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30
2025
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Soul Organization Rejoice With Abians As They Celebrate 2 Years Of Purposeful & Fruitful Governance

Soul Organization Rejoice With Abians As They Celebrate 2 Years Of Purposeful & Fruitful Governance

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, People & Events
The Management and Staff of Soul organization rejoice with Abians all over the world as they celebrate two years of Purposeful and fruitful Governance. They appreciate the development Strides of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR And his deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE and pray that God will continue to direct them. Engr. Smith Ukoha - Convener Soul Organization
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May
29
2025
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Amaekpu Development Union(ADU) Felicitates With His Excellency Governor Alex Otti OFR And His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE On Their Two-Year Anniversary In Office

Amaekpu Development Union(ADU) Felicitates With His Excellency Governor Alex Otti OFR And His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE On Their Two-Year Anniversary In Office

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, News Flash
AMAEKPU DEVELOPMENT UNION(ADU) FELICITATES WITH HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI OFR AND HIS EXCELLENCY ENGR. IKECHUKWU EMETU FNSE ON THEIR TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN OFFICE The President General, Amaekpu Development Union - Chief Alum Otis (Oke Abaa Ohafia) the entire executive and the good people of Amaekpu Ohafia has joined millions of well meaning Abians in congratulating the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE on the occasion of their two-year anniversary in office. The impactful leadership of the duo culminating to visible and viable Infrastructural Developments, Critical reforms…
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May
29
2025
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Governor Otti’s Commitment To Children’s Education And Welfare In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti’s Commitment To Children’s Education And Welfare In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance
Governor Otti's Commitment to Children's Education and Welfare in Abia State Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to revitalizing the state's education sector, with a particular focus on children's welfare. This commitment was evident in his address during the 2025 National Children's Day celebration held at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Education ReformsGovernor Otti announced that his administration is converting 20 public schools into smart schools, providing modern, technology-driven learning environments. An additional 20 schools will undergo similar transformations in subsequent phases. Furthermore, 5,300 newly recruited teachers have been deployed across the state, with plans to…
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May
28
2025
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X-Raying The Impact Of Governor Otti’s 30 Executive Bills On ABIA Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

X-Raying The Impact Of Governor Otti’s 30 Executive Bills On ABIA Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, House Of Assembly, Infrastructure
X-raying the Impact of Governor Otti's 30 Executive Bills on Abia Transformation Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti has been a game-changer in Abia State, driven by his unwavering commitment to good governance and development. A key aspect of this commitment was the transmission of 30 Executive Bills to the Abia State House of Assembly, all of which were passed into law and accented to within two glorious years of his result-oriented and transformative governance. These bills represent the bedrock of the transformation and numerous achievements recorded within this period, cutting across all sectors. Ultimately, Governor…
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May
28
2025
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Abia State 2023-2025: Governance, Challenges, And Citizen Voices – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State 2023-2025: Governance, Challenges, And Citizen Voices – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia State 2023–2025: Governance, Challenges, and Citizen Voices Abia State, a bustling hub in southeastern Nigeria, has navigated a complex landscape of economic, infrastructural, and security challenges under Governor Alex Otti’s administration from 2023 to 2025. With an unemployment rate peaking at 18.7% in 2023—the highest in Nigeria—the state’s struggles were compounded by infrastructure decay and insecurity. However, Otti’s policies, including a budget prioritizing 84% capital expenditure in 2024 and 82% in 2025, aimed to reverse these trends. Initiatives like the Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP) and a single-tax system attracted investments, though controversies arose over projects such as…
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May
28
2025
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Celebrating The Stars Of Tomorrow: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium At The Celebration Of The 2025 Children’s Day

Celebrating The Stars Of Tomorrow: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium At The Celebration Of The 2025 Children’s Day

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
CELEBRATING THE STARS OF TOMORROW Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day Protocols It is my honour to join the children of Abia State, fellow parents, teachers and all who love the joy and excitement that come with being around the young ones in welcoming all of us to the 2025 International Children’s Day celebration in our State. We have gathered as members of one large family to share in the excitement of our children as…
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May
28
2025
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Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu

Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu

Economy, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics
Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said Nigerians are raising their voices against the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because they are used to making easy money. Kalu made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the National Assembly complex. Asked to appraise the economy under the present administration, the Chief Whip of the Senate, who acknowledged that Nigerians are suffering due to the economic reforms, claimed that the positive effects of the reforms would…
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May
28
2025
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Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two other Federal Varsities Two months after sacking the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the latest development in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new governing council members for three federal universities.’ The…
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May
28
2025
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Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn – FGN The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that looted funds totalling $ 967.5 billion and N277 billion have been recovered in cash and assets. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the recovery was made in 2024 alone. According to him, whereas the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, reclaimed over N248 billion, $105 million, and 753 duplexes in its asset recovery efforts, on the other hand, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, recovered N29.685 billion in cash and $966,900…
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May
28
2025
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Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation

Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has awarded N900 million in damages against former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and five others for violating the fundamental human rights of Adara elders illegally detained in 2019. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari delivered the ruling on Tuesday in a suit filed by Awemi Dio Maisamari and eight other Southern Kaduna Adara elders. The court ruled that El-Rufai personally orchestrated their arbitrary arrest, and is therefore liable for the N900 million compensation. The court also awarded N10 million in general damages and N10…
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