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Renovated Abia Assembly Complex set for Inspection Next Week
All is now set for the inspection of the renovated Abia State House of Assembly Complex by the Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu next week. This is contained in a release signed by Uzoma Okoro, the Special Assistant (MEDIA) to the Speaker Abia House of Assembly, Rt. Chinedu Orji made available to ABN TV. The Renovation of the Abia State House of Assembly...
BREAKING: NUJ President Bags Chieftaincy Title of Magatakardan Jalingo (Photos)
The National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Christopher Isiguzo has been decorated with the traditional title of Magatakardan Jalingo by the Paramount Ruler of Jalingo. Isiguzo who took to his Facebook page to announce the development expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Taraba as well as the state chapter of NUJ. He wrote: "Just received the traditional title...
Amotekun: Start operation immediately, Ondo monarchs urge South-West govs
Traditional rulers in Ondo State has called on governors in the Southwest to ignore negative comments about Operation Amotekun and conclude necessary arrangements for the immediate take-off of the security outfit in the six states of the zone. The monarchs, under the umbrella of “De 130 Krown Obas”, spoke through their state president, the Owa-Ale of Ikare-Akoko, Oba Kolapo Adegbite-Adedoyin,...
Man drowns after jumping into well to retrieve phone
A 26-year-old man, identified simply as Cisse, has lost his life after jumping into a well to retrieve his phone at his shop located at No 7 Olanrewaju Street, Mohan bus stop in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The phone was said to be worth N3,000. Cisse was sitting on the edge of the well when his phone...
Imo Speaker jittery over imminent forfeiture of seat, set to join APC
Palpable tension seems to have gripped the Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chiji Collins as to what action he will take next to save his speakership position which is currently under serious threat. Chiji Collins who jumped ship from the All Progressives Grand Alliance to the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party to secure his seat having...
Tony Momoh: Obasanjo, Shagari, Yar’adua, Jonathan never wanted to be President
Prince Tony Momoh, a former Minister of Information on Monday said only President Muhammadu Buhari became president of Nigeria by choice, adding that other past presidents in the country only came into office by accidents. Speaking in an interview with Daily Independent, Momoh said past presidents such as Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan never wanted to be presidents...
JUST IN: Senate confirms Kingsley Obiora as CBN deputy gov
The Senate on Thursday, January 30, 2020, confirmed the appointment of Dr Kingsley Obiora as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) had asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of Dr Obiora as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The request was contained in a letter addressed to...
Plateau govt to immortalise UNIMAID student brutally murdered by Boko Haram
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has promised to immortalise the Plateau student, Mr Ropvil Dalyep, who was recently killed by Boko Haram terrorists while on his how way to resume school in Maiduguri. Lalong made the promise on Thursday during his condolence visit to the family of the deceased in Jing community in Lankan District of Pankshin Local Government...
UNICAL suspends 3 students over possession of hard drugs, threat to lecturer
The University of Calabar has suspended three undergraduates for sending threat messages to one of their lecturers and for the alleged possession hard drugs suspected to be Indian hemp. While Uzoagba Chinaemerem Goodluck, a 200-level of the Department of Physics, was suspended for allegedly being caught smoking weed suspected to be Indian hemp, Messers Onyi Echu Owor and Agwu Ekeh,...
EBEM OHAFIA THANKSGIVING SERVICE OVER AVERTED FUEL TANKER FIRE (Photos)
Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia state under the auspices of Ebem Ohafia Christian Organization in conjunction with Ebem Ohafia Development Union and Ezie Ebem in Council today holds an inter-denominational thanksgiving service. The presence of Ebem Ohafia sons and daughters are well represented championed by TC chairman, Chief Fred Eke Idika (Jp) ABN TV had earlier reported...
