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Feb

18

2024

BIRTHDAY MESSAGE TO A DEPENDABLE LEADER – Deputy Emetu Sends Hearty Message To Gov. Alex Otti

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Birthday, Ikechukwu Emetu, Politics

On behalf of myself and family, management and staff of the office of the Deputy Governor of Abia State, I heartily congratulate the dependable Governor of our dear state, Abia, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on the occasion of his 59th birthday celebration. Your Excellency Sir, your visionary leadership is a beacon of hope and inspiration to us all. Your outstanding wisdom guides us, your courage inspires us, and your vision propels us towards a brighter future. Dr Alex Otti, OFR - Abia State Governor Your unwavering commitment to public service, dedication to making a difference, and tireless…

Feb

17

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigerian Breweries suffers an unprecedented N145 billion loss.

Business, Economy, NewsBusiness, Economy

Nigerian Breweries, the country's largest beer manufacturer, reported a pre-tax loss of N145.3 billion for the previous year, the most since the company's founding in 1946. The beer manufacturer announced the loss following a year in which the value of the naira dropped by more than half due to foreign exchange losses. The brewer's net loss on foreign exchange transactions increased to N153.3 billion from N26.3 billion in the previous year, putting the company's bottom line in the red. Fifty percent of the brewer's input expenses are imported and priced in foreign currencies. Revenue increased by 8.9% to almost N600…

Feb

17

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria troops reportedly eliminate 254 terrorists, detained 368 more in one week.

Metro, NewsArmy, Crime, Metro, Military, Nigeria, Security

In the past week, Nigerian forces have reportedly arrested 368 people and neutralized no fewer than 254 terrorists in various operation areas across the nation, according to the Defence Headquarters, or DHQ. In a statement made in Abuja, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media activities, disclosed this information while providing an update on military activities. Nirgeria Army According to him, terrorist elements have been prevented from achieving their strategic goals by the ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations. Buba stated that the military would keep weakening the criminals' capacity to conduct small-scale assaults meant to spread fear throughout the nation's…

Feb

16

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ahead Of Her Students’ Bursary Plans, ECK Foundation Gifts N250,000 To FGC Student for tuition.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, Metro, News, SponsoredAbia State, ECK Foundation, Education, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Nigeria

In furtherance of his core objective for setting up ECK Foundation worldwide, the President and CEO of the humanitarian body has so far made good his promise to continue to change the lives of the youths through quality education at all levels. He believes in the philosophy that the best way to rescue the youths and take them off the street to tackle crime is to empower them through education, skills acquisition, and other vocational empowerment that can refocus their lives with purpose and hope. Recall that in 2023, Miss Glory Oluchi Sunday, a 400-level student at Federal University, Ndufu…

Feb

16

2024

By David Okoye

Kwara Government Shuts Down Unregistered Mortuary

NewsHealth, Kwara State

The Kwara State government has closed an illegal private mortuary located in the Gaa-Akanbi area of Ilorin to enforce compliance with health standards. Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, stated that the facility, commonly known as ‘Omosebi,’ is not registered with the Ministry of Health as a legitimate mortuary service provider. She emphasized the importance of maintaining standards of care for both the living and the deceased population. Elaborating on the decision, she stressed the need to uphold the dignity of the deceased and prevent the spread of infectious diseases due to inadequate management of remains. The facility failed to meet…