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ALGON Partners With EFCC On Accountability, Transparency
ALGON, in partnership with EFCC, orients its members on procurement, financial spending, due process, accountability, and transparency. This was contained in a communiqué issued to journalists at the end of the 49th National Executive Council meeting of the association held in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Wednesday. The communiqué was jointly signed by the ALGON National Publicity Secretary, Bala Chamoo,...
Immigration Service Deports Zimbabwean Bishop
The Nigeria Immigration Service has arrested and deported a Zimbabwean bishop for the violation of Nigerian immigration law and protocols. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said the repatriation of the Bishop was approved by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The NIS said in a statement by its Public Relations officer, Kenneth Udo, that Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatawi, (a Zimbabwean bishop) ...
Minister To Present National Electricity Policy To FEC
The minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, will present the “Zero Draft Integrated National Electricity Policy to the FEC for approval in six weeks time. He spoke during the official presentation of the zero draft of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan (NIEP-SIP) in Abuja. He said: “This policy document as amended with comment and responses to be received from...
“WAEC/NECO 18-Year Age Limit Absurd” – Atiku
Mr. Atiku Abubakar has criticized the 18-year-old age limit on NECO/WAEC implemented by FG as being absurd and a barrier to scholarships. Recall that the Federal Government has banned individuals below 18 from participating in the NECO and WAEC exams. This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during his appearance on Channels Television’s ‘ Sunday Politics’ program. Mamman...
Nigeria’s First Ladies Unite Against Gender-Based Violence (Photos)
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, led a historic signing of a compact with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to combat gender-based violence and dismantle harmful social norms. The ceremony, held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, brought together First Ladies from across the nation, including Abia State's First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti. The...
Repelling, Abandoning Migrants A ‘Grave Sin’, Pope Warns
Pope Francis condemned Wednesday efforts to repel migrants and block their routes as a “grave sin”, as he recalled those who lost their lives, including those “abandoned” in the desert. The 87-year-old regularly calls for more empathy for people fleeing conflict, poverty, disasters or persecution, particularly those seeking to reach Europe from Africa across the Mediterranean Sea. He dedicated his address...
Tinubu Inaugurates $115m Upgraded WACT Terminal Today
President Bola Tinubu will officially open the recently renovated West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State, today. This state-of-the-art facility, operated by APM Terminals, stands as Nigeria’s largest and most efficient container terminal outside Lagos and represents a pivotal advancement in the nation’s port infrastructure. The ambitious $115 million (approximately N178.2 billion) upgrade project, initiated in 2021, underscores the...
Repentant Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Cultists Surrender Arms, Undergo Rehabilitation
Another group of former kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists have surrendered their arms and are undergoing rehabilitation at the OPM Free Rehabilitation Center. The individuals, who have renounced their past crimes, were brought to the police headquarters for documentation today, August 27, 2024. HRM King Apostle Chibuzor, the General Overseer of OPM, has taken a leading role in the rehabilitation process,...
Don Lulu Greets Abia At 33, Calls For Improvement In Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare
Former governorship aspirant in Abia, His Excellency, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, better known as Don Lulu has congratulated the people of the state at the auspicious 33rd anniversary of the state. The renowned businessman and a Philanthropist while commending the leadership of the state for maintaining stability and promoting development called improving in infrastructure, education, human capital development, especially for the...
Abia Govt Presents Staff Of Office To HRH Ndukwe Iko As Nnaka 4th Of Okon Ohafia (Photos, Video)
In a historic ceremony, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abia State, Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, presented the Staff of Office to HRH Engr Ndukwe Iko, the newly recognized traditional ruler, the Nnaka 4th of Okon Aku Ohafia. The event, held at the Ministry of Local Government Chieftaincy Affairs in Umuahia, marked the culmination of a peaceful...
