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Enyioha Goes Home: High Chief Emmanuel Nwagbara Set For Burial 24th May

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Enyioha Goes Home: High Chief Emmanuel Nwagbara Set For Burial 24th May

The Ekelenye Nwagbara family of Umuagu Umuhu, in Ohuhu, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, has announced the burial arrangements for their late patriarch, High Chief Emmanuel Ubadire Ekelenye Nwagbara, popularly known as Enyioha, who passed away at the age of 85. According to a statement released by the family, funeral activities will commence on Friday, 23rd May...

Easter: Your Sacrifices Over My Reform Policies Yielding Fruits – Tinubu Tells Nigerians

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Rivers Elders Begs Tinubu To Intervene In Wike’s Alleged Threat

President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigerians for the sacrifices they have made in the past few months since his administration came on board. Tinubu said since assuming office as President he has made conscious effort to steer the country to the path of recovery and sustainable growth. He reassured Nigerians that the seeds of patience which they have sown are beginning...

Edo Govt Gives 7-Day Ultimatum To Illegal Miners

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Edo Bolt Driver Dies After Alleged Assault By NSCDC Officers

Edo State Government has given seven days ultimatum to illegal gold miners at Egbetual autonomous community in Ososo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area to vacate the area or face the full wrath of the law. The Edo State Commissioner for Mining and Energy, Enaholo Ojiefoh gave the ultimatum when he met with chiefs and elders of the community at the weekend. Ojiefoh,...

Otti Approves Reconstruction Of Abia Bridge

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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...

My Family Don’t Need Nigeria’s Wealth To Survive — Remi Tinubu

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My Family Don’t Need Nigeria’s Wealth To Survive — Remi Tinubu

Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the President-elect's wife, has stated that her family does not require Nigeria's wealth to survive. Mrs. Tinubu claims that God has already provided the family with everything they need to survive. She made the statements during an address at the presidential inauguration interdenominational church service on Sunday at Abuja's National Christian Centre. The President-elect's wife went on to add...

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya Approves N3bn For Payment Of Gratuity Backlog To Retirees

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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya Approves N3bn For Payment Of Gratuity Backlog To Retirees

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the immediate release of over N3 billion for the payment of the backlog of gratuities owed to retired local and state government employees who were last paid in 2011 and 2017 respectively. The Governor also approved the promotion of 26, 085 local government workers notionally and financially across the eleven local government areas of...

Shallipopi, Beta Edu, Bobrisky, Lead Nigerians’ Google Search In 2024

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Shallipopi, Beta Edu, Bobrisky, Lead Nigerians’ Google Search In 2024

Google, on Tuesday, revealed the ‘2024 Year in Search’ for Nigeria, with Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi, and Ogechi lyrics leading the trend search. According to a statement from Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, spokesperson for Google West Africa, the “2024 Year in Search” provided a distinctive perspective on the issues and passions that influenced Nigerians’ lives. Every year, Google’s Year in Search analysis highlights...

NIS Apprehends 522 Human Traffickers, Victims

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NIS Apprehends 522 Human Traffickers, Victims

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested no fewer than 522 human traffickers and their victims in 2023, the Comptroller General, Mrs Caroline Adepoju, has said. Adepoju, who made this known while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja on activities lined up to mark International Migrants Day on Dec. 18, said the traffickers and victims were handed over to the...

Nigeria Civil Defence Recruitment 2022/2023 | APPLY NOW

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Nigeria Civil Defence Recruitment 2022/2023 | APPLY NOW

Recruitment into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC started on Monday, December 12, 2022. The NSCDC made this announcement in a statement on its official recruitment portal on its website. Here is a guide on how to apply on the NSCDC recruitment portal, including the application form and requirements and how to register for recruitment 2022 via the www.nscdc.gov.ng...

Over 1500 PDP Members Decamp To APC In Jigawa State

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All Kebbi PDP Senators Decamp To APC

Over one thousand five hundred supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ilirowa village, Buji Local Government, Jigawa State. Receiving the decampees on Monday, the State Assembly member representing Birnin Kudu constituency Siraja Muhammad Kantoga appreciated their decision to dump the PDP. The member, who was represented by his co-ordinator, Nura...

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