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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...
Boko Haram kill five, abduct dozens in Maiduguri
Gunmen from the Boko Haram jihadist group killed five people and abducted several others as they collected firewood in restive northeast Nigeria, security sources said Friday. Fighters opened fire on the group as they fetched wood on Thursday outside the town of Dikwa, 90 kilometres (55 miles) from the regional capital Maiduguri, an anti-jihadist militia leader, Babakura Kolo, told AFP. "A group...
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...
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,...
Dangote Foundation empowers 34,000 women in Katsina
THE Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has empowered no fewer than 34,000 vulnerable women from all the 34 local governments in Katsina State from a N10 billion micro-grant set aside for disadvantaged women across the country. The money is set aside to empower the women economically either to start or boost their businesses. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held yesterday in Batagarawa...
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...
Ebem Ohafia holds thanksgiving over averted fuel tanker fire
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 has concluded arrangements to hold an inter-denominational thanksgiving service. ABN TV reports that this is in celebration of God for averting a fire outbreak from a fallen fuel tanker in...
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...
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...
FG considers $2.8 billion external loan for 2020 budget
The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Friday said the Nigerian government was considering taking a loan from foreign sources to fund the 2020 budget signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari a month ago. On December 17, 2019, Mr Buhari, who travelled to the United Kingdom today for an investment summit starting next Monday, signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill into...
