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Jun
03
2025
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Osun State Drags FGN To Supreme Court Over Withheld LGA Allocations

Osun State Drags FGN To Supreme Court Over Withheld LGA Allocations

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Osun State Drags FG To Supreme Court Over Withheld LG Allocations The lingering political crisis surrounding withheld Local Government allocations in Osun State has taken a new dimension as the State Government dragged the Nigerian Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN to the country’s Supreme Court. The case centers on the alleged non-release of allocation from the Federation Account due to the 30 Local Government Areas and one area office of Osun State for the past 3 months. Since January 2025 the Federal Government and Osun State government have been at logger heads over…
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Jun
03
2025
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If Nigeria Does Not Borrow, The Economy Will Collapse – Orji Uzor Kalu

If Nigeria Does Not Borrow, The Economy Will Collapse – Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia North, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics
If Nigeria Does Not Borrow, The Economy Will Collapse – Orji Kalu Orji Kalu, senator representing Abia north, says the Nigerian economy is at risk of collapse if the country does not continue to borrow. Kalu, a former governor of Abia state, spoke on Monday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. “Let me tell you, if this economy does not borrow, it collapse. That’s the truth. That’s where we are,” he said. Kalu said he is not a member of the committee that scrutinises loan requests but insisted that such borrowing is necessary for economic survival.…
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Jun
03
2025
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APC Knocks Atiku, Amechi, El-Rufai Over ‘Desperate’ Power Moves

APC Knocks Atiku, Amechi, El-Rufai Over ‘Desperate’ Power Moves

News Flash, Politics
APC Knocks Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai Over ‘Desperate’ Power Moves The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed out at Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku Abubakar and Nasir el-Rufai, describing their recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a desperate ploy to return to power for personal gain. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the APC, the party accused the trio of exploiting a birthday lecture organised for Amaechi in Abuja on Saturday to launch attacks on Tinubu’s government. Morka said the claims made at the event — including allegations that Tinubu was “weaponising…
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Jun
03
2025
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Governor Otti Commends Abia-Born Immigration Officer Who Rejected 10 Million Naira Bribe, Thanks Organizers Of Oha Isiala Ngwa Grand Civic Reception In His Honour

Governor Otti Commends Abia-Born Immigration Officer Who Rejected 10 Million Naira Bribe, Thanks Organizers Of Oha Isiala Ngwa Grand Civic Reception In His Honour

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Personality
‎GOVERNOR OTTI COMMENDS ABIA-BORN IMMIGRATION OFFICER WHO REJECTED 10 MILLION NAIRA BRIBE, THANKS ORGANIZERS OF OHA ISIALA NGWA GRAND CIVIC RECEPTION IN HIS HONOUR. ‎‎Earlier yesterday, Sunday, 1st June, Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, commended the Abia-born immigration Officer, Ugochukwu Prince Orji, who rejected a N10 Million bribe on the line of duty, saying that he would be celebrated in due course.‎‎Governor Otti commended Mr. Orji when he received in audience a 30-man delegation of the organizers and sponsors of the Oha Isiala Ngwa Grand Civic Reception/Appreciation in his honour for his visible achievements and impactful…
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Jun
03
2025
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Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Book Smart versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among Abia Youths The ongoing debate between formal education ("book smarts") and experiential knowledge ("street smarts") holds particular significance in entrepreneurship, especially within emerging economies like Nigeria where infrastructural constraints and market volatility demand adaptive resilience. This discussion synthesizes insights from semi-structured interviews with five purposively sampled youth entrepreneurs (aged 24–35) from Abia State, representing diverse sectors including agriculture, retail, fashion, technology, and food processing. All participants operated businesses for an average of five years, with backgrounds ranging from vocational diplomas to postgraduate degrees. Uche Nwankwo, founder of Nwankwo…
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Jun
03
2025
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CBEX: EFCC Chairman Assures Nigerians Of Fund Recovery

CBEX: EFCC Chairman Assures Nigerians Of Fund Recovery

Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
CBEX: EFCC Chairman Assures Nigerians Of Fund Recovery Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has assured the Commission is working tirelessly to recover funds lost to the Crypto Bridge Exchange trading platform (CBEX) investment scheme. In a video on the EFCC’s official X handle, on Monday, Olukoyede emphasised the agency’s commitment to securing justice for the victims. He also cautioned members of the public against falling prey to fraudulent investment platforms. The video was captioned: “On CBEX! The Eagle is working relentlessly to recover victims money, the Executive Chairman assures #OlaOlukoyede. “Going forward, do not…
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Jun
03
2025
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2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani

2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics
2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani Former Senator and rights activist, Shehu Sani, has urged the North to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Sani, who spoke in an interview with journalists in Kaduna on Monday, said the North appreciated the progress made so far under President Tinubu. “For those of us from this part (North) of the country, we appreciate the progress made so far by this present government and for those of them who had the opportunity to do better and they failed, we tell them that…
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Jun
03
2025
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How Governor Eno’s Daughter Was Manipulated By False Prophets – Akwa Ibom Govt Reveals

How Governor Eno’s Daughter Was Manipulated By False Prophets – Akwa Ibom Govt Reveals

Gossips, News Flash, Politics, Religion
How Gov Eno’s Daughter Was Manipulated By False Prophets – Akwa Ibom Govt Reveals Akwa Ibom State Government has explained that Mrs Jane Eddidiong Ufot was under the manipulation of ‘false prophets’ to share the viral video in which she called out her father, Governor Umo Eno, over perceived evil forces behind last year’s death of her mother, Pastor Mrs Patience Eno. Apparently after failing to get his father’s attention within a tight ultimatum she set, Jane, Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to the Governor on Health, Safety and Environment, had shared the video of her and little daughter expressing intense…
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Jun
03
2025
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NYSC Begins Payment Of 44k Arrears To Corps Members

NYSC Begins Payment Of 44k Arrears To Corps Members

Economy, Education, FGN, Youths
NYSC Begins Payment Of 44K Arrears To Corps Members The National Youth Service Corps has started paying arrears of the newly implemented monthly allowance to corps members. In a series of payments sighted by AttNews MEDIA correspondent, the scheme paid forty four thousand naira (44,000) to corps members after their 77,000 payment. In April, our correspondent reported that NYSC assured the corps members who recently completed their national service that they would be paid the arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Director-General of the NYSC, Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu gave the assurance during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation workshop for heads…
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Jun
03
2025
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I Never Benefitted Anything As ABIA Governor – Orji Uzor Kalu

I Never Benefitted Anything As ABIA Governor – Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics
I Never Benefitted Anything As Abia Governor – Orji Uzor Kalu Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a senator representing Abia North in the 10th National Assembly has said holding public office has cost him more than it has benefited him. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Monday, June 2, Kalu revealed that he used personal resources to run the State as Governor from 1999-2007 and continues to fund his legislative duties. He emphasised that instead of gaining from public office, his personal sacrifices have taken a toll on his finances and business interests. Kalu said: “I spent…
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