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Dec

21

2023

Accelerate the use of Chinese currency, Representatives urge FG

Business, Economy, Metro, PoliticsBusiness, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Representatives

The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria have been urged by the House of Representatives to expedite the Chinese Yuan's adoption as a substitute trading currency. This call was part of a resolution that was approved on Wednesday in response to a motion made by Jafaru Leko. Recall that the Federal Government of Nigeria and China established a bilateral currency swap arrangement. This was reported by OHAFIATV News. Amidst the naira's struggle against major Western currencies, Leko encouraged the government to embrace the current in the motion. According to him, the currency need to be included in Nigeria's…

Dec

19

2023

By OHAFIATV

Police officer reportedly kills self after killing his colleague

MetroAccident, Metro, Police, RIP, Security

Inspector Nelson Abuante, a police officer with the Rivers State Police Command, is said to have shot and killed his colleague Monday Gbaramana. Abuante then took his own life. Following a report from the suspect's mother, the two officers, who were assigned to the Taabaa Division of the Command, went to arrest a man on Sunday at Nyogor-Lueku, in the Khana Local Government Area of the state. It was learned that Akere Akpobari, the suspect, began to resist being taken into custody. Due to the fight that resulted from his resistance, Abuante unintentionally shot Gbaramana. Gbaramana was sent to the…

Dec

19

2023

By OHAFIATV

Nigeria-frequenting American, says Cotonou Airport is better than Lagos; Beninese officials don’t beg for money.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, OpinionAmerica, Entertainment, Metro, Opinion

Tourist Nathan Lugo compared Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport in Benin to Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Nigeria. American Ifa fan Lugo posted on Facebook that Cotonou is better than Lagos. Unlike the MMIA in Lagos, he was not discriminated against as an Orisa devotee at the Cotonou airport. He posted photographs "I've visited Benin Republic's Yorùbáland multiple times for years. First time in 2018. "I had never flown directly into or out of Cotonou, Benin Republic.For perspective, I've flown to Yorùbáland in Nigeria annually through Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport since 1998! Yes, 25 years! At least four times last…

Dec

17

2023

By OHAFIATV

Anambra: Four injured after truck crashes into a parking lot.

Business, Economy, MetroAccident, Anambra State, Metro, Nigeria

A truck transporting a forty-foot container collided with the Asaba Motor Park along Oguta Road by Upper Iweka in Onitsha, Anambra State, injuring four people. On Saturday, the event occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. The truck driver was heading towards the River Niger Bridge when the brakes failed, according to witnesses at the parking lot. The car drove off the road and slammed into the motor park, according to the sources, when the driver was trying to control the brake failure. It was said that the truck struck more than ten cars, including tricycles, commercial buses, and a Toyota Sienna,…

Dec

17

2023

By David Okoye

Empowering Minds and Fostering Unity: NAASS National Summit 2023 Unveiled

Abia State, Education2023, Abia State, Education, Metro, Nigeria

Summit Theme: THE EXCELLENCY OF EDUCATION The National Association of Abia State Students (NAASS) is gearing up for an impactful event as they extend a warm invitation to Abia State students across Nigeria and the diaspora. The NAASS National Summit 2023 promises a dynamic platform for intellectual exchange and cultural celebration. Let's delve into the key details of this upcoming summit: Event Details: - Venue: Abia State Polytechnic, Aba. - Date: 21st to 23rd December 2023. - Time: 8 am Daily. Distinguished Guests: - Special Guest of Honour: His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, Executive Governor of Abia State. - Keynote…