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By Steve Oko Former ECOWAS Leader and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, has expressed deep grief over the death of the founder of Gregory University, Uturu, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, describing his demise as a monumental loss to Abia State and humanity. Senator Ohuabunwa, in a condolence message, said he […]

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— Group urges Makinde to publish allocation, transfer and expenditure records By Adeola Badru IBADAN — A former Minister of Power and Steel, Wole Oyelese, has called on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to provide a transparent account of statutory allocations to the state’s 33 local government areas. Oyelese, convener of the Oyo State Grassroots […]

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— Service seizes 1,548 jerrycans of petrol in six weeks By Umar Yusuf, Yola The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned border communities across the country against collaborating with smuggling cartels, describing the activity as economic sabotage. The service also pledged to strengthen cooperation with sister security agencies to curb smuggling within and across Nigeria’s […]

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— CBN moves to ease cross-border payments, boost investment flows — Governor meets Nigerian, Chinese business leaders in Beijing By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is seeking stronger banking relationships between Nigeria and China, alongside more efficient cross-border payment systems, to facilitate trade, investment and financial transactions between the […]

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The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has denied a split in its ranks after party chairmen and candidates in the South-South reportedly boycotted a presidential town hall meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and passed a vote of no confidence in its presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde.

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Foreign nationals seeking to live in the United Kingdom through marriage must meet specific immigration requirements, with some relationships failing to qualify for permission to enter, remain or settle in the country.

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By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI — An Imo State High Court, presided over by Justice Emeka Orafu, has commenced hearing in the case involving the kidnap of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Three defendants — Usman Aliyu, alias Chonge; Babangida Aliyu; and Mohamed Ali, alias Smallie Pepper — are facing a […]

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— Place health workers, border teams on alert — Abia prepares isolation centres, seeks funds for protective gear — Enugu, Anambra intensify surveillance across LGAs By Anayo Okoli, Steve Oko, Vincent Ujumadu, Ugochukwu Alaribe, Jeff Agbodo and Emmanuel Iheaka Governments across the South-East have stepped up measures to prevent the spread of Ebola Virus Disease, […]

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. RULAAC seeks compensation over demolished home, missing valuables . We need time to investigate – Police , request fresh petition By Steve Oko UMUAHIA – Eighteen months after Mr Sunday Chikadibia and his three daughters were arrested during a controversial police operation in Abia State, the family is still awaiting a government decision on […]

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By Gift ChapiOdekina,Abuja The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a National Children’s Hospital in Ideato, Imo State, to expand access to specialised paediatric healthcare and reduce child mortality in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by the member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, scaled […]

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