Abia ThinkTank

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Oct
12
2025
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Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment For Regular And Short Service Intake; Apply Now

Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment For Regular And Short Service Intake; Apply Now

News Flash, Security
APPLY NOW: Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment For Regular And Short Service Intake The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) and the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 49/2026. According to a statement released by the Military Secretary (Army) at the Army Headquarters, Mambilla Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja, the recruitment exercise aims to strengthen the Nigerian Army with competent and patriotic individuals ready to contribute to national security and development. Applications for both the Regular Recruit Intake and the Short Service Combatant Commission are to be completed online and free of charge via the…
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Oct
12
2025
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Withdraw ‘Dancing Around Figures’ Comment Or Come To Engineering Debate – Umahi Challenges Makinde

Withdraw ‘Dancing Around Figures’ Comment Or Come To Engineering Debate – Umahi Challenges Makinde

Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics, Works
Withdraw ‘Dancing Around Figures’ Comment Or Come To Engineering Debate – Umahi Challenges Makinde The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has demanded that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, withdraw his comment that he (Umahi) was “dancing around figures” when he appeared on Arise News Channel’s breakfast show or the governor should come forward for a debate on engineering practice, particularly road construction. Recall that the Minister had a face-off with Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni, when he appeared on The Morning Show programme to provide clarity on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway project. Rufai demanded to know the cost of…
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Oct
12
2025
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Super Eagles Finally Arrive Uyo After Aircraft Issue In Angola

Super Eagles Finally Arrive Uyo After Aircraft Issue In Angola

Football, News Flash
Super Eagles Finally Arrive Uyo After Aircraft Issue In Angola. AttNews confirms that Super Eagles of Nigeria have finally arrived in Uyo after an aircraft issue forced an emergency landing in Angola. On Saturday, the Eagles were returning to Nigeria after their 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, when the Valuejet aircraft they boarded suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air. The aeroplane had stopped over in Luanda, Angola, for a routine refuelling when the incident happened after take-off, and the team had to return to the airport. After hours of attempts to get landing approval for a new aircraft,…
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Oct
12
2025
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INEC Praises Ethiopian Officials For Learning About Nigeria’s Electoral Process

INEC Praises Ethiopian Officials For Learning About Nigeria’s Electoral Process

News Flash, Politics
INEC Praises Ethiopian Officials For Learning About Nigeria’s Electoral Process The Independent National Electoral Commission has commended the National Election Board of Ethiopia for choosing Nigeria as the destination for its electoral study tour. Acting INEC chair May Agbamuche-Mbu expressed her appreciation during a farewell dinner in Abuja, describing the week-long engagement as mutually beneficial. “We hope all you have learnt here will contribute positively to the advancement of democratic practices in your country,” she said. The NEBE delegation, accompanied by members of the Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organisations for Elections, spent a week engaging with INEC officials and…
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12
2025
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Lagos Government Demolishes Ola Of Lagos’ Car Showroom

Lagos Government Demolishes Ola Of Lagos’ Car Showroom

Lagos, Business, News Flash
Lagos Govt Demolishes Ola Of Lagos’ Car Showroom The Lagos State Government has reportedly demolished the car showroom owned by popular auto dealer and luxury influencer, Ola of Lagos. The social media personality confirmed the incident through his Instagram story, where he maintained a positive outlook despite the loss. A trending video captured the showroom being demolished, just months after he opened it. The reason for demolishing the structure wasn’t made public, as yet. In his reaction, Ola assured his followers that his business operations remain active and that a new showroom, “OOL Autos,” would soon open, promising it would…
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Oct
12
2025
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My Visit To The USA, Rome: Taking Nigeria’s Situation To God – Peter Obi

My Visit To The USA, Rome: Taking Nigeria’s Situation To God – Peter Obi

Economy, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
My Visit to the USA, Rome: Taking Nigeria's Situation to God. After my 2-day trip to the United States - where I addressed the Friendship Club on Saturday, 4 October, and spoke at the 1st Ubuntu African Youth Assembly in Washington on Sunday, 5 October - I departed that same night for Rome, arriving on 6th October to join my dearest wife, who was already in Rome waiting for me. This year marks a Jubilee Year, an event celebrated every twenty-five years, and my dearest wife and I chose to dedicate our prayers to Nigeria. With hearts full of gratitude,…
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Oct
12
2025
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Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Sponsors Free Medical Outreach In Ohafia

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Sponsors Free Medical Outreach In Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Health, Ohafia LGA, Philanthropy
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION SPONSORS FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN OHAFIA Yesterday, Saturday 11th October 2025, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa and his wife, Lolo Jennifer E. Ukwa, under the aegis of their foundation, IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, in collaboration with IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP sponsored a free medical outreach and eye tests for Owuwanyanwu, which comprises of Okagwe, Nkwebi, Ndi Uduma Ukwu, Oboro and Ndi Aku communities in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. The free medical outreach and eye tests which took place at the Okagwe community hall were attended by men, women and children who needed medical…
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12
2025
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Alex Otti And The New Grammar Of Money: How ABIA State Is Rewriting Skidelsky’s Political Economy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Alex Otti And The New Grammar Of Money: How ABIA State Is Rewriting Skidelsky’s Political Economy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Alex Otti and the New Grammar of Money: How Abia State Is Rewriting Skidelsky’s Political Economy When Robert Skidelsky wrote Money and Government, he was lamenting a world that had forgotten the moral purpose of economics — a world that treated markets as gods and governments as beggars.In faraway Abia, Governor Alex Otti seems to have taken that lament as a challenge. From the shattered books of a debt-ridden treasury, Otti has begun scripting a new grammar of governance — one that reads like a live translation of Skidelsky’s theory into Nigerian reality. In this new narrative, money is not…
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Oct
11
2025
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SATURDAY SPECIAL: How Viewers Voted In BBNaija Season 10

SATURDAY SPECIAL: How Viewers Voted In BBNaija Season 10

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Movie People
Saturday Special: How Viewers Voted In BBNaija Season 10 The certified voting results for Big Brother Naija Season 10 (10/10 edition) have been released, showing how viewers kept and cut their favourite housemates week after week. According to the official data published on the official Big Brother Naija website on Friday, the season featured several twists, including split launch shows, fake nominations, a “Nullify Nominations” card, and a last-minute disqualification that reduced the finale lineup from a historic top 10 to top 9. Season 10 launched with female housemates entering the house on Saturday, July 26, and male housemates joining…
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Oct
11
2025
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2026 World Cup: How Nigeria Can Qualify After Lesotho Win

2026 World Cup: How Nigeria Can Qualify After Lesotho Win

Football, Sports
How Nigeria Can Qualify For 2026 World Cup After Lesotho Win Nigeria’s slim 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday has kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive; but qualification is still delicately poised heading into the final round of Group C fixtures. The Super Eagles were made to sweat against Lesotho, with captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams finding the net to secure a much-needed three points. Despite the win, Nigeria remain in third place in the group, trailing Benin Republic with three points and South Africa with one point as the race for automatic qualification for the…
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