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Apr
30
2025
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Abia Youths To Benefit From The Renewed Hope Agenda Of President Tinubu As Ikenna Ukwa Meets Youth Minister

Abia Youths To Benefit From The Renewed Hope Agenda Of President Tinubu As Ikenna Ukwa Meets Youth Minister

Abia State, Abia North, FGN, News Flash, Politics
ABIA YOUTHS TO BENEFIT FROM THE RENEWED HOPE AGENDA OF PRESIDENT TINUBU AS IKENNA UKWA MEETS YOUTH MINISTER In demonstration of his commitment to advocating for the youth in Abia State and his efforts to leverage federal programs for the benefit of Abia Youths, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa yesterday met with the Honorable Minister for Youth Development, Hon Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele in his office Abuja to discuss ways Abia Youths can benefit from the Federal Government's empowerment programs under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu . Hon…
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Apr
30
2025
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FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources

FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources

Education, FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash
FG Scraps Foreign Scholarships, Tags Scheme Waste Of Resources The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement, describing the scheme as a “waste of resources.” The development followed cries by previous beneficiaries of the scheme who accused the government of neglect. The BEA Programme, established through strong diplomatic ties and mutual cooperation, enabled Nigerian students to study in partner countries such as China, Russia, Algeria, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt, and Serbia. Recently, the government clarified that all supplementary allowances due to Nigerian scholars had been paid up to December 2024. It also appealed for patience, noting…
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Apr
30
2025
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Gov. Otti Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Promises To Celebrate Athletes If They Win Trophies

Gov. Otti Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Promises To Celebrate Athletes If They Win Trophies

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Sports
GOV. OTTI RECEIVES TORCH OF UNITY FOR NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL, PROMISES TO CELEBRATE ATHLETES IF THEY WIN TROPHIES. The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex  Otti has received the National Sports Festival Torch of Peace and Unity in preparation for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged "Gateway Games" holding at Abeokuta, Ogun State from 16th to 30th of May 2025. Receiving the torch from the officials of the National Sports Commission, Abuja, Governor Otti commended the Abia Sports team for making the State proud. He re-emphasized that sports holds everybody together and promotes unity among Nigerians. "It is with great pleasure…
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Apr
30
2025
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Gov. Otti Expresses Willingness To Partner Israeli Agricultural Investors, Says He Is In A Hurry To See The Commencement Of The Proposed Investment

Gov. Otti Expresses Willingness To Partner Israeli Agricultural Investors, Says He Is In A Hurry To See The Commencement Of The Proposed Investment

Abia State, Agriculture, Business, Economy, Good Governance
GOV. OTTI EXPRESSES WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER ISRAELI AGRICULTURAL INVESTORS, SAYS, HE IS IN A HURRY TO SEE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROPOSED INVESTMENT. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has expressed his willingness to partner with an Israeli agricultural expert and investors to grow the State's economy. Government Otti was speaking while receiving in audience a delegation of an Israeli based agricultural investor and the Managing Director of ONIDA Development, Mr. Kidron Isreal who called on him in his office. He said that the government can provide land, adding that the provision of land could be the government's own equity…
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Apr
30
2025
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We Are Not Bothered About Opposition’s Noise – Gov. Otti

We Are Not Bothered About Opposition’s Noise – Gov. Otti

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
WE ARE NOT BOTHERED ABOUT OPPOSITION'S NOISE - GOV. OTTI Governor Alex Otti says he is not bothered about what he described as, the noise of the opposition party members in Abia State. Governor Otti stated this while receiving a delegation of the member representing Bende North State Constituency, Hon. Nnamdi Ibekwe who recently dumped the PDP and joined the ruling Labour Party in Abia State. He said that some of the opposition members who make noise about coming to contest elections do not actually mean to run elections but seek either recognition, negotiation or projection, hence, should not be…
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Apr
29
2025
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EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

Abuja, Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
EFCC ‘Arrests’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At Abuja Airport A prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been “arrested” by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to her legal team. Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, made this known in a statement to Nairametrics on Tuesday, stressing that “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested by the EFCC” around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Nairametrics previously reported that Achimugu’s lawyer had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that their client had already stated in her court documents that she would…
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Apr
29
2025
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Otti: Another Divine Testimony And Endorsement – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: Another Divine Testimony And Endorsement – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Religion
Otti: Another Divine Testimony and Endorsement Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has received yet another glowing endorsement, this time from the Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, Most Rev. (Prof.) Augustine Ndubueze Echema. Bishop Echema's declaration that Governor Otti's good works will speak for him and campaign for him underscores the profound impact of his administration's policies and projects on Abians. Describing Governor Otti's governance as "good, easy, and effective," Bishop Echema cited the transformation of Aba city, particularly the construction of roads like the Port Harcourt Road, which has revitalized the area.…
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Apr
29
2025
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Otti’s AI-Driven Renaissance: Reimagining Productivity And Workplace Excellence In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Otti’s AI-Driven Renaissance: Reimagining Productivity And Workplace Excellence In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Otti’s AI-Driven Renaissance: Reimagining Productivity and Workspace Excellence in Abia State Under the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Otti, Abia State has embarked on a groundbreaking digital transformation, redefining the operational ethos and physical workspaces of its civil service. This revolution, anchored in cutting-edge AI, data infrastructure, and ergonomic office rehabilitation, has ignited a seismic shift in productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction, propelling Abia’s workforce into a future where technology and human ingenuity converge seamlessly. Central to this transformation is the Umuahia Dedicated Internet Access/Wide Area Network Project, a flagship initiative unveiled in March 2025. By deploying fiber-optic cables, high-performance…
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Apr
28
2025
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Court Sentences Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband Nwachukwu To Death By Hanging

Court Sentences Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband Nwachukwu To Death By Hanging

Crime, Judiciary, Marriage And Love, News Flash
Court Sentences Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband To Death By Hanging Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Wude Zone 2, Abuja, today sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to death by hanging having found him guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased on April 8, 2022. The judge sentenced Nwachukwu to death while sentencing him after the court had held that the prosecution had proven the burden of proof placed on it by the law and subsequently found the defendant guilty. Nwachukwu was arraigned on…
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Apr
28
2025
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Suspected Cultists Storms Beer Parlour, Kill Four

Suspected Cultists Storms Beer Parlour, Kill Four

Crime, News Flash, Security
Suspected Cultists Storm Beer Parlour, Kill Four The Benue Police Command has confirmed the killing of four persons by suspected cultists at a beer parlour in Makurdi, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident in a chat with journalists on Monday. Ms Anene said the attack occurred on Sunday night at a beer parlour in Akpehe, Makurdi, and left many people hospitalised. “The suspected cult attack at Akpehe is confirmed, and investigation has commenced. “Four persons were confirmed dead while others are currently receiving treatment in the hospital,“ the command’s spokesperson said. Ms Anene warned…
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