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Gulak’s Death Is A Clear Case Of Political Assassination – Gov. Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has described the murder of APC chieftain, Ahmed Gulak as a clear case of ‘Political Assassination’. The governor made this comment during a Press Conference on the unfortunate incident on Monday. Uzodinma expressed deep sadness over the occurrence adding that the late Gulak was a close friend. “It is with a very heavy heart that...
Buhari Appoints New Aides For First Lady, Aisha
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new aides from his wife and First lady, Aisha Buhari. ABN TV learnt that President Buhari approved the appointment of Dr. Rukayyatu Abdulkareem Gurin as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Administration and Women Affairs in the Office of the First Lady. A Doctorate degree holder in Curriculum Instruction from the University of Maiduguri, Gurin...
EODU, President General Mba Salutes Chief Ubaka On Birthday, Says He’s A Respected Uncle
The President General of Ebem Ohafia Development Union, EODU has congratulated a leader in the community and elder statesman, Chief Okali Ubaka on his birthday, describing him as a respected uncle. In a felicitation message on behalf of the union, th...
Agbakoba Demands Retraction From Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio
Prominent legal luminary and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has issued a second letter to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding a retraction of what he describes as “false and unsubstantiated” sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The development follows the senator's initial claim that Akpabio sexually harassed her on December 8,...
MTN, Airtel Secure Approval For Payment Service Bank
MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa have secured approval in principle to operate a payment service bank (PSB). The telecommunications giants disclosed this in regulatory filings on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday. They are required to fulfill some conditions for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to issue them regulatory licenses for commencement of operations.
Pandemonium In Lagos As Policeman Killed, Scores Wounded (Graphic Photos)
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, also known as Lagos Taskforce, on Thursday clashed with commercial motorcyclists, popularly called Okada in Ajao Estate, Airport Road, Lagos. One policeman has been confirmed dead and several wounded. ABN TV gathered that Task Force officers seized bikes and it turned violent. Fights between Okada riders and Lagos State Taskforce officers is not new. There is a...
Nurse Arrested For Killing 8 Babies
A healthcare professional has been re-arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and trying to kill another nine at a neonatal unit. The woman, arrested on Tuesday, is understood to be nurse Lucy Letby, who was previously arrested in 2018 and 2019 over the tragedies at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Detective Chief Inspector Paul Hughes, of Cheshire Police, said: 'In...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala WTO Coronation Holds Today
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will be confirmed today as the first woman and first African leader of the beleaguered World Trade Organization, WTO, AFP reports. The WTO has called a special general council meeting at which the former Nigerian finance minister and World Bank veteran is expected to be formally selected as the global trade body’s new director-general. US President Joe Biden...
Hon. Ichita Seeks Sack Of Abia Commissioners For Health, Finance, Advises Ikpeazu To Resign For Failure To Pay Salaries
Member representing Aba South Constituency in Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Obinna Ichita has called for immediate sack of the Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Joe Osuji, his Finance counterpart Dr. Aham Uko and the Accountant General of...
Full Text Of President Buhari’s Address
ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE EXTENSION OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA MONDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2020 1. Fellow Nigerians 2. In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory to stay at home for...
