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How Senator Kalu Secured The Freedom of 29 Inmates From Kuje Prison
While the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu continues to trend in the media, little is known about some of the benevolent activities of the Senator during the time he was in prison. But ask any inmate or staff of the Kuje correctional custodial centre and you will receive the same mixed feelings of sadness and satisfaction. They are sad...
4 In 10 Nigerians Lost Their Jobs In April – NBS
Not less than four in every ten Nigerians (42 per cent) who were working before the outbreak of coronavirus in the country lost their jobs due to the impact of COVID-19, in April, an NBS survey found. This estimate includes respondents in the poorest households, where about 5 in 10 (45 per cent) stopped working due to COVID-19, and the...
4 In 10 Nigerians Lost Their Jobs In April – NBS
Not less than four in every ten Nigerians (42 per cent) who were working before the outbreak of coronavirus in the country lost their jobs due to the impact of COVID-19, in April, an NBS survey found. This estimate includes respondents in the poorest households, where about 5 in 10 (45 per cent) stopped working due to COVID-19, and the...
BREAKING: Bill To Re-shape Attitude Of Abians Signed Into Law
As part of measures to re-shape the attitude of the people of Abia state, the state governor has assented to the Bill that gives it a legal framework. Known as Abia State Orientation Agency Bill, the sponsor of the Bill, Hon. Solomon Akpunonu who is also the House Leader had decried to poor attitude of people of the state. The Bill...
Postponing Edo, Ondo Elections May Spark Constitutional Crisis – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that postponing the Edo and Ondo states governorship polls and other bye-elections will throw Nigeria into a constitutional crisis. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of INEC, who raised the red flag at the commission’s first virtual consultative meeting with media organisations, yesterday, however, reassured the election umpire would continue to adopt and implement...
Edo 2020: Edo Commissioner Of Information Resigns
Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Paul Ohonbamu, has resigned his appointment. Sources said Ohonbamu who tendered his resignation on Thursday morning, said he decided to step aside for the “general good” and “pursuit of happiness” for Edo citizens. This is coming a month after Taiwo Akerele resigned as Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Chief of Staff on April 25, 2020. https://abntv.com.ng/2020/06/postponing-edo-ondo-elections-may-spark-constitutional-crisis-inec/
Postponing Edo, Ondo Elections May Spark Constitutional Crisis – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that postponing the Edo and Ondo states governorship polls and other bye-elections will throw Nigeria into a constitutional crisis. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of INEC, who raised the red flag at the commission’s first virtual consultative meeting with media organisations, yesterday, however, reassured the election umpire would continue to adopt and implement...
Umahi Directs All Govt Officials To Take COVID-19 Test
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has directed all members of the State Executive Council to take the coronavirus (COVID-19) test. He gave the directive in a statement on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Uchenna Orji. ABN TV reports that Governor Umahi also ordered all government officials, especially those working in the state’s Ministries of Finance and Budget...
Declare Rape National Crisis, Amnesty International Urge Buhari
International human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has called on the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to declare rape as a national crisis in the country. Amnesty International said on Wednesday that it joined its voice to other civil societies demanding justice over the incident of rape and murder of a 22-year-old student of the University of Benin, Uwavera Omozuwa, as well as...
Five States To Be Reimbursed ₦148 Billion For Fixing Federal Roads
The Federal Executive Council, FEC has approved the reimbursement of funds expended on federal roads by some state governments. The total sum to be reimbursed to five states is N148,141,987,161.25. Among states shortlisted to benefit include Cross River N18,394,737,608.85, Ondo N7,822,147,577.08, Osun N2,468,938,876.78, Bayelsa N38,040,564,783.40 and Rivers N78,953,067,518.29. ABN TV reports that The memo was presented by the Minister of Works and...
