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Aug

2024

Abia LP in crisis over alleged party constitution violation, as executives suffer neglect

Abia LP in crisis over alleged party constitution violation, as executives suffer neglect By Charles Ohuabunwa, Vera Ochiagha All seems not to be going on well with the leadership of the Labour Party in Abia State as Party Chieftains have cried out over a perceived interference in the constitutions of the party and adverse neglect of the Executives of the party from the state down to the Ward level by the Gov Otti led administration . This is even as virtually every executive of the party including women leaders, youth and Ward Chairmen Obingwa in Umunneochi, Umuahia to Ohafia and…

Aug

2024

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Nigeria Mourn as Oyo APC Chairman Dies in US

POLITICS#AjiboyeOmodewu, #APC

Nigeria Mourn as Oyo APC Chairman Dies in US By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state have been thrown into a deep state of melancholy following the death of the party's Chairman Ajiboye Omodewu, in the United States of America (USA). Nigerian politicians and citizens are in shock following the sudden death of Ajiboye Omodewu, Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC). He died in the early hours of Monday, August 19, in the United States, after a long battle with an undisclosed illness. A dedicated public servant,…

Aug

2024

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ICYF Lauds Abia Governor, Otti, Ikwuano Mayor, Nwaka over quintessential leadership style

POLITICS#GovernorAlexOtti, #Ikwuano, #MayorOsinachiNwaka, #Quintessential

ICYF Lauds Abia Governor, Otti, Ikwuano Mayor, Nwaka over quintessential leadership style The Executives and entire members of Ibere Concerned Youth Forum, a renowned socio-political group in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State have unanimously restated their satisfaction over the quintessential leadership of the Labour Party (LP) government of Dr. Alex Otti. Describing Otti's leadership style as 'second to none' in a communiquéissued at the end of the general meeting of Ibere Concerned Youth Forum (ICYF) held on August 13, 2024 in Ibere, and made available to the Media, the group lauded the Governor for transforming the state "through…

Aug

2024

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Confusion in Court as 3 Lawyers claim to represent PDP, National Officers

LEGAL#NyesomWike, #Pdp

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The crack in the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) National Working Committee has widened as the party and some of its national officers appointed legal representatives in favour of pro Nyesom Wike faction of the party. This played out at the hearing of Suit, No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1016/2024 BETWEEN HON. AARON CHUKWUEMEKA DSSRS & 5ORS V. PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) & 9ORS before his Lordship Honourable Justice P.O Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Justin Lifu was sitting as a vacation judge on Thursday when the drama ensued with three Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) laying claim being…

Aug

2024

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BREAKING: Fire guts 7-storey building on on Lagos Island

METRO#Firedisaster, #FireOutbreak

BREAKING: Fire guts 7-storey building on on Lagos Island By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos A severe fire broke out in the early hours of Friday, August 16, 2024, at a seven-storey building located at Sanni Adewale Street, Lagos Island Local Government Area. The incident sparked widespread alarm, but fortunately, the swift intervention of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service prevented any loss of life. According to eyewitness accounts, the blaze began around 05:17 hours and rapidly spread throughout the building, impacting multiple shops and causing distress among residents. However, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call…

Aug

2024

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Nigeria Reports 39 Mpox Cases, Zero Deaths Amid Global Outbreak

WORLD NEWS#Monkeypox, #Worldhealthorganisation

By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 39 cases of Mpox (monkeypox) and zero deaths in the country so far this year. This comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a "public health emergency of international concern" due to a surge in cases across Africa. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, NCDC Director-General Jide Idris revealed that the cases were spread across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The highest number of cases were recorded in Bayelsa (16), Cross River (5), Ogun (4), Lagos (4), Ondo (3), and Ebonyi…

Aug

2024

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August Meeting Important Platform for the Development of Igboland– Rep. Onuigbo

NEWS#2024AugustMeeting, #Development, #RepSamOnuigbo

August Meeting Important Platform for the Development of Igboland-- Rep. Onuigbo A former Member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has described the annual August meeting held all over Igboland by women as a key contributor to the development of Igboland. Onuigbo stated this following his receipt of the distinguished award of "Ezi Enyi Uvoma" from the Olokoro Clan Development Union (OCDU) Women Federated, during their 39th Annual August Meeting which took place on August 10, 2024, at the Olokoro Central School Field, Olokoro, Umuahia South LGA, Abia State. Onuigbo, who represents the South East on the Board…

Aug

2024

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Tinubu moves to stem health worker migration, boost healthcare system

NATIONAL NEWS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #Healthprogramme, #Healthworker, #Migration

Tinubu moves to stem health worker migration, boost healthcare system By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved a comprehensive national policy aimed at curbing health worker migration and encouraging the return of Nigerian healthcare professionals to the country. According to Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the policy seeks to manage, harness, and reverse health worker migration through attractive incentives and reintegration into the nation's health system. The policy includes provisions for: Reciprocal agreements with other nations to ensure mutual benefits Match training to replace every publicly trained Nigerian worker received by another…

Aug

2024

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Hydrogen Launches ‘Healthy Heart, Healthy Business’ Initiative

HEALTH#Blood, #Health, #Healthyheart, #TheHeart

Hydrogen Launches ‘Healthy Heart, Healthy Business’ Initiative Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen), a leading payment services company, is excited to announce the commencement of its “Healthy Heart, Healthy Business” initiative, beginning on 30th July 2024. This significant initiative highlights Hydrogen's commitment to promoting heart health awareness among business owners and professionals, focusing on the importance of managing high blood pressure (BP) and overall heart wellness, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The initiative kicked off at the Hydrogen Head Office, Plot 1618 Danmole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, where business owners and professionals were invited to…

Aug

2024

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President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Set To Revolutionize Youth Employment In Agriculture, says Ibiam

NATIONAL NEWS#agriculture, #ObinnaMbahIbiam

President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda Set To Revolutionize Youth Employment In Agriculture, says Ibiam By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos The Renewed Hope Agenda On Youths Employment In Agriculture, initiated by President Tinubu GCFR, has been hailed as a game-changer for Nigeria's youth development and agricultural sector. A former youths group leader, and Governing Council Member, Hon. Obinna Mbah Ibiam disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Famousreporters.com, today, Tuesday, stressing that the agenda is poised to enhance positive productivity from among Nigerian youths. He pointed out that the project was geared towards revolutionalizing the way Nigeria's youthful energy is channelled, thereby…