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FCTA Conduct Computer-based Promotion Exams For 915 Asst., Deputy Directors
The Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission, on Tuesday, began a computer-based promotion examination for 915 Assistant and Deputy Directors. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Emeka Eze, said at the event in Abuja that the directors were drawn from the Universal Basic Education Board, Secondary Education Board, Education Secretariat, and other departments and agencies. Eze said that the examination would be...
Ikpeazu warns against taking God’s blessings for granted
The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has called on Abians and Nigerians in general to always show gratitude to God for his numerous blessings and privileges upon them. He gave this advice during the 2020 opening ceremony, dedication and special Thanksgiving service of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umuahia Presbytery in honour of Justice Onuoha Ogwe on his recent...
‘Those Tweeting Falsehood Against Tinubu Will Die Soon’ – Bayo Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, the Media Director of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu has issued a warning to those describing his principal as a drug dealer. Onanuga warned that the days of those using some hashtags to blast Tinubu are numbered. He said those behind the hashtags would face the wrath of God over malicious tweets against Tinubu. READ ALSO: Tension Over Rumoured Plan To...
Why Our College Brothers Summit Focused On Dangers Of Drug Abuse — NBM Of Africa (Photos, Video)
The Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, Owerri zone has ended its first edition of College Brothers Summit at West Brooks International Hotel and Suites, Owerri where the focus was on the effects of drug abuse. Speaking with our correspondent on Saturday shortly after the summit which had as the theme, "Hard Drugs And Its Abuse: A Bane To Personal,...
Fuel Hike: NLC Rejects Tinubu Govt’s N8,000 Per Household Palliative
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government's proposed N500 billion palliatives to mitigate the impact of the elimination of gasoline subsidies. NLC President Joe Ajaero announced this in a statement on Tuesday. The National Assembly approved an N500 billion palliatives request, which will provide N8,000 to 12 million households. “There is no other way to explain the proposal to...
My Father Predicted His Death — Uma Ukpai’s Son Opens Up On Late Evangelist’s Final Days
Dwight Uma, the third son and fifth child of the late global evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has revealed that his father had long foretold the timing of his death, saying the revered preacher had “prepared for his departure” years before it happened. In an emotional interview, Dwight said the family saw “subtle signs” pointing to his father’s transition, adding...
President Buhari To Officiate First Oil Drill In Northern Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Tuesday, supervise the first oil drill in oil fields located in Bauchi and Gombe States. The ground-breaking ceremony of the Kolmani Oil Prospecting Lease (OPL) 809 and 810 at the Kolmani field site will be the first oil drilling in Northern Nigeria. Oil was discovered in commercial volume in the region about two years ago. While Nigeria...
‘Information Blackout’: We Say No To Media Bills — Nigerian Newspapers
Several newspapers in Nigeria on Monday published an advertorial against media regulations bills being considered at the National Assembly. The advertorial, which appeared on the front pages of dailies such as Punch, Vanguard, The Nation, ThisDay, Guardian, Daily Sun, was sponsored by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria. With a...
New Tax Reform Bills Set To Take Effect January 2026 – Adedeji
Executive Chairman of the National Revenue Service (formerly Federal Inland Revenue Service), Zacch Adedeji, has announced that the newly signed tax reform bills will take effect from January 1, 2026. Speaking to State House correspondents on Thursday, Adedeji said the timeline was deliberately chosen to provide the government and stakeholders with six months to prepare, educate, and align the reforms...
“Take Your Igbo Presidency, Give Us Biafra” – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Monday advised those clamouring for Igbo Presidency to jettison the ambition. IPOB through its leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu said that what Igbo wants is Biafra and not ‘Presidency’. Recall that some Igbo elites have begun shopping for Igbo sons and daughters that would represent the region come 2023 Nigeria general elections. Expressing his displeasure, Kanu...
