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Mar

2024

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

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

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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

By Famous Reporters

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

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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

By Famous Reporters

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

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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 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

By Famous Reporters

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

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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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Mayor Nwaka meets with Ikwuano youths. *Describes youths as key players in community development

NEWS#Development, #Ikwuano, #OsinachiNwachukwu

Mayor Nwaka meets with Ikwuano youths*Described youths as key players in community development The Mayor of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State and President of New Era Foundation (NEF), Mayor Osinachi Nwaka, has reiterated his unflinching commitment to empowering and advancing the lives of the youths in the area. Ossy Nwaka who described as a Sine qua non, the role of youths in community development, stressed the importance of sustained engagement and collaboration between the government and youth representatives to drive positive change and progress. Nwaka stated this during his recent meeting with community youth leaders of the Ikwuano,…

Feb

2024

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BREAKING: Suspended SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, Impeached By National Executive Cmte

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BREAKING: Suspended SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, Impeached By National Executive Committee REPORT The suspended President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Isaiah Benjamin, has been impeached. The impeachment was carried out at the end of an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held virtually on Monday, February 26, 2024. The meeting which was presided over by the President, Otuekong Bonny Nyong, had in attendance other members of NEC. In the Communique released after the meeting, NEC adopted and deliberated on the report submitted by the Independent Investigative Committee (IIC) set up to look into the alleged infractions against…

Feb

2024

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We’ll thoroughly follow up to ensure prudent investment, Ikwuano Mayor, Nwaka tells Special Citizens *As he holds TGIF with Gov. Otti

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We shall thoroughly follow up to ensure prudent investment, says Ikwuano Mayor, Nwaka*As he holds TGIF with Gov. Otti, Special Citizens The Mayor of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Mayor Osinachi Nwaka says his administration will rigorously supervise all Special Citizens who are beneficiaries of his benevolence on the last Friday of every year, to ensure a sagacious use of the funds. Nwaka who is also the President and Founder of New Era Foundation (NEF) stated this today, Friday, February 23, during his monthly empowerment programme with Ikwuano indigenes living with disabilities tagged: Thank God It's Last Friday…

Feb

2024

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Court quashes indefinite suspension of FADAMA III Coordinator by Ebonyi Govt

NEWS#Embezzlement, #FADAMA111, #FADAMA111ProjectImplementation, #Misappropriation

Court quashes indefinite suspension of FADAMA III Coordinator by Ebonyi Govt The National Industrial Court has quashed the indefinite suspension slammed on the Ebonyi State Coordinator of the World Bank Assisted FADAMA III project, Dr Cletus Nwakpu by the state government. Mr Nwakpu, an experienced Civil Servant, had overseen the implementation of the world bank sponsored FADAMA projects in the state. But on 14th July 2020, the state government under former David Umahi suspended him indefinitely on unproven allegations of funds misappropriation and embezzlement. Background Mr Nwakpu, as State Coordinator had started the implementation of the Subsidiary Credit Agreement between…

Feb

2024

By Famous Reporters

Ettu Succeeds Chukwuma at NOUN Port Harcourt Centre …Urges staff to eschew inordinate pursuit of illicit material gains

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Ettu Succeeds Chukwuma at NOUN Port Harcourt Centre…Urges staff to eschew inordinate pursuit of illicit material gains The immediate-past Director of the Owerri Study Centre, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Dr. Theresa Ucheoma Ettu, has urged the staff of Port Harcourt Study Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State to draw closer to their creator and eschew the pursuit of illicit material gains that could take them to their Waterloo. The immediate past Director of Owerri study centre, Imo State gave this charge during her inaugural meeting with staff of Port Harcourt Centre, Friday, February 16, 2024, as she took…