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May
03
2020
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Uko Nkole Applauds Lockdown Relaxation Plans
…Says it’s it’s in right direction

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The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency has lauded the gradual ease of the lockdown by the Federal and state governments, describing it as a step in the right direction. Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole stated this during an interactive section with some Journalists in Ozu Abam, in Arochukwu LGA of Abia state, his country home, Saturday, while celebrating the result of one of the index cases in Abia which returned negative, stressing that "God may have honoured the faith of the Governor regarding the pandemic. "As both the federal and state Governments plan a gradual means of relaxation of the lockdown…
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Apr
28
2020
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COVID-19: We Need Federal Gov’ts Support In Abia— Bawas
… As Us Based Daughter Donates Palliatives

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The Prime Minister of Ibeku land, in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State has implored the federal government of Nigeria to support Abia government through the provision of palliatives to deaden the adverse effects of the subsisting ravaging COVID-19 pandemic.Royal High Chief Uche Akwukwaegbu, (KJW), aka. Bawas made this hearty call shortly after distributing some relief materials donated by his US based daughter, Chief Mrs Doris Ogunmakin, at Amuzukwu Ibeku Civic Center, in Umuahia, in her bid to muffle the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the people.The renowned business man who insisted that the items, namely; 20bags of rice, 4bags…
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Apr
23
2020
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S/E Youths Call For Ebonyi CP’s Redeployment … Awotinde, Tool To Harass, Politicians’ Tool To Implement Media Marginalisation Ebonyi— Group

S/E Youths Call For Ebonyi CP’s Redeployment … Awotinde, Tool To Harass, Politicians’ Tool To Implement Media Marginalisation Ebonyi— Group

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The Coalition of South-East Youths Leaders, has on Wednesday, implored the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Muhammed Adamu, to urgently, redeploy the Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, CP Awosola Awotinde, over alleged incessant attacks, arrests and intimidation of journalists in the state. The group in a press statementsigned by Hon. Goodluck Egwu Ibem and Comrade Kanice Igwe, the President-General and Secretary-general, respectively, group decried the ugly incident that happens in the state, wherein the Police are being used by politicians to muzzle up Journalists, thus preventing press freedom, in the state. The leadership of the apex socio-political youths organisation in…
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Apr
23
2020
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COVID-19: Don’t Allow Citizens to Die out of Hunger at Home, Group tells FG

COVID-19: Don’t Allow Citizens to Die out of Hunger at Home, Group tells FG

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Benjamin Nworie A non political organization, Igbo Youth Congress Worldwide has called on the Federal government not to allow Nigerians to die out of hunger while observing the sit-at-home directives promoted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the group commended the federal government for the extension of the lockdown they stressed that government at all levels should expedient actions and provide palliatives measures for all citizens. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Engr. Osita Kalu Ugoji, the Group also commended the efforts of the State Governors of the Southeast States on the various preventive and precautionary measures taken…
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Apr
20
2020
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Lockdown Order: Suspend Electricity, ATM Charges, PDP Tells FG … Nigerians Suffering

Lockdown Order: Suspend Electricity, ATM Charges, PDP Tells FG … Nigerians Suffering

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to open an arrangement with commercial banks for the suspension of charges for use of ATM cards. The party who also implored the federal government to suspend the charges for low amount mobile fund transfers, says it will serve the suspension of such charges should be part of the panacea to ease the burden on poor Nigerians during the lockdown. In a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP lamented that majority of Nigerians had  been subjectedto extensive use of ATM and…
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Apr
18
2020
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“Nobody Can Use Rivers state As A Toy”<br> …Talk With Me, Don’t Give Me Directives…Wike Tells FG

“Nobody Can Use Rivers state As A Toy”
…Talk With Me, Don’t Give Me Directives…Wike Tells FG

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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said he would not receive orders from the Federal Government regarding exempting oil companies from flying into his state, warning that his administration can only accept a dialogue with the federal government and not directives. Governor Wike who without fear or favour maintained that none could exercise unwarranted authority over Rivers State, lamented flights, up until now still enter in and out of the state Rivers. He argued that his government would against all odds, readily strive to protect her people rather than jeopardize their lives by allowing oil companies and expatriates enter…
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Apr
18
2020
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Revealed!! Shocking Things You Might Not Have Known About Abba Kyari

Revealed!! Shocking Things You Might Not Have Known About Abba Kyari

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Abba Kyari OON (died 17 April 2020) was a Nigerian politician who served as Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari Abba Kyari, OON Chief of Staff to the President Muhammadu Buhari In office 27 August 2015 – 17 April 2020 His Education: University of Warwick University of Cambridge Alma mater Nigerian Law School Harvard Business School International Institute for Management Development AwardsOrder of the Niger Family and personal life A Kanuri from Borno, not much is known about his early life. In 1980, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Warwick, and also received…
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Apr
15
2020
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Igbo Town Unions On COVID-19 Urges Ndiigbo To Collaborate In Fight Against Tension

COVID-19 Pandemic: Igbo Town Unions On COVID-19 Urges Ndiigbo To Collaborate In Fight Against Tension

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A clarion call had been made to all well meaning Ndiigbo both all over the globe to collaboratively work towards stemming the present tension posed by the dreaded coronavirus disease that is ravaging the entire nations of the world. Association of South-East Town Union, ASETU (aka.Association of Igbo Town Unions On COVID-19 PANDEMIC, in a release jointly signed by the National President- General, ASETU andNational Secretary General,Chief Emeka Diwe and Chief Gideon Adikwuru, respectively, and made available to Famous Reporters today, regretted that the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria and the world had caused a lot of hardship to families in…
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Apr
11
2020
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COVID-19: Abia NSCDC Boss Bemoans Insufficient Vans, Absence Of Govt’s Assistance

COVID-19: Abia NSCDC Boss Bemoans Insufficient Vans, Absence Of Govt’s Assistance

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The state Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Abia State Command, Umuahia has implored the government of Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu to provide the command with Hilux Vans to facilitate mobility as they dutifully and effectively assist government to curb the protracted fight against the global COVID-19 Pandemic Speaking with Famous Reporters in his office, Barrister Nwannukwu Nnamdi C. lamented that the command had not received any form of palliative from the government, noting that the command under his watch, has been working assiduously towards ensuring total enforcement by the public. NSCDC Boss regretted that the absence of sufficient…
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Apr
05
2020
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COVID-19: Reps Proposes 2-Month Free Power Supply To Nigerians

COVID-19: Reps Proposes 2-Month Free Power Supply To Nigerians

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Following the existing menace of deadly Coronavirus across the nations of the world, the House of Representatives has resolved to consider a fresh Stimulus Bill in the Nigeria. According to Speaker Rep. Femi Gbajabiamilae, the Bill will ensure that Nigerians get free electricity supply for two months to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Speaker pointed out that the proposed Bill would help boost the economy through the informal sector as the country prepares for the aftermath of the coronavirus. The said Bill, which will be the second Stimulus Bill by the Green Chamber, is to be considered…
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