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Chris Ngige: Federal government committed to promoting social security
The Federal Government is committed to promoting social security in order to eradicate poverty, ensure inclusion and address contemporary socio-economic challenges in the country.
Orji Kalu’s name missing in approved APC register for Abia primaries
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State have raised concern over the omission of the names of prominent stakeholders, including Orji Kalu, from the approved party register for Sunday’s governorship primaries in the state.
2019: Ex-Governor Kalu assures of President Buhari’s victory in South-East
Former Gov. Orji Kalu of Abia on Thursday said that President Muhammadu Buhari would win over 75 per cent of votes in the South-East in 2019 general elections, as a reward for the landmark projects he had executed in the zone.
Sam Nkire hails Abia APC’s peaceful congress, congratulates winners
Leader of the Abia State All Progressives Congress Caucus, Chief Sam Nkire has congratulated Chairman of the party, Comrade Donatus Nwamkpa and other members of the State Executive Committee for a well-deserved victory.
Court seals Michael Okpara University over tax default
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia, was on Tuesday sealed, following an order of an Umuahia High Court for the institution’s inability to remit tax deductions from members of staff of the university.
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House of Reps adjourn for third time in one week over faulty microphones
The House of Representatives on Wednesday adjourned plenary over failure of the public address system in the chamber.
MTN targets mobile banking licence in Nigeria
Nigeria announced last month that it would allow telecom companies to provide banking services, aiming to give millions of Nigerians without bank accounts access to so-called mobile money services, a policy that has been very successful in Kenya.
Stanbic IBTC inaugurates Africa-China banking centre
In a move aimed at offering Nigerian and Chinese clients a business-to-business networking and personal advisory service and also help them to access and unlock opportunities in Nigeria-China trade, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc has commissioned an Africa-China Banking Centre (ACBC) in Lagos.
Leon Balogun’s limited Brighton role won’t affect the Super Eagles
Former Nigeria international Yisa Sofoluwe has backed Leon Balogun to put his frustration for lack of playing time at his Club behind him and deliver good performance for the Super Eagles as they take on Bafana Bafana on Saturday.
African leaders meet for ‘last push’ on AU reforms
African leaders are set to gather this weekend for a special summit aimed at pushing through long-debated reforms to their pan-continental body.
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Police: Nine children killed in Uganda school fire
Police confirmed on Monday that nine children died in a fire allegedly set by pupils in their school and dormitory in South-western Uganda.
SERAP petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged bribery during APC, PDP primaries
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the allegations of corruption during the recent primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
2019: EFCC ex-boss cautions politician on hate-speech, violence
As campaigns for the 2019 general elections kicked off at the weekend, Farida Waziri, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has charged politicians to make their agenda for Nigerians their focus rather than dwelling on issues that will further divide the people.
Four die in hit-and-run car crash in Port Harcourt
A ghastly car accident involving a hit-and-run driver has claimed the lives of four persons and destroyed two electric poles around GRA in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Rotimi Akeredolu reiterates commitment to eradicate open defecation in Ondo
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Wednesday reiterated the commitment of his administration to eradicate open defecation in the state.