Chiefs from Owo and Isuada communities. The new University is expected to admit students during the 2024/2025 academic session. AttNews Online Newspaper gathered that the current Polytechnic education system will be co-exist with the new University structure until it is phased out. “The polytechnic Governing Council, management team, Deans of Faculties , High…
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Nov
22
2023
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Former President Obasanjo Blamed For Our Poor Democratic Experience So Far – Presidency Knocks Obasanjo Over Democracy Comment

Former President Obasanjo Blamed For Our Poor Democratic Experience So Far – Presidency Knocks Obasanjo Over Democracy Comment

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
SOME PEOPLE DON'T FORGET HISTORY IN A HURRY. ONANUGA BLAMES OBASANJO FOR OUR POOR DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENCE SO FAR. It Is Your Fault, You Brought This Thing Into Nigeria – Presidency Fumes, Knocks Obasanjo Over Democracy Comment The Presidency has stated that former president Olusegun Obasanjo is to be blamed for the current state of Nigeria’s democracy.AttNews recalls that Obasanjo had criticised Western democracy, suggesting it has not delivered good governance and development in Africa. The former leader stated this at the high-level consultation on Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa held at Green Resort Legacy, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.…
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Nov
22
2023
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Wike Orders Task Force To Review Abuja Land Swap Policy And Probe Federal Govt House Sales.

Wike Orders Task Force To Review Abuja Land Swap Policy And Probe Federal Govt House Sales.

Abuja, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
Wike Seeks Review Of FCT Land Swap Policy, Probes Federal Gov’t House Sales The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the Task Force On Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) to review the Abuja Land Swap System, as well as investigate the sale of federal government’s houses in the FCT. The minister had a week ago inaugurated a task force on issuance of certificates of occupancy to housing estates in Abuja, which he directed that the panel should complete its assignment in one month. Wike, on Tuesday, also empowered the committee to carry out an investigation of…
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Nov
22
2023
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Just-In: Nigeria Chief Of Defense Staff Not Dead – DHQ Confirms

Just-In: Nigeria Chief Of Defense Staff Not Dead – DHQ Confirms

FGN, News Flash, Security
JUST-IN: Chief Of Defence Staff Not Dead – DHQ Says The Defence Headquarters has refuted a viral report that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa is dead. Musa was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Chief of Defence Staff on June 19, 2023. He is a member of the 38th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy and was commissioned on 21 September 1991 into the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps. Musa holds a Master’s in Defence Studies from the National Defence University in Beijing, China. A report by a newspaper had claimed the Defence Chief had…
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Nov
22
2023
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Soludo Presents 2024 Budget Proposal Of N410 Billion To Anambra State House Of Assembly (Full Details)

Soludo Presents 2024 Budget Proposal Of N410 Billion To Anambra State House Of Assembly (Full Details)

Economy, House Of Assembly, News Flash, South East
Full details as Soludo Presents 2024 Budget Proposal Of N410 Billion To Anambra State House Of Assembly The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, yesterday afternoon at the Anambra State House of Assembly, presented the 2024 budget proposal ofFour Hundred and Ten Billion, one hundred and thirty-two million, two hundred and twenty-four thousand, two hundred and seventy-two naira. According to the State Number One Citizen, Ninety-six billion, two hundred and one million, nine hundred and thirty-six thousand, seven hundred and forty-six naira (₦96, 201, 936, 746) that is 23% of the budget is targeted at recurrent expenditure;…
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Nov
21
2023
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Straight From The Heart: Nigeria Is Sitting On A Time Bomb And The Situation Is Getting More Hopeless – By David Uma

Straight From The Heart: Nigeria Is Sitting On A Time Bomb And The Situation Is Getting More Hopeless – By David Uma

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
THE SITUATION IN OUR COUNTRY IS GETTING MORE HOPELESS… Nigerians are going through drowning experiences, and getting more drowsy as each day passes. The Country is seriously grappling with so many challenges. The economic indicators from every part of the Country show high level of poverty, and general hopelessness. The high cost of living is skyrocketing on daily basis, thereby driving everyone crazy. Petrol is no longer affordable, how much more other basic needs including foodstuffs. Controversy is still surrounding the removal of the fuel subsidy regime many months after it was announced.Predictably, the rippling effects have triggered public outcry,…
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Nov
21
2023
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President Tinubu Meets German Chancellor Scholz; Advances Negotiation On German Investment In Power And Rail Transportation Sectors

President Tinubu Meets German Chancellor Scholz; Advances Negotiation On German Investment In Power And Rail Transportation Sectors

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS GERMAN CHANCELLOR SCHOLZ; ADVANCES NEGOTIATION ON GERMAN INVESTMENT IN POWER AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION SECTORS President Bola Tinubu, on the sidelines of the G20 Compact with Africa Economic Conference on Monday, met with German Federal Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, where he noted that Nigeria's determined pursuit of German investment in targeted sectors of the Nigerian economy was focused on critical growth-enabling industries in energy, transportation, and electric power production, transmission, and distribution. Recognizing the success of Siemens AG in positively transforming the quantity and quality of Egyptian electric power supply, the President noted that under…
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