Abbah Umar

Governance

New presidential jet: Presidency, Obi clash

Abbah Umar - June 18, 2024

On Monday, Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, strongly criticized the Federal Government's plan to purchase new aircraft for the presidential fleet. He characterized the decision as "insensitive," highlighting the severe economic difficulties many Nigerians are enduring due...

Politics

Fubara directs admin heads to take charge of 23 LGs

Abbah Umar - June 17, 2024

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has issued a directive for the Heads of Local Government Administration to immediately assume control of the 23 council areas across the state. This order follows the conclusion of the three-year terms of...

Governance

Elders slam LP supporters over insults on Oba of Benin ahead of Edo 2024

Abbah Umar - June 17, 2024

A prominent group of elders in Edo State has issued a strong condemnation against what they described as an “unwarranted barrage of insults and abuses” aimed at the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II. These derogatory...

Lifestyle

Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir

Abbah Umar - June 17, 2024

Nigerian Muslims, alongside their counterparts worldwide, are currently celebrating Eid-el-Kabir, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, one of the two most significant festivals in Islam. This occasion marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates the willingness...

Governance

Abia Gov receives three rescued kids, cautions parents

Abbah Umar - June 16, 2024

On May 10, 2024, the tranquil community of Ama Ime in the Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State was jolted by the abduction of three children, Gideon, Divine, and Israel, all from the same family. Their parents, alongside...

Economy

Amidst economic challenges another international firm exits Nigeria

Abbah Umar - June 15, 2024

Another setback has hit Nigeria as American fund management firm BlackRock Inc. has announced it is selling off its equity investments in the country citing liquidity challenges in these markets and difficulty in repatriating funds in dollars. BlackRock Inc. also...

Uncategorized

Court Orders Kano Government to Pay Disposed Emir N10 Million in Damages

Abbah Umar - June 15, 2024

The Federal High Court in Kano on Friday ruled that the Kano State Government must pay N10 million in damages to the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. The court also upheld the deposed Emir’s rights to...

Governance

Tinubu Holds Talks with FBI Chief, Calls for Enhanced Partnership in Combating Cybercrime and Terrorism

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria emphasized the critical need for enhanced collaboration between Nigerian law enforcement agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in combating cybercrime, terrorism, and related offenses. This call to action was underscored...

Governance

Edwin Clark Urges Tinubu to Implement 2014 National Conference Report in Open Letter

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

Elder statesman Edwin Clark has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging the implementation of the 2014 National Conference report and calling for an immediate restructuring of Nigeria. In the letter dated June 13 and made available to journalists, Clark emphasized...

Aviation

Max Air Plane Identified as ‘Unknown Aircraft’ That Caused Panic Over Aso Rock

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

Incident Involving "Unknown Aircraft" Over Presidential Villa Identified as Max Air Flight A recent incident involving an "unknown aircraft" flying over the Presidential Villa in Abuja has been clarified to be a Max Air flight, alleviating initial concerns of a...

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