Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he chose to celebrate the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, because of his contribution to the security and welfare of residents of the state. Speaking at a reception organised in honour of Kalu on Thursday, Otti, described the federal lawmaker as “a good man with a good spirit who deserves all the encomiums and celebrations of Abia people”. The governor, while describing Kalu as a brother and friend of many years, said, “What we have done today is what should be done. Because, first and foremost, he is a good man with a good spirit. “If you do have your investment sited somewhere else, this is the time to bring them down to Abia State.

This was contained in a statement on Friday by the Corporate Communication Manager of TTP, Nancy Nnamdi. TTPs are managers of the electronic call-up system popularly called Eto introduced by the Nigerian Ports Authority for the movement of trucks in and out of the ports. The TTP spokesperson said that the stakeholder’s engagement was aimed at assessing the efficiency of the electronic call-up system amid the resurgence of traffic gridlock along the Apapa Port Corridor. The TTP image maker said that concerns were also raised about wet cargo operations, emphasizing the need for an electronic call-up system for tanker operations to alleviate congestion. TTP is committed to providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce congestion, and create a seamless experience for stakeholders in the maritime sector,” Onwubuariri concluded.

Fans have been highly anticipating the release of One Punch Man chapter 200, especially after the events in the previous chapter. One Punch Man chapter 200: Expected release date exploredFlash as seen in One Punch Man (Image via Shueisha)Yusuke Murata's One Punch Man manga follows a biweekly chapter release schedule. If that does happen, fans can expect One Punch Man chapter 200 to be released on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Recap of One Punch Man chapter 199Flashy Flash as seen in One Punch Man (Image via Shueisha)One Punch Man chapter 199, titled That's Right, saw Brawny Muscle from the Heavenly Ninja Party launch a supposedly elite ninja technique. Blast as seen in One Punch Man (Image via Shueisha)One Punch Man chapter 200 will likely show Blast and Saitama confronting The Great One.

The Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Bola Tinubu to visit the scene of the Christmas Eve killing of Nigerians by gunmen in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi communities of Plateau State. The PUNCH reports that the Chairman of Community Peace Observers in the Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, Kefas Mallai, disclosed that over 150 were killed by the gunmen. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday, condemned the attacks and ordered a manhunt for the killers. Reacting, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement on Friday queried what was responsible for the failure of intelligence before and during the coordinated killing. The President even failed to play his expected role as Consoler-in-Chief by not immediately visiting the troubled areas to demonstrate leadership, empathy, and connection with the citizens.

This call was reiterated recently during a Stakeholders Engagement Forum held at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Headquarters, aimed at assessing the efficiency of the Electronic Call-up System amid the resurgence of traffic gridlock along the Apapa Port Access road. In light of these challenges, TTP proposed the deployment of E-tags to improve the electronic call-up system deployed for the Apapa and Tin-Can ports. E-tag readers at entry and exit gates integrate with the access barrier system, improving security and access control. Furthermore, TTP recommended the implementation of EITN for Apapa and Tin-Can Ports, describing it as a key transaction and traffic cycle correlation measure. With its custom-made software solutions, including Eto, TTP aims to enhance real-time visibility for traffic management, terminal performance, and drivers, contributing to the overall efficiency of the maritime sector.

The foundation said it was part of its efforts in contributing to the protection of the nation’s threatened species such as the Cross River gorillas found in wildlife sanctuaries in the state. ADVERTISEMENTHe said the donation was made to some of the partners of NCF including Cross River National Park, Cross River Forestry Commission and the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He noted that the Cross River Gorilla Initiative commenced in 2022 and had awarded scholarships to two masters and a doctorate student all in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management in UNICAL. Owan stated that the essence was to give participants a robust understanding of the importance of gender in the conservation of Cross River gorillas and its applicability in field research. NAN reports that the Cross River gorilla is a critically endangered subspecies of the western gorilla and lives in small areas of highland forest spanning the border of Nigeria and Cameroon.

Rotimi, representing Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency in Ekiti, raised the alarm while addressing newsmen in Ikole-Ekiti on Friday, shortly after meeting a total of 5,000 constituents and sharing yuletide gifts with them. He attributed the withdrawal of commercial bank operations in Ikole-Ekiti and environs to the security challenges in the area. The lawmaker, however, assured his constituents of concerted efforts to restore normalcy back to the area, with full resumption of banking operations. ADVERTISEMENT“As at today, there is no single bank operating in Ikole- Ekiti because of the state of insecurity. Rotimi said that the palliatives were facilitated from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, in response with government’s concern for the masses.

