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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...
Dan Okeke Bags Another Chieftaincy Title Of ‘ENYIOMA 1 OF IHECHIOWA’ At New Yam Festival (PHOTOS)
The APC Candidate for House of Representatives, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Dr. Daniel Chimezie Okeke popularly known as Mezie Abia was on saturday 10th September 2022 honoured with the chieftaincy title of "Enyioma 1 of Ihechiowa' — a good friend of the people of Ihechiowa during their annual thanksgiving and new yam festival. The chieftaincy title was conferred on Chief...
President Tinubu Approves Payment Of Fuel Subsidy – Report
President Bola Tinubu has approved the request of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to use the 2023 dividends due to the federation to pay for petrol subsidy, according to TheCable. The president also approved suspending the payment of 2024 interim dividends to the federation to augment the oil firm’s cash flow. Although Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy...
No Part Of Abia Will Be Left Behind, Gov. Otti Vows As He Commissions 3 New Roads In Aba (Photos)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has formally commissioned three-newly reconstructed roads in Aba with an assurance that no part of the state will be left behind. The roads commissioned are Udeagbala Road, Umuimo Road and MCC/Old Express Road. Governor Otti described the three roads as strategic, saying that the Udeagbala and Umuimo roads in particular are more or less alternative...
Terror Tag Is Political, Not Based On Law, IPOB Tells International Community
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the international community, foreign diplomatic missions, and global human rights organizations to reassess the Nigerian government’s 2017 ban on the group. IPOB claims that the proscription was imposed without following proper legal procedures and violated international human rights standards. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Comrade Emma Powerful, IPOB emphasized...
Dangote Unveils ₦15bn Educational Development Plan For Higher Institution
Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group and chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, has announced a N15 billion five-year development plan to enhance infrastructure and academic excellence at the institution. Dangote made the announcement on Saturday during his second investiture as chancellor at the university’s 5th combined convocation ceremony held in Wudil. “The N15...
PDP Will Bounce Back – Bode George Assures
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed optimism of the party bouncing back. George vowed to ensure that the PDP regains its glory days, hence he urged members to be steadfast. Cracks emanated from the PDP after its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, named the former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate for...
Japa Rave: Ultimate Messiah Is Hard Work – Sen. Kalu Tells Youths, Says Leaving Nigeria Not The Best
Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has lent his voice in the ongoing discourse about a mass exodus of the young Nigerian population to overseas in search of greener pastures, saying it is not the best. While admitting that the country is a bit difficult for both the old and young people, he stated that the desire...
Reps Withdraw Compulsory Voting Bill Following Public Criticism
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has formally withdrawn a bill that sought to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. Co-sponsored with Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, the bill aimed to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to enforce mandatory voting as a strategy to boost democratic participation. It had passed second reading on March 21, 2024,...
ABN TV Celebrates Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu On His 53rd Birthday
ABN TV has joined the celebration of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on his 53rd birthday today. In a press release signed by the Director, Ifeanyi Okali, the media organization extended its warmest congratulations to the celebrant. According to the release, Rt Hon. Kalu's dedication to serving the nation and his exemplary leadership...
