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Rate Of Kidnapping In Enugu Unacceptable – Ohanaeze
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed outrage over the rate of kidnapping incidents in Enugu State. DAILY POST reports that no fewer than 20 persons were abducted at different locations in the State over the weekend. Among them were about 14 travelers abducted along the Enugu-Ugwuogo-Opi Nsukka Road on Friday, and a Catholic priest, Rev Fr Marcellinus Obioma Okide,...
First Lady, Governors’ Wives To Halt “Japa” Syndrome
Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute to President Bola Tinubu's administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda." She also urged Nigerian youths to have faith in the present administration's attempts to deliver on the rewards of democracy and meet their fundamental needs. According to the UN, 26,400 Nigerian residents sought asylum abroad in 2022, while 27,000...
Tinubu Inherited N14trn Worth Road Projects From Past Govt — Umahi
The President Bola Tinubu administration has said that the Muhammadu Buhari administration left it with at least N14 trillion worth of road projects totaling about 2,604 and spanning 18,000 kilometers. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works Dave Umahi while briefing correspondents at the presidential villa in Abuja during the weekend. He stated: “The ministry inherited a total of 2,604...
Ondo Commissioner Lands In Hospital After Attack Over Palliatives Distribution
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ondo State, Dr. Olubunmi Osadahun, was at the weekend, attacked in Arigidi Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area of the state. Osadahun was said to have been hit with a chair on the head during the distribution of foodstuffs as palliatives aimed at supporting the vulnerable due to inflation caused...
Kano Governor Sacks Commissioner Who Threatened Tribunal Judges With Death
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has sacked the Commissioner for Lands, Adamu Aliyu, over what can be described as unguarded comments. Aliyu had threatened tribunal judges in the state, asking them to choose between money or their lives over claims that the judges had been bribed. But in a statement on Friday, the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, told journalists at...
Officials Foil Attempt To Abduct MD Enugu Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Workers of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, have foiled an attempt to abduct the Medical Director of the institution, Dr. Monday Igwe. Three stern-looking men had arrived the facility Thursday afternoon in an unmarked Toyota Siena bus, and moved straight to the office of the medical director. A hospital source said they wanted to drag Igwe out of his office before...
Tinubu Says FG Ready To Acquire Lands For Ranches To End Farmers-herders Clashes
Efforts by the Federal Government to end the protracted farmer-herder crisis in the country are being stepped up as President Bola Tinubu says his administration will acquire lands for ranches and livestock production in the country. Tinubu stated this at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a meeting with members of the National Conference on Livestock Reforms as well as...
Gov. Otti Spreads Joy As He Finally Fixes Emelogu Road, Others (Photos)
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has officially commissioned Emelogu road, Shallom road and Cemetry road phase 1, all in Aba which were newly reconstructed by his administration, eliciting excitement in the minds of residents. Speaking while commissioning the roads in Aba, Governor Otti reassured the people of his comment towards fulfilling his campaign promises. Otti explained that what Aba...
UNGA: Tinubu To Hold Talks With Biden In New York
President Bola Tinubu is expected to hold bilateral talks as well as some business meetings with the US President, Joe Biden at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The President, who will depart Abuja to attend the UNGA in New Yew on Sunday will also hold talks with his Brazilian counterpart, Lula Silva among other world leaders. This was...
Felix Olunkwa Emerges NIPR Chairman Abia State
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Abia state chapter has held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) with Deacon Felix Olunkwa elected as the new state Chairman of the institute. Deacon Olunkwa who garnered 32 votes, defeated the embattled ex-MOUAU Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mrs. Onyinye Ralph-Nwachukwu who scored 26 votes. Speaking during the event at Bishop Anthony Nwedo Pastoral Centre...
