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Mar

2025

Alex Otti’s Visit To ABSU Inspires Hope – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance

ALEX OTTI'S VISIT TO ABSU INSPIRES HOPE. Dr. Alex Otti's sudden and unannounced visit to Abia State University, Uturu on the 23rd of March, 2025 can best be described as good and responsible governance in action and a right step in the right direction. ABSU soundbites and optics for close to 20 years has been anything but complimentary. The Abia citadel of learning over the years became notorious for rot, filth, degeneracy, environmental degradation, intellectual degeneration, structural deconstruction, and academic downfall from once an Olympian height. Considering that every great society is reflective of its citadel of learning, it is…

Mar

2025

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Governor Otti Apologizes To Students, Vows To Fix The Institution During An On-The-Spot Assessment Visit Of Facilities In ABSU

Abia State, Education, News Flash

GOVERNOR OTTI APOLOGISES TO STUDENTS, VOWS TO FIX THE INSTITUTION DURING AN ON-THE-SPOT ASSESSMENT VISIT OF FACILITIES IN ABSU. ‎‎The Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has expressed utter shock and disappointment over the deplorable state of facilities at the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, as he conducted an on-the-spot assessment of facilities during an unscheduled visit to the state-owned tertiary institution on Sunday, 23rd March.‎‎Governor Otti, who vowed to arrest the ugly situation, was received on arrival by the Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor Ndukwe Okudo. As he was ushered in by the VC, he immediately proceeded…

Mar

2025

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In ABIA, We Are Making Efforts To Restore The Dignity Of Our People Through Quality Education, Health Care – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Education, Health, News Flash

IN ABIA, WE ARE MAKING EFFORTS TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY OF OUR PEOPLE THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE - GOV. OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he is making serious efforts to restore the dignity of the people through quality education and health care delivery in the State. Governor Otti who stated this Sunday, while playing host to a delegation of the World Bank led by the Lead Governance Specialist, Ms. Deborah Isser. He commended the team for coming to see what Abia State is doing in the areas of health and education and informed them that the…

Mar

2025

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2027: No Plan To Form Merger With APC, Others – SDP’s Presidential Candidate

News Flash, Politics

2027: No Plan To Form Merger With APC, Others – SDP’s Presidential Candidate The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, says the SDP is not making any plan for merger or collaboration with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, or any party ahead of the 2027 elections. Adebayo stated this in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, at a meeting with members of the state executive of the party on Saturday. He was accompanied during his visit by a former Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, as well as the party’s chairman in Ogun,…

Mar

2025

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Soyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Soyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to him, the action betrays the spirit of federalism, adding that such a declaration mirrored how the Constitution put too much power in the hands of the president. AttNews reports that Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared emergency rule in the Niger Delta state, citing a protracted political crisis and instability. In his nationwide broadcast, Tinubu also suspended state governor, Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and Rivers assembly lawmakers for an initial period…

Mar

2025

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Uneasy Calm In Osun Warring Communities As Monarchs Receive Warning Letters Of Dethronement

News Flash, Politics, South West

Uneasy Calm In Osun Warring Communities As Monarchs Receive Warning Letters Of Dethronement There was a tension in Ifon and Ilobu communities, Osun State, following deadly communal clashes over a land dispute that prompted Governor Ademola Adeleke to impose a 24-hour curfew. The violence, which later spread to Erin-Osun, claimed three lives, left 30 others injured with gunshot wounds, displaced over 100,000 residents, and caused property damage worth over N2 billion. Findings by The Nation revealed that Governor Adeleke, during a meeting with the traditional rulers of the two warring communities, the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Peter Akinyooye, and the…

Mar

2025

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Okpebholo Hails Tinubu’s Courage, Lauds State Of Emergency In Rivers

News Flash, Politics

Okpebholo Hails Tinubu’s Courage, Lauds State Of Emergency In Rivers Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who recently marked his first 100 days in office, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as more courageous than former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking in Benin yesterday, Okpebholo commended Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a bold decision made in the best interest of Nigerians. Okpebholo, made the remarks while representing Tinubu at the kick-off of the reconstruction of the 125-kilometre Benin-Asaba Expressway. The project will expand the road to ten lanes between Ring Road,…

Mar

2025

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Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary

Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children A commercial motorcyclist simply identified Papa Ejime has reportedly killed himself after he allegedly drank a substance suspected to be an insecticide. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at Oghara, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learnt that the deceased killed himself after his marriage crashed recently. It was gathered that the deceased, a chronic gambler always beat his wife anytime he failed to win. Neighbours who craved anonymity said early this year, the deceased punched his wife on the mouth, causing her teeth to fall out. According…

Mar

2025

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2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election

Abia North, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) and representative of Abia North Senatorial District, has rejected calls by the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to contest the 2027 presidential election. The Northern coalition, consisting of 40 youth groups, had urged Kalu to run for president with either Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal or Adamawa State Governor Umar Fintiri as his running mate. The appeal was made after a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State,…

Mar

2025

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Dabiri-Erewa Hails Ontario Nigerian Community Leaders For Setting Up Immigrants Welcome Centre

FGN, Immigration, International, News Flash

Dabiri-Erewa Hails Ontario Nigerian Community Leaders For Setting Up Immigrants Welcome Centre Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has hailed the Ontario Nigerian community leaders, for setting up the Nigerian Immigrants Welcome Centre. The centre which is set to be launched soon is the first of its kind, and is aimed at helping new and old Nigerian migrants to settle adequately in Canada. She commended them for this initiative, aimed at providing support for fellow Nigerians in Canada. Who needs assistance Dabiri-Erewa called on other Nigerian communities globally to emulate this support structure set up by…