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2022

Lagos State Govt. Extends Okada Ban To Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Two Other LGs

NEWS#BabajideSanwo-Olu, Lagos State Government, Motorcycle Ban

Lagos State Govt. Extends Okada Ban To Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Two Other LGs The Lagos state government has says it has extended the subsisting ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles, otherwise known as Okada, to four additional LGAs in the state. Briefing Journalists on Thursday, Lagos commissioner for transportation, Frederic Oladeinde revealed that the affected LGAs were Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, and Mushin. Speaking during the media briefing, Oladeinde said the governor has approved the second phase of the ban on operations of commercial motorcycles. The commissioner said the ban also affected the Local…

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2022

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2023 Guber: Professionals of Enugu endorse Peter Mbah, lists 6 point agenda…

POLITICSConference of Enugu Progressive Professionals, Enugu 2022, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Perter Mbah

2023 Guber: Professionals of Enugu endorse Peter Mbah, lists 6 point agenda... The Conference of Enugu Progressive Professionals (CEPPP), a global body of professionals of Enugu State stock, has made recommendations to Barrister Peter Mbah, whom they said possess the wherewithal to give Enugu State high quality leadership. CEPP was speaking after a global conference meeting of the group, which held at the weekend online. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Okonkwo J. Igwe and Secretary General Jacobs Egbonwachi respectively, CEPP, while thanking Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Enugu citizens in general for choosing Mbah, stated that…

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2022

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Central Bank Of Ghana Rises MPR To Avert Cedi Depreciation Against US Dollar

FOREIGN NEWS#BankOfGhana, #Depreciation, #GhanaCedis, #inflation

Central Bank Of Ghana Rises MPR To Avert Cedi Depreciation Against US Dollar In a bid to keep in check the extant inflationary pressures and freeze the depreciation of the cedi against the US dollar, the Bank of Ghana (BOG) has increased its monetary policy rate (MPR) from 19 percent to 22 percent This decision of the country’s Central Bank was announced in a statement issued to the Media after its emergency monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on Wednesday. The monetary policy rate (MPR) is the baseline interest rate in an economy, every other interest rate…

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2022

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AWADEC 2022: NAWOJ Chairperson, Comrd. Ikechukwu Condemns Negligence Towards Nigerian Women’s Rights(Photos+Video)

NATIONAL NEWS#Abia, #Development, #EndViolenceAgainstWomen, #Legacy, #NAWOJ, #NigeriaAssociationOfWomenJournalists, Comrd. Oluchi Lechi Ikechukwu, Mrs.NkechiIkpeazu, Vicar hope foundation

AWADEC 2022: NAWOJ Chairperson, Comrd. Ikechukwu Condemns Negligence Towards Nigerian Women's Rights (Photos+Video) By Charity Uwakwe The Caretaker Committee Chairperson of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Abia State chapter, Comrd. Oluchi Lechi-Ikechukwu has decried the extant negligence meted out to the women folk in Nigeria. Addressing newsmen at the International Conference Center, Umuahia, shortly after the 8th edition of Abia Women August Delegates Conference, AWADEC 2022 with the theme “Women In Abia: Engineering Development, Creating Legacies”, urged leaders at all levels to endeavour to appreciate the rich potentials of women in the society. Comrd. Ikechukwu who congratulated women all…

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2022

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2023 Presidency Of SouthEast: Ohanaeze Youth Cautions Gov. Akeredolu Over Speech

POLITICS#IgboayakaO.Igboayaka, #OhanaezeYouthsCouncil, #OluwarotimiAkeredolu, #SoutheastForPresidency, Bola Tinubu, oyc, Peter Obi

2023 Presidency Of SouthEast: Ohanaeze Youth Cautions Gov. Akeredolu Over Speechr Following the recent statement by Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, the The apex Socio-cultural youth organization of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ohanaeze Youth Council OYC has cautioned Gov Akeredolu over his recent comment as it regards 2023 presidential election. It could be recalled that Governor Akeredolu has been a frontline advocate for the presidency return to Southern Nigeria in 2023 Speaking to Journalists in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, the National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council OYC, Comrd. Igboayaka O. Igboayaka charged Gov. Akeredolu to be…

