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30
2025
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Obi Doesn’t Need Coalition To Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – NLC

Obi Doesn’t Need Coalition To Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – NLC

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Obi Doesn’t Need Coalition To Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), does not need a coalition with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or support from political heavyweights ahead of the 2027 vote. Recently, talks on a coalition to wrest federal control from the All Progressives Congress (APC), have dominated mainstream political chatter. Opposition politicians have also been holding series of “strategic meetings” to actualise the plan. In an interview with Punch, Theophilus Ndubuaku, deputy president of the NLC political commission, said Obi remains…
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Apr
30
2025
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From Market Stalls To Digital Halls: Abia’s Vendors Navigate Cash Realities Amidst Otti’s Tech Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

From Market Stalls To Digital Halls: Abia’s Vendors Navigate Cash Realities Amidst Otti’s Tech Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
From Market Stalls to Digital Halls: Abia’s Vendors Navigate Cash Realities Amidst Otti’s Tech Revolution! 🌐💵 1. Aba: Ariaria Market’s Cash Reliance Amidst Digital Infrastructure GapsIn Aba’s Ariaria International Market—a hub for SMEs producing footwear, garments, and leather goods—vendors often cite unreliable network connectivity and POS transaction failures as reasons for sticking to cash. For instance, a leatherworks trader in Block C reported losing customers during network downtimes, stating, “Buyers walk away if transfers fail—cash is instant” . Despite this, Governor Otti’s administration has:Installed free Wi-Fi hotspots in strategic market zones to boost connectivity .Revamped Ariaria’s infrastructure with paved roads,…
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Apr
30
2025
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FGN Declares May 1 Public Holiday

FGN Declares May 1 Public Holiday

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo, in a Tuesday night statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, commended workers for their diligence and sacrifice. He noted that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the…
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Apr
30
2025
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Abia Youths To Benefit From The Renewed Hope Agenda Of President Tinubu As Ikenna Ukwa Meets Youth Minister

Abia Youths To Benefit From The Renewed Hope Agenda Of President Tinubu As Ikenna Ukwa Meets Youth Minister

Abia State, Abia North, FGN, News Flash, Politics
ABIA YOUTHS TO BENEFIT FROM THE RENEWED HOPE AGENDA OF PRESIDENT TINUBU AS IKENNA UKWA MEETS YOUTH MINISTER In demonstration of his commitment to advocating for the youth in Abia State and his efforts to leverage federal programs for the benefit of Abia Youths, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa yesterday met with the Honorable Minister for Youth Development, Hon Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele in his office Abuja to discuss ways Abia Youths can benefit from the Federal Government's empowerment programs under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu . Hon…
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Apr
30
2025
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FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources

FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources

Education, FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash
FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement, describing the scheme as a “waste of resources.” The development followed cries by previous beneficiaries of the scheme who accused the government of neglect. The BEA Programme, established through strong diplomatic ties and mutual cooperation, enabled Nigerian students to study in partner countries such as China, Russia, Algeria, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt, and Serbia. Recently, the government clarified that all supplementary allowances due to Nigerian scholars had been paid up to December 2024. It also appealed for patience, noting…
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30
2025
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Gov. Otti Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Promises To Celebrate Athletes If They Win Trophies

Gov. Otti Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Promises To Celebrate Athletes If They Win Trophies

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Sports
GOV. OTTI RECEIVES TORCH OF UNITY FOR NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL, PROMISES TO CELEBRATE ATHLETES IF THEY WIN TROPHIES. The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex  Otti has received the National Sports Festival Torch of Peace and Unity in preparation for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged "Gateway Games" holding at Abeokuta, Ogun State from 16th to 30th of May 2025. Receiving the torch from the officials of the National Sports Commission, Abuja, Governor Otti commended the Abia Sports team for making the State proud. He re-emphasized that sports holds everybody together and promotes unity among Nigerians. "It is with great pleasure…
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30
2025
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Gov. Otti Expresses Willingness To Partner Israeli Agricultural Investors, Says He Is In A Hurry To See The Commencement Of The Proposed Investment

Gov. Otti Expresses Willingness To Partner Israeli Agricultural Investors, Says He Is In A Hurry To See The Commencement Of The Proposed Investment

Abia State, Agriculture, Business, Economy, Good Governance
GOV. OTTI EXPRESSES WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER ISRAELI AGRICULTURAL INVESTORS, SAYS, HE IS IN A HURRY TO SEE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROPOSED INVESTMENT. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has expressed his willingness to partner with an Israeli agricultural expert and investors to grow the State's economy. Government Otti was speaking while receiving in audience a delegation of an Israeli based agricultural investor and the Managing Director of ONIDA Development, Mr. Kidron Isreal who called on him in his office. He said that the government can provide land, adding that the provision of land could be the government's own equity…
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Apr
30
2025
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We Are Not Bothered About Opposition’s Noise – Gov. Otti

We Are Not Bothered About Opposition’s Noise – Gov. Otti

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
WE ARE NOT BOTHERED ABOUT OPPOSITION'S NOISE - GOV. OTTI Governor Alex Otti says he is not bothered about what he described as, the noise of the opposition party members in Abia State. Governor Otti stated this while receiving a delegation of the member representing Bende North State Constituency, Hon. Nnamdi Ibekwe who recently dumped the PDP and joined the ruling Labour Party in Abia State. He said that some of the opposition members who make noise about coming to contest elections do not actually mean to run elections but seek either recognition, negotiation or projection, hence, should not be…
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Apr
29
2025
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EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

Abuja, Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
EFCC ‘Arrests’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At Abuja Airport A prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been “arrested” by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to her legal team. Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, made this known in a statement to Nairametrics on Tuesday, stressing that “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested by the EFCC” around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Nairametrics previously reported that Achimugu’s lawyer had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that their client had already stated in her court documents that she would…
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Apr
29
2025
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Otti: Another Divine Testimony And Endorsement – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Another Divine Testimony And Endorsement – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Religion
Otti: Another Divine Testimony and Endorsement Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has received yet another glowing endorsement, this time from the Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, Most Rev. (Prof.) Augustine Ndubueze Echema. Bishop Echema's declaration that Governor Otti's good works will speak for him and campaign for him underscores the profound impact of his administration's policies and projects on Abians. Describing Governor Otti's governance as "good, easy, and effective," Bishop Echema cited the transformation of Aba city, particularly the construction of roads like the Port Harcourt Road, which has revitalized the area.…
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