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May
20
2025
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Oby Ezekwesili Gets Fresh International Appointment

Oby Ezekwesili Gets Fresh International Appointment

International, News Flash, Personality, Politics
Oby Ezekwesili Gets Fresh International Appointment Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili said she has accepted an invitation to become an Advisor to Club de Madrid. Ezekwesili announced this in a post on her X handle on Tuesday. According to her post, Club de Madrid is “the world’s largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers”. Ezekwesili explained that the forum leverage their individual and collective leadership experience and global reach to strengthen inclusive democratic practice and improve the well-being of people around the world. The post read: “I accepted the invitation to become an Advisor to @ClubdeMadrid…
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May
20
2025
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Abia’s Plate Of Progress Serving Up Nutrition For Every Child: Inside The Otti Administration’s Holistic Strategy To Combat Malnutrition And Boost Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Plate Of Progress Serving Up Nutrition For Every Child: Inside The Otti Administration’s Holistic Strategy To Combat Malnutrition And Boost Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health
Abia's Plate of Progress Serving Up Nutrition for Every Child: Inside the Otti Administration's Holistic Strategy to Combat Malnutrition and Boost Development When Governor Alex Otti assumed office in May 2023, Abia State faced a critical challenge: nearly 22% of children under five suffered from stunted growth, a grim marker of chronic malnutrition. For Otti, a former banker turned reformist leader, and his wife, Priscilla, a public health advocate, tackling this crisis became a cornerstone of their governance. Over the past two years, their administration has woven a multifaceted strategy—blending policy, partnerships, and grassroots mobilization—to rewrite Abia’s nutrition narrative. Reviving…
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May
19
2025
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Nigerian Palm Oil About To Get Expensive As Indonesia Increases Export Levy

Nigerian Palm Oil About To Get Expensive As Indonesia Increases Export Levy

Economy, Business, News Flash
Nigerian Palm Oil About To Get Expensive As Indonesia Increases Export Levy Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, increased the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5% to 10% on May 17. This policy shift is aimed at financing biofuel initiatives and replanting activities within the country. Nigeria, the world’s fifth-largest palm oil producer, still imports almost half of the two million tons consumed domestically each year. Palm oil has lost its status as the most reasonably priced vegetable oil globally due to supply shortages — including from Malaysia, the world’s second-largest producer. The Indonesian Ministry…
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May
19
2025
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Poverty Fueling Insecurity In Northern Nigeria – Uba Sani

Poverty Fueling Insecurity In Northern Nigeria – Uba Sani

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Interviews, Security
Poverty Fueling Insecurity In Northern Nigeria – Uba Sani Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that poverty and economic exclusion are the root causes of insecurity in northern Nigeria, warning that unless they are addressed holistically, the region will continue to face unrest. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, the governor stated, “I came from the trenches. I fought successive governments in the past, during the military era. I went to detention a few times, fighting for justice and equality”. Sani said his administration began with a data-driven focus on poverty and underdevelopment, drawing on his experience…
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May
19
2025
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Herdsmen, Bandits Strike In Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, Kogi, Kill 33

Herdsmen, Bandits Strike In Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, Kogi, Kill 33

Crime, News Flash, Security
Herdsmen, Bandits Strike In Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, Kogi, Kill 33 Herdsmen, bandits and kidnappers were on rampage in different parts of the country weekend, killing no fewer than 33 persons in Benue, Imo, Kebbi, Ondo and Kogi states. Several other persons were also injured in attacks, which have further worsened the insecurity in the country. In Ogwumogbio and Okpo’okpolo axis of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State,at least 15 persons were killed in an ambush by armed herders who invaded the area. The attack also left several persons, most of whom were traders, injured and some missing. It…
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May
19
2025
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2027 Coalition: Atiku Camp Offers Obi VP Role In One-Term Deal

2027 Coalition: Atiku Camp Offers Obi VP Role In One-Term Deal

News Flash, Politics
2027 Coalition: Atiku Camp Offers Obi VP Role In One-Term Deal There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The PUNCH that the proposal was initially discussed during a meeting between Atiku and Obi early this year in the United Kingdom. The insiders disclosed that Atiku has committed to serving a single four-year term, and Obi…
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May
19
2025
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Prudence As Tool Of Good Governance: Governor Otti’s Example – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Prudence As Tool Of Good Governance: Governor Otti’s Example – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Prudence as a Tool of Good Governance: Governor Otti's Example Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Good governance has become increasingly significant in contemporary times, with leaders recognizing its importance in shaping societies. Prudence is a vital virtue that enables leaders to make informed decisions, prioritize citizens' welfare, and ensure efficient resource utilization. Governor Alex Otti's administration in Abia State exemplifies prudence-driven governance that yields remarkable transformations. The governor's commitment to reducing the cost of governance underscores his prudent approach to leadership. By implementing measures to reduce costs, he has ensured that government funds are utilized efficiently for the benefit of the people.…
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May
19
2025
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Nkporo Farmers Receive Fertilizers From Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Nkporo Farmers Receive Fertilizers From Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Abia State, Abia North, Agriculture, News Flash, Philanthropy
NKPORO WOMEN RECEIVES FERTILIZERS FROM IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA Today, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa 's team stormed Nkporo in Ohafia LGA of Abia State to distribute fertilizers to the women, an initiative sponsored by the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President and the founder, IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as part of his contributions to farming and crop production in the locality. The Ndi Agbo and Etitiama Nkporo women who were visibly elated by his kind gesture and thoughtfulness thanked him immensely for remembering them in this farming season, and supporting them with the essential…
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May
19
2025
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Drama In Rome: I’m Head Of The Nigerian Delegation, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi At Vatican City

Drama In Rome: I’m Head Of The Nigerian Delegation, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi At Vatican City

FGN, News Flash, Presidency, Religion
Drama In Rome: I’m Head Of The Nigerian Delegation, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi At Vatican City President Bola Tinubu, Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, and former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi met at Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass on Sunday in Rome. Fayemi sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked Obi to follow him to pay homage to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed. On getting to the President, Fayemi broke the ice between Obi and Tinubu. He said: “Mr. President, welcome to our church, and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.”…
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May
19
2025
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Governor Alex Otti’s War On Cancer: A Collective Journey Of Hope, Health, And Collective Action In ABIA (2023-2025) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti’s War On Cancer: A Collective Journey Of Hope, Health, And Collective Action In ABIA (2023-2025) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health
Governor Alex Otti’s War on Cancer: A Transformative Journey of Hope, Health, and Collective Action in Abia (2023–2025) By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke, University of Abuja, Nigeria Umuahia, Nigeria – Since assuming office in May 2023, Governor Alex Otti has anchored his administration’s “New Abia Agenda” on healthcare, declaring it the bedrock of socio-economic development. With an unprecedented 35% of the 2025 budget allocated to health and education, the governor has launched a multi-pronged assault on systemic gaps in cancer care, infrastructure, and equity. Central to this mission is First Lady Priscilla Otti, whose advocacy and direct interventions—including a ₦10…
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