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May
19
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Dr. Alex Otti’s Triumphant Countdown To A Second Anniversary And His Governance Priorities – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Dr. Alex Otti’s Triumphant Countdown To A Second Anniversary And His Governance Priorities – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
DR ALEX OTTI'S TRIUMPHANT COUNTDOWN TO A SECOND ANNIVERSARY AND HIS GOVERNANCE PRIORITIES. Dr. Alex Otti exhibited another plus when he just few days ago exhilarated his audience about his intention to complete the uncompleted government House project started by the duo of Ochendo and Okezuo Ikpeazu since 2010. This finally settled the highly contentious issues surrounding his unputdown stand to be working from home since his Inauguration almost two years ago. As much as I love the grandeur and authority an exquisite government house brings to every state, deprioritizing the government House project started by two previous and very…
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May
18
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Sponsors Free Eye & Medical Outreach & Visitation To Motherless Babies Home As Post Birthday Celebration Gift To Benjamin Kalu & Orji Uzor Kalu

Ikenna Ukwa Sponsors Free Eye & Medical Outreach & Visitation To Motherless Babies Home As Post Birthday Celebration Gift To Benjamin Kalu & Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia North, Birthday, News Flash, Philanthropy
IKENNA UKWA SPONSORS FREE EYE & MEDICAL OUTREACH & VISITATION TO MOTHERLESS BABIES HOME AS POST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION GIFT TO BENJAMIN KALU & ORJI UZOR KALU The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa yesterday sponsored free Eye and Medical Outreach including visitation to Motherless babies home, Lohum Imenyi Uzuakoli, in Bende LGA of Abia State as a post birthday celebration gift to the RT Hon Benjamin Kalu , the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and the Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu . Both Federal Legislators who…
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May
18
2025
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Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XlV Officially Installed

Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XlV Officially Installed

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, World News
Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XIV Officially Installed Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter’s Square on Sunday in a popemobile, greeting tens of thousands of pilgrims and well-wishers ahead of his inauguration mass. Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, who became head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on May 8, stood in the white vehicle as it drove through cheering crowds, smiling, waving and making the sign of the cross. US Vice President JD Vance is among the hundreds of dignitaries due to attend the inauguration mass that begins at 10:00…
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May
18
2025
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Nigerian Breweries Appoints New Managing Director

Nigerian Breweries Appoints New Managing Director

Business, News Flash, Personality
Nigerian Breweries Appoints New Managing Director Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced a leadership transition that will see Mr. Hans Essaadi conclude his role as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on June 30, 2025. The Board has appointed Mr. Thibaut François Baptiste Boidin as his successor, with effect from July 1, 2025. According to the company’s statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Group, Mr. Essaadi will also resign from the Board on June 30, 2025, and subsequently assume a new position as Managing Director of HEINEKEN Poland. Essaadi joined the Board and took over as Managing Director/CEO on July 31,…
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May
18
2025
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Nigeria Is Radicalizing The IGBO, One Injustice At A Time – By Abolaji Rasaq

Nigeria Is Radicalizing The IGBO, One Injustice At A Time – By Abolaji Rasaq

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, South East
Nigeria is Radicalizing the Igbo, One Injustice at a Time by Abolaji Rasaq There’s something about persecution that does two things to a people: it either breaks them, or it makes them beasts of survival. For centuries JEWS, they were hunted, hated, and humiliated by empires. But they didn’t vanish. They evolved. They adapted. And today, the Jews are arguably the most powerful tribe in the world economically, intellectually, and politically. Ruthless when necessary. They are unapologetic about their survival. Now, look at the Igbo. A tribe known for industry, resilience, and brilliance. A people who just want to live,…
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May
18
2025
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Governor Otti’s Week: A Culinary Symphony Of Governance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti’s Week: A Culinary Symphony Of Governance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Governor Otti's Week: A Culinary Symphony of Governance Like a master chef orchestrating a grand feast, Governor Alex Otti served a diverse menu of governance this week, blending bold initiatives, heartfelt tributes, and pragmatic reforms to nourish Abia State’s progress. 1. Digital Delight (MTN Partnership):The week began with a sizzling main course: a strategic pact with MTN to catapult Abia into the digital age. This dish featured 5G connectivity, e-commerce platforms, and tech empowerment for civil servants—a recipe for transforming Abia into a 21st-century digital hub. Otti, the visionary chef, seasoned it with promises of support, ensuring every citizen gets…
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May
17
2025
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Tinubu, Other Government Officials Arrive Rome For Pope Leo’s Inauguration

Tinubu, Other Government Officials Arrive Rome For Pope Leo’s Inauguration

News Flash, Presidency, Religion
Tinubu, Other Govt Officials Arrive In Rome For Pope Leo’s Inauguration With the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 18, President Bola Tinubu and his entourage have arrived in Rome, Italy. The president and his team of government officials arrived at the Vatican City on Saturday, May 17. The event would take place at 10 am Rome time at the St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, 2025. In a statement released by the presidency, and his entourage landed at the Military Airport, Rome, at about 5.00 (local time). Tinubu would be attending a…
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May
17
2025
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FG, States, LGs Share N1.681 Trillion FAAC Allocation For April

FG, States, LGs Share N1.681 Trillion FAAC Allocation For April

FGN, News Flash, Politics
FG, States, LGs Share N1.681 Trillion FAAC Allocation For April From the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, the Federal Government, 36 states, and 774 local governments got N1.681 trillion as revenue for April 2025. This is a 6.5 per cent (N110 billion) increase compared to the N1.578tn shared for March. The Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, said this in a statement on Friday. He said the amount was shared during the May 2025 FAAC meeting in Abuja. “The total distributable revenue of N1.681tn comprised distributable statutory revenue of…
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May
17
2025
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29-Year-Old Nigerian-British Elected As UK’s Youngest Mayor

29-Year-Old Nigerian-British Elected As UK’s Youngest Mayor

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics
29-Year-Old Nigerian-British Elected As UK’s Youngest Mayor Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom, in a historic moment for Nigerians in the diaspora and youth leadership. At 29 years old, she now holds the esteemed position of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The inauguration, which took place on Friday, May 16, 2025, marks a new chapter in British politics and celebrates Nigerian global leadership. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s rise is seen as a personal milestone and a reflection of the growing influence of…
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May
17
2025
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One Man Impregnates 19 Girls In Abuja

One Man Impregnates 19 Girls In Abuja

Abuja, Crime, Love & Life, News Flash
One Man Impregnates 19 Girls In Abuja Hajia Binta Adamu Bello, the Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that the agency recently rescued 19 girls who were impregnated by one man from an estate in Abuja. Hajia Bello disclosed this during a strategic meeting with Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in Abuja on Friday. He said the rescue of the pregnant girls was typical of the growing menace and challenge of human trafficking in the country. “We rescued last week 19 girls all pregnant for one man in…
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