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Jan

29

2024

Ohanaeze condemns slander against Umahi, threatens legal action against those behind 9.3 billion plot.

News, Opinion, PoliticsDave Umahi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

After an in-depth investigation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has confirmed that each contractor has the authority to instruct the Ministry to pay their preferred bank once contract jobs have been verified as finished. Moreover, we assert unequivocally that Senator Dave Umahi did not grant any 9.3 billion contracts. He was committed to serving the people as the governor of Ebonyi State during the relevant period. It is significant to remember that Senator Umahi was a sitting member of the 10th Assembly, representing the honourable people of Ebonyi South, till August 20, 2023, at the time of the purported payments to the microfinance…

Jan

29

2024

By David Okoye

Governor Idris Allocates N27.5 Million to Support Law Students’ Tuition

NewsEducation, Kebbi state

38 state indigenous students attending the Nigerian Law School will have their tuition and registration costs paid for by a N27.5 million grant approved by Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris. Commissioner for Justice Junaidu Bello-Marshal announced the announcement on Monday in a statement that was made public in Birnin Kebbi. The authorised monies are meant to help students with their financial burden, especially in light of the Nigerian Law School's recent fee rises. Bar Part I students would receive N650,000 apiece, while 28 Bar Part II students will receive N750,000 each, according to the commissioner's specifications. The decision to seek the…

Jan

29

2024

By David Okoye

Niger Deputy Governor Consoles Abdulsalami Abubakar, Mourns Loss of Local Leader

NewsNiger state

Yakubu Garba, the deputy governor of Niger State, has sent his condolences to former head of state Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar on the death of Asabe Abubakar, his older sister. The state of Abuja mourns the loss of Asabe Abubakar, who passed away after a brief illness. The Abubakar family is not the only ones affected by this tragedy. Mr. Garba expressed sorrow and emphasised the loss of Asabe Abubakar's leadership and services at a critical juncture for the administration of Governor Umaru Bago. He also pointed out the regrettable timing of her passing. While urging the grieving family to accept…

Jan

29

2024

By David Okoye

FRSC Warns Against Roadside Dumping, Citing Safety Hazards

NewsOgun State

The growing problem of indiscriminately depositing trash on highways has prompted a strong warning from the Federal traffic Safety Corps (FRSC), highlighting the possible risks to both public health and traffic safety. Anthony Uga, the FRSC sector commander in Ogun, emphasised to reporters in Sango-Ota how urgent it is to solve this expanding issue that puts drivers' safety in danger. Mr. Uga emphasised the twofold danger that roadside dumping presents: the immediate health risks as well as the increased possibility of accidents and fatalities. Refuse piling on roads not only endangers the public's health but also puts pedestrians and automobiles…

Jan

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hope Anew As ECK and IG Aguowo foundations Partner To Boost Education, Healthcare

Amos Oge Kalu, Education, Lifestyle, Newscharity, ECK Foundation, Emeka Kalu, IG Aguowo, Metro

To the glory of God, the long awaited partnership between two giant NGOs ECK Foundation and IG Aguowo foundation, has been concluded. This good development is expected to give fresh hope to less privileged/Indigent students in the areas of quality education and healthcare services to strengthen the need to eradicate poverty through education and good health. In an official letter dated 27th January, 2024, responding to the proposal of IG Aguowo foundation, the President of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, expressed optimism and the readiness of his foundation to work with a reputable counterpart like IG Aguowo Foundation to…