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Aug

2025

FGN Issues Fresh Update On Ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment

FG issues fresh Update on ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment The federal government has extended by one week the recruitment applications to paramilitary agencies. The agencies are the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The Board of the Services gave the notification for extension in a statement signed by its Secretary, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd) in Abuja. It said, “The closing date for application for its ongoing recruitment exercise has been extended by one week.” “The recruitment portal, which was initially…

Aug

2025

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ATTTV NEWS REVIEW IN IGBO -BY ONYEMAOBI EMETU

Abia State, News Review In Igbo

Aug

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Attracts The Construction Of Girls Hostel In FGC Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Education

IKENNA UKWA ATTRACTS THE CONSTRUCTION OF GIRLS HOSTEL IN FGC OHAFIA The workaholic and development loving Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , has facilitated the construction of a girls' hostel block in Federal Government College, Ohafia. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while disclosing the cheering news during an interactive session with newsmen said he was touched by the plights of the students, hence, he decided to facilitate the project to address the challenges posed by the increasing number of students lacking hostel facilities, providing a comfortable, safe, and secure living environment that…

Aug

2025

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The Shadow Operation: Hijacking Climate Science For Global Enslavement – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, People Reorientation

The Shadow Operation: Hijacking Climate Science for Global Enslavement The Covert Seizure of ScienceThe discourse on climate change has been secretly commandeered. What appears as scientific consensus is a weaponized narrative, carefully crafted by shadowy elites embedded in governments, corporations, and corrupted institutions. Their goal is not planetary salvation, but the establishment of a new global order built on fear and submission. Environmental concern is the mask; total control is the objective. Engineered Chaos: The Tools of TyrannyThese rogue actors actively manipulate the planet itself. Using clandestine geoengineering and weather modification programs, they deliberately intensify natural disasters—manufacturing droughts, floods, and…

Aug

2025

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OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: ‘We’re Poised To Make A Bold Statement; Those Impacting Only Their Family Members Or For Political Gains And Those Without Biz Address Will Not Be Listed’ – Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha(Chairman, Screening/Planning Committee)

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Ohafia LGA

OHAFIA HALL OF FAME We Are Poised To Make A Bold Statement; 'Those who impacted Only Their Family Members Or For Political Gains And Those Without Business Address Will Not Be Listed For Induction' - Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha(Chairman Screening/Planning Committee) As the screening and selection process for inclusion of reputable individuals from Ohafia Ofurishi for enlistment into the Prestigious OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: A Compendium of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL/ IMPACTFUL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA draws to conclusion our ATTNEWS team led by Onyemaobi Emetu had an exclusive interview with Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha, a former house of Assembly…

Aug

2025

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The 2025 State Performance Index By Philips Consulting: 5 Takeaways For ABIA – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (Chief Press Secretary To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure

The 2025 State Performance Index by Phillips Consulting: 5 Takeaways for Abia Phillips Consulting recently published its National Assessment Report for 2025 and shared important development indicators from the 36 states and the FCT. It is a robust report and while I do not agree with everything contained in the publication, there are 5 important takeaways that highlight the remarkable strides of the Governor Alex Otti Administration over the last 2 years and I would share those with us: Abia is Number 1 on capital expenditure per capita in the entire country. The meaning is that the Alex Otti administration…

Aug

2025

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Greaseless Momentum: The Self-Sustaining Machinery Of Abia’s Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure

Greaseless Momentum: The Self-Sustaining Machinery of Abia’s Governance Revolution (Sequel to Alchemy of the Grease) I. Institutional Architecture: Embedding Frictionless GovernanceGovernor Otti’s transformation of Abia’s institutional DNA transcends one-off reforms. By digitizing land administration from application to Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) issuance, his administration eradicated 17 revenue leakage points and enabled real-time gubernatorial approvals—eliminating bureaucratic gatekeepers entirely. This system, powered by the M-Files electronic document management platform, slashed processing time from 18 months to 72 hours while creating an immutable audit trail. The Greater Aba/Ohafia Development Authorities and Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA) now function as precision instruments. The UCDA’s…

Aug

2025

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Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job – APC Replies El-Rufai

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job — APC Replies El-Rufai The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tasked former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to shelve political campaigns and wait for 2027 before unfolding a media war against the ruling party. National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, gave the admonition on Sunday while speaking with Tribune Online in a telephone interview. Basiru was reacting to remarks attributed to El-Rufai on Saturday in Sokoto state, where the latter was addressing ADC faithful in the North-West state as part of the opposition…

Aug

2025

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NNPC CEO’s Fate Hangs In The Balance Over Deals With Atiku’s Son-In-Law

News Flash, Oil & Gas, Politics

NNPC CEO’s Fate Hangs In The Balance Over Deals With Atiku’s Son-In-Law The days of Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited are numbered, TheCable has been informed. Although there are reports that he has resigned, TheCable learnt from insiders that he has not thrown in the towel yet, “but only a miracle will keep him in office at this stage”. President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him to replace Mele Kyari only four months ago, is said to be “livid” over security reports on Ojulari’s activities so far in office. The NNPC…

Aug

2025

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Fake N1000 Notes Circulating; How You Can Identify Them – NOA

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash

Fake N1000 Notes Circulating, How You Can Identify Them – NOA The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kwara has cautioned the public on fake N1000 notes circulating in the state. The State Director of NOA, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Dare, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ilorin. Dare emphasised the need for vigilance among residents and business owners in the state. According to him, there is confirmed intelligence reports of syndicates flooding the area with counterfeit currency with batch numbers 364232 and 898248. Dare said the counterfeit notes can be identified by their blurred portraits, watermarks, and irregular security features. He…