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Aug

23

2023

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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…

Jul

26

2024

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The Quintessential Alex Otti Passionately Committed To ABIA Development In A Prosperous And Progressive State With His Act Of Genius – By Eme Kalu Ekpu Esq.

Entertainment

THE QUINTESSENTIAL ALEX OTTI PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPNENT OF ABIA STATE IN A PROSPEROUS AND PROGRESSIVE STATE WITH HIS ACT OF GENIUS BY EME KALU EKPU ESQ. VOL. 1. His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, as a visionary leader, is genuinely poised to transform Abia State with his exceptional abilities and innovative ideas. His "acts of genius" in different facets of Abia state growth and development is an eloquent testimony of his liquid passion and commitment to build Abia state into a prosperous and progressive state. Since assumption of office, Governor has made giant strides in the fundamental areas to…

Jul

26

2024

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Gov. Alex Otti Mourns Demise Of Elder Statesman And President -General Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu

Abia State, News Flash, South East

25-07-2024. Press Release: Governor Alex Otti Mourns the Demise of Elder Statesman and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR received with shock and heavy heart the sudden demise of Elder Statesman and the General-President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Engr. Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu - Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo. Governor Otti described the death of the leader of Ndigbo Worldwide as a great loss to the Igbo nation and the entire country. He described Chief Iwuanyanwu as a great patriot, lover of his people, a successful leader and an outstanding professional, businessman and leader.…

Jul

26

2024

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Gov. Alex Otti Saddened By The Tragic Death Of Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu

Entertainment

25-07-2024. Press Release: Governor Alex Otti Saddened by the Tragic Death of Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR was devastated by the news of the sudden demise of Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu of the Nnanna Kalu dynasty. The tragic and untimely death of Chief Nnannna Kalu is a personal loss to Governor Otti who had very close relationship with the deceased. He described Chief Nnanna Kalu as a great son of Abiriba, an astute businessman a philanthropist, a child of God and a preacher of the gospel. On behalf of the…

Jul

26

2024

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DSS Arrest Governor’s Aide For Allegedly Diverting Federal Rice Palliative

Crime, FGN, News Flash

DSS Arrests Governor’s Aide For Allegedly Diverting Federal Rice Palliative The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has arrested Governor Dikko Radda’s Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Alhaji Nasir Lawal, alongside some state government officials and traders involved in the diversion of the federal government’s rice palliative meant for vulnerable persons in Katsina State. Earlier, the DSS officials had impounded 2,000 bags of rice stocked in stores at the Central Market in Katsina. The consignment was traced to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, while other officials were being interrogated by the DSS over the source…

Jul

26

2024

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Disassociate Yourself From Planned Nationwide Protest – Comr. Barma Tells Youths

News Flash, Politics

Disassociate Yourself From Planned Nationwide Protest - Comr. Barma Tells Youths A Patriotic Citizen and Concerned Youth, Comrade Barma M.Y, Calls on Youth to disassociate themselves from the planned protest and Join Hands in Safeguarding the Integrity, Unity, and Peace of Our Beloved Country Nigeria. As a patriotic citizen and loyal to our beloved country Nigeria, I am compelled to address the planned protests by our youth, which I believe are being instigated by forces against Nigeria's progress, sponsored and initiated by the antagonists of Nigeria. Our dear youth failed the ability to comprehend the reality of what is happening…

Jul

26

2024

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‘We Made Our Voices Heard’ – President Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Presidency

“We Made Our Voices Heard” – Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era President Bola Tinubu has admitted to his involvement in peaceful protests during the military era. He made the admission while receiving a Letter of Credence from the new US Ambassador, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Thursday. Tinubu recalled participating in peaceful protests against dictatorship. The President said, “Our relationship with America is rich. We believe in democracy and freedom. Some of your predecessors worked hard during our transition to democracy, and we remember the likes of Ambassador Howard Jeter.…

Jul

26

2024

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DSS Warns Against Nationwide Protest

News Flash, Security

DSS Warns Against Nationwide Protest The Department of State Services has warned the organisers of the planned nationwide protests against proceeding with them. The service said it uncovered a plan by some criminal elements to hijack the protest and cause unrest in the country. The military and police have also warned against the protest scheduled to be held from August 1 to 10 in response to the economic hardship experienced in the country. The DSS, in a statement on Thursday by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, described the motive behind the protest as political. Afunanya added that the plotters of the…

Jul

26

2024

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Military Won’t Condone Violent Protests -Defence Hqtrs Warn

News Flash, Security

Military Won’t Condone Violent Protests - Defence Hqrts Warns The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it would not condone anarchy in the guise of a nationwide protest. Some Nigerians and groups, under the banner of #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria, have threatened to protest against the prevailing economic hardship starting from August 1, 2024. The Federal Government and Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, have warned against the protest, stating that the nation is yet to heal from the #EndSARS protest. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Edward Buba, said based on intelligence at its disposal, the…

Jul

25

2024

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Gov. Otti Approves Land For The Establishment Of Bankers Training Institute In ABIA, Speaks On ‘JAPA’ Syndrome

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV. OTTI APPROVES LAND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BANKERS TRAINING INSTITUTE IN ABIA, SPEAKS ON ‘JAPA’ SYNDROME The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has approved land for the building of bankers training institute in Abia State. The Governor gave the approval on Tuesday 23rd July, in his country home of Umuehim Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA when he received in audience the Executives of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) who paid him a working visit. Responding to one of the demands of CIBN for a land to build a training institute in Abia, Governor…

Jul

25

2024

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Governors Hold Marathon Meeting As Local Government Tops Agenda

Economy, LGA, News Flash

Governors Hold Marathon Meeting As Local Govt Autonomy Tops Agenda The thirty- six state Governors under the aegis of Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF have commenced a meeting in Abuja, with Local Government Autonomy toping the agenda. The governors started arriving for the meeting at 9pm at the National Secretariat of the forum, Maitama, Abuja. According to the agenda which was sighted, the issue of Local Government Autonomy is coming under Matters Arising and briefing by the Chairman of the forum and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq who will brief the governors on the matter. Recall that the Supreme Court had…