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ACF Advises ECOWAS Against Use Of Force In Niger
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has advised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the use of force to oust the Military Junta in the Republic of Niger. This is contained in a statement by Malam Murtala Aliyu, the Secretary General of the ACF in Kaduna While condemning the coup and calling for the restoration of democratic governance in...
Immigration Gets New Spokesperson
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Isah Idris, has approved the appointment of a Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Tony Akuneme, as the new Service Public Relations Officer. Akuneme replaces DCI Amos Okpu who has since proceeded on retirement after 35 years of meritorious service to the nation. DCI Akuneme hails from Imo State. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree...
Despite Heavy Downpour, Gov. Otti Supervises Clearing Of Aba Refuse (Photos, Video)
The Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday defied the downpour in Aba to supervise the clearing of heaps of refuse on the popular Asa Road, a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko had announced. Otti had in his inaugural address to the state on Monday declared a state of emergency on the clearing of wastes...
Abia Commisioner Of Police Visits Zone 9 AIG, Seeks “Fatherly” Blessing In New Assignment
The newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Assistant Inspector General of Police in-charge of Zone 9, Umuahia, Isaac Olutayo Akinmoyede along with his management team. The CP said he came to the zonal headquarters as courtesy and protocol demand. He said he visited the AIG to...
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Commends Gov. Ikpeazu For Building Peace, Economic Growth
Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Abia state has applauded the efforts of the state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu towards building peace and ensuring the growth of the economy in the state in the last eight years in office. The chapter President, Mr. Okey Nwankwo, made the commendation in an interview in Umuahia on Sunday. He said that the outgoing governor created an enabling environment...
Benue, Nasarawa Lead North-Central Bid For APC National Chair Position
The All Progressive Congress, North-Central zone has thrown its hat into the ring for the charmain's position following the National Chairman, Umar Ganduje's resignation. Ganduje’s exit on Friday has sparked interest with stakeholders in Kogi, Benue, Nasarawa and other North-Central states demanding that the office be zoned to the region. Although no official announcement has been made, insiders said the former...
Supreme Court Dismisses Gbagi’s Appeal Against Gov. Oborevwori
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed an appeal brought before it by Chief Kenneth Gbagi against Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for being a waste of time, mere academic exercise, and lacking any utilitarian value. In the appeal, Gbagi, a governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) filed the appeal against the decisions of the Election Petition...
Voting Tinubu In 2023 Was A Mistake — Northern Elders
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed regrets that the region voted for President Bola Tinubu in 2023. Of the three leading candidates in the 2023 presidential election, Tinubu, who ran on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), polled the highest votes from the region. In an interview with Guardian on Tuesday, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, spokesman of the forum, said...
Abia Civil Service Gets 13 New Permanent Secretaries [SEE LIST]
The appointment of 13 New Permanent Secretaries have been approved by governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State into the state Civil Service. An official notice from the office of the State Head of Service names the new Permanent Secretaries as follows - 1. Igwe Caroline Unanya 2. Alozie Kelechi Callistus 3. Emelogu, Ikechi Friday Also Read: Ikpeazu, Family Test Negative To COVID-19 As Two...
Nigerian Breweries Announces Updated Drink Prices
The Nigerian Breweries Plc recently announced an upward price change for its Stock-Keeping Units (STUs) with effect from February 19. A letter dated February 12 titled: ‘Price review notification,’ by the Zonal Business Manager (West), Lekan Awosanya, reads in part: “This is to inform you that we are constrained to review the prices of some of our SKUs effective from Monday, 19th...
