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May
01
2025
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NJC Suspends Three Judges For Judicial Misconduct

NJC Suspends Three Judges For Judicial Misconduct

Judiciary, News Flash
NJC Suspends Three Judges For Judicial Misconduct The National Judicial Council has slammed a one-year suspension without pay on three serving judicial officers, including a Justice of the Court of Appeal, for various acts of judicial misconduct. The disciplinary actions were among several key resolutions reached at the Council’s 108th meeting held on April 29 and 30, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. In a statement released Wednesday night by the NJC’s Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe, the Council said Justice Jane E. Inyang of the Court of Appeal, Uyo Division, was…
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May
01
2025
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Gov. Otti To Upscale Training Of Youths In Fashion Skills As Ethnocentrique Graduate Trainers At Fashion Show In Aba

Gov. Otti To Upscale Training Of Youths In Fashion Skills As Ethnocentrique Graduate Trainers At Fashion Show In Aba

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI TO UPSCALE TRAINING OF YOUTHS IN FASHION SKILLS AS ETHNOCENTRIQUE GRADUATE TRAINEES AT FASHION SHOW IN ABA. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he will upscale the training of youths in various fashion skills to support the training and upskilling programme organized for young people by Ethnocentrique limited. The Governor was speaking at the Enyimba International Stadium during the Fashion Games 2025, a Fashion Future Program put together by Ethnocentrique Limited as a graduation event for 2000 youths trained and upskilled in fashion skills and to showcase Africa's creative excellency. The Governor assured that his government is…
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May
01
2025
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Tinubu Not Interfering In EFCC Operations, People Trying To Distract Him – Olukoyede

Tinubu Not Interfering In EFCC Operations, People Trying To Distract Him – Olukoyede

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Interviews, Politics
Tinubu Not Interfering In EFCC Operations, People Trying To Distract Him – Olukoyede The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu is using the Commission to target members of opposition parties. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Olukoyede described the claims as a ploy to distract the President from “the good work he is doing.” According to him, the President’s primary concern is how the heads of key ministries and government agencies are delivering on their mandates. “I think Nigerians should appreciate the kind…
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May
01
2025
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As Otti’s Administration Prioritizes Development, Ignoring Opposition Noise – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

As Otti’s Administration Prioritizes Development, Ignoring Opposition Noise – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure, Politics
As Otti's Administration Prioritizes Development, Ignoring 2027 Opposition Noise Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The recent visit by a few Ukwa Ngwa APC members to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has sparked controversy and misinformation. This development comes on the heels of Governor Alex Otti's commitment to delivering development, good governance, and total transformation of Abia State, despite the noise made by some desperate and selfish Abia opposition members ahead of the 2027 governorship race. The Governor has repeatedly made it clear that he is not bothered by the noise of some desperate opposition members…
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May
01
2025
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Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Push For ABIA State’s Modular Refinery: Economic And Social Imperatives – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Push For ABIA State’s Modular Refinery: Economic And Social Imperatives – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Oil & Gas
Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Push for Abia State’s Modular Refinery: Economic and Social Imperatives The Abia State Government, under Governor Alex Otti’s leadership, has prioritized the establishment of a 10,000-barrel-per-day modular refinery within the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park (AIIP) in Ukwa West Local Government Area. Approved by the Federal Government and developed by H.I.S. Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited, this project is poised to transform the state’s economic landscape while addressing systemic social challenges. Construction is set to begin fully in May 2025, following the completion of land compensation and site preparation, marking a critical step toward industrialization and…
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Apr
30
2025
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Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

Judiciary, Abuja, News Flash
Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, within 24 hours, release the socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, also directed that parties in the suit, especially the EFCC, should report to the court on May 2 to give an update on compliance with the order of the court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) earlier reported that the operatives of the EFCC arrived at the court with Achimugu on Wednesday as ordered by the…
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Apr
30
2025
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Reno Omokri Lists 50 Achievements That’ll Guarantee Tinubu’s Re-election In 2027

Reno Omokri Lists 50 Achievements That’ll Guarantee Tinubu’s Re-election In 2027

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Reno Omokri Lists 50 Achievements That’ll Guarantee Tinubu’s Re-election In 2027 With just one month to the second anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has highlighted a list of 50 key achievements he believes will strengthen President Tinubu’s chances for re-election in 2027. The 50 achievements, according to Omokri, span economic reforms, infrastructure development, foreign relations, education, and governance. According to a statement on Omokri’s Facebook handle, these achievements will guarantee Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. “In exactly one month, President Bola Tinubu will mark his second anniversary as President, God sparing his life. Here are…
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Apr
30
2025
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Ex-Mayor Egwuibe’s NULGE Leadership Award And Dedication To New ABIA Philosophy – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D ( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Ex-Mayor Egwuibe’s NULGE Leadership Award And Dedication To New ABIA Philosophy – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D ( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality, Politics
Ex-Mayor Egwuibe's NULGE Leadership Award and Dedication to New Abia Philosophy By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Abia State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) bestowed on Chief Eric Achi Egwuibe, Ph.D, FCA, the 'Excellent Achievement Award', acknowledging his transformative impact during his tenure as the pioneer Mayor of Obingwa under Governor Alex Chioma Otti's administration. This meritorious award is a testament to his dedication to the New Abia Philosophy, which emphasizes transformational governance and impactful development. Abia NULGE recognized Dr. Egwuibe's outstanding achievements within just 11 months as Mayor, underscoring his…
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Apr
30
2025
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NELFUND: Tinubu To Sanction Schools As 51 Institutions Allegedly Deduct From Students’ Loan Fund

NELFUND: Tinubu To Sanction Schools As 51 Institutions Allegedly Deduct From Students’ Loan Fund

Education, FGN, News Flash
NELFUND: Tinubu To Sanction Schools As 51 Institutions Allegedly Deduct From Students’ Loan Fund The office of Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement has disclosed that any tertiary institutions engaging in illegal deduction of Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND will be sanctioned. In a press release sent to ATTNEWS, Hon. Asefon Sunday Dayo said his office has been notified over ongoing deduction of NELFUND and refusal by some schools to announce the disbursement of the loans to students. He furthered that reports indicated that not fewer than 51 institutions are fraudulently deducting #20,000 to #40,000 from…
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Apr
30
2025
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Obi Doesn’t Need Coalition To Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – NLC

Obi Doesn’t Need Coalition To Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – NLC

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Obi Doesn’t Need Coalition To Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), does not need a coalition with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or support from political heavyweights ahead of the 2027 vote. Recently, talks on a coalition to wrest federal control from the All Progressives Congress (APC), have dominated mainstream political chatter. Opposition politicians have also been holding series of “strategic meetings” to actualise the plan. In an interview with Punch, Theophilus Ndubuaku, deputy president of the NLC political commission, said Obi remains…
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