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Governor Fubara And Wike’s Supporters Clash In Rivers
A baby was tear-gassed, unconscious as supporters of Governor Fubara, clashed with the loyalists of Nyesom Wike in the Obio/Akpor LGA It was gathered that the clash happened during a government medical outreach in the Eliozu community, Obio/Akpor LGA. Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that trouble started when officials of the state Ministry of Health were carrying out a medical outreach for...
Dangote And Local Refineries To End Fuel Importation
Dangote Petroleum and local Refineries said they can help the country stop the importation of refined petroleum products in 18 months The refiners, who spoke under the aegis of the Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria, said there are other refineries at different stages of completion to join the 650,000-capacity Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In an interview, CORAN Publicity Secretary, Eche Idoko,...
President Tinubu Pledges More Weapons For Nigeria Police
President Tinubu has pledged to empower the Nigeria Police Force with more weapons, training and personnel to boost its capacity to fight crimes. The President pledged on Wednesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and the Nigeria Police Force Resource Centre. Tinubu, represented by Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication, Innovation...
Chief Ako-Atulomah Hails Deputy Speaker, Kalu’s Leadership, Celebrates SEDC Bill Success
In a groundbreaking achievement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) Bill into law, marking a significant triumph for the region's development. Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu's unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have been instrumental in this success. The establishment of the SEDC is a strategic move to address the unique challenges faced by the Southeast region, focusing...
Protest Against Tinubu Government Too Early, Uzodimma Advises
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said advised those planning to protest against the President Bola Tinubu administration to shelve the idea, saying it is too early for such. Addressing State House Reporters after presenting the former Senate President Pius Anyim to, on Wednesday, Uzodimma said the South East Governors were against the protest because it can be hijacked. He...
Suspended Abia Health Commissioner, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, Resigns
In a surprise move, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, the suspended Commissioner for Health in Abia State, has tendered her resignation letter to Governor Dr. Alex Otti. According to a press release from the Chief Press Secretary, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Governor Otti accepted Dr. Okoronkwo's resignation and thanked her for her services to the state. He acknowledged her achievements in repositioning...
Governor Otti Lauded For New Pail Loader Caterpillar Acquisition, Boosting Environmental Cleanliness
The Deputy General Manager of ASEPA Umuahia Zone, Mr. Ambrose Jonah, has praised Governor Alex Chioma Otti for providing a new Pail Loader Caterpillar to enhance environmental cleanliness in the state. Speaking to the media, Mr. Jonah highlighted the machine's role in addressing unauthorized dumping sites within the Umuahia Zone. The equipment is expected to significantly improve the agency's efficiency...
SGF, Ministers Hold Emergency Meeting Today
The Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. This comes after President Bola Tinubu pleaded with the organisers to shelve the protests and give his administration more time to execute people-oriented programmes. A circular shared with The PUNCH on Tuesday by sources with knowledge of the meeting indicated that all...
Small Businesses In Jigawa Receives FG’s N150,000 Grant
On Tuesday, The Federal Government offered N150,000 grants to outstanding Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in Jigawa. Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced the offer while launching the 4th edition of the Expanded National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Clinic, in Dutse, Jigawa. The expanded National MSME Clinics is one of the federal government’s strategies for ease of doing business in Nigeria. This will...
WAEC Officials Detained In NASS
The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Examination Bodies, Tuesday, detained representatives of WAEC in the National Assembly. The four officials detained were: Head of National Office, WAEC Nigeria, Amos Dangut, who represented the Registrar; Senior Deputy Registrar, Angus Okeleze; Acting Director of Finance, Victor Odu and Deputy Director of Finance, Segun Jerumeh. The decision of the committee to detain the...
