Niger State Acting Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba has condemned the attack by armed bandits on Anguwan Mai-Giro community, in Rafi and Shiroro local government area of the state. The Acting Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the attack as satanic, insensible, atrocious and callous. According to him, “it is very disheartening and disturbing for fellow humans to carry out such a barbaric and vicious act on their fellow humans”. Garba commiserated with the affected families, community members and the entire people of Shiroro local government area over the unfortunate incident. He prayed Allah to…
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Over 400 traditional rulers from the 17 local government areas of Abia State, on Wednesday, attended a meeting convened by Governor Alex Otti. The meeting, which had the Chairman of Abia State council of traditional rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mba and commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu in attendance, also saw several traditional rulers, especially those from the hinterlands in attendance. Speaking at the meeting held at Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Governor Otti restated his administration’s determination to secure every part of the state and to ensure the welfare of citizens. He reiterated the need to…
Abia State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed the chairman and some member nominees of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, sent to it by the Governor Alex Otti. The development was announced on the floor of the House by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Augustine Okezie who presided over the day’s plenary. While Professor George Chima was confirmed as the Chairman-designate, Dr. Kelechi Okere, Joseph Uzoma Akara, Nkemdirim Kalu and Bertha Ehumadu were confirmed as members of the Abia state electoral body. According to the Deputy Speaker, the other two nominees, Ekele Queen Ahuchogu and Onyemauche Elekwe who…
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, paid a visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday to offer his condolences to staff members on the passing of Niyi Ijalaye, the state’s resident electoral commissioner. Abiodun, while addressing the staff, noted that Ijalaye was a kind, soft-spoken, modest man who always made sure that the truth won out in every situation. He acknowledged the contribution of the REC towards ensuring that democracy in the state saw the light of day, adding that his death was extremely painful. “I want to appreciate this hard-working man because I recall all…
The Dapo Abiodun-led administration has said it will continue to promote religious tolerance and ensure peaceful co-existence among various adherents in the state. Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Oluwasesan Fagbayi, stated this during the 2024 ‘Isese’ Day celebration held in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Fagbayi maintained that celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions, giving necessary support to traditional institutions, as well as enhancing the promotion of Indigenous tradition would preserve Yoruba traditional religion. The Commissioner represented by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Quudus Yusuff, noted that the colourful display by different traditional religious sects at the celebration was proof that…
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has paid a courtesy visit to Abia State Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, at Police Command headquarters in Umuahia. The British High Commissioner, who was accompanied by a delegation from the Commission, was welcomed by CP Onwuemelie and members of the police management team. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, explained in a statement that the meeting “expounded on key issues related to peace and security in the state, exploring opportunities for collaboration.” The British High Commissioner had earlier on Tuesday visited Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, in his Umuihim Nvosi…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian passport. DCI Kenneth Udo, the spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the new price would be effective from September 1, 2024. He added that the move was part of the efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian standard passport. According to the statement, a 32-page passport booklet with a five-year validity, which was hitherto charged at N35,000, will now be N50,000. Similarly, a 64-page passport booklet with 10-year validity previously charged…
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, visited the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday. El-Rufai visited Atiku at his Asokoro residence in Abuja. This was disclosed by the former Vice President’s media aide, AbdulRasheed Shehu. El-Rufai’s visit was part of an arrangement to formally request the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat, in marriage to the family of Kashim Imam. The statement read: “His Excellency Atiku Abubakar welcomed the family of Kashim Imam, led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, to his Asokoro residence. The delegation came to formally request…
Manchester United are on the verge of signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, according to GFFN. The fee for the player will be around £51m (€60m). PSG signed Ugarte from Sporting last year for a fee of around €60m. The Ligue 1 champions have been holding out for the same fee all summer. Ugarte impressed at the start of last season but lost his place in Luis Enrique’s side. However, United boss Erik ten Hag believes that the 23-year-old can make a big impact at Old Trafford. Ugarte was left out of the squad for PSG’s Ligue 1 opener against…
Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri has left Erik ten Hag’s side to join Greek Super League side Panathinaikos on a permanent transfer. The Red Devils announced this in a statement on their website ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton this weekend. “Everyone at the club would like to wish Facundo the very best of luck with his new club, and thank him for his efforts here,” Man United’s statement partly read. Pellistri made his maiden appearance under Man United manager Erik ten Hag in the Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Charlton Athletic in the 2022-23 season. The Uruguay…