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  Buhari approves transfer of identity management agency to Communications ministry NIMC Headquarters in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has granted approval for the transfer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. A statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Uwa Suleiman, sent to PREMIUM TIMES Monday morning, said the decision was to ensure “synergy and effective ministry supervisory …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Abia State Command burnt psychotropic drugs on Friday 28 August 2020 in their Aba Command Office. Col. Mohammed Mustafa Abdullah (rtd) Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA confirmed that the quantity of the destroyed drugs was a total of 9, 110.252 kilograms comprised of 6, 574.116 kilograms of Cannabis, 10.81 kilograms of Heroin, 8.922 kilograms of …

ENUGU AIRPORT: BUHARI DESERVES COMMENDATION – KALU Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the successful reconstruction and re-opening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu. Kalu stressed that President Buhari is committed to infrastructural development across the country, adding that the landmark projects being executed in …

By Steve Unegbu A Consultant Public Health and Community Medicine Physician, Dr Mrs Ejiro Carol Iwuoha has declared that the responsibility of winning the war against covid-19 is no longer that of the government alone ,but that of men, women ,youths and Children across our communities in Abia state and indeed the Nation ,saying that ,” it is only when …

HELICOPTER CRASHES INTO LAGOS RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Helicopter has crashed in the Opebi area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the helicopter dropped from the sky around 12 noon at the Salvation Bus Stop in Opebi. Two (2) died and one rescued alive at Opebi, Ikeja Lagos as at the time of filing this report Public Relations Officer of the …

Abia at 29: We are overcoming challenges, moving forward – Ikpeazu Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has assured the people of the state that his administration will continue to overcome challenges and keep the state moving in the right direction of sustainable growth and propsperity. Governor Ikpeazu who stated this during the grand finale of the 29th anniversary celebration …

By Steve Unegbu As the Ibekuland in Umuahia North local government Area of Abia state ,celebrates their New Yam festival ( Iri ji ) 2020,the Traditional Prime Minister of Ibekuland and President Council of Traditional Prime Ministers of Abia state ,Chief Sir  Uche Akwukwuegbu  ,has urged the people of Ibeku to apply safety and carefulness in the course of their …

Adesina re-elected AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina AfDB President: re-elected African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has won re-election for a second five-year term. The re-election, in which he was the sole candidate, took place electronically today at the virtual annual general meeting of the bank. On Wednesday, Adesina made a last minute pitch for his re-election as head of …

BREAKING: Buhari Appoints Col. Dixon Of Rivers State As New Amnesty Coordinator President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Col. Milland Dixon Dikio as the new Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. According to the   Daily Independent Newspaper,  a credible source in the Presidency said the appointment of Dikio, who hails from Rivers state takes immediate effect. It will be recalled that …

Abia State House of Assembly Plenary for Wednesday, 26th August, 2020. The House commenced Plenary after the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday, 11th August, 2020, as correct and as a working document. LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR. The Speaker read a letter renominating Barr Eze Chikamnayo as the Transition Commitee Chairman for Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia …