Abia govt raises alarm over plot to trigger violence in Aba

Abia govt raises alarm over plot to trigger violence in Aba

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA— Abia State Government has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by some political actors to incite violence in Aba ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Otti said intelligence reports indicate that “certain individuals are […]
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FG targets oil palm revival, 2 million jobs in six years

FG targets oil palm revival, 2 million jobs in six years

The Federal Government has announced plans to reposition Nigeria as the world’s largest oil palm producer within six years, aiming to create two million jobs and expand the sector’s contribution to the economy.

NITP 27th MCPDP advances digital, global standards for safer cities

NITP 27th MCPDP advances digital, global standards for safer cities

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has stepped up efforts to align Nigeria’s urban planning system with global standards, identifying the move as critical to addressing insecurity, improving infrastructure, and driving sustainable development. According to a statement by the National Public Relations Secretary of the NITP, Dr. Chiahemba Nor, the […]

US visa rules change: 12 new countries affected

US visa rules change: 12 new countries affected

New visa rules in the United States are now in force, requiring travelers from dozens of countries to post bonds of up to $15,000 before they can obtain business or tourist visas.

Ex-guber candidate Odunzeh quits NNPP

Ex-guber candidate Odunzeh quits NNPP

Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh, the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 Imo State election, has formally resigned his membership from the party, marking a notable shift in the state’s opposition politics.

Egbema Youth Council urges NDDC to urgently complete abandoned Udo-Ofunama road

Egbema Youth Council urges NDDC to urgently complete abandoned Udo-Ofunama road

Egbema Youth Council (EYC), has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to fast-track the internal administrative processes necessary to commence the construction of abandoned Udo-Ofunama road project. The statement was issued on Friday and signed by Barr. Amatelemowei A. Sode, President, Mr. Erin-Ebimi Gift General Secretary and Mr. Famous Ugure, Public Relations Officer. […]

Kagame labels US sanctions on Rwanda ‘insults’

Kagame labels US sanctions on Rwanda ‘insults’

President Paul Kagame has described US sanctions as “insults thrown in the face” of Rwanda and said Washington is exerting “heavy pressure” on Kigali but treating the DR Congo “delicately”.

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