In the new year, a renewed you must emerge! You may be working very hard at what you do, but without setting goals, your hard work doesn’t yield meaningful results. And if you don’t know where you are, then you don’t know where you’re going. And if you don’t know where you’re going, you’re probably going wrong.”The story of Alice in Wonderland sets this discourse straight. When you are told that these positive affirmations will not work, tell them they will; and they sure will.

Upcoming Tata Punch.ev Spotted Yet Again Ahead Of January 2024 Launch (Image: Sarang Gotecha)Tata Motors is ramping up its EV portfolio and plans to introduce the Punch EV in early 2024. From the picture, we can see that the Punch EV has taillights ready for production, similar to the current model. It's uncertain if the Punch EV will use the Tigor EV's or Nexon EV's battery. Once launched, the Tata Punch EV will compete with the Citroen eC3 in the electric compact SUV segment in India. The Punch EV will be sold alongside other Tata EVs such as Nexon EV, Tigor EV, and Tiago EV.

THE recent rejection by the National Council on Establishment of the proposed 65-year retirement age for workers is the right call. The NCE rightly noted that the proposed upward review of the retirement age negates the principles of renewal, youth empowerment and innovation. President Bola Tinubu had also in June assented to a constitution amendment bill harmonising the retirement age of judges and judicial officers to 70 to bring to uniformity their retirement age and pension rights. Related NewsExtending the retirement age however is counterproductive, ill-considered and a reflection of the lack of strategic thinking by Nigeria’s governing elite. Rather than extending the retirement age or the length of service, the government should employ younger people.

Likely to debut in Q1 of 2024To be positioned above Tata Tiago EVTata Motors will reveal the Punch EV to the world in early 2024. Ahead of its official launch, the test mule of the model has been spied on numerous occasions including all of its testing phases. As seen in the picture, the Punch EV sports production-ready taillights which are identical to the one on the current iteration. Other than that, the Punch EV will continue to carry the same silhouette with split LED headlamps and a revised grille design. Upon arrival, the Tata Punch EV will rival the Citroen eC3 in the electric compact SUV segment in India.

Jigawa state emerged as the best and won awards in four sectors of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) a World Bank support project. Governor Namadi explained that the present administration would do everything possible to improve socio-economic lives of the people in the state. Presenting the award to governor, the ACReSAL the commissioner of environment, Dr Nura Muhammad Dandoka said Jigawa clinched the best position in two areas as well as second in another two areas. According to him, the two areas that Jigawa emerged best include transparency and Integrity and the release of a counterpart to the ACReSAL project, while in other areas of project implementation and a high number of registered associations that benefited from the project. He then commended Governor Namadi for his concern and support the project, particularly, in the increase of counterpart from N200 million to N1.2 billion.

The PUNCH reports that Akeredolu’s deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was sworn in on Wednesday as the new Governor of Ondo State, hours after Akeredolu’s death was announced. They include Akeredolu’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde; and the ex-governor’s Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Mr Dare Aragbaye. Others are the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Mr Aminu Raimi; the Special Assistant on Photography, Mr Olawale Abolade; and the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale. However, Akeredolu’s Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy, Odebowale, in a statement, rebuffed Aiyedatiwa’s apology, insisting that then deputy governor must be impeached. He is very likely to pick among the ones that are very loyal to him in the cabinet of the late Governor Akeredolu.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has condoled the family, government and people of Ondo State on the death of the former Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu, according to a statement by the Ondo State Government, died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, while receiving medical treatment in Germany. Otti, in a statement on Thursday, said the late Akeredolu was a courageous fighter for the rights of the citizens, an astute lawyer, an interventionist in politics, a friend and a man whom he shared special relationship with. “This is aside the fact that he was my personal lawyer prior to assuming office,” Otti said. Meanwhile, Otti has congratulated the new governor of the state, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), reports that this was made possible through its prompt response to the 24 calls made to its emergency toll-free number 112. Sabo, said that 12 lives were, however, lost from the various disasters, including four from flood disasters, six from building collapse, and two to fire outbreaks. “During the year under review 2023, FEMA saved 1793 lives through 24 calls on its 112-emergency toll-free number. “A breakdown of the search and rescue activities in 2023 are 1373 lives rescued from various flood disasters; 4 lives were however lost. Major fire outbreaks: 247 lives saved from 5 calls through the 112 toll-free number.