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May
20
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Join Us, Work With Tinubu, Umahi Woos Peter Obi, Others

Join Us, Work With Tinubu, Umahi Woos Peter Obi, Others

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Join Us, Work With Tinubu, Umahi Woos Peter Obi, Others Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has urged former governor Peter Obi and other regional opposition figures to join the pro-Tinubu coalition, calling for full South-East support for President Bola Tinubu. “Leadership is not about self, it’s about the people. I call on my brother, Peter Obi, to join us and work with the President for the betterment of the South-East,” he said. With the South-East’s continued support for Tinubu, Umahi stressed that Nigeria’s unity and prosperity depend on leaders working together for the country’s common good. Umahi also revealed…
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May
20
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Led Some APC Stakeholders In Ohafia LGA For Appreciation Visit To Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Ikenna Ukwa Led Some APC Stakeholders In Ohafia LGA For Appreciation Visit To Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

National Assembly, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Personality, Politics
IKENNA UKWA LEADS SOME APC STAKEHOLDERS IN OHAFIA LGA FOR AN APPRECIATION VISIT TO SENATOR ORJI UZOR KALU The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa yesterday led some prominent APC stakeholders from Ohafia LGA for an appreciation visit to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu ,the Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District, in his office, National Assembly complex, Abuja. The aim of the visit is to appreciate the Senator's efforts and massive infrastructural development in Abia North, particularly in Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs. Earlier in his speech, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa thanked the Federal…
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May
20
2025
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We Were Not Elected To Wear Boxing Gloves To Fight Executive – Senate President, Akpabio

We Were Not Elected To Wear Boxing Gloves To Fight Executive – Senate President, Akpabio

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Senate
We Were Not Elected To Wear Boxing Gloves To Fight Executive – Senate President, Akpabio President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said lawmakers were not elected to engage in confrontation with the Executive but to foster policies that promote national development. The Senate President spoke in an upcoming feature documentary to mark two years of the Bola Tinubu administration. Akpabio, reflecting on the importance of cooperation between the National Assembly and the Executive, said: “When elected into the National Assembly, whether in the Senate or the House of Representatives, your constituents will not give you boxing gloves. It’s not…
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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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