Abia ThinkTank

4601 Posts
Dec
10
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
We Are Happy Ikenna Ukwa Has Remembered Us By Facilitating Solar Street Lights In Nkporo….HRH Eze Agwu N. Kalu

We Are Happy Ikenna Ukwa Has Remembered Us By Facilitating Solar Street Lights In Nkporo….HRH Eze Agwu N. Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Humanitarian, Infrastructure, Ohafia LGA, Politics
WE ARE HAPPY IKENNA UKWA HAS REMEMBERED US BY FACILITATING SOLAR STREET LIGHTS IN NKPORO…HRH Eze Agwu N. Kalu The Aloke 1 of Agbaja Nkporo Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Agwu Nwankwo Kalu has lauded the track records of development-driven initiatives and the giants efforts of the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in bringing social amenities and infrastructures in communities in Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs, and particularly, for remembering Nkporo by facilitating the installation of solar powered street lights for the clan. The Royal Father made the commendation on Tuesday 9th December 202t…
Read More
Dec
09
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt

Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt

National Assembly, News Flash, Security
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, endorsing a regional intervention aimed at restoring stability after an attempted coup in the neighbouring country. The decision followed deliberations in the Senate Committee of the Whole, during which lawmakers considered the President’s appeal in accordance with Section 5, Part II of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval during plenary, noting that the vote was overwhelming. Akpabio described the move as both strategic and…
Read More
Dec
09
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
EFCC Probes ’46 Bank Accounts’ Linked To Ex-AGF Malami

EFCC Probes ’46 Bank Accounts’ Linked To Ex-AGF Malami

News Flash, Crime
EFCC Probes ‘46 Bank Accounts’ Linked To Ex-AGF Malami Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, spent Monday night at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as interrogations over an ongoing investigation intensified, TheCable has learnt. An associate of the former minister told TheCable that Malami was invited for questioning on Monday but arrived late in the evening, which resulted in him staying overnight to continue responding to investigators’ queries. The associate also disclosed that 46 bank accounts allegedly linked to Malami are currently under investigation, forming a major part of…
Read More
Dec
09
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
France President, Macron Offers To Help Tinubu Tackle Insecurity

France President, Macron Offers To Help Tinubu Tackle Insecurity

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Presidency, Security
France President, Macron Offers To Help Tinubu Tackle Insecurity France President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his country’s solidarity with Nigeria as the country confronts a range of security challenges, particularly the persistent threat of terrorism in the North. In a statement on his X handle yesterday after speaking with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Macron said he reaffirmed France’s readiness to intensify cooperation with Nigeria in response to the rising security concerns. “I spoke with President Tinubu of Nigeria, @officialABAT. I conveyed France’s solidarity in the face of the various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the North,” Macron said.…
Read More
Dec
09
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
Tears Of Joy As Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Empowers Over 1,000 Widows, Disabled And Youths Of Arochukwu And Ohafia LGA

Tears Of Joy As Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Empowers Over 1,000 Widows, Disabled And Youths Of Arochukwu And Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Tears of Joy As Ikenna Ukwa Empowers Widows, Disabled and Youth of Arochukwu And Ohafia LGA It was gathering of senior political giants in ABIA State and specifically Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs as Ikenna Ukwa Empowered over One thousand Ohafia And Arochukwu youths on Sunday 7th December, 2025. The empowerment which cut across political divides included Motorcycles, Sewing machines, Hair driers, Barbering machines, Wheel chairs, Grinding Machines, Bags of rice and Cheques for business takeoffs was given to deserving Widows, youths and the physically challenged from the different wards of Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs. The event was well attended by…
Read More
Dec
09
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
Why Our Aircraft Landed In Burkina Faso – Nigerian Airforce Clarifies

Why Our Aircraft Landed In Burkina Faso – Nigerian Airforce Clarifies

News Flash, Security
Why Our Aircraft Landed In Burkina Faso – Nigerian Air Force Clarifies The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stated that its aircraft that landed in Burkina Faso Monday night did so for safety reasons and “in accordance with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols.” In a Tuesday statement by its spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, the air force said the crew of the NAF C-130 aircraft “observed a technical concern which necessitated a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, the nearest airfield.” Burkina Faso and its two allies in the AES had accused the Nigerian aircraft of violating Burkina Faso’s airspace.…
Read More
Dec
09
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa

Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Security
Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa Seven women died while 11 others were injured yesterday during a protest in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State. According to Daily Trust, the women were protesting what they termed delayed response by the military to calm tensions between Bachama and Chobo communities of the LGA, when the incident occurred. The women, who were seen holding leaves blocked the movement of troops into the area, accusing security agencies of delayed responses and biased interventions in favour of the Chobo community. However, during the confrontation, sources said the military allegedly fired shots into…
Read More
Dec
09
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
UN Reacts To Millitary Coup In Benin Republic After Nigeria’s Airstrikes

UN Reacts To Millitary Coup In Benin Republic After Nigeria’s Airstrikes

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security
UN Reacts To Military Coup In Benin Republic After Nigeria’s Airstrikes The United Nations, regional powers and neighbouring Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President Patrice Talon after an attempted military takeover in Benin Republic was swiftly crushed. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in a statement issued through his office, said he was deeply worried by the move to “unconstitutionally seize power” in the West African nation, warning that any attempt to derail democratic governance in Benin could further destabilise an already fragile region. Guterres called for strict adherence to the rule of law and Benin’s constitution, stressing that democratic institutions…
Read More
Dec
08
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
South-East Under Siege: How Insecurity Is Redefinning Governance Tests For Otti And Other Governors – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

South-East Under Siege: How Insecurity Is Redefinning Governance Tests For Otti And Other Governors – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Security, South East
SOUTH-EAST UNDER SIEGE: HOW INSECURITY IS REDEFINING GOVERNANCE TESTS FOR OTTI AND OTHER GOVERNORS The South-East of Nigeria is passing through one of its gravest security crises since the end of the civil war. From Abia to Imo, Ebonyi to Enugu and Anambra, violence has assumed a frightening regularity, marked by kidnappings, ambushes, extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances and crippling economic shutdowns. Once known primarily for commerce and enterprise, the region is now increasingly defined by fear. For governors like Dr. Alex Otti of Abia State, insecurity has become not just a policy challenge but the ultimate test of leadership. A…
Read More
Dec
07
2025
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
‘Use Money For Rolls-Royce To Build Industries Instead’, Dangote Tells Luxury Car Users

‘Use Money For Rolls-Royce To Build Industries Instead’, Dangote Tells Luxury Car Users

Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN
‘Use Money For Rolls-Royce To Build Industries Instead’, Dangote Tells Luxury Car Users Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to divert funds spent on luxury items such as Rolls-Royce cars and private jets into building industries that can boost job creation and stimulate economic growth. In a recent interview clip shared online, Dangote lamented the growing culture of extravagant spending among the elite, saying the country’s development depends on local investors taking responsibility. “If you have money to buy Rolls-Royce, you should take that money and go put up an industry in your locality or…
Read More