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ASEPA lauds Ikpeazu over measure on Abia refuse strategy

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2016 0

The recent intervention measures by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu over the huge refuse heaps in Umuahia and the sanitary condition of the State capital has been commended by the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA. Speaking with newsmen in Umuahia, the General Manager of the agency,

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Buhari saved Nigeria from collapse in 1983, he’ll do it again, says Masari

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2016 0

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State, on Tuesday,  said that President Muhammadu Buhari, as Military Head of State in 1983, saved the nation from collapse. He also urged Nigerians to pray for President Buhari to save Nigeria from the many problems currently plaguing the country. Governor Masari made the call in a statement by […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Jonathan visits IBB, Abdulsalami in Minna

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2016 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan stormed Minna, the Niger State capital, on Tuesday where he met with two former military rulers. Jonathan was accompanied on the trip by his former Chief of Staff, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe. He met with the retired former Heads of State behind closed doors. Details of the meetings were scarce at the […]

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Buhari addresses Youth Corp members in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2016 0

A developing story has it that President Muhammadu Buhari is currently addressing Youth Corp members in Daura, Katsina State. Meanwhile, following the economic situation in the country, reactions have trailed the president’s address to the youth corps members in Katsina. Among other things, Prsident Buhari assured the youths that his administration was trying had to […]

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Delta Speaker, Amori, others counsel politicians on unity

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2016 0

The members of the legislature, senators, representatives and assembly men and women as well as party leaders, commissioners, advisers, special assistants, leaders of thought, professionals, intellectuals and business executives from Delta Central on Sunday evening took giant steps toward party unity. At a meeting of Delta Central Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in

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Eid-el-Kabir: Amosun Preaches Love

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2016 0

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has again admonished Nigerians to love one another and continue to  support government at all levels. Amosun, while addressing Muslim faithful after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at Lantoro Praying Ground, Abeokuta, also urged the people not to relent in their  prayers for the nation. He assured residents of his […]

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Gulf states condemn law letting 9/11 families sue Saudi Arabia

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2016 0

The Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Monday condemned a law passed by the United States Congress last week that would allow the families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue the kingdom’s government for damages. The head of the six-nation GCC said the law was “contrary to the foundations and principles of […]

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Trump says health is an ‘issue’ after Clinton pneumonia revelation

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2016 0

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday that health is an issue in the election campaign after his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, revealed she had pneumonia. Appearing on Fox News , Trump said: “I think health is an issue. In fact … this last week I took a physical and …. when the numbers […]

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Nigeria’s trade deficit gains in Q2 not enough to help the economy avoid a recession- NBS

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2016 0

Nigeria’s trade deficit narrowed in the second quarter of 2016 following currency float in June and lifting exports, but the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Tuesday that gains were  not enough to help the economy avoid a recession. Nigeria’s economy entered recession in the second quarter, as sustained low crude oil prices impacted […]

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African Union accepts to mediate in Gabon election crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2016 0

The African Union has accepted send a delegation to Gabon to help resolve a post-election standoff between President Ali Bongo, whose family has ruled for a half century, and his main opposition rival that triggered deadly riots last week. Official results last Wednesday gave Bongo a slim victory and another seven-year mandate in the central […]

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Abia govt. approves N20m for cocoa pesticides, equipment – Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2016 0

Abia State Government in its renewed efforts to diversify  earnings potential and maximise the benefit of fertile soil has approved N20 million for the purchase of cocoa pesticides, equipment and hydrocarbon jute bags for cocoa production. The states Commissioner for Agriculture, Chief Uzo Azubuike said while declaring open a one-day ‘Export Market Meet’ on

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NSE moves 176.77m shares worth N1.89bn

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2016 0

Investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday traded 176.77 million shares worth N1.89 billion  in 3,682 deals, even as confusion envelopes the Nigerian economy. At the opening of trading on Monday traders sold 195.02 million shares valued  N1•57 billion  in 3,221 deals. The Daily Times reports that the Financial Service Sector remained the […]

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Oil slips below $47 as hopes for producer action wane

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2016 0

Oil slipped below $47 a barrel on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, falling further from the previous session’s one-week high on receding hopes for imminent action to tackle a global supply glut. Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed on Monday to cooperate in world oil markets, prompting Brent to jump almost 5 percent only for it to […]

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Ebonyi State inaugurates one-man, one hectare agriculture empowerment programme

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2016 0

The agricultural youth empowerment of one-man, one hectare programme of  Ebonyi  has offered its teaming youths opportunity to created sustainable wealth and self development, the State Governor, David Umahi says. The Daily Times reports that the novel and attractive agricultural employment window was developed by the state government to woe most youths back to the […]

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FG will transform many Nigerians from tenants to home owners, – Garba Shehu

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2016 0

The Federal Government has said that its affordable housing schemes will soon transform thousands of Nigerians from being tenants to proud owners of houses and plots of land. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, made the subtle pledge in Abuja on Monday. Shehu said the scheme […]

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Buhari possess strong political will to revive economy, says APC

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2016 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari, saying his strong political will would revive the nation’s economy. APCs appeal was contained in a statement issued late on Monday in Abuja by Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, National Secretary of the party. The release quotes Buni as accusing the […]

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Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2016 0

China urges G20 to build peaceful, stable international environment China has challenged the G20 members to work together to build a peaceful and stable international environment. Chinese President Xi Jinping gave the remark in a keynote speech at the opening of the G20 Summit at Hangzhou, China. Xi, whose speech was entitled: “A New Starting […]

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Poor management of economy by APC, cause of recession – PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2016 0

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says the current economic recession being witnessed in the country was not caused by the previous administration or leaders but by the poor management of Nigeria’s economy, lack of vision and incompetence of the present APC’s led Federal Government. The shortcomings of the APC-led government, the PDP maintained, drove

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Crocodile Smile may worsen economic recession, capital market woes

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2016 0

Some economic experts have warned against plunging the country into prolonged economic depression through the use of military action in the Nigeria Delta tagged “Operation Crocodile smile.” They argued that the consequences of sustained “operation crocodile smile” could be bitter or sweet. While only few supported the action, others warned that the military action in […]

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Enugu one of the safest states in Nigeria – Ugwuanyi

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2016 0

Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Governor of Enugu State has urged the people of the state to continue to offer special prayers for the peace and progress of the state. Ugwuanyi said that contrary to other opinions that Enugu still remains one of the safest states in the country adding “this is God’s own state.” The governor […]