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“Tinubu Repeating Buhari’s Borrowing Mistakes” – Atiku
Mr. Atiku Abubakar has criticized the 2025 budget proposal, claiming that President Tinubu is repeating Muhammadu Buhari's borrowing errors. Atiku, who X-rayed the budget, asserted that it lacked the structural reforms and fiscal discipline needed to address Nigeria’s complex economic challenges. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku expressed doubts about the budget’s ability to promote sustainable economic growth or tackle...
Tinubu’s 50% Transport Reduction Scheme May Begin Tuesday
The FG's proposed 50% interstate transport fare price cut, scheduled to start on December 20, 2024, may actually start on December 24. The slash is targeted at cushioning high transport costs during the Yuletide. Recall that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, last Thursday announced that it had agreed with stakeholders in the road transport sector to support Nigerians...
Governor Otti Appoints Ojeikere As New Head Of Service
Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the appointment of Mr. Benson Ojeikere as the new Head of Service for the Abia State Civil Service. This announcement follows a rigorous merit-based selection process. Mr. Ojeikere’s appointment is set to take effect on December 31, 2024. In his statement, Governor Otti congratulated Mr. Ojeikere on his appointment and expressed confidence...
Police Confirm 22 Deaths In Anambra Stampede
22 people were killed in Saturday's stampede at the palliatives distribution site in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, according to the Anambra Police Command. The palliative distribution was organised by a philanthropist in the area. The police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who gave an update on the development in a statement on Sunday in Onitsha, said that the Commissioner of Police,...
Hon. Amobi Celebrates Uche Ogah On His 55th Birthday
Hon. Amobi Ogah, the representative of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, has felicitated with the former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Samson Ogah, on the occasion of his 55th birthday. He described him as a visionary nationalist and a model of hard work in both private and public sectors. https://youtu.be/MZ8t3BczGPU?si=4_3rl-XELNtFTwu0 In a congratulatory message shared on Sunday and...
Sir King Lucky Fred Nwoko Honored With Distinctive Award Of Excellence By Afarata Ibeku Development Association
The Afarata Ibeku Development Association (AIDA), based in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, has presented the Distinctive Award of Excellence to Sir King Lucky Fred Nwoko in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of Afarata Ibeku and Abia State at large. The prestigious award, conferred on December 21, 2024, honors Sir Nwoko's efforts and achievements under the title Nwa...
Senator Kalu Pays Friendly Visit To President Tinubu, Commends Leadership Efforts (Photos)
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has paid a friendly private visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ABN TV reports. The visit, according to Senator Kalu, was an opportunity to commend the President for his bold strides in steering the affairs of the nation and to provide...
Gov Otti Approves N250,000 Monthly Stipend For Abia Traditional Rulers
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved a new monthly stipend of ₦250,000 for traditional rulers across the state. This announcement was made by the Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mba, in an appreciation message to the Governor on Saturday. According to Eze Mba, the stipend payment is set to begin...
Adeleke Unveils Osun Community’s First Dual Carriageway
Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, announced that his administration had authorized the first dual carriageway for Iwo town, citing the decision as consistent with the state's determination to increase infrastructure. Adeleke, who stated this on Saturday at this year’s annual Iwo Day Celebrations held in Iwo, said the dualisation of the Adeke-Odori road will be done in two...
Yuletide: Police Impose Ban On Night Grazing, Farming, Others In Plateau
According to the Plateau State Police Command, farm operations and nighttime grazing are prohibited in the state from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025. The State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this on Friday in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesman, DSP Alabo Alfred. The commissioner said the decision was part of a series of engagements with stakeholders,...
