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Africa Magic Opens Entries For 11th AMVCA
Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has called for entries for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. She said the entries opened on Monday and will close on January 31, 2025. According to her, Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards celebrate...
NNPCL Stations Drop Petrol Price To N965 In Abuja
The retail price of premium motor spirit, also referred to as petrol, has decreased to N965 per litre in the Federal Capital Territory. Checks by PUNCH Online on Monday revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited effected the new price across its retail outlets in the capital city, to the delight of customers. The new amount is the second price...
Christmas: Plateau Government Secures Free Transportation To Ease Economic Burden
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang provides free transportation services to residents both inside and outside the state this festive season. The state commissioner for transport, Davou Gyang, disclosed this in a statement made available in Jos, the state capital, on Monday. Gyang said the free transportation services, which will commence on December 23, 2024, are meant to cushion the effect of...
“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...
