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May
29
2025
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Governor Otti’s Commitment To Children’s Education And Welfare In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti’s Commitment To Children’s Education And Welfare In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance
Governor Otti's Commitment to Children's Education and Welfare in Abia State Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to revitalizing the state's education sector, with a particular focus on children's welfare. This commitment was evident in his address during the 2025 National Children's Day celebration held at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Education ReformsGovernor Otti announced that his administration is converting 20 public schools into smart schools, providing modern, technology-driven learning environments. An additional 20 schools will undergo similar transformations in subsequent phases. Furthermore, 5,300 newly recruited teachers have been deployed across the state, with plans to…
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May
28
2025
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X-Raying The Impact Of Governor Otti’s 30 Executive Bills On ABIA Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

X-Raying The Impact Of Governor Otti’s 30 Executive Bills On ABIA Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, House Of Assembly, Infrastructure
X-raying the Impact of Governor Otti's 30 Executive Bills on Abia Transformation Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti has been a game-changer in Abia State, driven by his unwavering commitment to good governance and development. A key aspect of this commitment was the transmission of 30 Executive Bills to the Abia State House of Assembly, all of which were passed into law and accented to within two glorious years of his result-oriented and transformative governance. These bills represent the bedrock of the transformation and numerous achievements recorded within this period, cutting across all sectors. Ultimately, Governor…
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May
28
2025
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Abia State 2023-2025: Governance, Challenges, And Citizen Voices – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State 2023-2025: Governance, Challenges, And Citizen Voices – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia State 2023–2025: Governance, Challenges, and Citizen Voices Abia State, a bustling hub in southeastern Nigeria, has navigated a complex landscape of economic, infrastructural, and security challenges under Governor Alex Otti’s administration from 2023 to 2025. With an unemployment rate peaking at 18.7% in 2023—the highest in Nigeria—the state’s struggles were compounded by infrastructure decay and insecurity. However, Otti’s policies, including a budget prioritizing 84% capital expenditure in 2024 and 82% in 2025, aimed to reverse these trends. Initiatives like the Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP) and a single-tax system attracted investments, though controversies arose over projects such as…
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May
28
2025
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Celebrating The Stars Of Tomorrow: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium At The Celebration Of The 2025 Children’s Day

Celebrating The Stars Of Tomorrow: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium At The Celebration Of The 2025 Children’s Day

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
CELEBRATING THE STARS OF TOMORROW Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day Protocols It is my honour to join the children of Abia State, fellow parents, teachers and all who love the joy and excitement that come with being around the young ones in welcoming all of us to the 2025 International Children’s Day celebration in our State. We have gathered as members of one large family to share in the excitement of our children as…
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May
28
2025
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Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu

Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu

Economy, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics
Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said Nigerians are raising their voices against the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because they are used to making easy money. Kalu made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the National Assembly complex. Asked to appraise the economy under the present administration, the Chief Whip of the Senate, who acknowledged that Nigerians are suffering due to the economic reforms, claimed that the positive effects of the reforms would…
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May
28
2025
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Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two other Federal Varsities Two months after sacking the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the latest development in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new governing council members for three federal universities.’ The…
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May
28
2025
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Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn – FGN The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that looted funds totalling $ 967.5 billion and N277 billion have been recovered in cash and assets. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the recovery was made in 2024 alone. According to him, whereas the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, reclaimed over N248 billion, $105 million, and 753 duplexes in its asset recovery efforts, on the other hand, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, recovered N29.685 billion in cash and $966,900…
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May
28
2025
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Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation

Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has awarded N900 million in damages against former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and five others for violating the fundamental human rights of Adara elders illegally detained in 2019. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari delivered the ruling on Tuesday in a suit filed by Awemi Dio Maisamari and eight other Southern Kaduna Adara elders. The court ruled that El-Rufai personally orchestrated their arbitrary arrest, and is therefore liable for the N900 million compensation. The court also awarded N10 million in general damages and N10…
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May
28
2025
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Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates Children’s Day

Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates Children’s Day

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events
OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU CELEBRATES CHILDREN'S DAY The Ohafia Local Government Council Headquarters, Ebem Ohafia, came alive with vibrant colors and joyful sounds as the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, joined teachers, pupils, and students across Ohafia LGA to celebrate this year’s Children’s Day. The event was marked by a rich display of social and cultural activities, showcasing the diverse heritage and talents of the children. Pupils and students from various schools across the LGA participated in traditional dances, drama presentations, Ohafia War dance, and musical performances. These activities highlighted the cultural pride and creativity of…
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May
27
2025
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Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking approval for three major financial proposals involving external and domestic borrowings amounting to billions of dollars, euros, and naira. In a set of letters read on Tuesday during plenary by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, the president requested legislative backing for the federal government’s external borrowing rolling plan for 2025–2026, a $2 billion foreign currency bond issuance in the domestic market, and the issuance of bonds to clear outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). – $2bn Foreign Currency…
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