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Nov

2023

Abia Governor Alex Otti Appoints TC Chairmen, Deputies Of The 17 Local Government Areas Of Abia State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Abia Governor Alex Otti appoints TC Chairmen, Deputies of the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! LIST OF NOMINEES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS TRANSITION COUNCIL CHAIRMEN / MAYORS, & THEIR DEPUTIES. IsialaNgwa South LGA:Chairman- DR. ELELENTA NWAMBUISI ELELE.Deputy- Mr. Eberechukwu Ahuruonye. Ukwa West LGA:Chairman- MR. NEWMAN AZU.Deputy- Mr. Anele Michael Arochukwu LGA:Chairman- CHIEF JOE EZEARUDeputy- Mr. Okezie Azuma Umuahia South LGA:Chairman- MR. OBIKE EJIKE NNOCHIRIDeputy- Mr. Olendingwa Nwabueze. IsialaNgwa North LGA:Chairman- MR. C. Y. NWANKWO.Deputy- Mr. Uchenna Nwanbuko. Umunneochi LGA:Chairman- MR. NDUBUISI IKE.Deputy- Mr. Njoku Augustine C. Isuikwuato LGA:Chairman- Air Vice Marshal CHINWENDU ONYIKE (Rtd).Deputy- Hon.…

Nov

2023

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Mohbad: Sam Larry And Naira Marley Granted Bail On Strict Terms

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

BREAKING (Mohbad): Sam Larry And Naira Marley Granted Bail Music industry figures Sam Larry and Naira Marley have been granted bail, each required to provide three sureties with a substantial sum of 20 million naira. As part of their bail conditions, the court asked them to surrender their international passports and make weekly appearances at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Adding a unique warning, the magistrate overseeing the case sternly cautioned that any attempts to contact her directly would be recorded and potentially disclosed in open court proceedings. The duo were arrested on their return to Nigeria after they…

Nov

2023

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Humanitarian Minister Visits Flood Ravaged Communities In Lagos And Ogun States, Says FG’s Permanent Intervention On The Way

Humanitarian, News Flash, Presidency

💥BOOM Humanitarian Minister Visits Flood Ravaged Communities in Lagos and Ogun, Says FG's Permanent Interventions On the Way Nigeria's Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Pov*erty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has given the assurance that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration will find a permanent solution to the perennial flooding in Isheri, Agboyi and other communities, along the borderline between Lagos and Ogun States. The Minister gave the assurance when she visited Isheri and Agboyi Ketu, the two communities majorly affected by the recent flooding in both states. Already, 33,000 people have been directly affected as a result of the recent flooding…

Nov

2023

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Mr. Ibu’s Leg Amputated After Seven Surgeries

Gossips, News Flash

Mr Ibu’s leg amputated after seven surgeries One of the legs of Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has been amputated. Recall that the actor who was critically ill had called for financial support from Nigerians. However, a statement issued by his family on Monday said that the actor underwent seven successful surgeries, and one of his legs had to be amputated to save his life. The family also appreciated Nigerians for their support saying they are grateful, adding that “only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered”. The statement added, “As of…

Nov

2023

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Emulate IGP, And Remove Imo REC To Avoid Crisis – PDP Tells INEC Chairman

News Flash, Politics, South East

Emulate IGP, remove Imo REC to avert crisis – PDP tells INEC chair Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday charged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to immediately redeploy the Imo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. PDP said Yakubu should redeploy Agu for allegedly having been compromised to manipulate the November 11, 2023 governorship election in Imo State in favour of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The opposition party urged the INEC chairman to take a cue from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who redeployed…

Nov

2023

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Peter Obi Reacts To Supreme Court Judgement (FULL SPEECH)

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

FULL SPEECH: Peter Obi’s Reacts To Supreme Court Judgement Remarks at a Press Conference by Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party on The Supreme Court Judgment of 26th October, 2023 On the 2023 Nigeria Presidential Election Held in Abuja, FCT, on Monday 6th November, 2023 Protocols, 1.Fellow countrymen and women. Gentlemen of the Media, Good day and welcome to this press conference.Kindly permit me to make some brief remarks on the recent ruling of the Supreme Court, the highest court in Nigeria. About a fortnight ago, I was traveling abroad on a prior scheduled engagement…

Nov

2023

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UAAP Congratulates Hon. Amobi Ogah, Aguocha, Frowns At Court Decision Against Sen. Nwokocha

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

UAAP Congratulates Hon. Amobi Ogah, Aguocha, Frowns At Court Decision Against Sen. Nwokocha The leadership of United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP), have congratulated Honorable Amobi Ogah, Honorable Obi Aguocha and Honorable Ginger Onwusibe over their victories at the Court and has equally expressed disappointment at the decision reached by the Appeal Court that purportedly sacked Senator Darlington Nwokocha. In the press release that was signed by the UAAP Convener Amb. Dr. Osita Offor “Ultimate Commander”, he revealed that the victory of Amobi Ogah, Aguocha and Ginger are well deserved, because they won their elections fair and square. “The Appeal…

Nov

2023

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Three Blind Men Arrested By NDLEA For Drugs Peddling

Crime, News Flash, Security

NDLEA Arrests Three Blind Men Peddling Drugs Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested three blind men operating an illicit drug ring between Lagos and Kano. The NDLEA disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, and shared on the agency’s Facebook page Sunday. Babafemi said the lid was blown off the group following the arrest of a blind suspect, Adamu Hassan, 40, along Gwagwalada expressway Abuja with 12kgs of skunk on his way from Lagos to Kano on Saturday 28th, October. Investigations, however, established that he was totally…

Nov

2023

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Just-In: Thunderstorm Kills Three Secondary School Students

Mishap, News Flash, South East

Tragedy As Thunderstorm Kills Three Secondary School Students Lightning killed three Senior Secondary School (SS3) students in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra on Saturday. A witness told journalists that the lightning struck nine male students playing football with their peers on the school’s pitch barefooted. “The coach had ended the training session before the rain started, but some of the students stayed behind to continue playing football. “Lightning, accompanied by claps of thunderstorms, suddenly enveloped the area, and the boys were struck in the process,” the witness said. According to the witness, a teacher ran to the field…

Nov

2023

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75 Year Old Woman Slumps, Dies During Prayer At Mountain Of Fire Headquarters

Gossips, News Flash, Religion

Woman Slumps, Dies During Prayer At Mountain Of Fire Headquarters A female worshipper identified as Bisi Adewumi of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries reportedly slumped during a prayer session at the church auditorium in the Ibafo area of Ogun State. The worshipper, who was described as a 75-year-old woman by the Ogun State Police Command, was said to have later lost her life while receiving treatment at a government hospital in Sagamu. The police said the incident was reported to its Ibafo division by the Head of Security, Pastor Ekikere Esiere, attached to the prayer city, located along…