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Petrol Distributors Exclude Self From NUPENG Strike
The Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products has dissociated itself from the intended strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and its cohorts. The National President of ADITOP, Alhaji Lawan Dan-Zaki, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja. NAN reports that NUPENG had announced that its members...
Harmattan: Kaduna Fire Service Warns Residents On Fire Incidents
The Federal Fire Service, Kaduna State Command, on Wednesday, warned the state’s residents of possible fire incidents during the harmattan season. The state fire commander, Sadiq Usman, who made this known in a statement, said the focus was to safeguard lives and property as climate-related incidents continued to rise in Nigeria. He said the call was necessary as a combination of...
Reps Call for Establishment of Price Control Board to Combat Inflation
The House of Representatives in Nigeria has passed a resolution urging the Federal Government to establish a Price Control Board to regulate the prices of goods amidst the ongoing inflationary challenges in the country. The motion to address this issue was presented during the Plenary session on Thursday and was adopted as a matter of public importance. The motion was introduced...
Military Troops Neutralize 92 Terrorists, Detain 111 Suspects — Defense HQ
According to the Defense Headquarters, in the last week, 92 terrorists were killed, 111 suspected terrorists were detained, and 75 hostages who had been kidnapped were freed. The Director of Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Kangye stated that troops also recovered a total of 117 assorted weapons and 2,939 rounds...
Nigeria Housing The Hungriest People In The World — Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has described Nigeria as poverty capital of the world, with the hungriest and most insecure people on earth. Obi has, in recent time, been consistently speaking out against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, faulting its policies and focus especially...
TUC Declares Indefinite Strike, To Shutdown Economy From Tuesday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have resolved to ground activities nationwide from October 3, 2023, following what the Labour Unions tagged as the “failure” of government to successfully implement policies to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, ABN TV gathered. ABN TV reports that the...
Gunmen Kill INEC Staff On Continuous Voters’ Registration Duty In Imo
A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission involved in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, Mr. Anthony Nwokorie has been shot dead by gunmen at his duty post in Nkwo Ihit...
After Kaduna Train Attack, Buhari Meets Security Chiefs, Talks Tough
President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed door with security chiefs few hours after Monday night’s terrorist attacks on Abuja-Kaduna bound train by bandits with a vow to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Recall that the train was conveying about 970 passengers from Abuja to Kaduna at about 7.45 p.m. on the fateful day. The Chief of Army...
Democracy Day: Tinubu Denies One-Party Agenda, Affirms APC’s Openness To Defectors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed allegations that his administration is attempting to transform Nigeria into a one-party state. He affirmed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains inclusive and open to members from other political backgrounds. Speaking during a special joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, held to commemorate Democracy Day, Tinubu addressed concerns...
Reconstituted Abia Assembly Standing Committees Now 27 (SEE LIST)
The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly Rt.Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji has announced the reconstitution of 27 standing committees of the Assembly. The announcement came on Monday during Plenary session. Below are committees and the membership: Namely: (1) Committee on House Services. Hon. Mandela Obasi- Chairman Chima Anosike - Secretary. (2) COMMITTEE ON RULES AND BUSINESS, & Legislative Compliance. Hon. Solomon Akpulonu - Chairman Hon. Jerry...
