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Aug
23
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Obi, Otti, Abure, Others Storm IMO For Achonu’s Campaign Flag Off

Obi, Otti, Abure, Others Storm IMO For Achonu’s Campaign Flag Off

Politics
Obi, Otti, Abure, others storm Imo for Achonu’s campaign flag off Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and the LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, among other party members on Tuesday stormed Owerri , Imo State for the party’s governorship campaign flag-off. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and Alex Otti among others were received by the party’s governorship candidate Senator Athan Achonu and other LP chieftains at the event. Speaking during the flag-off which witnessed a large turnout of party members and supporters, the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti maintained that the Labour…
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Aug
11
2025
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Hon. Obi Aguocha Calls For Urgent, Decisive Action From IGBO Leaders To Defend Our People

Hon. Obi Aguocha Calls For Urgent, Decisive Action From IGBO Leaders To Defend Our People

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE10th August, 2025 Hon. Obi Aguocha Calls for Urgent, Decisive Action from Igbo Leaders to Defend Our People The Honourable Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North & South Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha has issued a strong call to Igbo political, cultural, and community leaders to rise in defence of Ndigbo in the face of escalating acts of discrimination and marginalisation across the country—particularly in Lagos State. Hon. Aguocha expressed grave concern over credible reports of: Street names of Igbo origin being erased and replaced with Yoruba names. Lawfully acquired and developed Igbo estates and properties being branded…
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Aug
11
2025
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False, I Did Not Start Opposition Coalition With You – Fayemi Counters Amaechi

False, I Did Not Start Opposition Coalition With You – Fayemi Counters Amaechi

News Flash, Politics
False, I Did Not Start Opposition Coalition With You – Fayemi Counters Amaechi A former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi on Sunday dismissed claims by ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi that they started the opposition coalition together. Amaechi had said he and Fayemi initiated discussions about the opposition coalition before it expanded to other politicians. The former governor of Rivers State made the claim during an X Space on Saturday. “Fayemi and I began the coalition discussion, and we subsequently agreed to broaden it so that it would involve more than just the two of us talking about starting…
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Aug
11
2025
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To Kill A Monkey And Abia’s Renewal: From Cinematic Allegory To Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

To Kill A Monkey And Abia’s Renewal: From Cinematic Allegory To Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
To Kill a Monkey and Abia's Renewal: From Cinematic Allegory to Governance Revolution Kemi Adetiba's Netflix crime thriller To Kill a Monkey (2025) offers a visceral exploration of Nigeria's systemic failures through protagonist Efemini "Efe" Edewor's descent into cybercrime. This first-class graduate, driven to criminality by workplace sexual harassment, familial abuse, and desperate poverty, embodies how institutional neglect breeds moral compromise. The series' title carries layered symbolism: "Killing the monkey" represents both the destruction of one's ethical foundations for survival and the urgent need to eradicate societal corruption. Through authentic cultural textures like Pidgin English and Urhobo dialects, the narrative…
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Aug
11
2025
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Nigeria’s N54.99 Trillion Budget Suffers Setback As Oil Drops To $66 Per Barrel

Nigeria’s N54.99 Trillion Budget Suffers Setback As Oil Drops To $66 Per Barrel

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Nigeria’s N54.99 Trillion Budget Suffers Setback As Oil Drops To $66 Per Barrel The execution of Nigeria’s N54.99 trillion budget suffered a major setback as the crude price dropped to $66 per barrel from $70 per barrel, indicating a 5.7 percent decrease, yesterday. This was even as Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate and foreign exchange, stood at 1.8 million barrels per day and more than N1,500 per dollar, respectively. The nation’s budget was based on 2.06 million barrels per day (bpd), N1,500 per dollar, and $75 per barrel oil output, exchange rate, and oil price, respectively. However, in an interview…
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Aug
11
2025
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Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC

Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC

Education, FGN, News Flash
Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating online that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (State Code: LA/24B/8325), popularly known as “Raye”, was denied her Certificate of National Service over criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NYSC described the allegations as false and without basis. “Contrary to these claims, Raye is one of 131 corps members whose CNS was withheld not as punishment for dissent, but for valid disciplinary reasons. Specifically, her service year was extended by two months because she…
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Aug
10
2025
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The PDP’s Theatre Of The Absurd: A Masterclass In Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The PDP’s Theatre Of The Absurd: A Masterclass In Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
🔥 The PDP's Theatre of the Absurd: A Masterclass in Political Charlatanism 🔥 Let us surgically dissect PDP’s simulacrum of opposition—a Baudrillardian nightmare where simulated concern masks genuine malfeasance. While Otti constructs enduring legacies in brick and mortar, PDP peddles cardboard cutouts of accountability, engaging in what can only be described as epistemological violence against Abia’s progress. Their shameful farce unfolds across four acts of deliberate deception. 💸 Fiscal Illiteracy & Economic Sabotage PDP’s "dwindling outcomes" narrative is neoliberal gaslighting at its most pernicious. They shriek about ₦75 billion in capital spending while willfully ignoring the concrete manifestations of that…
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Aug
10
2025
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2027: I’ll End Corruption Within One Month If Elected President – Amaechi

2027: I’ll End Corruption Within One Month If Elected President – Amaechi

News Flash, Politics
2027: I’ll End Corruption Within One Month If Elected President – Says Amaechi Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed that if elected President of Nigeria in 2027, he will amend the constitution and eradicate corruption within his first month in office. Speaking during an X Space session titled Weekend Politics, Amaechi declared that should he fail to end corruption within that timeframe, he would resign from the presidency. “If I become President, I will change the constitution from indigeneship to citizenship. If I do not end corruption in Nigeria within one month, I…
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Aug
10
2025
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I Spent $3.7 Million On My White Wedding – Davido

I Spent $3.7 Million On My White Wedding – Davido

Entertainment
I Spent $3.7 Million On My White Wedding – Davido Popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, well known as Davido, has revealed that he has spent $3.7m on his white wedding. He made this revelation during preparation of his white wedding with his wife, Chioma Rowland in Miami, United States. In the now-viral video, Davido said, “I spent $3.7m cash, so we should know what we are doing here.” ATTNEWS reports that the couple arrived in style for their pre-wedding party in Miami. This white wedding follows their traditional wedding which was held in June, 2024 in Lagos.
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Aug
10
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Condoles With Oden Ewa Jnr Over The Demise Of His Father, Late Prof. Ibiang Oden

Ikenna Ukwa Condoles With Oden Ewa Jnr Over The Demise Of His Father, Late Prof. Ibiang Oden

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary
IKENNA UKWA CONDOLES WITH ODEN EWA JNR OVER THE DEMISE OF HIS FATHER, LATE PROF IBIANG ODEN The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has condoled with his friend, the Cross River State Honorable Commissioner for Special Duties & Intergovernmental Relations, Honourable Oden Ewa Jnr , over the demise of his father, Late Prof Ibiang Oden Ewa, who was buried today, Saturday 9th August 2025 at his hometown, Ugep in Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while conveying his condolence message during the funeral service described Late Prof…
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Aug
10
2025
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Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts

Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts

Health, News Flash
Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts Medical and nutritional experts have explained why adults aged 40 and above should be cautious in the consumption of cold beverages. The experts who spoke in Abakaliki on Saturday cited possible health implications in certain conditions in separate interviews. The experts spoke against the backdrop of the prevailing cold weather occasioned by persistent rainfall and the penchant of many older adults to consume chilled beverages despite the low temperatures. According to them, while cold drinks are generally safe and hydrating, they could trigger discomfort or worsen…
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