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Fubara Approves ₦100,000 Bonus For Rivers Workers, Pensioners At Christmas
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the sum of ₦100,000 for civil servants, public servants, and pensioners in the state. The approval was communicated in a statement that was signed and released by the States Head of Service, George Nwaeke, on Tuesday. Dr. Nwaeke said the approval, which was given on Monday, is to enable the workers and senior citizens...
Govt Launches Compensation Process For Abia Industrial Innovation Park Lands (Video)
The Abia State Government has officially launched the compensation process for individuals, corporate entities, and organizations whose lands have been acquired for the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP) in Ipu land, Ukwa West Local Government Area. The process will begin on December 31, 2024, covering host communities such as Umuololo, Umuakata, Okohia, Uzaku, Obibor, and Umuorlu. https://youtu.be/Q6awN5_Eni0?si=9cGmg1kZmwvm9rFc At a Town Hall Meeting...
No Regret On How I Carried As My Responsibility As Minister — Ohanenye
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Ken Ohanenye, on Wednesday said she has no regrets over some actions she took as minister. Since her appointment in August 2023, Ohanenye has been marred by controversy in office, including her threat to sue the United Nations (UN) for allegedly mismanaging funds meant for Nigeria. She was fired by President Bola Tinubu on October 23,...
Orji, Abaribe To Grace Agalaba Day To Honour Ikpeazu
Former Governor of Abia State,Senator Theodore Orji and the senator representing Abia South district,Chief Enyinnaya Abaribe, are among the dignitaries expected at the Agalaba day celebration in honour of the immediate past Governor of the state, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. The event which holds tomorrow ,27th December,under the auspices of the Agalaba Peoples Assembly (APA),will be chaired by Barr. Aliyu Egene. Agalaba...
Tinubu Only President To Remember Ndigbo After 54 Years — Benjamin Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says President Bola Tinubu has shown commitment to Igbo people’s development, especially through the creation of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). Kalu spoke on Saturday during an empowerment programme organised by the lawmaker representing Ukwa east/Ukwa west federal constituency, Chris Nkwonta. At the event which was held in Ndoki, Ukwa east...
Gov Otti Commissions Uche Ogah’s Radio Station, Hotel, Hospital, Commends Job Creation Efforts (Photos)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on December 29, 2024, commissioned three major projects in Onu Aku, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. The projects – Masters 105.9 FM, The Wilsons Hotels and Resorts, and Wilson and Paulina Memorial Hospital – were developed by Dr. Uchechukwu sampson Ogah, CON, Founder and President of Masters Energy Group. The commissioning was part of...
Ex-Abia Deputy Speaker, Ifeanyi Uchendu, Praises Senator Kalu For Support During Law School
Former Deputy Speaker of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu, has expressed profound gratitude to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his immense support during his journey through law school. Uchendu, in a heartfelt message shared on his official Facebook page, described the Senator as a leader of vision, integrity, and compassion who has significantly...
Shehu Sani Criticises Labeling Of Tinubu, Other African Leaders As Most Corrupt
Former Senator for Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has faulted the modalities used to produce the 2024 Corrupt Person of the Year list. On Monday, the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) published the controversial list on which President Bola Tinubu is placed among the top five. Founded in 2006, OCCRP is a global network of investigative journalists with staff on...
Tinubu’s Reforms Will Unlock Nigeria’s Potentials, First Lady Assures Nigerians In New Year Message
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed optimism about the nation’s future, describing 2025 as a year of “prosperity and abundance.” In a New Year message to Nigerians posted on X on Wednesday, she called for unity and renewed efforts toward building a thriving nation. Tinubu emphasised the need for collective investment in rebuilding societal bonds and fostering...
FG Invites Niger Leader For Talks To Douse Tension
FG met with the leadership of the Niger Republic for a “constructive dialogue'' on the diplomatic tension between the two neighbouring countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, in a statement on Tuesday reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to peace and stability in West Africa, calling for “candid discussions to address mutual concerns” as raised by the President of the...