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MAN FOUND UNCONSCIOUS AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING CHILDREN FROM STOREY BUILDING IN ABA. (PHOTO).

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  DEVELOPING STORY: Man Found Unconscious After Allegedly Throwing Children From Storey Building in Aba A man was reportedly found unconscious but still breathing after allegedly falling from a storey building at New Phase of Umuobe by Barracks, Opobo Road, Obignwa, Abia State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has caused panic among residents of the area. Eyewitnesses told Magic FM Aba that the man allegedly threw two of his children from the building before attempting to throw down his wife. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The two children were reportedly rushed to a hospital for medical attention. As of the time of filing this report, Magic FM Aba could not independently confirm their condition or whether they survived the fall. The man, who sustained an injury to the head, was still lying in front of his house and had yet to receive assistance as of the time of this report. Witnesses said he was unconscious but still breathing. Reside...
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FG TO PRIORITIZE RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN THE FACE OF LOW OIL PRICES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 PRESS RELEASE  FG TO PRIORITIZE  RESOURCE ALLOCATION IN THE FACE OF LOW OIL PRICES The Federal Government of Nigeria will pursue diversification of its revenues and adopt greater prudent resource allocation measures to mitigate the impact of low oil prices should it continue, according to Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Speaking at a meeting with investors during the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC yesterday, Mr Wale Edun emphasized that with the recent reforms embarked upon by the present administration, Nigeria is better positioned to deal with global economic uncertainties. The meeting was also attended by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa; the Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee for Finance, Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi; the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso; the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finan...
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WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO THE WELFARE OF OUR RETIREES - GOV. ABIODUN. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 We Remain Committed to the Welfare of Our Retirees - Abiodun ....releases N6.7bn to offset backlogs of gratuities The Ogun State government has once again reiterated its commitment to consistently prioritize the welfare of its retirees. This was demonstrated through the recent release of the sum of N6.7 billion to offset backlogs of gratuities for retired public servants. The Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, made this known while declaring open the 9th Quarterly General Meeting of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries - South West, Nigeria (ARHOSPS-SWN), hosted by the Ogun State chapter of the Association at the ARHOSPS Secretariat, opposite OOPL gate, Abiola Way, Abeokuta. Represented by the Head of Service of the State, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, the governor said the gesture is a show of appreciation and the responsibility of a responsive government that is totally committed to the welfare and well-being of its senior citizens, as the roles they play in...
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SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT URGES RUSSIA, UKRAINE TO REACH 'COMPREHENSIVE CEASEFIRE. (PHOTO).

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 South African president urges Russia, Ukraine to reach 'comprehensive ceasefire' South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged Russia and Ukraine on to reach a “comprehensive ceasefire” at a news joint conference after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Pretoria on Thursday. “We call upon all parties, both Russia and Ukraine, to ensure that there is a comprehensive ceasefire, an unconditional ceasefire so that discussions and negotiations can start between the two countries,” Ramaphosa said, Anadolu Agency reported. Zelenskyy “told me that as Ukraine, they are ready to engage in discussions and negotiations with Russia, and they are also ready to have a comprehensive unconditional cease-fire,” he added. He described a “good signal” from Zelenskyy that “Ukraine is agreeable to a ceasefire.” International mediation efforts The South African president stressed that the war “has not only affected Russia or Ukraine, it has also affected a number of other countries,”...
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KANO GOV SIGNS LAWS TO ESTABLISH SMES AND THREE OTHER AGENCIES. (PHOTO).

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 Kano Gov Signs Laws to Establish SMEs and Three Other Agencies Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has signed four landmark bills into law, creating new agencies to strengthen the state's development framework.  The laws establish the Kano State Protection Agency, the Signage and Advertisement Agency, the Information and Communication Technologies Development Agency, and the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Development Agency. These agencies aim to foster innovation, support small businesses, regulate advertising, and enhance public service delivery. Governor Yusuf emphasized that the new laws are integral to his vision for a modern, inclusive Kano and will help drive job creation, attract investments, and support sustainable growth. Violations of the laws will incur strict penalties.
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PDP: DEFECTION OF DELTA GOV, OTHERS UNFORTUNATE –DAMAGUM.(PHOTO).

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 PDP: Defection of Delta gov, others unfortunate –Damagum •Says 2027 contest between Tinubu and Nigerians Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, has described the defection of the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and top members of the opposition party in the state to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as unfortunate. Damagum, who stated this at the presentation of Certificate of Return to the PDP candidate for the November 8 Anambra State governorship poll, Jude Ezenwafor, said the party least expected that leaders of the Delta PDP would defect to the ruling party. Senator James Manager, had after a meeting in Government House, Asaba, reportedly announced the defection of Oborevwori and leaders of the Delta PDP to the APC. Top shots, who defected alongside the governor, include his predecessor and PDP 2023 vice presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa. However, Damagum expressed optimism that the defection would not have any adverse effect on ...
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APC HAS BEEN HIJACKED FOR PERSONAL INTERESTS –IKIMI. (PHOTO).

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 APC has been hijacked for personal interests –Ikimi •Says PDP strong, vibrant in Edo Former minister of Foreign Affairs and National Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tom Ikhimi, yesterday, assessed the All Progressives Congress (APC), from its formation in  2014 and noted that the party has deviated from its original purpose and ideology. Speaking at the Edo State stakeholders’ meeting in Benin City, Chief Ikhimi said: “My assessment is that the APC was hijacked by some forces and converted into a structure that was not of the best interest of our nation. We are all witnesses of their operations so far and indeed the disaster that we are going through.” He said at formation, the APC was expected to act as an alternative to the PDP that held the reins of power at the time, like the United States and Britain with strong two party systems but stated “that party is now a collection of people possessing only personal interests.” Chief Ikhimi further noted that “...
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SUSPECTED HERDSMEN KILL SEVEN IN BENUE MIDNIGHT ATTACK. (PHOTO).

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 Suspected herdsmen kill seven in Benue midnight attack Seven people, including women and children, were confirmed killed and several others missing in fresh attack by armed herders on Agbo Vengav community of Udam in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State State. Reports gathered revealed that the fresh killings occurred around 1:00 am Friday morning when the gunmen suspected to be herdsmen launched an attack on the community. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said a little girl child was killed while her mother was taken away by the Fulani herdsmen and till now her whereabouts remained unknown. The sources further said the assailants came in the middle of the night when people had retired to bed and started attacking the community. “The attack on the community started around 1:00 am on Friday; the number of bodies recovered was seven and a search for missing people was still ongoing,” a source hinted. Efforts to reach the Spokesperson of the Benue State Comman...
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