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Apr
08
2025
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Ndume Knocks Tinubu Over Lopsided Federal Appointments

Ndume Knocks Tinubu Over Lopsided Federal Appointments

Empowerment, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics
Ndume Knocks Tinubu Over Lopsided Federal Appointments Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his political appointments. The legislator described the appointments as violations of the constitutional provision for federal character. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume said Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by section 14(3) of the 1999 constitution. “The figures are there. You can look at the figures. I sent you one. I sent you figures. It’s not that I’m just making accusations,” Ndume said. “And it’s not that I’m saying, well, the president has no right…
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Apr
08
2025
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Gunmen Storm University, Abduct Student

Gunmen Storm University, Abduct Student

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, Security
Gunmen Storm University, Abduct Student Unidentified gunmen have abducted a 400-level student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), Augustine Madubiya, in the early hours of Tuesday. A local resident was also shot and killed during the attack. The incident occurred around 3:00am at Istijaba Villa, an off-campus hostel located in Unguwar Jeji. According to eyewitness accounts, five armed men approached students who were sleeping outside their rooms due to the hot weather and demanded money. When the students explained that they had no money, the attackers assaulted them. During the chaos, a nearby resident, Malam Siddi Hussaini, who was…
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Apr
08
2025
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Empowering Citizens, Enabling Innovation: Governor Otti’s Citizen-Centric Governance Approach, Inspired By Global Success Stories Like Tik Tok And BYD – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Empowering Citizens, Enabling Innovation: Governor Otti’s Citizen-Centric Governance Approach, Inspired By Global Success Stories Like Tik Tok And BYD – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Empowerment, Good Governance, Politics
Empowering Citizens, Enabling Innovation: Governor Otti's Citizen-Centric Governance Approach, Inspired by Global Success Stories like TikTok and BYD The concept(s) I'm referring to is deeply rooted in the realm of economic policies and strategies employed by governments to stimulate and bolster their economies. This approach, often characterized by the injection of public funds into key sectors or industries, is a hallmark of state-led development or industrial policy. At its core, this strategy seeks to leverage government intervention to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and enhance competitiveness on a global scale. While John Maynard Keynes is indeed renowned for advocating government…
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Apr
07
2025
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Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Football, News Flash, Philanthropy, Sports
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA PREVIOUS MATCH RESULTS: Amaogudu Abiriba 1-0 Akanu Amangwu 6- 0 Nde Elu Nkporo UPCOMING MATCHES Saturday 12th April 2025 Amaekpu vs Amaeke AbiribaTime: 3:00 pm Sunday 13th April 2025 Amaogudu Abiriba vs AmangwuTime: 3:00 pm VENUE FOR ALL THE MATCHES: OFALI AGWU MINI STADIUM, AMAEKPU OHAFIA .
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Apr
07
2025
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Abia State IGR: The Urgency Of Tax And Revenue Payments – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State IGR: The Urgency Of Tax And Revenue Payments – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, IGR, Politics
Abia State IGR: The Urgency of Tax and Revenue Payments Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Abia State's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is vital for economic stability, particularly with dwindling oil prices affecting federal allocations. The Nigerian economy's heavy reliance on oil exports makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices, impacting government revenue and economic growth. The decline in government revenue due to fluctuations in global oil prices has affected economic growth and development in Nigeria. Diversifying the economy through investments in agriculture, manufacturing, and services is essential for long-term economic stability. Under Governor Alex Chioma Otti's administration, Abia State has…
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Apr
07
2025
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Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Abuja, Labour, News Flash, Politics
Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In Abuja Amid Leadership Reshuffle In a decisive move to reposition the Labour Party for the future, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, have jointly convened a high-level National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The NEC meeting, which comes at a critical moment for the party, is expected to be more than just a gathering of political heavyweights—it is poised to chart a new direction for the party following a…
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Apr
07
2025
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Abia North Consultative Assembly To Unveil An Easter Retreat For The Zones Political Future

Abia North Consultative Assembly To Unveil An Easter Retreat For The Zones Political Future

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics
ABIA NORTH CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY TO UNVEIL AN EASTER RETREAT FOR THE ZONE'S POLITICAL FUTURE. A group by the name 'Abia North Consultative Assembly' (ANCA) has thrown its weight behind the moves to cohere and bring otherwise divisive political voices of diverse primordial clusters across the five LGAs in Abia North to begin to speak with 'one voice' in order to regain our golden days of political leadership of the zone otherwise known as 'Old Bende'. ANCA, a massive political coalition machine with extensive networks across the five LGAs has embarked on an unprecedented consultation across the zone to build support…
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Apr
07
2025
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Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Omokri, Others Make Ambassadors’ List

Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Omokri, Others Make Ambassadors’ List

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Omokri, Others Make Ambassadors’ List Former governors of Abia and Enugu states, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Senator Shehu Sani and ex-aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, are among those nominated for ambassadorial appointment by the federal government. Vanguard gathered that they were among those being screened by security agents, pending the release of the list.Recall that the country’s ambassadors were recalled from their postings almost a year ago without replacement, fuelling concerns over what that would have on Nigeria’s diplomacy. It was learned yesterday that the resume of those nominated had already been…
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Apr
07
2025
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90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter

90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter

Crime, Human Rights, Humanitarian, News Flash
90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter A 90-year-old woman has pleaded with former First Lady Patience Jonathan to help secure the release of her daughter, Deborah Erema, who she says has been held in custody for over five years. In a video published by SaharaTV on Friday, the frail nonagenarian cried out, saying she was starving and had no one else to care for her. “Nobody go give me food, nah only her dey give me. I don’t have anybody. I just go beg beg. I am now a begger. See me as I dey now. “Please…
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Apr
07
2025
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Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-Turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation

Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-Turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation

News Flash, Politics, Security
Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn the earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi, the emir of Kano in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. Police explained on Sunday that the invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state. However, the police said following advice from respected stakeholders and in line with the IGP’s commitment to ensuring that…
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