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Nov

2023

Plot To Blackmail Abia State Governor Uncovered – Ferdinand Ekeoma, SA Media & Publicity To Abia Governor

PLOT TO BLACKMAIL ABIA STATE GOVERNOR UNCOVERED. A plot to unleash consistent vicious media onslaughts and blackmail against the Governor of Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and the government of Abia state, has been uncovered. A certain federal lawmaker gathered some media men over the weekend in Abuja and handed over tons of fake documents purportedly from the government’ and shared large sums of money to the media men to support the launch of a media onslaught on the Governor. It was not immediately clear what the purpose of the attack was. What is clear is that…

Nov

2023

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Ohafia Must Rekindle Community Spirit, Speakers Say At OBU OHAFIA Inaugural Colloquium And Dinner In Lagos(Special Guest Appearance: LP Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi)

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash

Ohafia must rekindle communal spirit, speakers say at inaugural colloquium Obu Ohafia, a socio-cultural organization of the Ohafia people of Abia State recently held its inaugural colloquium and dinner in Lagos with the purpose of fostering better relationship among sons and daughters of the clan. Eminent personalities, including Ohafia sons, Dr. Uma Oke Eleazu, Chief Uche Uche Ohafia, Chief Uduma Olugu, Chief Okpa Ibe Okpa and a friend of Nde Ohafia, Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election were among those that graced the occasion, which was chaired by Chief Udy Kalu, a…

Nov

2023

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I’m Eager To Move To Niger Republic To Rest If The Boarders Were Open – Ex-President Buhari

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

I Would Have Moved to Niger Republic if the Borders Were Open –Ex-President Buhari Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he continues to receive visitors from various parts of the country despite his efforts to stay as far away from the nation’s capital as possible. Buhari said this in an interview on NTA’s “Conversations With History” program, which aired on Monday night. He expressed his surprise at the continued influx of visitors despite his remote location. “People charter buses and come to see me from time to time,” he said. “I thought I had stayed as far away from…

Nov

2023

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Shettima’s Meeting With Dangote, Elumelu, Others, Details Emerge.

Abuja, Economy, News Flash, Presidency

Details Of Shettima’s Meeting With Dangote, Elumelu, Others Emerge The details of the meeting between Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and some notable Nigerians held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja have emerged.In a statement on Monday by the spokesman of the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha, the purpose of the meeting was to address the country’s Human Capital Development (HCD) problem. Nwokcoha said to address the problem in the nation, a multi-sectoral committee was set up and made up of the Federal and State governments as well as donors and partners. He said the HCD programme was launched by the National…

Nov

2023

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President Tinubu Worried About Mass Exodus Of Health Workers

Health, News Flash, Presidency

President Tinubu expresses concern over mass exodus of health workers President Tinubu expresses concern over mass exodus of health workersPresident Bola Tinubu expresses concern over the increasing number of healthcare professionals leaving the country for better opportunities abroad, according to his Special Adviser on Public Health Matters, Salma Anas. Anas made this statement during the annual conference of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists in Abuja, which focused on the importance of medical laboratories in achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria. Anas stressed that the President is committed to enhancing the country’s healthcare sector. She said, “President Bola Tinubu is…

Nov

2023

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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…

Nov

2023

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“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…

Nov

2023

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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…

Nov

2023

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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…

Nov

2023

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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.…