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Mar

2024

IPOB: Why Nnamdi Kanu broke down in tears, ripped off clothes in court

Biafra#BiafraAgitation, #ipob, #MaziNnamdiKanu

Nnamdi Kanu weeps, tears clothe in court Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob), made a dramatic statement in court on Tuesday, baring his chest to reveal marks he alleges were inflicted while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu, who has been in DSS custody since June 2021, expressed concerns about his health, claiming he was being denied proper treatment and medication. “I am dying in DSS custody,” Kanu declared as he addressed the court, accusing authorities of administering inadequate medication for his heart condition. He further lamented that despite his…

Mar

2024

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Pursue honour, integrity, Deputy Speaker, Kalu urges civil servants

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #CivilServant, #Integrity, #ThePublicPlatformBootcamp

…mulls use of app to address bureaucratic bottlenecks Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has admonished Nigerians in the civil and public service to pursue honour and integrity to sustain the glory of their career. Kalu gave the advise when he received the attendees of "The Platform Public Service Bootcamp (TPPSB)" who are mainly youth at the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja. The TPPSB is designed to equip the young people with the necessaryskills, knowledge, and motivation to pursue careers in public service. The exercise organized by the Covenant Nation convener, Pastor PojuOyemade…

Mar

2024

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120 ULAMAS Gather To Pray For President TInubu, Lagos, Nigeria

NEWS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #Ulamas

120 ULAMAS GATHER TO PRAY FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU, LAGOS, NIGERIABy Ibrahim A. Jagaba Continuing from where he stopped last week, Chairman of the Lagos State Arewa Community (LASACOM), Honorable, Architect, Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi, in collaboration with Lagos State Council of Arewa Chiefs, on Sunday, March 17, 2024, organized a special prayer for Nigeria's President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria and Lagos State. The event, which was initiated and held under the chairmanship of the LASACOM leader, took place at the popular Arewa House, located on Capitol road, Agege, with members of the two organizing bodies, including numerous Serikis, market leaders, elder…

Mar

2024

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Delta Killings: 3 Suspects Nabbed, Moved To Army HQ In Asaba

NEWS#DeltaState, #KillingOfSoldiers

Delta Killings: 3 Suspects Nabbed, Moved To Army HQ In Asaba No fewer than three of the suspected murderers of 17 officers and men of 181 Amphibious Battalion, Nigerian Army, Otuama, Delta State, last Thursday, have been arrested, famousreporters.com reports. The arrest came as the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said yesterday that whoever was responsible for the killing of the military personnel, would be brought to justice. He spoke on the day the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, briefed President Bola Tinubu on the issue at Aso Rock, Abuja, saying the state is managing the tension…

Mar

2024

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Rep. Onuigbo applauds FG on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Rd project, others

NATIONAL NEWS#Ikwuano-Ikot-EkpeneRoad, #SamOnuigbo

Rep. Onuigbo applauds FG on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Rd project, others Former House of Representatives Member and Member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Samuel Onuigbo, has expressed intense gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the progress of the ongoing rehabilitation of Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road. Speaking during an interactive session with newsmen in Umuahia, Abia State's capital, on Sunday, Onuigbo amidst euphoria, expressed utter satisfaction over the progress reports of the projects he facilitated. Hear him: "The federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserved recognition and…

Mar

2024

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OMPAN Re-elects Steve Unegbu as General Secretary

NEWS#OMPAN, #SteveUnegbu

OMPAN Re-elects Steve Unegbu as General Secretary The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria,Abia State (OMPAN) has Re-elected Stephen Unegbu PhD for the position of the General Secretary of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria Announcing the result of the General of the body held at Evergreen hotels Umuahia,the Electoral Committee Chairman Ugochukwu Nwankwo, said Dr Steve Unegbu is being returned unopposed for the position of the General Secretary of the association. Recalled that Dr Steve Unegbu was elected for the same position 2 years ago with a very massive votes and when he decided to run for the second…

Mar

2024

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

NEWS#OMPAN, #PromiseUzomaOkoro

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…