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Jun
08
2025
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June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara

June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among eminent Nigerians said to be making a case for suspended Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, behind the scenes, to be returned to his position on or before June 12. Jonathan, according to sources, has engaged President Bola Tinubu in at least one telephone conversation on the need to reinstate the suspended governor on or before June 12 in the spirit of Democracy Day. The president will, according to tradition, address the nation in a broadcast on June 12. Tinubu had, on…
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Jun
08
2025
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Civil War Not About Hatred;Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

Civil War Not About Hatred;Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

History, News Flash, War
Civil War Not About Hatred; Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has described the Nigerian Civil War period (from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970) as the most difficult period of his life. Gowon made this known on Saturday in Abuja after being honoured with a Lifetime Integrity and Achievement Award at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship, Abuja Anglican Diocese. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event has as its theme: “Men of Honour: Living with Integrity in a Culture of Deceit”.…
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Jun
08
2025
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Why I Stopped Going To Rivers – Amechi

Why I Stopped Going To Rivers – Amechi

Birthday, Interviews, Personality, Politics
Why I Stopped Going To Rivers – Amaechi A former Minister of Transport and former two-term governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, celebrated his 60th birthday penultimate week amid fanfare. In this monitored interview, Amaechi whose critical role in opposition politics between 2013 and 2015 ultimately paved the way for the dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigerian politics, speaks on the coalition being put together against President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027, electoral reform, state capture and weaponization of poverty. He also has words of advice for the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
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Jun
08
2025
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Bricks, Books And Belief: Governor Alex Otti’s Works, Driving Abia’s Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Bricks, Books And Belief: Governor Alex Otti’s Works, Driving Abia’s Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Bricks, Books and Belief: Governor Alex Otti's Works, Driving Abia's Future Governor Alex Otti's week exemplified decisive leadership through concrete action and moral vision. He inaugurated critical infrastructure projects like the 5.95km Umuahia-Onuimo Bridge Road and launched the Umuopara Ring Road to connect erosion-affected communities, while grassroots support surged with over 10,000 residents at the Isialangwa Civic Reception and plans announced for an Abiriba tribute. His administration prioritized flood resilience in high-risk areas, clarified the holistic Abia Airport City development, and celebrated integrity by honoring an immigration officer who rejected a ₦10M bribe. Simultaneously, First Lady Priscilla Otti extended compassion…
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Jun
08
2025
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Governor Otti Inspects Ongoing Construction Of New Governor’s Office, Residence, Expansion Of Tower To Onuimo Road

Governor Otti Inspects Ongoing Construction Of New Governor’s Office, Residence, Expansion Of Tower To Onuimo Road

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure
‎GOVERNOR OTTI INSPECTS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, RESIDENCE, EXPANSION OF TOWER TO ONUIMO ROAD. ‎‎Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday, June 7th, inspected the construction of a new Governor's Office and Residence at Government House, Umuahia, the State capital.‎‎Recall that a few weeks ago, while speaking during a Sabbath Worship at the Unity Chapel, Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti disclosed that construction of a brand new Governor's Office and Residence has commenced.‎‎The Governor, accompanied by some of his friends and political associates, made an unscheduled visit to the project sites being managed by…
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Jun
08
2025
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Feedback Mechanism, A Hallmark In Alex Otti’s Governance Style – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Feedback Mechanism, A Hallmark In Alex Otti’s Governance Style – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
FEEDBACK MECHANISM, A HALLMARK IN ALEX OTTI'S GOVERNANCE STYLE. I am impressed reading from the Representatives of Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency, Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa concerning governor Alex Otti's transformative footprints around the Old government House premises in Umuahia, a product of feedback mechanism from the people. I had in one of my recent pieces advised the governor to redevelop the Old government House premises by taking more territory towards the valley behind it and possibly even acquiring the forests behind the premises as annex of the government House. This measure if well implemented will enhance the archetectural beauty of…
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Jun
07
2025
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Open Letter To PPRO ABIA State Police Command By Dr. Uduma Nnate

Open Letter To PPRO ABIA State Police Command By Dr. Uduma Nnate

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Police Force
Open Letter To PPROABIA State Police Command By Dr. Uduma Nnate Dear DSP Maureen C. Chinaka LLB, anipr Re: Nigeria Police Force Awards And Commendations Ceremony 2025, Held at Police Resource Center, Abuja. Congratulations on your recent special recognition award at the just concluded Inspector General of Police Awards 2025. It is truly a testament to the countless hours you dedicated to ensuring the success of your Command. The IGP's recognition is well deserved and no easy feat. It is a call to do more. The overarching objective for the police award was simple – to reward and honor exemplary…
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Jun
07
2025
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Effective Waste Management: The Result Of Governor Otti’s Leadership And ASEPA’s Dedication – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Effective Waste Management: The Result Of Governor Otti’s Leadership And ASEPA’s Dedication – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Good Governance
Effective Waste Management: The Result of Governor Otti's Leadership and ASEPA's Dedication By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The Abia State government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Otti, has embarked on a transformative journey to revolutionize the state's sanitation sector. After years of neglect and poor waste management, which earned Abia the notoriety of being one of the dirtiest states in Nigeria, the current administration declared a state of emergency in the sanitation sector and established a Special Task Force on Sanitation and Environmental Protection. This bold move led to the revitalization of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA),…
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Jun
06
2025
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Its Official: Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno Defects From PDP To APC

Its Official: Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno Defects From PDP To APC

News Flash, Politics
IT’S OFFICIAL: Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno defects from PDP to APC Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom state, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Friday in Uyo, the state capital, Eno said the decision followed “three months of wide consultation” with critical stakeholders across the state. “For some time now, the political space, particularly in this state and the nation in general, has been awash with the news of my likely movement from the PDP, the platform that has provided the levers and ladder of my political…
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