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Apr

03

2025

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Our Doors Are Always Open To Receive I CAN, Governor Otti Assures

Abia State, Business, Economy, Education, News Flash

OUR DOORS ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO RECEIVE ICAN, GOVERNOR OTTI ASSURES. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his Government is always ready to open its doors for members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Governor Otti stated this Wednesday, in Umuahia during a banquet he organised for members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria who were in the State for their Eastern Zonal Conference. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, thanked the Abia born President of the institute, Chief Davidson Alaribe and his colleagues for choosing Abia State for…

Apr

03

2025

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Abia State Police Command Community Engagement Activities For The 2025 National Police Day

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security

PRESS RELEASE 02/04/2035 ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL POLICE DAY In commemoration of the National Police Day on 7th April 2025 and in compliance with the community engagement directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, from 3rd to 7th April 2025, the Abia State Police Command will host series of community engagement programs designed to foster the spirit of commitment, qualitative service, and partnership. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDES Thursday, 3rd April 2025 – Officers’ ConferenceThe activities will begin with a conference for officers of the command at the Officers’…

Apr

03

2025

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Malaria And Typhoid Epidemiology Among Artisans In ABIA State, Nigeria – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health

Malaria and Typhoid Epidemiology Among Artisans in Abia State, Nigeria This interdisciplinary study was carried out in October, 2024 targeting Ohafia, Uturu, Umuahia, and Aba was spearheaded by Dr. Mrs. Millicent Eze, a colleague and a health economist in Yakubu Gowon University, alongside a consortium of researchers: Mr. Chidi Nwankwo (Public Health Statistician, Yakubu Gowon University), Miss Amara Obi (Microbiologist, Abia State University), and Mrs. Grace Eze (Community Health Specialist, Umuahia). The investigation synergized epidemiological surveillance, microbiological diagnostics, and sociodemographic analytics to map disease prevalence, transmission drivers, and therapeutic gaps across artisanal communities. Leveraging Yakubu Gowon University’s microbiology infrastructure and…

Apr

02

2025

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ATTTV NEWS UPDATE IN IGBO -BY ONYEMAOBI EMETU

News Review In Igbo, Politics

Apr

02

2025

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For Akpabio, A Word Should Be Enough For The Wise – By Azuh Arinze

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, National Assembly, Politics, Senate, Women Affairs

For Akpabio, A Word Should Be Enough For The Wise - By Azuh Arinze In my own estimation, Godswill Obot Akpabio, Nigeria's Senate President, should be the luckiest politician ever from Akwa Ibom State. An average lawyer before politics beckoned, he has since gone ahead to serve as a commissioner, governor, minister, and now the No. 3 citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Weeks back, he got into what has now become a "Roforofo" fight with Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a fellow lawyer and colleague who combines beauty with boldness. Truth be told, no one can say categorically who among them…

Apr

02

2025

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“I am Natasha, I’m Not A Law-breaker, That’s Why we Came By Helicopter….. As Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan Becomes More Popular And Loved

National Assembly, News Flash, People & Events, Personality, Politics, Women Affairs

"I'm senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, I'm not a law-breaker. I appreciate the governor’s orders, and that was why we came by helicopter and not by road. No convoy, we are not in the streets, so we didn't break the law." – Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan

Apr

02

2025

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Power Struggle: Aba’s Factories Light Up But Can’t Afford The Bills – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy

Power Struggle: Aba’s Factories Light Up But Can’t Afford the BillsDespite Geometric Power’s grid, 88% of Ariaria manufacturers battle soaring tariffs—will Governor Otti flip the switch? Aba, April 1st, 2025 — A groundbreaking field report on Ariaria Market’s manufacturers reveals a stark paradox: while the Geometric Power Plant has stabilized electricity supply, 88% of small-scale factories now face crippling tariff hikes, with monthly bills soaring by 35–50%. We advice that without some kind of state intervention, Aba’s famed “Japan of Africa” industrial ecosystem risks collapse. It's heart warming that Governor Alex Otti is mounting pressure to streamline energy costs and…

Apr

02

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Pays Familiarization Visit To Former ABIA Lawmaker, MBA Ukaha

Abia North, Abia State, House Of Assembly, Personality, Politics

IKENNA UKWA PAYS FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO FORMER ABIA LAWMAKER, MBA UKAHA The Founder, IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, Hon. Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa on Sunday 30th March 2025 paid a familiarization visit to Hon Mba Ukaha , the former member that represented Ohafia South State Constituency in Abia State House of Assembly, at his country home, Umuahia, Abia State. Hon Ikenna said the essence of the visit is aimed to strengthen the APC in Ohafia and Abia by partnering with experienced leaders like Hon. Mba Ukaha , adding that his vision is to seek ways to solidify the APC in Ohafia…

Apr

01

2025

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‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Coming Home’, Natasha Says As Mammoth Crowd Throng Her Home Coming In A Chattered Helicopter

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Security, Women Affairs

‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Coming Home’, Natasha Says As Mammoth Crowd Throng Her Homecoming In A Chattered Helicopter Despite the ban on political rallies and restrictions on convoys, a massive crowd of supporters thronged Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday to welcome home Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a dramatic turn of events, the senator arrived by helicopter, stunning the waiting crowd, who had gathered in front of her country home in Ihima since morning. The supporters, carrying placards and chanting in solidarity, defied police warnings and a curfew imposed by the Chairman of Okehi Local…

Apr

01

2025

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Natasha Shuns Kogi Rally Ban, Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency

National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics, Security

Natasha Shuns Kogi Rally Ban, Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break. The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit. She disclosed this in a statement issued by her media team in the early hours of Tuesday. The statement read, “We are pleased to confirm that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sallah visit to Kogi Central Senatorial District will proceed as planned. “Despite…