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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…

Dec

25

2024

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“Trumpism Comes To Germany: AfD’s Embrace Of Populist Policies Sparks Fears Of A European Shift To The Right. #Germany#Trumpism” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, World News

"Trumpism comes to Germany: AfD's embrace of populist policies sparks fears of a European shift to the right. #Germany #Trumpism" The recent events in Germany, including the tragic incident at the Christian Christmas market and the vote of no confidence in the current chancellor, have created a power vacuum that could potentially be filled by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The AfD has been gaining momentum in recent years, particularly in the eastern regions of Germany, where they have won over many voters by campaigning against the government's climate policies and supporting the coal mining industry. In fact, the…

Dec

25

2024

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Economic Triumph In West Africa As Burkina Faso Clears $1.2 Billion Dollars Debt – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Good Governance

Economic Triumph in West Africa as Burkina Faso clears $1.2 billion dollars debt Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, has long struggled with the weight of foreign debt. However, in a bold move, the government of Burkina Faso has announced that it has paid off its entire foreign debt, totaling $1.2 billion [approximately ₦2,040,000,000, using an exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,700 NGN]. This remarkable achievement is the result of a combination of prudent economic management, innovative financing strategies, and a commitment to transparency and accountability. The government's efforts to pay off its foreign debt began several…

Dec

25

2024

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Merry Christmas ABIA!! From Debt To Prosperity. #Abia State#Prosperity – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Good Governance, Religion

Merry Christmas Abia!! From Debt to Prosperity. #AbiaState #Prosperity As the festive season dawns on Abia State, the atmosphere is filled with an air of excitement and anticipation. The people of Abia State have every reason to be joyful, as their state is on the cusp of a major transformation. Under the visionary leadership of Governor Dr. Alex Otti, Abia State is steadily marching towards a debt-free future, a feat that will have far-reaching implications for the state's economy and its people. The journey to this milestone has not been easy. For years, Abia State had been grappling with a…

Dec

24

2024

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Christmas Security Alert: ABIA Residents Urged To Adhere To Fireworks Ban For Public Safety – Asp. Maureen C. Chinaka(ABIA State PPRO)

Abia State, News Flash, Security

PRESS RELEASE:23/12/2024 Christmas Security Alert: Abia Residents Urged to Adhere to Fireworks Ban for Public Safety The Abia State Police Command has strategically deployed personnel throughout the state to safeguard the safety and well-being of its residents,As the Christmas Celebration Approaches. The operational strategy includes the sectorizing of Abia State which encompasses a visible police presence on major roads, various places of worship and event centres. Additionally, there will be raids on recognized high-risk areas, unfinished structures, stop-and-search operations, vehicular/foot patrols, and collaborative efforts among sister security agencies in the state. This concerted effort aims at ensuring a smooth and…

Dec

24

2024

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Corruption In Nigeria Can’t Be Eradicated Completely, But ……… President Tinubu

Crime, FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Corruption Can’t Be Eradicated Completely, But … – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has stated that while corruption cannot be completely eradicated, it can be reduced to its barest minimum. Speaking during a live presidential media chat broadcast nationwide, Tinubu emphasised the importance of addressing systemic flaws to curb corruption. He said in part, “Block all the loopholes, where anybody can just gain in the system. Part of the anti-corruption is the removal of subsidies, too. “It is very very difficult to say you will eliminate it, you will reduce it to the barest minimum, meet the people’s needs, help the…