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Dec

27

2024

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UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security, World News

UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States The United Kingdom has issued another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second in four months. In the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs. It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue of new N200, N500 and N1000 notes has led to shortages of cash. Citizens were encouraged to ensure notes provided by currency exchange vendors will be valid for the duration of their travel to Nigeria. There have been…

Dec

27

2024

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Senator Ndume Mocks Poverty In Southern Nigeria, Circulates Video Of Queues At President Tinubu’s Lagos Mansion

Economy, Empowerment, Gossips, Lagos

Ndume Mocks Poverty In Southern Nigeria, Circulates Video Of Queues At Tinubu’s Lagos Residence The Lawmaker representing Borno South in the Senate, Ali Ndume, has shared a video of long queues of Nigerians waiting for palliatives at President Bola Tinubu’s Lagos residence on Christmas Eve. The lawmaker posted the video on his X account on Wednesday, December 25. “Queues for presidential handouts at Bourdillon on Christmas Eve highlight a sobering reality. Poverty is a universal challenge that demands collective action and sustainable solutions,” Mr. Ndume wrote. The senator’s comment comes on the heels of three deadly stampedes during palliative distributions…

Dec

27

2024

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The (Re) Writing Of Abia’s History: Narratives And Legacies – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

The (Re)Writing of Abia's History: Narratives and Legacies "Abia State is located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, and boasts of a rich and diverse cultural heritage," opined Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFR, in a company of friends, the day INEC official state returning officer, Prof. Nnenna Nnannaya-Oti declared on Wednesday evening, announcing that he had polled 175,467 votes to emerge victorious. Before the expiration of my tenure, by God's grace, we'll rewrite her history. Otti continued, "The state's history is replete with fascinating stories of its people, their struggles, and their triumphs." He concluded by adding that, the narratives…

Dec

27

2024

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Reflecting On The True Spirit Of Christmas: Governor Otti’s Message Of Love, Kindness, And Generosity – Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Good Governance

Reflecting on the True Spirit of Christmas: Governor Otti's Message of Love, Kindness, and Generosity Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's 2024 Christmas message to Ndi Abia is a heartfelt reflection on the true spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of love, kindness, and generosity. As he notes, "the true joy of Christmas is found in the wonders of sharing, loving, and caring." This message is particularly significant, given the governor's remarkable achievements in Abia State over the past 18 months. His administration's commitment to the welfare of the people has been evident in various sectors, including road construction and…

Dec

27

2024

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The Autonomous Paradox: A Philosophical Exploration Of AI And Human Existence – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Information Technology, Technology

The Autonomous Paradox: A Philosophical Exploration of AI and Human Existence X/formerly Twitter has become a vital training ground for artificial intelligence (AI) models, providing a vast and diverse dataset for machine learning algorithms. With over 500 million tweets posted every day, Twitter generates an enormous amount of data that can be leveraged to train AI models. This dataset is not only vast but also diverse, comprising tweets from over 330 million monthly active users worldwide. The diversity of Twitter's dataset is one of its most significant strengths. With users from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, Twitter provides a unique…

Dec

26

2024

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The Truth Is Out There: Uncovering The Secrets Of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: Over 2,900 Cases Reported In 2024 Spark Inquiry – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, History, Spirituality

The Truth is Out There: Uncovering the Secrets of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: Over 2,900 cases reported in 2024. Spark Inquiry! The phenomenon of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) has garnered significant attention in recent years, with a staggering 120,000 reported sightings in the United States alone between 1939 and 2022 (Source: National UFO Reporting Center). This translates to an average of approximately 2,000 reported sightings per year, with a notable spike in reports during the 1950s and 1960s. A statistical analysis of UAP sightings reveals a fascinating trend. According to data from the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), the majority of reported…

Dec

26

2024

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Abia Residents Flock To Local Markets For Christmas Shopping, Spend Millions

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance

Abia Residents Flock to Local Markets for Christmas Shopping, Spend Millions As Christmas season unfolds, residents of Abia State are flocking to local markets to purchase items for the festive season. Our freelance correspondents visited three major markets in Abia State - Aba Main Market, Umuahia Main Market, and Abiriba Main Market - to capture the excitement and gather insights from shoppers. Aba Main Market: A Hub of Festive Activity At Aba Main Market, our correspondent met with three shoppers who shared their experiences. Mrs. Nneoma Okoro, a trader, said, "I come to Aba Main Market every year to buy…

Dec

25

2024

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Court Remands Refinery MD In Kuje Correctional Centre Over Alleged $35m Fraud

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Court Remands Refinery MD In Kuje Correctional Centre Over Alleged $35m Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, December 23, 2024, arraigned the Managing Director of Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, Akindele Akintoye at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over an alleged $35 million fraud. He was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite on charges bordering on money laundering and contract fraud. Easy Ways to obtain German citizenshipBest Online RouletteOn October 31, 2024, Akintoye was arrested by the EFCC and detained at its holding facility in Abuja. According to a tweet via the commission’s X handle on Wednesday,…

Dec

25

2024

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Food Crisis: Economic Management Team Alerted In 31 States

Agriculture, Economy, News Flash, Presidency

Economic Management Team Alerted On Food Crisis In 31 States Food crises have been reported in 31 states of the country, while the North East region is severely affected. The situation is compounded by rising production costs as witnessed in Maize production costs, which have surged by 69.7 percent, with the attendant significant food price increases like cowpea prices, which have gone up by 300 percent. However, mechanization and farmland expansion recorded a slight improvement with 2 percent growth in tractor use, and a 2.3 percent increase in cultivated farmland. There was 4.5 percent increase in overall crop production, though…

Dec

25

2024

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Governor Approves N100,000 Christmas Bonus For Workers, Pensions

Economy, News Flash, South South

Governor Approves N100,000 Christmas Bonus For Workers, Pensioners The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a Christmas bonus of N100,000 for workers, public servants, and pensioners in the state. This approval was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday night by the State Head of Service, George Nweke, and sent to news outlets. Nweke stated that the bonus is intended to help workers and others fulfil their Christmas obligations and that it will be implemented immediately. The statement reads, “I wish to inform the general public that His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in the spirit of the yuletide, has…