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May

2025

NEITI Salutes Gov. Otti’s Leadership Style, Says, His Policies Align With Values NEITI Represents

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

NEITI SALUTES GOV. OTTI'S LEADERSHIP STYLE, SAYS, HIS POLICIES ALIGN WITH VALUES NEITI REPRESENTS. The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has saluted Governor Alex Otti's leadership style and said that his policies align with the values NEITI represents. The Alternate Chairman of the NEITI Board, Ambassador Sunday Adoli, was speaking when he led a delegation of the board and management of the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative to pay courtesy call on the Governor ahead of the national retreat of the institution holding in Abia State. Ambassador Adoli, who doubles as the representative of the North-Central region at the…

May

2025

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JAMB Jolt: 70% Fail, 0.63% Excel – Why Abia’s Brightest Still Can’t Escape The Quota Trap – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

JAMB Jolt: 70% Fail, 0.63% Excel – Why Abia’s Brightest Still Can’t Escape the Quota Trap The 2025 JAMB results have intensified discussions about Nigeria’s educational challenges, particularly the widening gap between academic performance and equitable access to tertiary institutions. Out of 1.9 million candidates who took the UTME, over 70% scored below 200, with only 0.63% achieving scores above 300. This trend mirrors previous years, such as 2023, when just 27% of candidates surpassed the 200 mark. While systemic issues like uneven resource distribution and curriculum misalignment contribute to these outcomes, the situation in Abia State adds another layer…

May

2025

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Another Peep Into Governor Otti’s Commitment To ABIA Workers’ Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Another Peep Into Governor Otti's Commitment to Abia Workers' Welfare Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's commitment to the welfare of Abia workers is a testament to his administration's dedication to improving the lives of the people. During the 2025 International Workers' Day celebration, Governor Otti highlighted the strides his administration has made in improving the working conditions and welfare of Abia workers. The prompt payment of salaries and pensions has been a hallmark of his administration, with salaries and pensions being paid by or before the 28th of every month. The administration's focus on workers' welfare extends beyond financial…

May

2025

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Inflation, Exchange Rates, Fuel Prices, & GDP In ABIA State: A Comparative Analysis Of Otti & Ikpeazu Administrations – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance

Inflation, Exchange Rates, Fuel Prices, & GDP in Abia State: A Comparative Analysis of Otti & Ikpeazu Administrations(Rooted in Economics, Politics, and Sociology) Introduction:A curious inquiry by a Nigerian social media activist ignited fiery debates, amassing over 100 reactions within hours. This paper meticulously dissects that question, comparing Governors Alex Otti (2023–present) and Okezie Ikpeazu (2015–2023) through official state communications, policy outcomes, and socio-economic data. By analyzing inflation control, exchange rate impacts, fuel price mitigation, and GDP trajectories, it reveals how governance styles—Otti’s technocratic reforms versus Ikpeazu’s symbolic patronage—shape resilience in Nigeria’s subnational economies, offering lessons for federal-state governance in…

May

2025

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ABSG Set To Buy Over EEDC To Provide Uninterrupted Power Supply To Umuahia Ringed Fence

Abia State, News Flash, Power & Energy

ABSG SETS TO BUY OVER EEDC TO PROVIDE UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY TO UMUAHIA RINGED FENCE. Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti says his government is set to buy over the Umuahia ringed fence of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in order to provide steady power for the rest of the 8 LGAs not covered by the Geometric Power. Governor Alex Otti stated this on Monday, at the Geometric Power Aba, while speaking at a reception organized by the Management of Geometric Power after the commissioning and tour of Aba Power's new 2 X 15 MVA, Ogbor Hill Sub -…

May

2025

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NDLEA Intercepts 942 Explosives En Route To Zamfara

Crime, News Flash, Security

NDLEA Intercepts 942 Explosives En Route To Zamfara Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, during a routine patrol along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway, on Saturday, intercepted a commercial vehicle conveying 942 explosives hidden in a sack from Nasarawa heading to Zamfara State. A statement by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday also disclosed the arrest of a 30-year-old suspect over the discovery. “In Kaduna, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Kaduna-Zaria expressway on Saturday, 3rd May intercepted a commercial vehicle from Nasarawa State heading to Zamfara State. “A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a total…

May

2025

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IPOB Demands Govt U-Turn On Proscription

News Flash, FGN

IPOB Demands Govt U-turn On Proscription The Indigenous People of Biafra has rejected the Federal Government’s proscription of the organisation, calling it a “blatant perversion of the rule of law” and an attempt to subvert justice through secrecy, following their failure to achieve the same result in an open, contested hearing. In a statement issued on Sunday, IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, called for the immediate reversal of the “unconstitutional” proscription order and a return to the rule of law, as upheld by Justice Binta Nyako’s ruling. The group argued that the continued proscription of IPOB was an abuse of court…

May

2025

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EFCC Confirms Arrest Of VeryDarkMan, Reveals Why He Was Arrested

Crime, CBN/Commercial Banking, News Flash

EFCC Confirms Arrest Of VeryDarkMan, Reveals Why He Was Arrested Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has confirmed the arrest of social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over multiple petitions. The EFCC, speaking through its spokesperson Dele Oyewale, told BBC News Pidgin on Monday that the activist was taken into custody following complaints from several petitioners. “We arrested him to respond to a series of allegations raised against him by some petitioners,” Oyewale said. When asked if the case was connected to Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), Oyewale noted that the petitions…

May

2025

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JAMB: Over 1.5m Candidates Score Less Than 200 In 2025 UTME

Education, FGN, News Flash

JAMB: Over 1.5m Candidates Score Less Than 200 In 2025 UTME The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the 2025 UTME result analysis, revealing the breakdown of candidates’ performance across various categories. The number of candidates who scored 320 and above is 4,756, representing 0.24% of the total candidates. A total of 7,658 candidates scored between 300 and 319, accounting for 0.39%. When combining scores of 300 and above, the number rises to 12,414 candidates, which is 0.63% of the total. In the 250 – 299 category, 73,441 candidates achieved this score range, making up 3.76% of…

May

2025

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Youths Plan EFCC’s Office Visit To Demand Release Of VeryDarkMan

Crime, News Flash, Youths

Youths Plan EFCC’s Office Visit To Demand VeryDarkMan’s Release A group of youths in Abuja has mobilised in support of social media personality Verydarkman, calling for his immediate release. Chanting “Free Verydarkman,” the group announced plans to visit the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office today to demand his freedom. Verydarkman was reportedly arrested by operatives of the EFCC on Friday, May 2. VDM’s Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju disclosed this via series of tweet on his X handle. The arrest reportedly followed his public criticism of a new generation bank over alleged unauthorised transactions from his mother’s account.