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Jun
18
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’ – Tinubu Queries IGP Over Benue Attack

‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’ – Tinubu Queries IGP Over Benue Attack

FGN, News Flash, North Central, Security
‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’ — Tinubu Queries IGP Over Benue Attack President Bola Tinubu has criticised Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police, over the “failure” of officers to apprehend perpetrators of the recent deadly attacks in Benue state Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Makurdi on Wednesday, Tinubu said he expected the police to have made some arrests after the attack in Yelwata, a community in Guma LGA of Benue state, which led to the killing of over 100 people. “Police, I hope your men are on alert to listen to information. How come no arrest has been…
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Jun
18
2025
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Benue Killings: Tinubu Visits Injured Victims At Teaching Hospital

Benue Killings: Tinubu Visits Injured Victims At Teaching Hospital

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Benue Killings: Tinubu Visits Injured Victims At Teaching Hospital President Bola Tinubu has visited surviving victims of last Friday’s brutal attack in Yelewata community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Tinubu visited the North-Central state following the attack which left over 59 people dead and several others injured. The President went straight to the hospital after arriving at the Tactical Air Command, Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, at about 12:58 pm on Wednesday. He later left the hospital for the new Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House where he is expected to meet with major…
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Jun
18
2025
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US Democratic Party Grappling With Ideological Dissonance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

US Democratic Party Grappling With Ideological Dissonance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International, World News
US Democratic Party Grappling with Ideological Dissonance Democrats have been accused of advancing policies characterized as fundamentally anti-American through systematic opposition to core national values, institutional subversion, and perceived betrayal of citizen interests. These allegations center on their purported rejection of constitutional principles (e.g., Second Amendment rights, immigration enforcement), obstruction of security initiatives (border control, counterterrorism), and symbolic defiance during national moments (refusing to applaud military service, childhood cancer survivors, or law enforcement in presidential addresses) . Critics further contend that Democratic leadership prioritizes globalist agendas—such as climate accords and multinational partnerships—over American economic sovereignty, while enabling cultural movements deemed…
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Jun
18
2025
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GODA Hosts Nigerian Institute Of Town Planners, Discusses Vision For A Model ABIA North

GODA Hosts Nigerian Institute Of Town Planners, Discusses Vision For A Model ABIA North

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
GODA HOSTS NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, DISCUSSES VISION FOR A MODEL ABIA NORTH The Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA) on Tuesday played host to a high-powered delegation from the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Abia State Chapter, in a strategic meeting aimed at advancing the vision of transforming Abia North into a model region. The visit, which signaled a strong synergy between GODA and the Town Planning Institute, provided an opportunity for professional engagement toward building a more organized and sustainable Abia North While speaking, the Chairman, Abia state Chapter of NITP, TPl. Ignatius A. Anyanwu, commended the…
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Jun
18
2025
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Signing Of Kalu’s Bills Establishing 3 Tertiary Institutions In ABIA, Imo Into Law By Mr President: Ikenna Ukwa Fetes Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Signing Of Kalu’s Bills Establishing 3 Tertiary Institutions In ABIA, Imo Into Law By Mr President: Ikenna Ukwa Fetes Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Education, National Assembly
SIGNING OF KALU'S BILLS ESTABLISHING 3 TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ABIA, IMO INTO LAW BY MR PRESIDENT: IKENNA UKWA FETES DEPUTY SPEAKER The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has expressed profound joy and gratitude to the President, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu , GCFR for signing into law three bills sponsored by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu , establishing the; Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State, Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State, and Federal University Okigwe, Imo State. Chief Ikenna…
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Jun
18
2025
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Ikpeazu Holds No Political Relevance And Cannot Distract Governor Otti – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Ikpeazu Holds No Political Relevance And Cannot Distract Governor Otti – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Ikpeazu Holds No Political Relevance and Cannot Distract Governor Otti By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In a move that has sparked widespread concern across Abia State, former Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu recently convened a politically charged meeting at his Umuobiakwa residence in Obingwa Local Government Area. This gathering, which included his former aides, loyalists, and a segment of local residents, was not only ill-timed but clearly violated constitutional provisions and the regulations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding political campaigns. Although he stopped short of a formal declaration, Ikpeazu’s open call for his supporters to “deliver their booths and…
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Jun
18
2025
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FGN Announces Emergency Evacuation For Nigerians In Israel, Iran

FGN Announces Emergency Evacuation For Nigerians In Israel, Iran

FGN, Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash
FG Announces Emergency Evacuation For Nigerians In Israel, Iran The Federal Government has announced that it is finalising emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday night, Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran are actively reaching out to affected citizens and coordinating efforts to ensure their safe return. Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)Despicable Me 4 (2024)Nigerians in the affected regions have been urged to adhere strictly to…
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Jun
17
2025
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The Gaza Crucible: A Global Poverty And Unyielding Resilience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Gaza Crucible: A Global Poverty And Unyielding Resilience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, War
The Gaza Crucible: A Global Metaphor for Engineered Poverty and Unyielding ResilienceData as of June 2025 Ⅰ. Anatomy of Scarcity: The Architecture of DeprivationThe Gaza Strip’s 2.1 million Palestinians endure orchestrated deprivation under a 17-year blockade. Seventy-five percent face "Emergency" or "Catastrophic" food insecurity (IPC Phase 4-5), with acute malnutrition afflicting 5.8% of children under five—a 23% rise since January 2025. Documented child starvation deaths reached 57 by May 2025. Water access has collapsed to under 10 liters daily per person due to saline contamination and infrastructure damage causing 50-65% piped-water leakage. Movement restrictions have displaced 664,800 people since March…
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Jun
17
2025
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Gov. Otti Encourages Innovation, Urges Champions Of The State Hackathon To Work With The Government Team

Gov. Otti Encourages Innovation, Urges Champions Of The State Hackathon To Work With The Government Team

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Sports
GOV. OTTI ENCOURAGES INNOVATION, URGES CHAMPIONS OF THE STATE HACKATHON TO WORK WITH THE GOVERNMENT TEAM. On Monday, June 16th, Gov. Alex Otti received in audience, at the Executive Council Chamber, the State Champions of the 2025 Civic Connect Hackathon organised by the State Ministry of Science and Technology and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Economy. Gov. Otti praised Abia Youths for brimming with potentials and urged the Government team to continue creating such platforms where innovation is not only encouraged but celebrated. He directed the Honourable Commissioner for Science and Technology and the Chief Information Officer…
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Jun
16
2025
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Bobrisky Knocks Senators, Reps Over Silence On Benue Killings

Bobrisky Knocks Senators, Reps Over Silence On Benue Killings

National Assembly, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, North Central
Bobrisky Knocks Senators, Reps Over Silence On Benue Killings Nigerian media personality, Okuneye Idris, better known as Bobrisky, has criticised Nigerian senators and house of Reps Members for their perceived inaction regarding the recent killings in Benue State. Bobrisky, on Monday, expressed his frustration on Instagram, highlighting that while lawmakers swiftly convened meetings over his legal issues, they have remained silent on the ongoing violence in Benue. He wrote, “Senator/House representative didn’t call urgent meeting over the killing happening in Benue. “Senator/House representative didn’t call an urgent meeting over the killing happening in Benue. But they can call an urgent…
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