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2022

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IPMAN Threatens To Shut Down Petrol Depots Over Alleged Police Harassment

NATIONAL NEWS#IndependentPetroleum #MarketersAssociationOfNigeria, IPMAN

Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria,I IPMAThreatens To Shut Down Petrol Depots Over Alleged Police Harassment The Chairman of Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Cross Rivers State Branch, Mr. Robert Obi has revealed plans by the Association in South-east zone, to shut down all petrol depots over alleged police harassment. Obi described the alleged police action as an invitation to anarchy during an interface with newsmen, Friday, in Calabar, He alleged that there were moves by the legal unit at the police headquarters in Abuja to arrest its executives across the zone and possibly…

Aug

2022

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World Youth Day: Be Patriotic, Umuahia North ADC Candidate, Amalambu Charges Nigerian Youths

NATIONAL NEWS, NEWS#ADC, #AfricanDemocraticCongress, #Patriotic, #Patriotism, #RevBlessedAmalambu

World Youth Day: Be Patriotic, Umuahia North ADC Candidate, Amalambu Charges Nigerian Youthsre As various Nations of the world celebrate the annual World Youths Day, Rev. Dr. Blessed Uchechukwu Amalambu, candidate for State House of Assembly, Umuahia North State Constituency, in Abia State have advised Nigerian youths to imbibe the spirit of patriotism. Rev. Amalambu who is also the Secretary of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, (PFN), maintained that Nigeria in its present state needed a collaborative effort of from both adults, youths and her leaders. The famous clergy gave this charge, weekend, while interacting with newsmen on the ordeals of Nigerian…

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2022

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Osisioma Ngwa North 2023: Abia Arise Passes Vote Of Confidence On LP Candidate, Mgbeahuru

POLITICS#AbiaArise, #AlexOtti, #IheyinnaMgbeahuru, #LabourParty

Osisioma Ngwa North 2023: Abia Arise Passes Vote Of Confidence On LP Candidate, Mgbeahuru Abia Aries, Youth Wing has formerly passed a 'Vote of Confidence' on the Labour Party candidate for Osisioma Ngwa North State Constituency, Hon. Iheyinna Mgbeahuru for his genuine vision for youths. Speaking on behalf of the Abia Arise, Youth Wing during their meeting at the Dr Alex Otti Campaign Office, Umuahia, the State Coordinator of the group, Comrd. Onyebuchi Chukwu thanked Mgbeahuru for identifying with the youths. He described Mgbeahuru's programme for the youths as unique and plausible while promising that the youths would always encourage…

Aug

2022

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NSCDC Boss, Audi Applauds NAOSNP President, Oki Over Media Support

SECURITY#Insecurity, #security, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NSCDC

NSCDC Boss, Audi Applauds NAOSNP President, Oki Over Media Support The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi has over the week received the President of National Association of Online Security News Publishers, (NAOSNP) in a courtesy visit. During the meeting which took place in his office at the corps' national headquarters, Abuja, CG Audi acknowledged the importance of the media in prompt and precise reporting of the activities of the security agency which he leads. Noting that the NSCDC will continue to discharge its statutory responsibility as 'the lead…

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2022

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Tears, as LAWMA’s Public Affairs Director buries husband

NEWS#FolashadeKadiri, Anglican Church, Vicar of Christ

Tears, as LAWMA' Public Affairs Director buries husband The remains of Mr. Oluwashola Kadiri, late husband of the Director of Public Affairs of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Folashade Kadiri, were laid to rest on Friday, 12th of August, 2022 at the Private Vaults, Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos. Mr. Kadiri, popularly called ‘Solar,’ an accomplished businessman, died on 28 July, 2022, after a brief illness. The funeral service held at Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, commenced with the processional hymn, ‘Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! The strife is o'er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the…