Day: April 16, 2024

2024 Budget: Obi Unearths More Insensitive And Undeserving Allocations

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…Says N15b For NASS Hospital Is Five Times More Than National Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has continued to uncover some undeserving budget allocations in the 2024 federal budget which, he said, “is concerning.” Obi who had in his previous remarks on the budget called for a total review of the budget, has remained consistent that there were various misplacement of priorities and that “they all tilted against the poor in our midst.” Obi could not understand how the National Assembly Hospital…

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Enugu Charges FRSC On Safer Roads And Stricter Compliance With Traffic Laws

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By NewsBits Enugu State’s commitment to safer roads and enhanced traffic compliance received a significant boost as Governor Peter Mbah, charged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Enugu State Command, to intensify efforts in minimizing road crashes. The charge was given during an interactive advocacy visit made by the State’s Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr. Adeyemi Sokumbi, to the office of the Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochi Udeh. Dr. Udeh reiterated Gov. Peter Mbah’s mandate on promoting and improving road usage and traffic…

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To Unite Enugu Disability Community Is Critical Agenda – JONAPWD

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By Tony Adibe Appreciation/Press Statement by the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), Enugu State Chapter has expressed “our utmost appreciation to the Governor Peter Mbah-led administration for hosting the Enugu State JONAPWD/OPDs meet. JONAPWD, particularly thanked the Commissioner for Children, Gender and Social Development Affairs who facilitated the successful hosting of the meeting. In a press statement signed and issued on Tuesday in Enugu by the state Chairman, Comrade Onyebuchi Mba, JONAPWD said that the exigency to unify the entire Enugu disability family under one single umbrella…

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No Good Road In Imo State – Nigerian Artiste Blasts Hope Uzodimma

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By NewsBits US-based Nigerian artiste and internet sensation, Darlington Okoye professionally known as Speed Darlington has criticised the governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma over lack of development in the state. Darligton, who is a native of Arondizuogu in Ideato North local government area of the state, described Uzodinma as a ‘terrible governor of the highest order’. The musician recently visited his hometown after 22 years and while taking a tour of the state, expressed great disappointment over the condition of the roads. He was taking a tour of…

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Nigeria’s Naira Makes More Gains Over United States Dollars

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The Naira on Monday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,136.04 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange revealed that the Naira gained N6.34. This represents a 0.55 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Friday, April 12, exchanging at N1,142.38 to a dollar. However, the total daily turnover reduced to 251.60 million dollars on Monday down from 281.34 million dollars recorded on Friday. Meanwhile, at the Investor’s and Exporter’s (I&E) window, the Naira traded between N1,227 and N1,000…

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Tinubu Paying More For Fuel Subsidy But Many Nigerians Don’t Know, Says El-Rufai

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Nasir El-Rufai (left) with President Bola Tinubu Former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, says fuel subsidy is back, but many Nigerians do not know this. Fielding question from newsmen in Maiduguri the Borno State capital, on Monday, El-Rufai said the federal government is now paying more than before. He observed that the packages of support that would reduce the impact of fuel subsidy were not effective, hence the reversal of the policy. In his inaugural speech, President Bola Tinubu had announced the removal of fuel subsidy, saying its…

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2nd World Igbo Conference 2024: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Defends Stance On Nnamdi Kanu’s Incarceration Amid Criticisms

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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu (left), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his lawyer Robust debate was ignited at the 2nd World Igbo Conference as Prof. Anthony Ejiofo, Emeritus Chairman of the World Igbo Congress (WIC), raised concerns about Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide’s perceived inaction regarding Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s continued imprisonment by the Nigerian government. The Emeritus Professor of Microbiology, Tennessee State University, Nashville USA, questioned the organization’s effectiveness in advocating Kanu’s release and urged for more proactive measures. In a swift response, Chief Iwuanyanwu defended Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide’s position, refuting Prof. Ejiofo’s claims…

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Fair: NSITF Tasks Employers On Occupational, and Environmental Safety Of Employees In Workplace

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By NewsBits The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has tasked employers, especially managers of production and service firms, on the occupational, and environmental safety of employees in workplaces throughout the country. The Branch Manager of NSITF, Enugu, Ms Uzoamaka Oraegbu, gave the task while speaking with newsmen at the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair. The fair, which began on April 5, is themed: “Promoting made-in-Nigeria products for global competitiveness.” Oraegbu noted that the trust fund takes periodic visits to firms to ensure that they comply with the highest form…

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Boat Mishap: Late Makeup Artist, Abigail Finally Laid To Rest In Akwa Ibom

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By NewsBits The late makeup artist, Abigail Frederick, who tragically lost her life during a boat mishap in Anambra State, has been finally laid to rest in her home state of Akwa-Ibom. The 24-year-old lady and four others, including the popular Nollywood actor Pope Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, drowned in the river in Anambra state on Wednesday, April 10. Her body was recovered and buried by the riverside the next day when her family was initially unable to meet the requirements to transport her body back home. However, with the…

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Impose Sanctions On Iran Now Before It’s Too Late – Israel Warns

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Israel launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran on Tuesday, calling on 32 countries to impose sanctions against the Revolutionary Guards and their missile programme. Late on Saturday, Iran carried out an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, using more than 300 drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, in retaliation for a deadly April 1 air strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. The Israeli military said it intercepted 99 per cent of the aerial threats with the help of the United States and other allies, and that the attack caused only…

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