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Man shoots girlfriend dead, and her daughter  before killing self

Man shoots girlfriend dead, and her daughter before killing self

By Biodun Busari A man shot dead his 35-year-old girlfriend, Nicole Hughes, and her 18-month-old daughter, Ariella Bell before he killed himself on the bank of the Merrimack River, New Hampshire, in the United States on Saturday. Police disclosed that the man, 42-year-old Jamie Bell was seen fleeing a Franklin home earlier on Saturday afternoon, according to CBS. New Hampshire Assistant Attorney General Adam Woods revealed this during an evening news conference, adding that the neighbors said they heard gunshots. When police arrived at the home, they found Hughes, Ariella Bell, and the shooter, Jamie Bell, all shot to death,…
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Court stops NLC, TUC from embarking on strike over Fuel Subsidy Removal

Court stops NLC, TUC from embarking on strike over Fuel Subsidy Removal

The National Industrial Court, NIC, sitting in Abuja, on Monday, restrained the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, from embarking on their planned strike to protest the unilateral removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice O. Y. Anuwe, barred the two organizations from proceeding with the strike action, pending the determination of a suit that was brought before it by FG. The court held that the interim order, as well as the substantive suit, should be immediately served on both the NLC and the TUC,…
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The New Nigeria People’s Party: A Force to be Reckoned With in Abia State Politics

The New Nigeria People’s Party: A Force to be Reckoned With in Abia State Politics

By Comr Amos Kalu The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) is a force to be reckoned with in Abia State politics, especially after her successful impressive outing in the just concluded 2023 general election. The party has quickly become a major player in the state's political landscape, with a focus on providing effective and accountable leadership to the people of Abia. The NNPP has a strong commitment to the promotion of good governance, transparency, and the rule of law. The party also advocates for the protection of the rights of all citizens, regardless of gender, religion, or ethnicity. With its…
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Gov Alex Otti appoints sole administrator, reopens Abia market

Gov Alex Otti appoints sole administrator, reopens Abia market

Governor Alex Otti has reopened the Umuehilegbu Industrial Market in Osisioma LGA of Abia State after it was closed for some time because of leadership crises. The governor appointed Timothy Iheke Kalu as the sole administrator of the market for three months, during which he is expected to work with various unions in the market to resolve all issues that led to the closure of the market. The new market sole administrator is also expected to institute proper leadership, which would enable the market to function seamlessly during his three-month reign.
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Anambra unveils e-identity card to curb impersonation, ghost workers

Anambra unveils e-identity card to curb impersonation, ghost workers

Anambra State government has unveiled electronic identity cards for civil servants and other government employees to curb impersonation, ghost workers, and other ills in the system. The electronic identity card was on Friday unveiled by the Head of Service of the Anambra State government, Mrs. Theodora Igwegbe, at the Jerome Udorji State Secretariat in Awka, the state capital. Igwegbe while unveiling the identity card said it will strengthen the identity management of workers in the state by enabling the government and citizens to easily identify civil servants and all other government employees. She said: “This scheme can significantly enhance service…
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