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May
13
2025
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Grassroots Frontiers For Dr. Alex Otti Begins Mobilization As IEGDU Rallies Statewide Support For 2027

Grassroots Frontiers For Dr. Alex Otti Begins Mobilization As IEGDU Rallies Statewide Support For 2027

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Grassroots Mobilization Begins: IEGDU Rallies Support for Gov. Alex Otti’s Re-election Bid. Solidarity songs echoed through the Itaja-Obohia Federated Union Civic Hall in Umuahia South Local Government Area as the Igbo Ekene Global Development Union (IEGDU) declared its full backing for the re-election of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, in 2027. Addressing a gathering of IEGDU critical stakeholders, community leaders, political stakeholders, and grassroots mobilizers, Ambassador Moses Onyegbule, President General of IEGDU and General Coordinator of IEGDU for Grassroots Frontiers for Dr. Alex Otti, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to promoting good governance and sustaining the current administration’s developmental strides.…
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May
13
2025
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Governor Alex Otti’s Integrated Development Strategy For ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti’s Integrated Development Strategy For ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Governor Alex Otti’s Integrated Development Strategy for Abia State Under Governor Alex Otti’s leadership, Abia State has embarked on a transformative journey to address systemic challenges through a three-pronged strategy: formalizing the informal economy, eradicating illiteracy, and harnessing emerging technologies. This approach, anchored in data-driven policymaking and transparency, reflects a deliberate alignment with global sustainability goals while addressing local realities. Economic Empowerment Through Informal Sector FormalizationAbia’s informal sector, which employs 65% of the workforce and contributes 45% to the state’s GDP, has long been constrained by limited access to credit and global markets. To bridge this gap, the Otti administration…
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May
12
2025
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ASUU Elects New President

ASUU Elects New President

Education, News Flash
ASUU Elects New President Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has elected a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, Prof. Chris Piwuna, as its new president. Piwuna, who doubles as the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, takes over from Victor Osodeke, a professor of soil science from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. His election was made at the 23rd National Delegates Congress of the Union, which took place in Benin on Sunday. Piwuna defeated Prof. Adamu Babayo from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, to emerge as the…
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May
12
2025
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JAMB Reacts To Public Complaints Over Released 2025 UTME Results; Promises Review

JAMB Reacts To Public Complaints Over Released 2025 UTME Results; Promises Review

Education, News Flash
JAMB Reacts To Public Complaints Over Released 2025 UTME Results; Promises Review The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday officially responded to public complaints about its recently released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results. The Board described as the complaints as “unusual complaints” while adding that it came from few states of the Federation. While JAMB said it acknowledges the complaints, it is currently fast forwarding its annual system review. “In response, the Board is fast forwarding its annual system review—a comprehensive post-mortem of the examination process that is conducted each year months after the exercise,” The spokesperson of…
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May
12
2025
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Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace – Wike

Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace – Wike

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace — Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, recently visited him with two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to seek peace. Wike made the statement while speaking to journalists on Monday. “Fubara came to me with two Governors and one elder statesman. Just that they are both APC Governors. He said he wants peace,” Wike said. The meeting reportedly took place at Wike’s residence. According to reports, Fubara was accompanied by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Ebonyi State Governor Francis…
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May
12
2025
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Abia Lawmaker, Etiokwe, Commends GODA For Developmental Strides

Abia Lawmaker, Etiokwe, Commends GODA For Developmental Strides

Abia North, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
ABIA LAWMAKER, ETIOKWE, COMMENDS GODA FOR DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES The Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), led by its Director General, Engr. Obinna Odum, has received commendation from Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, popularly known as Etiokwe, the member representing Ohafia South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. Over the weekend, Hon. Nwoke, accompanied by some members of the 6th Ohafia Legislative Council, embarked on a spot inspection of an ongoing road reconstruction project being executed by GODA in Asaga Ohafia. He expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and commended the Authority for its development initiatives carried out with…
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May
12
2025
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Governor Otti: Building A Brighter Future For Abia’s Youth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti: Building A Brighter Future For Abia’s Youth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance, Youths
Governor Otti: Building a Brighter Future for Abia's Youth Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has been making significant strides in empowering Abia's youth through various initiatives. Recently, he granted automatic employment to 19 top-performing graduands of the digital training program organized by the Abia State Government and LearnFactory Nigeria. This move not only recognizes the talents of these young individuals but also underscores the governor's commitment to equipping Abia's youth with 21st-century skills that can enhance their employability and entrepreneurial capabilities. The Abia TechRise ICT training program, which culminated in the graduation of over 500 youths, is a…
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May
12
2025
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Abia Needs Regulatory Agency To Curb Arbitrary And Exploitative Pricing Of Goods And Services – By Dr. Ody Ajike, Esq.

Abia Needs Regulatory Agency To Curb Arbitrary And Exploitative Pricing Of Goods And Services – By Dr. Ody Ajike, Esq.

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia needs a Regulatory Agency. Citizens in Abia are facing arbitrary and exploitative pricing of various goods and services. Citizens are also facing unwholesome practices by Landlords, estate practitioners and other economic actors within the State. The costs of Housing, food items, healthcare,education, oil and gas and other necessary goods and services are on the rise without any justification. Standards are violated, government shortchanged and interests of consumers remain unprotected by the Government. These unfair practice affect the dynamic policies of the State Government and the welfare of citizens. It also reduces the tax net and a lot of revenue…
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May
12
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Commences Distribution Of Fertilizers To Women In Ohafia

Ikenna Ukwa Commences Distribution Of Fertilizers To Women In Ohafia

Agriculture, Abia North, Economy, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Philanthropy
IKENNA UKWA COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILIZERS TO WOMEN IN OHAFIA The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon. (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , has commenced the fertilizer distribution program for women in Ohafia. This effort, according to Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa is to boost food production and support local farmers, particularly women, in the community. Yesterday, Sunday 11th May 2025, his team was in Okagwe Ohafia where the women received bags of fertilizer. In order to ensure equitable distribution of the fertilizers, the women in Nkporo, Abam and Nkwebi will take their turn today. Chief Ikenna Ukwa,…
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May
12
2025
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Again, Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price

Again, Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Again, Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the gantry price Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol to ₦825 per litre from N835 per litre as competition continues in the domestic market. Last month, the 650,000 barrels per day refinery reduced the gantry price of petrol to N835 per litre from N865 per litre. Checks by Vanguard indicated that the latest adjustment is targeted at giving customers more value as well as consolidate its leadership position in the domestic market. AttNews reported that an economist and energy sector analyst Kelvin Emmanuel stated that the Dangote…
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