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Hon. Ibe Okwara Leads Palliative Repairs On Deadly Nmuri Hill Road (Video)
Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has initiated and inspected palliative works on the heavily damaged Nmuri Hill Road in Ebem Ohafia, Abia State. Speaking with ABN TV during the visit, he detailed his efforts in addressing the long-standing challenges posed by the road's poor condition. https://youtu.be/pnLNSXuMxZE Describing the initiative, Hon. Osonwa expressed regret over the tragic state...
Oil Marketers Urge FG To Privatise Refineries, Invest In CNG
PETROAN has tasked FG with privatizing govt-owned refineries, promoting competition, improving accountability, and investing in infrastructure. They specifically asked for the privatisation of the 125,000 barrels per day Warri and Kaduna refineries. The marketers also called on the government to enforce local content development, enhance the effectiveness of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG in 2025, and tackle the smuggling of petroleum...
Dapo Abiodun Mourns Ondo SSG
Gov. Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolences to the governor and the people of Ondo State for the loss of the SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi. PUNCH Online reports that Oluwatuyi died on Saturday at a hospital in the state from the injuries he sustained in an accident while travelling from Akure to Ibadan, Oyo State, on December 17. According to a statement...
“Tinubu’s Visit To Enugu Signifies Attention To S’East Development” – Soludo
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has said Tinubu’s visit to Enugu signifies the President’s attention to development in the South East. In a release by Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, in Abuja, Soludo also congratulated the Enugu Governor on his developmental strides. The Governor stated that the strides are similar to the infrastructural and transformational advancements taking place in Anambra...
“Talks On 2027 Governorship Premature” – Solomon Adeola
The senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, said it was not yet time for the 2027 governorship election talks in the state. Adeola said that he is currently preoccupied with delivering on his campaign promises as Senator representing the people of Ogun West and that the future would determine his next political move. The third-term Senator disclosed this while speaking with...
“I Won’t Contest Oyo 2027 Governorship Seat” – Adedeji
The Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Zaccheus Adedeji, has said he has no plan to contest for the Oyo State governorship seat in 2027. The former Oyo Commissioner for Finance, who has been tipped as one of the persons to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde, said he only wants to focus on the task before him. Speaking during the New Year service...
NAF Acquires 12 New Fighter Aircraft, 50 More Expected
The Nigerian Air Force announced that it has purchased 12 more fighter planes to enhance its operational capabilities. The new additions to the NAF fleet include 2 King Air 360i light transport aircraft, 4 T-129 ATAK helicopters, 2 Agusta Westland 109 Trekker, and 4 DA-62 surveillance aircraft. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, stated this on Saturday during...
“Odili Backing Fubara To Disobey Tinubu” – Wike
Nyesom Wike has accused a former Rivers State governor, Peter Odili, of inciting Gov. Siminalayi Fubara to disobey President Tinubu. He blamed Odili for the failure of the peace agreement signed between his camp and Fubara. Wike spoke during a reception organized to host Rivers State stakeholders on Friday. The battle for the political control of the state between Fubara and Wike...
Ebem Ohafia Community Declares New Land Transaction Rules To Curb Fraud
In a historic move to curb fraudulent land dealings and promote transparency, the General Assembly of Ebem Ohafia Community convened at Abum Square on December 26, 2024, to establish new regulations for land transactions within the community. Presided over by HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP), Ezieogo Ebem Ohafia, the gathering brought together indigenes, representatives of the three traditional sections...
“No Governor Can Take Insults I Received From Wike’s Camp” – Fubara
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has cited the permanent loss of 27 other State House of Assembly seats as he present the 2025 budget to three lawmakers. According to him, there is no remedy or opportunity for the 27 lawmakers, loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike, to return to the Assembly. Fubara, who is engaged in a running battle with Wike, said he...