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Otti commissions major roads in Umuahia for reconstruction

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Tuesday, commissioned the 4.32-kilometer Orpet-Umuafai-Lodu-Ahiaeke Road and the 3.79-kilometer Ahiaeke-Okwuta-Bende Road for reconstruction. In a speech at the ceremony in Umuahia, Otti said that the roads form part of a broader effort to expand the Umuahia ecosystem, support local businesses, and create new economic opportunities. “The successful completion of

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NALDA pledges support for displaced farmers

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has pledged to help farmers displaced by farmer-herder conflicts and land encroachment regain their livelihoods and improve food security. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Cornelius Adebayo, made this commitment during an interactive session with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. He stated that the initiative would be achieved through

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EFCC arrests 2 over alleged Naira abuse

Operatives from the Lagos Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspects for allegedly engaging in Naira abuse. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. “The suspects were apprehended in Lagos on Friday while allegedly hawking Naira notes. “Upon their arrest,

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GSMA board appoints Gopal Vittal as new Chairman

 The Board of Directors, GSM Association (GSMA) has elected Gopal Vittal, Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman, effective until 2026. Airtel Africa made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos. According to the statement, Gopal is currently the acting chairman of the GSMA board. It said that Vittal, in his

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Police intercept ammunition, arrest suspect in Abuja

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has intercepted 488 live AK-47 rounds and arrested a suspect linked to their shipment in Abuja. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. She stated that the interception and arrest reflect the command’s strong commitment to

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Lagos to redesign Oshodi Transport Interchange – Commissioner

The Lagos State Government says it will redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) to prepare for the integration of the Rail Mass transit systems. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Osiyemi added that the Lagos State

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Consumer group condemns MultiChoice’s subscription disparity between Nigeria, South African customers

Save the Consumers, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has condemned the 21 per cent subscription price hike by MultiChoice Nigeria on its DStv and GOtv services in the country. Dr Aliyu Ilias, the Executive Director of Save the Consumers, in a statementsaid the move was in contrast to the company’s decision to reduce prices by 38

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IPMAN tasks filling station owners on fire safety measures

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged filling station owners to provide fire safety measures to guard against fire outbreaks and unnecessary loss of lives and property. The Chairman of IPMAN, Enugu Depot Unit, Mr Chinedu Anyaso, made the call on Sunday in Enugu while speaking on the need to check  fire

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Police arrest 3 over kidnap of Owerri resident

Operatives of Imo Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit have arrested three suspects for the conspiracy and kidnapping of Mr Sabinus Ibe, aged 48, from Owerri. The suspects, including Favour Dike, 22, Ifeanyi Kingsley, 30, and Wisdom Chikodi, 31, were arrested on March 18 after detailed investigations and operations. Police spokesman DSP Henry Okoye confirmed the development

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First Lady seeks collective commitment, investment to end TB

 The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for collective commitment and investmentmen in ending the deadly Tuberculosis (TB) disease. Tinubu,  who is the National and Global Stop TB Champion, made the call in her message on Monday on the occasion of  the 2025 TB Day with theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest,

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