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Otti Vows To Remove Barriers For PWDs In Leadership
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has reiterated his administration's dedication to removing barriers that prevent people with disabilities (PWDs) from actively engaging in governance and leadership roles. In a goodwill message marking the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), issued by his Special Assistant on PWDs, Comrade David Anyaele, the Governor highlighted ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity and...
Kidnapped Kogi Varsity Student Discovered Naked In Kwara
According to the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, a 400-level student who had been kidnapped from Abubakar Audu University in Ayangba, Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, was rescued on Monday while he was out in the open. The 19-year-old English education undergraduate whose name was given as Fauziyah Muhammed was alleged to have...
Minister Praised For Efforts In Combating GBV
Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has been praised by Dr. Amina Kundiri, Director General of the National APC Women Advocacy Organization (NAWA-ORG), for her efforts to fight gender-based violence. Kundiri expressed confidence in the capacity of the minister to deliver on her mandate and improve lives. She said they would work with the minister to bring about better life...
Abia Pensioners Beg Otti For Payment Of Gratuity
Pensioners in Abia state have appealed to Governor Alex Otti on Monday to reconsider the issue of arrears of gratuities owed to retirees in the state. They urged him to review his decision, in line with the agreement reached by the leadership of the Abia State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners. Led by their Chairman, Elder John Kalu,...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Advocates for Local Government Reforms At National Dialogue
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has called for urgent and actionable reforms to strengthen local government autonomy in Nigeria. Speaking at the National Dialogue on Local Government Reform, the Deputy Speaker underscored the critical role of local governments as the closest tier of governance to the people, emphasizing their importance in delivering essential services, promoting democratic...
Abia Govt Begins Survey For First International Airport In Nsulu
The Abia State Government has commenced survey activities for the construction of its first international airport, a groundbreaking project aimed at boosting the state’s economic and infrastructural development. The Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije, shared the news with journalists, highlighting that the project follows extensive negotiations and discussions involving the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor...
Fire Destroys 17 Shops In Ibadan Market
On Monday, 17 stores at the Moniya market in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State were devastated by a devastating fire that destroyed goods valued at millions of naira. The blaze, which began around 12.30am, is believed to have been triggered by a power surge. The PUNCH, on a visit to the scene, gathered that the fire caused significant...
Gov. Mbah Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala On Reappointment
Enugu State Governor Dr Peter Mbah has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the DG of the World Trade Organisation. Mbah, however, said that the development did not come to him as a surprise, given her great leadership of the organisation so far in her first term. A statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on...
Tinubu: Nigerians Were Living A ‘Fake Good Life’ Before Fuel Subsidy Removal
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the fuel subsidy was eliminated because the good life that Nigerians had prior to his administration was a myth and might have caused the nation's economy to collapse. Tinubu made this remark during the combined 34th and 35th convocation ceremonies at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State, emphasising that his...
Tax Reform: Reps Suspend Debate Indefinitely As Northern Govs Mount Pressure
The House of Rep has suspended indefinitely the debate on the Tax Reform Bills following mounting pressure from the 19 northern states governor. The planned debate was called off in a memo signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, as 73 northern lawmakers kicked against the bills. Those who rejected the bills include 48 Reps members...
