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Otti Approves Reconstruction Of Abia Bridge
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Monday approved the reconstruction of the long-abandoned Omenuko Bridge at Ozuabam in the Arochukwu LGA. The bridge serves as a link between Abia North and Abia Central Senatorial Zones. For decades, the dilapidated structure has posed a severe safety risk to commuters, with its narrow design allowing only one vehicle to pass at a time. During...
Gov. Makinde Declares Monday Public Holiday To Mark Isese Day
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved 20th August of every year as Isese Day in the state. Makinde made this announcement on Friday. The traditional religion adherents in the state have in the last few years demanded their own public holiday. They have asked the state government to declare 20th August as their own public holiday in commemoration of Isese...
Oyebanji Refute ADC Claims, Defends Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday, dismissed a report claiming he alongside some leaders and officeholders in the state was being led to the African Democratic Congress by the immediate past Governor Kayode Fayemi. Oyebanji, who described the report as false and misleading, described it as “nothing but another tissue of lies from the camp of some disgruntled elements...
UK Launch £12.4m Programmes To Support Nigeria’s Economic Reforms
The United Kingdom has launched two economic reform programmes worth £12.4m to support Nigeria’s macroeconomic stability, fiscal resilience, and private-sector growth. The initiatives – the and the Nigeria Public Finance Facility – were unveiled on Thursday at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Abuja. In her opening remarks, the Head of Development Cooperation at the British High Commission, Cynthia Rowe, said...
Senate Commence Screening Of Ministerial Nominees
The Senate suspended all items in Wednesday's Order Paper in order to begin screening the ministerial nominees that the President sent. The process to begin the screening came up at 12.55 following a motion by the Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central, and seconded by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, PDP, Benue South. The Senate resolved to...
We’ll Bounce Back From Security, Economic Challenges, Osinbajo Assures Nigerians
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria will eventually overcome its security and socio-economic challenges as the Spirit of God is in the land. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement in Abuja, said the vice president spoke at the send-off service for Reverend Israel Akanji on Sunday. Akanji served as Senior Pastor and Minister in Charge of the First Baptist Church,...
Ikpeazu Left N191bn Financial Liabilities, Never Left N24bn In Coffers — Alex Otti
Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti has denied claims by his predecessor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu that the past government left about N24bn in the state coffers. The governor said the claim is untrue, rather the state government left debts totalling about N191,239,307,593.67. Addressing newsmen in Umuahia on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma...
Nigerian Army School Of Public Relations Loses Commandant
The commandant in charge of Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information, (NASPRI), Lagos, Brig. Gen. OA Ochagwuba has passed away, ABN TV reports. He was said to have died on Monday after a brief illness. A source in a terse statement described the late commandant as an asset and epitome of knowledge. "With heavy heart, I want to inform us...
Gov Makinde Renames Ibadan Polytechnic In Honour Of Late Olunloyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in honour of the late former governor of the state, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo. Makinde made the announcement during a brief address at the interdenominational commendation service held in memory of the late governor at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan. “The institution will now be known as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan,”...
NiDCOM Calls For Justice Following Killing Of 2 Nigerians In South Africa
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian traders in South Africa, describing the act as senseless, barbaric, and unacceptable. The victims, identified simply as Austin and Ayo, were reportedly shot dead at close range by masked gunmen in Durban. According to unconfirmed reports, the...
