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Nov

2023

2024 Budget: I Promise You Recovery Is Here – President Tinubu Assures Nigerians

2024 Budget: I Promise You Recovery Is Here – Tinubu Assures Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation’s recovery from economic challenges has come, saying the 2024 budget will set Nigeria on a transformative path towards economic growth and development. President Tinubu gave this assurance while the 2024 appropriation bill was before a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “I have no doubt that this will be in the interest of Nigerians. As a government, we are committed to improving the lives of our people and delivering on our promises to…

Nov

2023

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JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination

CBN/Commercial Banking, Abuja, Education, News Flash

JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially unveiled the dates for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement by JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, the sales of UTME application forms are scheduled to commence on January 15 and conclude on February 26. According to the statement, the main UTME is set to take place from April 19 to April 29, 2024. JAMB also earmarked March 7, 2024, for the MOCK-UTME, providing candidates with a preparatory platform ahead of the main examination. The statement read: “Based on the series of…

Nov

2023

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EFCC: N6.9Billion Money Laundering Against Fayose; “We Airlifted N1.219Billion In Two Tranches – Former Minister, Obanikoro

Crime, News Flash

N6.9billion Money Laundering: “We Airlifted N1.219billion To Ekiti For Fayose In Two Tranches – Former Minister, Obanikoro A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, told Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, how the inability of a defunct commercial bank (Diamond Bank) to disburse huge sums of money prompted the airlifting of N1.219billion cash to former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose for the governorship election in the state. Fayose is facing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside his firm, Spotless Investment Limited, following their alleged involvement…

Nov

2023

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Key Quotes From President Tinubu’s Speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

💥BOOM Key Quotes From President Tinubu's speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope ●1. "The 2024 Appropriation bill has been themed the Budget of Renewed Hope." ●2. "The proposed Budget seeks to achieve job-rich economic growth, macro-economic stability, a better investment environment, enhanced human capital development, as well as poverty reduction and greater access to social security." ●3. "Defence and internal security are accorded top priority. The internal security architecture will be overhauled to enhance law enforcement capabilities and safeguard lives, property, and investments across the country." ●4. "Human capital is the most critical resource for national development. Accordingly,…

Nov

2023

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Abia Open To Robust Partnerships, Gov Otti Tells Polish Ambassador

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA OPEN TO ROBUST PARTNERSHIPS, GOV OTTI TELLS POLISH AMBASSADOR Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is open to robust partnerships that would lead to the growth of the various sectors of the state’s economy. Governor Otti spoke on Wednesday when he met with the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency, Mrs. Joana Tarnawska, who paid him an official visit. The Governor said he was glad that the Polish Government was willing to partner with Abia State and assured the Ambassador that there cannot be a better State to partner with than Abia. "There can't be…

Nov

2023

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Okezie Ikpeazu’s Preemptive Blackmail Won’t Stop His Prosecution For Alleged Diversion Of Public Funds Used In Building His Private House – By Ferdinand Ekeoma(SA, Media & Publicity To Abia Governor)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

OKEZIE IKPEAZU'S PREEMTIVE BLACKMAIL WON'T STOP HIS PROSECUTION FOR ALLEGED DIVERTION OF PUBLIC FUNDS USED IN BUILDING HIS PRIVATE HOUSE. Abia state government recently came across a document which showed that former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu diverted a whopping sum of Five Hundred Million Naira meant for the renovation of Abia state Government House and used same to build a private house for himself in his Umuobiakwa country home in Obingwa LGA of the state. The government decided to take the necessary action to ensure that the former Governor would return the money without unnecessary drama, interestingly the former Governor got…

Nov

2023

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Governor Hope Uzodimma Lack The Capacity To Restore Sustainable Peace In IMO State – Chilos Godsent(National Vice Chairman South East, ADC)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security, South East

Press Statement Governor Hope Uzodimma Lack the Capacity to Restore Sustainable Peace in Imo State The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wish to express it's condolence to the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the families of those Policemen that were murdered in cold blood at Ahiara junction in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area on Monday 27th November, 2023 and in many occasions in other parts of Imo State and South East Region by unidentified gunmen. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is deep in pain because of the lost of Policemen and other Security Operatives in the hands of bandits in Imo…

Nov

2023

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The Battle Of Control Between Wike And Fubara Still On In Rivers State

News Flash, Politics, South South

The Battle Of Control Between Wike And Fubara Still On Despite President Bola Tinubu’s call for truce, AMAECHI OKONKWO, reports that the camps of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike and that of Governor Siminalayi Fubara are still stoking the fire over the soul of Rivers State The raging political conflict between Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State blew open in the early hours of October 23, with the State Assembly Complex providing the main battle ground. The Assembly was blown up in…

Nov

2023

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NNDC To Construct Roads For 3 Oil Producing Communities In Abia State

Abia State, News Flash, Works

NNDC To Construct Roads For 3 Oil Producing Communities In Abia State The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has awarded contracts for the construction of three roads in the oil-producing communities of Ukwa West Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia. Chief Dimgba Eruba, the Commissioner representing Abia in the Board of the NDDC, disclosed this at a civic reception organised in his honour at Ogwe Central School. Chief Eruba revealed that the three roads which the NDDC had awarded contracts to be constructed include the Ngwaiyiekwe-Ogwe Road, Owaza-Imo River Road, and Ozuaku-144 Battalion Barracks Road, all in Ukwa West LGA,…

Nov

2023

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Supreme Court Extends Life Span Of Old Naira Notes

CBN/Commercial Banking, Judiciary, News Flash

Supreme Court Extends Life Span of Old Naira Notes The Supreme Court has granted the request by the Federal Government for the extension of the lifespan of the N1000, N500 and N200 notes that were redesigned during the reign of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Federal Government had, last week, through the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) moved an application before the apex court seeking an extension of time for old naira notes to remain in circulation as a legal tender. Ruling on the application on Wednesday, a seven-member panel of Justices of…