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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura in his Goodwill Message to Nigerians on the occasion of the Nation’s 62nd, independence celebration, stated that the Oil and Gas Free Zones in Nigeria, hold enormous potentials to unlock various economic opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and Gas Sector. Responding to questions from members of the Press over the weekend, in his Kaura Namoda country-home, during the 62nd independence celebration, he emphasized on the enormous opportunities the Oil and Gas Free Zones hold in attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Nigeria,…

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has switched on the streetlights on the Second Niger Bridge to test the illumination. According to Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, the bridge, which is in its final stage of construction, will be inaugurated in December 2022 and opened to vehicular movement. The Second Niger Bridge is a federal government project that is being managed by the federal ministry of works and housing in collaboration with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). Construction on the bridge commenced on September 1, 2018. The bridge, which is being constructed across the Niger river, will span from…

In a move to restore sanity in their community, the youths of Ohafia community in Abia state have cautioned those who have a hand in any form of social vices and insecurity to desist with immediate effect or face its consequences. The youth in a statement signed by the chairman, Obasi Kalu Obasi and the Secretary Onyekachi Uka Uduma the youth association said those involved in illegal gun running, cultism, prostitution, drug abuse robbery, kidnapping and unprovoked killings will face hard times on the community. The youths accused criminal elements who have acquired diabolical powers of instigating crisis, making peace-loving…

Ugochukwu Nsofor Chukwukadibia, a man described as a billionaire drug baron, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Victoria Garden City, Lekki, Lagos. In a statement released by the agency on its official Facebook page on Monday, it disclosed that Ugochukwu, who had been on its list of wanted people for long, was arrested on September 30 for being the arrowhead of a drug smuggling syndicate in the country. Chukwukadibia, 52, was said to be the leader of a tramadol-circulating cartel in Nigeria. “Before his arrest, Ugochukwu (Chukwukadibia) who hails from Ihiala local…

Ekiti State Police Command Paraded a 32-Year-old man, Akindele Opeyemi Olufemi was arrested at a "Stop and Search Point" of the Safer Highways of the Command. He was on a Motorcycle and had a bag on him. He initially rebuffed all attempts to Search his bag but was later overpowered by the Police. After a thorough search, different Denomination of Nigerian Currency was found in his possession. He could not give a clear explanation as to how the Money came about, but after further interrogation, it was discovered that the Suspect stole the money from the Christ Apostolic Church, Camp…

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria says it has lodged a suit against Meta Platforms Incorporated (owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms) and its agent AT3 Resources Limited at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. According to a statement on Tuesday by the apex regulatory body for Nigeria’s advertising ecosystem, ARCON is seeking a declaration among others that the continued publication and exposure of various advertisements directed at the Nigerian market through Facebook and Instagram platforms by Meta Platforms Incorporated without ensuring the same is vetted and approved before exposure is illegal, unlawful and a violation of the…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Etigwe Uwa has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu on the occasion of his 48th birthday. The 2023 Abia state governorship hopeful in a birthday message on Tuesday afternoon wished him well in his endeavours. "Dear Deputy Speaker Abia State House of Assembly Right Honourable Ifeanyi Uchendu. "Congratulations as your mark yet another birthday. "May the Grace Favour and mercy of God Almighty constantly be with you and your loved ones. "I rejoice with you today for all that God has done for you and is still doing.…

An Umuahia High Court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to include the name of Labour Party Candidate, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, for the 2023 House of Representatives election for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. INEC had omitted the name of Osonwa in its list released last month for national assembly candidates for the 2023 general elections. Details later.

The President of Mben Political Assembly, Chief Eme Uche Onuh has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Ifeanyi Uchendu on the occasion of his birthday. Onuh in a statement signed by him, extolled the good virtues of the lawmaker, saying as a Deputy Speaker, he had recorded significant strides in governance, youth development, empowerment, among others. The statement reads: “Your accomplishment in life must be why this occasion of your new age has attracted so much love and public interest. My joy on this important landmark knows no bounds, having monitored your career development…