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Governor Otti Presents Abia State’s 2025 Budget Of Sustained Momentum
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has presented the 2025 budget proposal to the Abia State House of Assembly, with an ambitious plan to continue the developmental momentum initiated during his administration's first 18 months. Speaking on December 10, 2024, in Umuahia, the Governor proposed a budget of ₦750.3 billion, a 30% increase from the 2024 fiscal year. Key Highlights 1....
VIDEO: “Stop Harassing Motorists Over Tinted Glass”, Reps Warn FCT Police
The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to immediately cease the harassment of motorists and the indiscriminate seizure of vehicles for violations related solely to tinted windows or covered number plates, provided no other infractions are involved. https://youtu.be/FUutO4DH5Sk This resolution followed a motion moved by a lawmaker from Kwara State, during which the House adopted...
Court Denies Bail Request To Ex-Kogi Gov, Bello In N110bn Fraud Case
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the immediate former governor of Kogi State, has been detained since November 25 and was denied bail by a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama on Tuesday. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Maryann Anenih, described as premature and incompetent the application the former governor filed to be released on bail, pending...
Edo Begins Construction Of 4.7km Road
Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, has officially opened the 4.7-kilometer Utteh Palace Road in Benin, keeping a campaign pledge to the local populace. The flag-off ceremony, held on Monday evening, marked the commencement of a key infrastructure project located in Edo South Senatorial District. Okpebholo reaffirmed his commitment to the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,...
Lagos Urges Caution Over Expired Products In Markets
Following the discovery of expired products in circulation, the Lagos State Government has advised citizens to use caution when making purchases. This warning comes as the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) prepares to prosecute the owner of Blessed Happy Homes Superstore in Festac, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, for endangering public health by selling expired items. The superstore, located on 6th...
NCAA To Penalize Airlines For Delayed Ticket Refunds
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority is prepared to punish airlines that fail to provide passengers with their refunded tickets on time. NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, ticket refund compliance regulations remain central to the NCAA’s consumer protection agenda. He said the time had...
14 Reported Dead In Jigawa Car Accident
At least fourteen people were killed in an automobile accident that occurred along Tage Bridge in Jigawa State's Kafin Hausa Local Government Area. The accident occurred on Monday when a vehicle conveying passengers crashed, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. According to eyewitnesses, the accident was gruesome, with many bodies scattered around the scene. The state police command confirmed the accident...
36 Abducted Victims Rescued By Police In Kebbi
36 kidnapped victims in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State have been freed by the Nigerian Police Force, Kebbi State Command. This is according to a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday. by the spokesman of the command, SP Nafiu Abubakar, on behalf of the state commissioner for police, CP Bello M. Sani. Abubakar said the rescue operation...
FG, Saudi Arabia Open Talks On Iron Ore Processing
Discussions about the extraction and conversion of iron ore into steel have been initiated between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. A statement signed by the special adviser to the Minister, Kehinde Bamigbetan, on Monday said the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy of Saudi Arabia, Khalid bin Saleh Al-Musdaifer, advanced talks on...
Minister Urges CRIN To Utilize Technology For Improved Research
Nigeria's Cocoa Research Institute in Ibadan, Oyo State, was tasked by Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari on Monday with utilizing technology's transformative potential to enhance research. He gave this advice while delivering his speech at the 60th anniversary of CRIN with the theme "Tree Crops Research for Sustainable Nigerian Economy,” held at the institute’s premises in Idi-Ayunre...
