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Otti Signed 18 Executive Bills Into Law, Gives Reasons
Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, has given an explanation for his decision to sign 18 executive bills into law. Otti, during an enlarged State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting on Monday, said the new laws “encapsulate thoughtful legislative provisions for achieving my government’s vision in critical areas, such as performance-based administration, accountability, and delivery of good governance”. The legislations, he...
Trump Plans To Terminate Federal Ties With Harvard
The US government plans to terminate all remaining financial agreements with Harvard in the most recent effort by President Donald Trump to compel the esteemed university to submit to unheard-of scrutiny. The administration “will send a letter to federal agencies today asking them to identify any contracts with Harvard, and whether they can be canceled or redirected elsewhere,” the official...
”31% of Nigeria’s Diaspora Remittances Come From Edo” – Official
Dr Loretta Ogboro-Okor, Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency, has said that Edo State accounts for an estimated 31% of Nigeria's total diaspora remittances. This significant contribution positions the state as a major player in the country’s economic development. In a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, Ogboro-Okor highlighted that out of the estimated 17 million...
IG Names Special Squad To Protect Schools In Nasarawa
Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, established the Schools Protection Squad in Nasarawa State to improve security in educational facilities throughout the 13 local government districts of the state. Egbetokun, who was represented by AIG Zachariah Achinyan of Zone 4, Makurdi, inaugurated the squad on Monday during a stakeholders’ forum on school safety. He said the initiative aims to...
Tinubu Awaits NASS Approval For $21.5bn Loan, ₦758bn Pension Bond
On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu sent three letters to the National Assembly asking for legislative approval for a new external borrowing plan worth over $21.5 billion and the issuance of ₦757.9 billion in domestic bonds to pay off outstanding national pension liabilities. Tinubu made these requests in three separate letters transmitted to the National Assembly, which were read on the...
VIDEO: ‘Tinubu Ended Era Of Easy Money’ — Senator Kalu Blames Subsidy Culture For Nigeria’s Economic Woes
'Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has defended the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that Nigeria’s current hardships are a result of long-overdue reforms that ended the culture of "cheap money." Speaking during an interaction with journalists at the National Assembly, the former Abia State Governor said that Tinubu’s bold decisions — including the removal of fuel subsidy and...
Hon. Amobi Ogah Celebrates Children In 2025 Children’s Day
The federal lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Chief Amobi Godwin Ogah, FCE, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the nation's children on the occasion of the 2025 Children’s Day. In a statement released by his media team, Hon. Ogah congratulated children across the country and described them as the hope and future of the nation....
S’Arabia Declares June 6 As Sallah Day
Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. According to the announcement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday by Haramain Sharifain, Dhul Hijjah 1446 will commence on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The post highlighted key dates for the upcoming Islamic observances: “First day...
PDP NEC Under Pressure As INEC Validates Wike-Backed Secretary
The fact-finding committee of the Peoples Democratic Party National Caucus, led by Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, informed the 99th National Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday that the Independent National Electoral Commission had recognised Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary. On Monday, the NEC established a three-member committee led by Kefas, with Governors Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) and Peter...
Prophet Odumeje Declares End To Satanic Storms, Invites All To June Candle Night Of Power
The renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Dr. Chukwuemeka Ohanemere, popularly known as Prophet Odumeje or The Lion Himself, is set to host the June Edition of Candle Night 2025, a special night of power, prayer, and prophetic declarations. The event, themed “Light On Your Destiny,” will take place on Friday,...
