Abia ThinkTank

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23
2024
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We Are Resolute About Ending Divisive Governance In ABIA – Gov. Otti

We Are Resolute About Ending Divisive Governance In ABIA – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
WE ARE RESOLUTE ABOUT ENDING DIVISIVE GOVERNANCE IN ABIA – GOVERNOR OTTI The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has said that his administration is resolute about ending divisive and clannish governance in Abia State. Governor Otti stated this on Sunday 21st July 2024, at the Wesley Methodist Church Umuekwule Afugiri, Umuhia North Local Government of Abia State during the thanksgiving service of the Onwuneme family for the successful burial of Princess (Mrs.) Victoria Nkolika Onwuneme. Governor Otti stated that his administration’s only focus is on good governance and ensuring that the dividends of democracy spread across…
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Jul
23
2024
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Gov. Otti Meets With The Mgt & Members Of The Senate Of ABIA State University, Resolve Outstanding Salary Issues

Gov. Otti Meets With The Mgt & Members Of The Senate Of ABIA State University, Resolve Outstanding Salary Issues

Education, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI MEETS WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE OF ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, RESOLVE OUTSTANDING SALARY ISSUES . On Saturday July 20th, the Executive Governor of Abia State His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti met with the Management and Members of the Senate of Abia State University at his Country home, Umuehim Nvosi in Isialangwa South Local Government Area to resolve all pending issues regarding verification and payment of salary to the staff of the University. During the meeting, it was confirmed that all the Staff of Abia State University, both verified and unverified have been paid their…
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Jul
23
2024
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Abuja Based Lawyer/Human Rights Activist Eme Kalu Ekpu Thanks President Tinubu Over Local Government Autonomy

Abuja Based Lawyer/Human Rights Activist Eme Kalu Ekpu Thanks President Tinubu Over Local Government Autonomy

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
AN ABUJA-BASED LEGAL PRACTITIONER AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST EME KALU EKPU ESQ. HAS THANKED PRESIDENT AHMED TINUBU ON THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT GRANTING FINANCIAL AUTONOMY TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND HARPED ON THE NEED FOR REGIONAL AUTONOMY AS A PANACEA TO SOLVING NIGERIAN COMPLEX CHALLENGES. An Abuja-based legal practitioner, human rights activist and the Chairman of The Rainbow Patriots for Justice Foundation, an NGO that focuses on promoting social justice, equality and human rights Eme Kalu Ekpu Esq. has expressed his deepest gratitude to President Ahmed Tinubu for the watershed Supreme judgement granting financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria.…
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Jul
23
2024
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Nigerians Are Angry With You – NLC Warns Tinubu Over Looming Hardship Protest

Nigerians Are Angry With You – NLC Warns Tinubu Over Looming Hardship Protest

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Labour, News Flash
Nigerians Are Angry With You – NLC Warns Tinubu Over Looming Hardship Protest The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has advised President Bola Tinubu to invite the leadership of the protests movement for discussions on their grievances, adding that millions of Nigerians are angry about the state of the national economy. Recently, security agencies have been hunting leaders and promoters of the upcoming nationwide protest, ‘Day of Rage’ against economic hardship in the country. The protest, tagged: #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, which has been scheduled for August aims to address the country’s governance challenges. The NLC in a statement issued on Monday, titled: “Mr.…
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Jul
23
2024
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EFCC Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners In Oyo

EFCC Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners In Oyo

Crime, Economy, News Flash, Security
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners In Oyo (See Names) Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arrested ten suspected illegal miners in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The suspects are Yunusa Adisa, Ganiyu Kazeem, Muideen Babayemi, Sulaiman Usman, Adeleke Waliu, Tiamiyu Rokeeb, Olusola Sunday, Oyedokun Oluwagbemiga, Sulaimon Ishiaq, and Olufimihan Eniola. A statement on Monday by the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested with six trucks fully loaded with lithium. He added that the suspects would be arraigned in court after an investigation into the matter. Oyewale said, “Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of…
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Jul
23
2024
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Abort Planned Protest, We’ve Everything In Place To Alleviate Hardship – FGN Tells Nigerians

