Abia ThinkTank

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Oct
18
2024
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Don’t Be A Clog In The Wheel Of Progress – Emetu Charges Azumiri Community

Don’t Be A Clog In The Wheel Of Progress – Emetu Charges Azumiri Community

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
Don't be a clog in the wheel of progress Emetu charges Azumiri Community The Deputy Governor of Abia State Engr Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE has charged members of Azimiri community in ukwa to desist from being a hindrance to the ongoing road construction in their community. Engr. Emetu made this statement in his office in government house while addressing some delegates from Apumiri community on their attitude towards a road construction project by Akwaibom State Government. He expressed his dismay on the fact that having previously had a meeting with some delegates of apumiri trying to allay their fears of annexation…
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Oct
18
2024
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Gov. Otti’s Administration Committed To Delivering On The Promises That Won It The Enduring Support Of Our People – By Dodoh Okafor

Gov. Otti’s Administration Committed To Delivering On The Promises That Won It The Enduring Support Of Our People – By Dodoh Okafor

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
The Dr Alex Otti administration in the State will remain committed to delivering on the promises that won it the enduring support of our people. We can already see that in the unprecedented investments in, and restoration of public infrastructure, regular payment of the emoluments of workers and retirees, improved urban sanitation and security of lives and property, especially in communities that were hitherto overran by terrorists. Even then, the Government will as a matter of responsibility, respond vigorously to any attempt to mislead the public with barefaced lies, half truths and irritatory comments on social and traditional media by…
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Oct
18
2024
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Election Fever: Stay Informed, Not Infected – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Election Fever: Stay Informed, Not Infected – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Entertainment
Election Fever: Stay Informed, Not Infected I appreciate Vanguard News publishers for their impactful artwork capturing the essence of Abia state's current ferver. It's indeed remarkable how their illustrations convey the dynamic atmosphere, shifting from Rivers state to Abia and soon Anambra. This also highlights the cyclical nature of trending topics, from scintillating Abia Labour Party discussions to rumors surrounding our indefatigable highly esteemed Mayors. This phenomenon isn't unique to Nigeria; information warfare, comprising disinformation, misinformation and fake news, is a global concern, affecting countries like America, Britain, Iran, Iraq, India, South Africa and Pakistan. To navigate this challenging landscape,…
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Oct
18
2024
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FGN Announces Introduction Of 15 Skill Acquisition Into Primary/Secondary Schools Curriculum

FGN Announces Introduction Of 15 Skill Acquisition Into Primary/Secondary Schools Curriculum

Education, FGN, News Flash
Breaking News….. The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the introduction of 15 skill acquisition into the curriculum of Primary and Junior Secondary schools in Nigeria. Students will be able to choose one out of the 15 Skills and obtain both theoritical and practical knowledge of it before promotion to another class. The Student will choose a particular skill out of the 15 and have the knowledge from Primary 1 to J SS 3 (9 years) starting from 2025 academic year. Teachers will be trained, retrained and employed in both public and private schools all over the Country. The 15…
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Oct
18
2024
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Tinubu Sometimes Move Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Tinubu Sometimes Move Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash
Tinubu Sometimes Moves Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering — Senator Orji Kalu The senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu has claimed that President Bola Tinubu used to move around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to monitor the sufferings Nigerians are currently facing. The lawmaker and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress disclosed this on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. “The president himself knows that Nigerians are suffering and hungry. He is a street person; he knows the street very well,” Senator Kalu said. He continued: “The president some nights…
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Oct
17
2024
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FG’s Weapons Used By Terrorists, Bandits – Ribadu

FG’s Weapons Used By Terrorists, Bandits – Ribadu

Crime, News Flash, Security
FG’s Weapons Used By Terrorists, Båndits – NSA Ribadu The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that a significant number of illicit weapons currently in circulation in Nigeria originally belonged to the Federal Government. Ribadu made this statement on Thursday during the arms destruction exercise conducted by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Abuja. He explained that corrupt elements within the security agencies allowed these weapons to end up in the hands of non-state actors. The NSA condemned security personnel who facilitate the distribution of weapons…
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Oct
17
2024
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JAMB Makes U-Turn, To Admit Candidates Who Will Turn 16-Year-Old Next Year For 2024/2025 Admissions

JAMB Makes U-Turn, To Admit Candidates Who Will Turn 16-Year-Old Next Year For 2024/2025 Admissions

Education, FGN, News Flash
JAMB Makes U-turn, To Allow 16-Year-Old Next Year Students For 2024/2025 Admissions The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that tertiary institutions in Nigeria can admit students who will turn 16 years old by August 31, 2025, for the 2024/2025 academic session. This flexibility, as outlined in a circular issued on Thursday, permits institutions to enrol qualified candidates who meet all other admission criteria, regardless of their age at the time of application. The Board explained that the decision was made to ensure fairness, particularly as some institutions are expected to conclude their 2024/2025 admissions as late as…
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Oct
17
2024
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Governor Sanwoolu Approves N85,000 As Minimum Wage In Lagos State

Governor Sanwoolu Approves N85,000 As Minimum Wage In Lagos State

Economy, Labour, News Flash
Governor Sanwoolu Approves N85,000 As Minimum Wage In Lagos State Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwoolu has approved N85,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the state. This is in line with the federal government’s approval of N70,000 as minimum wage in Nigeria. Governor Sanwoolu made this announcement on Channels TV this night in an interview session. “You mentioned minimum wage and what I need to throw in for my people. I’m glad to let you know that the minimum wage for Lagos, which we’ve discussed with our union, is N85,000 today. “It’s not a competition, so I’m not…
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Oct
17
2024
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Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Asks Abia Mayors To Choose The Only Available Option To Resign.

Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Asks Abia Mayors To Choose The Only Available Option To Resign.

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
IT'S TIME UP FOR NDI ABIA MAYORS. We read with fascination and the same time consternation of what seemed a rebuttal by 'ndi Abia Mayors' yesterday distancing themselves from their supposed plots to betray Dr. Alex Otti and the New Abia government. In their press release yesterday, 16th of October, they claimed to be working for Dr. Alex Otti with all their hearts and good intentions. And that the vision of Dr. Alex Otti in bringing them in as development partners has been well served going by development paradigms around our 17 LGAs and accusing who they described as political…
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