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BREAKING: Bill To Re-shape Attitude Of Abians Signed Into Law

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As part of measures to re-shape the attitude of the people of Abia state, the state governor has assented to the Bill that gives it a legal framework. Known as Abia State Orientation Agency Bill, the sponsor of the Bill, Hon. Solomon Akpunonu who is also the House Leader had decried to poor attitude of people of the state. The Bill...

Postponing Edo, Ondo Elections May Spark Constitutional Crisis – INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that postponing the Edo and  Ondo states governorship polls and other bye-elections will throw Nigeria into a constitutional crisis. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of INEC, who raised the red flag at the commission’s first virtual consultative meeting with media organisations, yesterday, however, reassured the election umpire would continue to adopt and implement...

Edo 2020: Edo Commissioner Of Information Resigns

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Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Paul Ohonbamu, has resigned his appointment. Sources said Ohonbamu who tendered his resignation on Thursday morning, said he decided to step aside for the “general good” and “pursuit of happiness” for Edo citizens. This is coming a month after Taiwo Akerele resigned as Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Chief of Staff on April 25, 2020. https://abntv.com.ng/2020/06/postponing-edo-ondo-elections-may-spark-constitutional-crisis-inec/

Postponing Edo, Ondo Elections May Spark Constitutional Crisis – INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that postponing the Edo and  Ondo states governorship polls and other bye-elections will throw Nigeria into a constitutional crisis. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of INEC, who raised the red flag at the commission’s first virtual consultative meeting with media organisations, yesterday, however, reassured the election umpire would continue to adopt and implement...

Umahi Directs All Govt Officials To Take COVID-19 Test

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Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has directed all members of the State Executive Council to take the coronavirus (COVID-19) test. He gave the directive in a statement on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Uchenna Orji. ABN TV reports that Governor Umahi also ordered all government officials, especially those working in the state’s Ministries of Finance and Budget...

Declare Rape National Crisis, Amnesty International Urge Buhari

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International human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has called on the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to declare rape as a national crisis in the country. Amnesty International said on Wednesday that it joined its voice to other civil societies demanding justice over the incident of rape and murder of a 22-year-old student of the University of Benin, Uwavera Omozuwa, as well as...

Five States To Be Reimbursed ₦148 Billion For Fixing Federal Roads

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The Federal Executive Council, FEC has approved the reimbursement of funds expended on federal roads by some state governments. The total sum to be reimbursed to five states is N148,141,987,161.25. Among states shortlisted to benefit include Cross River N18,394,737,608.85, Ondo N7,822,147,577.08, Osun N2,468,938,876.78, Bayelsa N38,040,564,783.40 and Rivers N78,953,067,518.29. ABN TV reports that The memo was presented by the Minister of Works and...

COVID-19: Abia Govt To Begin Massive Testing Of Residents

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Gov. Okezie  Ikpeazu of Abia State on Tuesday announced that the state government would commence massive testing for COVID-19 as part of efforts to curb its spread. Ikpeazu, who made the announcement in a statement in Umuahia, said that the new phase of the fight against COVID-19 in Abia would require massive testing. ABN TV reports that The governor said that...

Abia Civil Service Gets 13 New Permanent Secretaries [SEE LIST]

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The appointment of 13 New Permanent Secretaries have been approved by governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State into the state Civil Service. An official notice from the office of the State Head of Service names the new Permanent Secretaries as follows - 1. Igwe Caroline Unanya 2. Alozie Kelechi Callistus 3. Emelogu, Ikechi Friday Also Read: Ikpeazu, Family Test Negative To COVID-19 As Two...

Akinwumi Adesina Meets Buhari Amid AfDB Crisis

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President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (AfDB), at the presidential villa, Abuja. The meeting comes amid the allegations of impropriety levelled against Akinwumi Adesina at the Abidjan-based financial institution. Some whistleblowers in the organisation had written a petition against him but the bank’s ethics committee cleared him after investigating the issues. However, the United...

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