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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,...
Army Promotes 108 Generals
108 senior officers have been promoted to the ranks of Major-General and Brigadier-General with approval from the Nigerian Army Council. According to a statement on Friday by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the list includes 35 Brigadier Generals elevated to Major-Generals and 73 Colonels promoted to Brigadier-Generals. Among the newly promoted Major-Generals are officers holding critical...
Petrol Price Still N1,025 Per Liter Despite Dangote Refinery Slash
The most recent Dangote Petroleum Refinery ex-pot price cut of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as gasoline, from N970 per litre to N899.50 per litre has not been reflected in the minimum pump price of petrol. Most petrol stations in Lagos have retained the old price range of N1,025 minimum in Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, while some major...
IG Unveils NPF Insurance Firm To Strengthen Security
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has officially unveil the NPF Insurance Co. Ltd., responsible for the welfare of police personnel. Recognizing the indispensable role of police officers in maintaining national security, the IG added that NPF Insurance Co. Ltd aims to provide robust financial protection and support for officers. According to Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,...
