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02
2025
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Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia

Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security, World News
Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has directed two nuclear submarines to be strategically positioned near Russia following “inflammatory” remarks by the country’s former president and current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, regarding the war in Ukraine. “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that,” Mr Trump said in a Truth Social post on Friday. “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences,…
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Aug
01
2025
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Kwankwaso Will Be Next President, Akpabio Will Be VP – Cleric Predicts

Kwankwaso Will Be Next President, Akpabio Will Be VP – Cleric Predicts

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Kwankwaso Will Be Next President, Akpabio Will Be VP – Cleric Predicts An Akwa Ibom-based cleric, Francis Udo, has predicted that former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will become Nigeria’s next president after Bola Tinubu’s tenure ends in 2031. Kwankwaso contested for the presidency in 2023 under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (PDP). According to Udo, God revealed in a vision that power will return to the North after Tinubu’s presidency, and that Kwankwaso has been divinely chosen to take over. He also said the current Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, will become Kwankwaso’s running mate. “In the…
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Aug
01
2025
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2027: El-Rufai’s Son Calls President Tinubu ‘Pablo’, Hails Peter Obi

2027: El-Rufai’s Son Calls President Tinubu ‘Pablo’, Hails Peter Obi

Gossips, News Flash, Politics
2027: El-Rufai’s Son Bashir Calls President Tinubu ‘Pablo’, Hails Peter Obi Bashir El-Rufai, one of the sons of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday again derided President Bola Tinubu as ‘Pablo’, mocking the first lady, Remi Tinubu, and praised Peter Obi, as a potential presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Mr El-Rufai, in a post, derided Mr Tinubu, calling the president by the first name of notorious Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, while predicting that Mr Obi would win the next election even before the first lady finishes preparing breakfast on election day. “Obi as a flag bearer with a…
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Aug
01
2025
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How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Power & Energy
How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In a bold and visionary move, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has taken a decisive step toward resolving one of Abia State’s most enduring developmental challenges—access to steady, reliable electricity. Through his administration’s strategic push to acquire a 60% equity stake in the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) as it operates within Abia State, Governor Otti is not merely seeking to fix power supply; he is laying the foundation for a full-scale economic transformation anchored on industrialization, MSME growth, and inclusive development. This engagement with Interstate…
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Jul
31
2025
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Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Dr. John Amah, elder brother to Abraham Amah, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has done what many within the opposition ranks often avoid—he spoke the truth. And in doing so, he has echoed the sentiments of countless Abians who daily witness and appreciate the quiet but profound transformation Governor Alex Otti is driving across the state. At a time when the political landscape is clouded by cynicism, partisan propaganda, and deliberate opposition, Dr. Amah’s voice rises above the noise—honest, unfiltered, and deeply refreshing. His testimony…
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Jul
31
2025
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Gov. Otti Pledges Support For Ultimum Limited Multimillion Dollar Industry In ABA, Approves Immediate Reconstruction Of The Road Leading To The Factory

Gov. Otti Pledges Support For Ultimum Limited Multimillion Dollar Industry In ABA, Approves Immediate Reconstruction Of The Road Leading To The Factory

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
GOV. OTTI PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR ULTIMUM LIMITED MULTIMILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY IN ABA, APPROVES IMMEDIATE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ROAD LEADING TO THE FACTORY. Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has pledged to give Ultimum Limited, a beverage manufacturing company built at the Osisioma industrial cluster in Aba, the necessary support it needs to succeed in Abia and beyond. Governor Otti assured of his support for the multimillion - dollar beverage manufacturing factory in Osisioma LGA during a meeting with a delegation of Ultimum Limited, led by its Abia-born Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Austin Ufomba, who came to…
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Jul
31
2025
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The Tangible Economics Of Public Trust: Quantifying The Global Balance Between Investment And Reward – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Tangible Economics Of Public Trust: Quantifying The Global Balance Between Investment And Reward – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
The Tangible Economics of Public Trust: Quantifying the Global Balance Between Investment and Reward Gaining and maintaining public trust transcends mere goodwill; it operates within a rigorous economic framework demanding strategic resource allocation. Organizations and governments worldwide navigate a complex calculus, weighing significant investments against the substantial, often quantifiable, benefits of a trusted reputation. The evidence from diverse global contexts underscores that trust is not an abstract ideal but a concrete asset with measurable inputs and returns. Building trust necessitates substantial, upfront investment. Consider the establishment of institutional safeguards. Australia's creation of the National Integrity Commission in 2020 represents a…
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Jul
31
2025
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IUPG General Meeting And Registration Of New APC Members In Wards In Ohafia

IUPG General Meeting And Registration Of New APC Members In Wards In Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics
IUPG GENERAL MEETING AND REGISTRATION OF NEW APC MEMBERS IN WARDS IN OHAFIA The Director General of Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group, IUPG, Mr Francis Igwe last weekend convened a meeting of the members of the pro-group of Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa and as well welcomed and officially registered news members in the All Progressives Congress, APC. The general meeting and the registration of the new members in APC was conducted in Okamu, Ebem and Isiama wards in Ohafia, Abia State. The Director General urged the members to remain steadfast and committed, adding that the vision bearer of IUPG, Chief Ikenna…
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Jul
31
2025
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‘PDP Nationwide Has Become An Empty Shell’ – Gov. Dapo Abiodun

‘PDP Nationwide Has Become An Empty Shell’ – Gov. Dapo Abiodun

News Flash, Politics
‘PDP Nationwide Has Become An Empty Shell’ — Gov Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring it an “empty shell” and taunting its members as “Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)” seeking refuge after a wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abiodun made these remarks that the opposition party nationwide is an empty shell in Abeokuta during a reception organised to formally welcome several prominent PDP figures into the APC in the state. Among the high-profile defectors were Adekunle Akinlade, who served as the PDP’s Deputy…
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Jul
30
2025
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Otti’s Campaign Promises And Governance Performance: 2023-2025 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Otti’s Campaign Promises And Governance Performance: 2023-2025 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Otti's Campaign Promises and Governance Performance: 2023 - 2025 Governor Alex Otti has driven a transformative agenda in Abia State since 2023, delivering on core campaign promises through landmark infrastructure achievements, including the completion of 237 roads—notably the historic revival of Port Harcourt Road after 30 years of neglect—and the restoration of Aba’s water supply; pioneering fiscal reforms that cleared ₦40 billion in salary and pension arrears, implemented Nigeria’s highest minimum wage (N70,000), and reduced the state’s debt by 57.2%; championing social investments such as recruiting 9,000 teachers, guaranteeing free education with 20% annual budgetary allocations, and enrolling 20,000 civil…
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