By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Experts in media, advertising and public relations professions, including media academicians, on Thursday, showered encomiums on veteran journalist, renowned PR guru and media scholar, Dr Chido Nwakanma, on his new book titled: "Media Relations Playbook".

• * Says Abia Working Hard To Reduce Poverty

By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, says his administration is working tirelessly to reduce poverty in the state, far below its present 30% rate, in the next one year, despite growing population.

By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

The Senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District of Sokoto State, Senator Ibrahim Lamido, on Wednesday, flagged-off the disbursement of N50,000 each to 5,852 students' from his constituent.

By Kingsley Eghagha (Politics Reporter)

The leaders of the Labour Party including the party's Presidential candidate, Peter Obi and National Chairman, Julius Abure, will today (Thursday) flag-off the party's campaign for the Bye Elections of Surulere Federal Constituency 1, Lagos State holding on Saturday, 3rd February.

By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has assured that his government would look into issues confronting the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, with a view to resolving them and making the school the envy of other tertiary institutions in the country.

By Oluseyi Beecroft (Lagos State Correspondent)

In view of the recent downtime experienced on the e-tax portal, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the filing of employers' annual tax returns by 1 (one) week starting from February 1 to February 7, 2024.

By Kemi Atolagbe (Police Affairs/Crime Reporter)

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment and posting of Commissioners of Police for 10 State Commands of the federation.

• * As Kyari Insists No Public Fund Withheld

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Global transparency body, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), has scored the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) very high in its latest global assessment.

• * Says They're Professional

By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPL Limited) is now run professionally like an efficient private sector organisation, according to a former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, who is also a major player in the energy industry.

By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on Port Harcourt Road, being handled by Julius Berger.

By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent, in Umuahia)

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Sunday visited the section of Ahia Ohuru (New Market) at Ngwa Road, Aba, which was gutted by fire Saturday night.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria for beating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon to qualify for the quarter finals of the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations.