Ikpeazu Sacks Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Others
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu on Monday sacked his Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants. This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem. "The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, Ph.D has approved the immediate dissolution of the Body of Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants,and Special Assistants in Abia...
Get Down To Work – Kwara PDP Slams Gov Abdulrazaq
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Kwara State has admonished Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to get down to the serious work of governance instead of throwing wild allegations around and hunting for imaginary enemies. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Tunde Ashaolu, said this in a statement released in Ilorin, in reaction to some allegations made against previous administrations in...
Clear Southeast Of Multiple Checkpoints, Reps Tell Security Agencies
The House of Representatives has urged security agencies to remove multiple checkpoints on highways leading to the South East, ahead of the yuletide. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Obinnna Chidoka (Anambra-PDP) at plenary on Thursday in Abuja. Moving the motion, Chidoka said that security checkpoints on the Lagos-Onitsha Road were up to 60, causing untold hardship to...
Traders Weep As Fire Guts Balogun Market
Many traders at the popular Balogun market in Lagos State, wept, Thursday morning as fire burnt their goods. The fire was said to have occurred at 5a.m., before it was put out by combined efforts of the federal and state fire services. Many of the traders lamented that they had stocked millions of naira worth of goods for end-of-year sales before...
5G: NCC Organises Capacity Building For Media Executives
Ahead of the anticipated 2022 rollout of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has organized capacity building workshops for media executives in the northern and southern divides, as part of efforts to support their continuous professional development of critical stakeholders in the telecommunications industry. The workshops, which took place in Kano and Lagos...
Ogah Salutes Buhari At 79, Says President Has Left Enviable Legacy Of Achievements [VIDEO]
Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu S. Ogah has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari at the occasion of his 79th birthday celebration, saying as the country's leader, Buhari has left a legacy of achievements. https://youtu.be/Xu_o8BUMkOI Describing the President as his Leader and Boss, in a congratulatory message obtained by ABN TV on Friday, the Minister noted that President...
NLC To Embark On Nationwide Protest Over Fuel Subsidy Removal On Jan 27, Feb 1
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has warned the Federal Government against plans to remove the fuel subsidy in 2022, saying the action will be met with nationwide protests. The congress said the planned rallies would commence without warning should the FG announce new fuel prices next year. The union disclosed it would stage a protest across the 36 states of the...
Abia Government To Prosecute Masquerades Harassing Residents
Abia State government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of any masquerade that harasses residents or visitors during Christmas. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chris Ezem, in a statement made avaliable to ABN TV, warned that any masquerade caught blocking roads and extorting motorists and individuals will face the full wrath of the law. The Abia State government said it...
Omicron: UAE Bars Nigerian Passengers, Others
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended travellers from Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia from entering the country. Its National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the decision on Friday. It is with effect on Saturday. The development has created chaos for both inbound and outbound passengers, including Nigerians wishing to come...
Rep. Benjamin Kalu Reels Out Achievements As He Participates In Triennial Ezumezu Igbere Festival
Member representing Bende federal constituency at National Assembly, Rep. Benjamin Kalu on Sunday participated at the triennial Ezumezu festival of Igbere community which took place at Igbere Secondary School field, Onu-Ibina Igbere, Bende, Abia State. The Ezumezu Igbere festival which is said to have come into effect since 1958 as the Igbere Anniversary avails the community of opportunity to showcase...
