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09
2025
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SDP, El-Rufai, Al-Mustapha, Others In ‘Strategic Meeting’ Ahead Of 2027 Elections

SDP, El-Rufai, Al-Mustapha, Others In ‘Strategic Meeting’ Ahead Of 2027 Elections

News Flash, Politics
SDP, El-Rufai, Al-Mustapha, Others In ‘Strategic Meeting’ Ahead Of 2027 Elections Shehu Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, convened a “strategic meeting” at the party’s headquarters on Tuesday, which had Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, Hamza Al-Mustapha, the ex-aide to the late Sani Abacha, and other politicians in attendance. According to Segun Showunmi, a former spokesperson of the Atiku Abubakar campaign organisation, the Abuja meeting was to “strategise ahead of the 2027 elections.” His post on Facebook read: “Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, a key meeting was held by His Excellency Shehu Gabam, Chairman…
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09
2025
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Gov. Otti Assures Nigerian Geological Survey Agency Of Synergy To Improve Abia’s Local Industry

Gov. Otti Assures Nigerian Geological Survey Agency Of Synergy To Improve Abia’s Local Industry

Abia State, Business, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI ASSURES NIGERIAN GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AGENCY OF SYNERGY TO IMPROVE ABIA'S LOCAL INDUSTRY The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, earlier today, received the Director, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, Mr. Isaac Mba Okorie and his team, who paid a courtesy call on him. The team is on an official assignment to the State to explore the mineral resources of the state with a special concentration on kaoline. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, Otti noted that the profiling of kaolin in different areas of the state will contribute to the economic development…
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09
2025
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I Grew From Almajiri School To Become NNPCL GCEO – Kyari On His Birthday

I Grew From Almajiri School To Become NNPCL GCEO – Kyari On His Birthday

Education, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Personality
I Grew From Almajiri School To Become NNPCL GCEO – Kyari On His Birthday The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari has disclosed that he went from being an Almajiri school pupil to becoming the head of the national oil company. Kyari stated this on his X handle, @MKKyari, on Wednesday as he celebrated his 60th birthday. He expressed profound gratitude to Nigeria for the opportunities that came his way from his humble beginnings to the height he has attained. He thanked Nigeria and particularly former President Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent President Bola…
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09
2025
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Surviving The Storm: Insights From ABIA State Residents On The 2024 Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Surviving The Storm: Insights From ABIA State Residents On The 2024 Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Surviving the Storm: Insights from Abia State Residents on the 2024 Economy This study presents a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the economic situation in Abia State, Nigeria, by capturing the real impulses and lived experiences of its residents. Through a mixed-methods approach, we gathered rich and contextualized data that reveals the complex dynamics of economic survival in the state. By listening to the voices of the people, we uncovered the intricate strategies that residents employ to navigate the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure deficits. Our findings provide a granular understanding of the socio-economic realities of Abia State, highlighting…
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Jan
08
2025
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Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insist On Change Of Judge

Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insist On Change Of Judge

Judiciary, Human Rights, Information Technology
Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insists On Change Of Judge Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu who is currently being detained has opposed the request by the Federal Government for the resumption of his trial. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed in a post on X on Tuesday. According to him, his client Kanu had rejected the Federal Government’s bid to reopen the trial and insisted that the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, must recuse herself from the case. Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor argued that Justice Nyako’s decision to recuse herself was still valid and binding.…
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08
2025
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Death Threat: Peter Obi Speaks On His Arrest Following Counter Allegations

Death Threat: Peter Obi Speaks On His Arrest Following Counter Allegations

Crime, News Flash, Politics
Dêath Threåt: Peter Obi Speaks On His Arrest Following Counter Allegations Peter Obi has dispelled the rumour of his arrest, saying he is currently at his Onitsha residence in Anambra State. This followed the death threat allegation and counter allegation between him and Felix Morka, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement posted via his official Twitter handle on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Obi called on his supporter to ignore the rumour of his alleged arrest, saying the claim is entirely false. “The recurring fake News on me. I have been made aware of a…
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08
2025
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APC Spokesperson Receives Over 200 Death Threats Following Comments On Peter Obi

APC Spokesperson Receives Over 200 Death Threats Following Comments On Peter Obi

News Flash, Politics
APC Spokesperson Receives Over 200 Dêath Threåts Following Comments On Peter Obi The All Progressive Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, alleged he and his family have received death threats over his remarks about Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Morka stated that the threats were triggered by Obi’s accusation that his remarks during a Sunday interview on Arise Television constituted a threat to the LP candidate’s life. During another appearance on Arise News on Wednesday, the APC spokesman disclosed that he had recorded over 400 threats, including approximately 200 explicit death threats, many of which were described in…
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08
2025
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Get Ready For A Second Term In Office! – Daniel Okeke Tells Gov. Otti

Get Ready For A Second Term In Office! – Daniel Okeke Tells Gov. Otti

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
GET READY FOR A SECOND TERM IN OFFICE! - DANIEL OKEKE TELLS GOV. OTTI The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate in the 2023 general elections, Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke, Ph.D, has told Governor Alex Otti, OFR, to get ready for a second term in office, stressing that the second term election would be stress-free because there would be no contest against him. This is coming just a day after Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe emphasized that with the way Governor Otti is going, he sees no stumbling block to his second term re-election. The Influential politician and business mogul…
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Jan
08
2025
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Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square Part 2: Investigating The Fact In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square Part 2: Investigating The Fact In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Part 2 of Dancing Naked in Ekè Market Square: Investigating the Fact that in Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation than Otti! As we delve deeper into the analysis of FAAC allocations in Abia State, it becomes increasingly evident that the numbers tell a story that is far more complex than initially meets the eye. The disparity between Ikpeazu's and Otti's FAAC allocations, when adjusted for inflation and exchange rates, raises critical questions about the state's economic management and the impact of external factors on its fiscal policies. In Part 2 of our analysis, we will explore the…
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08
2025
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Football: NFF Appoints Eric Chelle As New Head Coach Of The Super Eagles

Football: NFF Appoints Eric Chelle As New Head Coach Of The Super Eagles

FGN, Football, Sports
NFF Appoints Éric Chelle As New Head Coach Of The Super Eagles The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee had recommended the appointment of former Coach of the senior men national team of Mali as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This recommendation was on Tuesday, 7th January endorsed by…
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