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Road Transport Owners Union Suspends Planned Nationwide Strike
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, has suspended its planned nationwide strike. The suspension comes after a meeting with the Federal Government and stakeholders on Monday. NARTO had issued a strike notice over economic conditions affecting tanker drivers. The association’s members had threatened a countrywide shutdown starting on Monday due to the exorbitant cost of automotive gas oil (diesel), which is essential for fueling...
APC Chairman In Ondo, Nelson, Killed By Kidnappers After Ransom Payment
Nelson Adepoyigi, the abducted chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has been killed by his captors after they received a ₦5 million ransom. Reports indicate that Adepoyigi was shot dead after the kidnappers, who had initially demanded ₦30 million, were only able to secure a ₦5 million payment. The individuals who delivered the ransom were also...
Ikechukwu Stanley Iheuwa Launches Free Skill Acquisition Program To Empower Youths In Umuahia South
IKECHUKWU STANLEY IHEUWA, a proud son of Amachara Umuopara in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State and the CEO of NKU Worldwide Nigerian Limited, has launched a groundbreaking free skill acquisition program aimed at empowering youths and reducing unemployment in the region. NKU Worldwide Nigerian Limited, with its headquarters in Libreville, Gabon, and branches in global locations including...
Sen. Kalu Begs Gov. Ikpeazu To Intervene In Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Ohafia Road, Others
Senator representing Abia North district, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has appealed to governor Okezie Ikpeazu to intervene in major roads in Abia North to alleviate the sufferings of the people. Sen. Kalu, former Abia governor in a chat with ABN TV on Friday said Uzuakoli, Alayi, Igbere, Abiriba, Ohafia roads, and others are in bad shape, seeking the governor's immediate...
Reps Approves Bill To Establish Federal University of Medical Sciences In Bende
The House of Representatives has passed the bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State, marking a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare and medical education system. The bill, which successfully scaled its third reading during plenary on Wednesday, was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu,...
SERAP Sues NNPC Over Missing N500bn Oil Money
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over the alleged missing N500 billion. ''The NNPCL failed to remit to the Federation Account between October 2024 and December 2024.'' The suit followed the recent allegations by the World Bank that out of the N1.1trn revenue from crude sales and other income in 2024,...
Obi Slams Tinubu for Prioritising Politics Ahead of Governance
Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party's (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has slammed President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly putting politics ahead of governance. He accused the ruling party of paying greater attention to fuelling internal conflicts within opposition parties to gain undue advantage in the political space than it was giving...
Hamas Hands Over 7 Surviving Israeli Hostages To Red Cross
Hamas has handed over seven surviving Israeli hostages to Red Cross. Earlier, a Red Cross convoy was on its way to pick up a first group of Israeli hostages to be freed by Hamas as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said Monday. US President Donald Trump has departed on a trip to Israel and Egypt, where...
Anti-Corruption: APC Group Says Buhari Has Recovered N1trn
A voluntary think-tank group of the governing All Progressives Congress, the APC Legacy Awareness and Campaign (APC-LAC) on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari administration has recovered about N 1 trillion stolen public funds and assets in the last six years. The group, in a statement, titled “President Buhari’s fight against corruption” in Abuja signed by APC National Youth Leader, Bar....
MPA, Ohafia Plan Colloquium To Honour Departed Heroes
The Ohafia people of Abia State, at the auspices of Mben Political Assembly (MPA), the think-tank championing the socio-political rejuvenation of the clan, plans to institute a colloquium in honour of her departed illustrious sons and daughters. The colloquium, which will be a biennial event will be used to remember her heroes' past, reflect on their contributions to the community,...
