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Dec

2024

EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Government Chairmen For Questioning

EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Govt Chairmen For Questioning The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the suspended chairpersons of the 18 local councils in Edo State to its office for interrogation. The EFCC invitation was contained in a letter by the agency’s Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol, and addressed to the Secretary to the Edo State Government. In a letter dated 17 December, Mr Chukkol directed the chairpersons of Akoko-Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North East, Esan South East, and Esan West to report to its office on Thursday, 19 December (today). Others also expected at the…

Dec

2024

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House Of Reps To Present N704.91 Million Half-Year Salary Donation To President Tinubu Dec. 31

Economy, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

House Of Reps To Present N704.91 Million Half-Year Salary Donation To President Tinubu Dec 31 The House of Representatives on Thursday announced plans to submit the sum of N704.91m for the use of vulnerable Nigerians owing to the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of subsidy from petrol on December 31, 2024, to President Tinubu. Recall that on July 18, the House resolved to slash 50 per cent of their salaries for six months to address the challenges faced by ordinary Nigerians, following the adoption of a motion moved during a plenary session. Addressing his colleagues during Thursday’s plenary, Mr…

Dec

2024

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Community Development In Action: Hope Rises In Ohafia LGA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Community Development in Action: Hope Rises in Ohafia LGA The road from Akara to Abiriba junction has been a major concern for residents and commuters alike. However, palliative work is currently underway to address the challenges faced by road users. As shown in the video, the contractor, FEROTEX, has made significant progress on the project, with work already completed from Akara to Alayi. The progress made so far is a testament to the commitment of the contractor and the government to improving the road network in the region. However, there is still much work to be done to complete the…

Dec

2024

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Politics Today: Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party

News Flash, Politics

Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party Paschal Obi, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, has officially left the Labour Party (LP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi was warmly welcomed back into the APC fold by the party’s expanded state executives, led by Macdonald Ebere, after formalizing his membership at both the ward and local government levels. In his remarks, Obi expressed that he was motivated to return to the APC due to the significant infrastructural development he attributed to Governor Hope Uzodinma’s leadership in Imo State. He…

Dec

2024

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President Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Development Authorities (See Full List)

Business, Economy, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Devt Authorities (See Full List) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, signaling his administration’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency of these critical organizations. The newly appointed executives are expected to leverage their expertise to boost agricultural productivity, manage water resources, and foster rural development in alignment with the administration’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians. The new appointments were made public on Wednesday in a statement issued by Special Adviser to…

Dec

2024

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Debt Servicing To Gulp N15.8Trn In President Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Proposal

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Debt Servicing To Gulp N15.8Trn As Tinubu Presents 2025 Budget A sum of N15.81 trillion has been allocated for debt servicing in the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the joint sitting of the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Defence and Security tops the sectoral allocations in the N47.9 trillion budget presented by the President on Wednesday. The President disclosed this while giving a highlight of the Budget proposal before the National Assembly. He stated that Defence/Security was allocated N4.91 trillion; Infrastructure was allocated N4.06 trillion; Health N2.4 trillion health while Education gets N3.5 trillion. According to the President,…

Dec

2024

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Security, Infrastructure, Education Top President Tinubu’s 2025 N47.9 Trillion Budget Proposal

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Security, Infrastructure, Education Top Tinubu’s 2025 N47.9 Trillion Budget Proposal Security and defence, infrastructure, health and education were some of the sectors with high allocations in the N47.9tn Budget Proposal presented by President Bola Tinubu before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. “It is with great pleasure that I lay before this distinguished joint session of the National Assembly, the 2025 Budget of the National Assembly of Nigeria titled, ‘The Resurrection Budget’ security peace, building prosperity,” Tinubu said as he concluded his speech at 1:10pm on Wednesday. Earlier in his presentation, the President listed some of…

Dec

2024

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Evaluating Otti’s Strategic Partnership For ABIA Airport Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Transportation

Evaluating Otti's Strategic Partnership for Abia Airport Development Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The groundbreaking ceremony of the Abia International Airport on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, marked a significant milestone in Abia State's pursuit of economic growth and development. Governor Alex Otti's strategic partnership with the federal government, particularly the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. This partnership is a testament to the governor's commitment to seizing opportunities that drive progress and development in Abia State. Governor Otti's administration has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and partnership, leading to the expansion of channels…

Dec

2024

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Edo State House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics

House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils for two months, following allegations of insubordination to Governor Monday Okpebholo. The suspension followed a petition from the governor, accusing the council leaders of refusing to submit their financial records to the state government. Okpebholo described the chairmen’s actions as acts of insubordination and gross misconduct, prompting his request for the Assembly to address the matter. When the issue was raised for debate, Mr. Isibor Adeh, representing Esan North…

Dec

2024

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Ghana’s President – Elect John Mahama Meets Tinubu At Presidential Villa

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Ghana’s President-Elect John Mahama Meets Tinubu At Presidential Villa The president-elect of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Mahama who is on a courtesy visit to Nigeria met President Tinubu in his residence at the Presidential Villa on Monday, December 16. This was disclosed in a post shared on X, Olusegun Dada, the special assistant to the president on social media. Dada said, “President-Elect of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his residence, Presidential Villa, State House Yesterday.” The post was made alongside…