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Mar

2024

I will not disappoint you, OMPAN boss, PUO assures, As new Executives Official emerge

I will not disappoint New OMPAN Boss, PUO AssuresAs new Executives Official emerge The newly elected chairman of Online Media Practioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Abia State chapter, Comrd. Promise Okoro (aka. PUO) has assured members that he would work assiduously with his team to ensure that the association attains an enviable heights. This is even as the Association elected new executive officials to pilot the affairs of the association in the next two years. Comrd. Promise Okoro (aka. PUO) Declaring the outcome of the general election held at Evergreen hotels Umuahia, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee,Ugochukwu Nwankwo said…

Mar

2024

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ActionAid Faults Appointment of Former Government Officials into MTN’s Board

NEWS#ActionAid, #MTN

ActionAid Faults Appointment of Former Government Officials into MTN’s Board According to a report in ThisDay newspaper, ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has condemned MTN Nigeria’s board appointments, which showed the inclusion of former top government officials. Speaking in Abuja yesterday, the Country Director of AAN, Andrew Mamedu, called on ICPC and the federal government to investigate the board appointments. Mamedu stated that: “The appointments of former government officials which includes Ernest Ndukwe, former Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS); Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s former Minister of…

Mar

2024

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21 United Evangelical Church members battle for life, as Jeep crashes into parade in Aba

METRO#Parade, UnitedEvangelicalChurch

21 United Evangelical Church members battle for life, as Jeep crashes into parade in Aba 21 members of United Evangelical Church, Abayi International, in Aba, Abia State have been lying unconsciously in the hospital, shortly after they were knocked down by a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle. The ghastly automobile accident occurred on Thursday's evening, along Aba Owerri road, in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, during a road parade held by the church. The women and some members of the church’s Boys Brigade band were, as gathered, were doing a sensitisation road walk about International Women’s Day Celebration. The…

Mar

2024

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Lent, Ramadan: DSS Urges Faithful to Promote Understanding, Compassion

NEWS#Dss, #Lent

Lent, Ramadan: DSS Urges Faithful to Promote Understanding, Compassion The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified with the Christian and Muslim faithful at their ongioing Lent and forthcoming Ramadan seasons respectively. Accordingly, the Management in a statement signed by the Director, PR & StrategicCommunications, Mr. Peter Afunanya, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) extended its heartfelt felicitations for peace, unity and harmony to adherents of these faith. In the message, the DSS noted that it "recognises the significance of these sacred rites and enjoins worshippers to promote understanding, compassion and respect for…

Mar

2024

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‘There’s nothing like an accidental discharge’, NSCDC warns new recruits

NATIONAL NEWS#AccidentaDischarge, #NSCDC, #Recruitment

'There's nothing like an accidental discharge', NSCDC warns new recruits NSCDC has warned new recruits against accidental discharge, intimidation of citizens, saying there is nothing like that. The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, Olusola Odumosu, on Thursday warned personnel of the Corps against accidental discharge, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Odumosu gave the warning at the passing out parade of the 532 officers of the 2022/2023 recruits after six months of rigorous training in Abuja. The commandant also charged the new personnel to be diligent in their duty,…

Mar

2024

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Oluebube Chukwu Foundation Offers Free 2024 JAMB Registration To Bright, Indigent students in Abia State

NEWS#jamb, #OluebubeChukwuFoundation

As part of her visions and objectives,the Oluebube Chukwu Foundation is offering Free 2024 JAMB registration for bright indigent students in Abia State. Addressing Newsmen in Umuahia,Abia State capital on Tuesday 6th February,2024 ,the Founder Chief Dr Oluebube Chukwu, said the Foundation is dedicated to making positive impacts in the society through various philanthropic initiatives,one of which is Education,adding that,"Our efforts are activated through academics scholarships leadership trainings among others" He revealed that the aim of the Foundation is to create a better present and a much promising future for All. Recalled the Foundation was announced to the world on…

Mar

2024

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LASTMA Impounds 123 Vehicles Over Illegal Parking, Garages Around Bridges Across Lagos Island *Arrests 19 notorious hoodlums over illegal parking dues

NEWS#LASTMA

LASTMA Impounds 123 Vehicles Over Illegal Parking, Garages Around Bridges Across Lagos Island. *Arrests 19 notorious hoodlums over illegal parking dues Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in continuation of a general enforcement operations to unlock every traffic bottleneck across the State on Tuesday, 5th of March, 2024 impounded 123 vehicles over illegal parking/garages around bridges across Lagos Island, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki who led the combined enforcement team with security personnel disclosed that the exercise was carried out based on the directive…

Mar

2024

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BREAKING! Tanker crushes Abia Poly 1st Class graduate after clearance (photos)

METRO#AbiaPoly, #death, #MaryOgechiEzekiel, #Tanker

BREAKING! Tanker crushes Abia Poly 1st Class graduate after clearance (photos) A fresh graduate of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, was yesterday, crushed to death shortly after her clearance in preparation for NYSC. Miss Mary Ogechi Ezekiel was on Tuesday, March. 5, crushed by a fast-moving tanker in front of the institution. Ogechi had reportedly graduated with a first class from the department of accounting in the Polytechnic. She then visited the school for academic clearance, in preparation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. While leaving the school after carrying out the clearance, she exchanged pleasantries with her colleagues…

Mar

2024

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IPMD Honors Ikwuano Mayor’s Aide, Dr. Chukwuemeka with Fellowship Award

NEWS#Dr.ChukwuemekaOkezie, #FellowshipAward

IPMD Honors Ikwuano Mayor's Aide, Dr. Chukwuemeka with Fellowship Award The Governing Council and Management of the Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMD) marked a significant milestone today as they conferred a prestigious fellowship award on Dr. Okezie Chukwuemeka. This esteemed recognition was bestowed upon Chukwuemeka in acknowledgment of his exceptional achievements across various domains as well as his remarkable contributions to both the educational and research sectors, underscoring his renowned academic prowess. Speaking during the event, which was held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Apricot Hotels, Aba Road, Umuahia, the State's capital, the Guest of Honour, Prof. Paul…

Mar

2024

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Breaking! Popular Nollywood Comic Actor, Ibu Dies At 62 *Cause of death revealed.

ENTERTAINMENTS#Amputation, #JohnOkafor, #Mr.Ibu, #SisiQuadri

Popular Nollywood Comic Actor, Ibu Dies At 62*Cause of death revealed Mr Ibu, 62, died of cardiac arrest after he had a relapse about a week ago and was rushed to the Lagos-based hospital. Also, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed the actor's death. Nollywood comic, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, is dead. A close associate of the family confirmed to Channels Television that the ace actor died on Saturday afternoon after he was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Evercare Hospital, Lekki a few days ago. John Okafor, aka Mr…