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Sen. Kalu Decries Poor Electricity, Water Challenges In Some Abia North Communities, Commences Action
Senator representing Abia North senatorial district of Abia State, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed dissatisfaction with the dilapidated electricity structure in some communities within his Constituency, particularly in Ohafia clan, Ohafia LGA, saying it is unacceptable. He also said the water challenges around some communities in the constituency will soon be a thing of the past. Sen. Kalu who is...
Japhet Omojuwa, Prof. Anya, Audu Ogbe, Others To Speak At NIPR’s ‘Citizens Summit’ As Institute Decries Lingering, Embarrassing ASUU Strike
Notable Nigerians across all strata of life have been selected to speak at the upcoming Citizens Summit organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR in collaboration with over 70 organisations. This comes as the institute expresses worry that the ongoing strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU could serious affect the country's future and...
Kwara Crash: Nine Of Our Members Killed, 450 Cows Stolen — Cattle Dealers
Chairman of the Gan Allah Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (GAFDAN), Kwara State chapter, Ali Mohammed Jounwiro, has said nine people were killed while 450 cows got lost during the clash with the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) on Friday. Some OPC members and cattle dealers clashed at Ajase Ipo market in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara. Speaking with Daily Trust...
Igbo Elders Condemn Killings In Imo, South East, Fault Position Of NEF
Some concerned Igbo elders have condemned in strong terms, recent cases of criminality in Imo State and other parts of South East, resulting in the death of innocent citizens. To this end, they have called on perpetrators of such acts to desist from their wicked tendencies or face the wrath of God and the people. The elders, who operate under the...
NIPR Targets National Cohesion, Reconciliation As Awosika Chairs Citizens Summit
All is now set for the grand finale of Citizens Summit organised by the National Institute of Public Relations, NIPR in collaboration with about 70 corporate entities which seeks to advance national integration, peaceful co-existence and the country's security. The summit will be chaired by the chairman Access Bank Nigeria PLC, Dr. Mrs. Dere Awosika, says NIPR Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo...
Abia Speaker Attends Olokoro Women’s August Meeting, Pledges To Furnish E-Library For Community
The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Engr Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji earlier today attended the Olokoro Clan Development Union (OCDU) Women Federated 38th Annual August Conference held at Olokoro Central School Field in Umuahia South LGA. Speaking at the event, the Speaker congratulated the women on their special occasion and thanked them for their contributions, especially to...
Benue Needs N500m Monthly For Feeding Of Two Million IDPs – SEMA
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, weekend disclosed that the state needs approximately N500million monthly to provide the basic needs of its close to two million Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs. The Executive Secretary of Benue SEMA, Dr. Emmanuel Shior who made the disclosure in Makurdi while flagging off the monthly distribution of food and non-food items to the official...
Fire Outbreak: Aba Tailors Urge Ikpeazu For Assistance
Fashion designers along Jubilee road in Aba, Abia State, have urged the state government led by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to assist them resume business activities after they lost machines and fabrics worth millions of Naira in a fire incident which gutted their workshops. The inferno which occurred Wednesday night at the Asa House in the area destroyed 15 industrial sewing...
National Census Will Help In Fighting Insecurity — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the national census scheduled for next year will help in the fight against insecurity. He made the comment at a national stakeholders’ summit on the 2023 Population and Housing Census held at the State House in Abuja, according to a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina. The President said the deployment of digital technology...
Malami Reveals How Nigeria Recovered N3.2bn Loot Within A Year
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said Nigeria has recovered over N3.2bn (£6,324,627.66) of stolen monies from various jurisdictions globally from March 2021 to May 2022. He said this Thursday while featuring at the 46th Session of the State House Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the...
