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Jul

2025

The Elu Development Union(EDU) National Warmly Congratulate The New Ebiri Of Elu Ohafia And Udumeze Ohafia

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE BY ELU DEVELOPMENT UNION (EDU) NATIONAL The Elu Development Union (EDU) National warmly congratulate Elder Awa Orji Udonsi on his ascension to the revered throne of Ebiri of Elu Ohafia and Udumeze of Ohafia! May the wisdom, blessings, and guidance of the Almighty be upon you as you lead our great community, Elu Ohafia. May your reign be marked by peace, prosperity, and justice, dispensed with fairness and integrity. The Elu Development Union (EDU) National is honoured to partner with you in the development and growth of our beloved Elu Ohafia. We pledge our unwavering support and collaboration…

Jul

2025

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From ABA To America: Grace Carries Governor Otti’s Dream Abroad – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

From Aba to America: Grace Carries Governor Otti’s Dream Abroad By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD When 15-year-old Grace John Nkpa from Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, stepped into the Abia State Executive Council chambers on July 7th, 2025, she wasn’t just representing herself—she was carrying the aspirations of a new Abia. Her journey from the classrooms of Academic Planet School in Aba to the prestigious TechGirls International Exchange Program in the United States of America is not a coincidence. It is a reflection of a growing transformation—one fueled by Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s bold commitment to quality education, merit, and youth empowerment. Governor…

Jul

2025

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TCN Commissions New Bauchi 330/132kv Transmission Substation; Adds 250MW To National Grid

FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy

TCN Commissions New Bauchi 330/132kV Transmission Substation; Adds 250MW To National Grid The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful commissioning of a new 330/132/33kV Bauchi Transmission Substation in Bauchi town. The substation, commissioned on July 3, 2025, according to a statement by TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, has added 250MW to the national grid. The project, a TCN/World Bank initiative which commenced in February 2022, comprises 2x150MVA power transformers, a 1x75MVA reactor, and other components. It is aimed at boosting power supply in Bauchi and the Northeast region. “The new Bauchi substation project commenced in…

Jul

2025

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How We Are Using Funds Saved From Subsidy – President Tinubu

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

How We Are Using Funds Saved From Subsidy – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Monday that the government was channelling funds saved from the removal of fuel subsidy into the provision of critical infrastructure across the country. He said this at the opening of a National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, organised by the Public Accounts Committees (PACS) of the Senate and House of Representatives in Abuja. The event had as its theme “Fiscal Governance in Nigeria: Charting a New Course for Transparency and Sustainable Development.” Tinubu said the funds were also being channelled into social…

Jul

2025

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Aba Export Growth Lab: Governor Otti’s Masterstroke For Economic Empowerment And Global Trade Integration – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance

Aba Export Growth Lab: Governor Otti’s Masterstroke for Economic Empowerment and Global Trade Integration By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The forthcoming commissioning of the Aba Export Growth Lab marks a significant turning point in the economic reawakening of Abia State. Spearheaded by the purpose-driven and reform-oriented Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, this initiative is far more than a development project—it is a bold, strategic intervention designed to reposition Aba as a formidable industrial and export-driven hub in Nigeria’s South East region. For decades, Aba—fondly called the "Japan of Africa"—has been celebrated for its industrious spirit,…

Jul

2025

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Abia State’s Competitive Advantage In Attracting Tech Investments – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Technology

Abia State's Competitive Advantage in Attracting Tech Investments Executive SummaryAbia State is rapidly positioning itself as Nigeria's next tech investment frontier, leveraging strategic infrastructure modernization, fiscal innovation, and sector-specific specialization to challenge Lagos' dominance. Under Governor Alex Otti’s administration, Abia has prioritized capital expenditure (84% in 2024, 82% in 2025) to address historical infrastructure gaps while creating a business environment tailored for scalable tech operations . This analysis compares both states across critical investment parameters. Infrastructure Development: Closing the GapRoad Networks & Connectivity Abia: 48 active direct labor road projects, including the Julius Berger-reconstructed 6.5km Port Harcourt Road (Aba) and…

Jul

2025

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A New Udumeze Ohafia Ancient Kingdom Emerges After Traditional Visit To Mkpari U’buba’ Amuma

Abia North, Abia State, Arts And Culture, Culture, News Flash, People & Events

BREAKING NEWS ! A NEW UDUMEZE OF OHAFIA ANCIENT KINGDOM EMERGES AFTER TRADITIONAL VISIT TO MKPARI U'BUBA' AMUMA. Following the historic event that saw His Royal Paramountcy, Ezie Ohamoha Elder. Engr. Awa Orji Udonsi Àccends The Royal throne of his Ancestors on Sunday Afor 6th July 2025, and in line with the custom and tradition of Ohafia, today Nkwo' Monday 7th July 2025 in company of his select Umu-Anya ruling family visited Amuma Ohafia for the final rites Ezieogo Elu to mutate to "The Udumeze Of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom" On arrival to the land of great prophets, the team led…

Jul

2025

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NAF Airstrikes Kill Many Terrorists In Borno, Destroy Strongholds

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Security

NAF Airstrikes Kill Many Terrorists In Borno, Destroy Strongholds In a major blow to insurgent networks in Nigeria’s North-East, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), launched precision air strikes on 6 July against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, located in Borno State. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Public Relations and Information, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame disclosed that the high-value targets, Wa Jahode and Loghpere, have long functioned as fortified strongholds for the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko Haram. He further stated that the locations, known…

Jul

2025

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2027: Tinubu’s Govt Planning To Destabilize Opposition – ADC Alleges

FGN, News Flash, Politics

2027: Tinubu’s Govt Planning To Destabilise Opposition – ADC Alleges The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating a plot to destabilise the growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Monday, the party alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is using intimidation and coercion tactics to undermine the ADC’s growing momentum as a credible opposition force. The statement, signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary and National Coalition Spokesperson, claimed that former state chairmen and key members of the party’s state executive committees in…

Jul

2025

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ASUU Directs Members To Begin Nationwide Strike

Education, FGN, News Flash

ASUU Directs Members To Begin Nationwide Strike The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed that a directive has been issued for all branches of the union nationwide to withdraw their services over the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries to its members, citing the enforcement of the “No Pay, No Work” resolution. ASUU branches in two federal universities, the University of Jos and the University of Abuja, have already commenced strike action in compliance with the directive. President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, who confirmed the development to Nigerian Tribune on Monday in…