Abort Planned Protest, We’ve Everything In Place To Alleviate Hardship – FGN Tells Nigerians

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Abort Planned Protest, We’ve Everything In Place To Alleviate Hardships – FG Tells Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to abort their planned protests, as everything is in place to alleviate hardships. Speaking at a National Council of Traditional Rulers meeting in Abuja on Monday, 22nd July, 2024, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, emphasised the need for patience and support during this critical period. Tinubu criticised individuals capitalizing on the nation’s economic difficulties to incite protests. He stressed that, rather than engaging in demonstrations, Nigerians should show patience and commitment to…
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Jul
23
2024
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Oil Minister Lokpobiri Meets Dangote, NNPCL, NMDPRA, NUPRC Chiefs To Resolve Oil & Gas Issues

Oil Minister Lokpobiri Meets Dangote, NNPCL, NMDPRA, NUPRC Chiefs To Resolve Oil & Gas Issues

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Oil Minister Lokpobiri Meets Dangote, NNPCL, NMDPRA, NUPRC Chiefs To Resolve Issues Nigeria’s Oil minister Heineken Lokpobiri has met with Aliko Dangote and chiefs of NNPC Limited, NMDPRA and NUPRC to resolve the issues stirred by Dangote Refinery. Lokpobiri, in a statement on his X handle on Monday said he convened a high-level meeting with top executives from Dangote Group, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) to address the ongoing issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery. Lokpobiri, who is the Minister of State…
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Jul
23
2024
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Robbers Invade Apartments, Rape Students

Robbers Invade Apartments, Rape Students

Crime, Education, News Flash
R0bbers Invade Apartments, R@pe Students No fewer than two first-year female students of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, were allegedly raped by suspected robbers on Monday. PUNCH Online learnt that around 12:30 am, suspected armed robbers invaded the students’ apartments, forcibly taking the survivors’ personal belongings. A source at the school, requesting anonymity for fear of victimisation, disclosed that the suspects, armed with guns, forced the students to surrender their phones and other belongings before leading them to an uncompleted building where they took turns raping them. The spokesperson for the State Police Command, Omolola…
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Jul
22
2024
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Works Minister Umahi Joins Gov. Otti On Road Inspection In Aba, Commends Him For The Speed And Quality Of Work Done

Works Minister Umahi Joins Gov. Otti On Road Inspection In Aba, Commends Him For The Speed And Quality Of Work Done

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WORKS MINISTER UMAHI JOINS GOV. OTTI ON ROAD INSPECTION IN ABA, COMMENDS HIM FOR THE SPEED AND QUALITY OF WORK DONE. Nigeria’s Minister of works, Sen. (Engr.) Dave Nwaeze Umahi has commended the Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the quality of work done on some road projects in Aba the Commercial nerve center of the State and the speed at which the works are progressing. Sen. Umahi gave the commendation on Sunday July 21st, when he joined Governor Otti to inspect the ongoing reconstruction of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway being done by the Federal Government, and the…
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Jul
22
2024
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Abia Police Commissioner Assures Citizen Of Safety As Gunmen Kill Police Officer And 3 Civilians In Aba

Abia Police Commissioner Assures Citizen Of Safety As Gunmen Kill Police Officer And 3 Civilians In Aba

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ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE 21ST JULY, 2024 ATTACK ON POLICE PERSONNEL: DEATH OF TWO ASSAILANTS, CP ASSURES CITIZENS OF POLICE COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THEIR SAFETY, MAINTENANCE OF LAW AND ORDER Today, July 21, 2024, at about 1128hrs, police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Aba, Abia State Command, while on patrol along Ngwa Road by Mosque junction, Aba, were attacked by armed men assailants in an ash-colored Sienna vehicle. The armed men opened fire on the police personnel, and the operatives repelled the attack, preventing what could have been a deadlier outcome. However, during the exchange…
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