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Mar

2025

Unveiling The Hidden Gems: Informal Tech Hubs In ABA, Umuahia, And Ohafia – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Informal Tech Hubs in Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia Nestled within the verdant contours of southeastern Nigeria, Abia State emerges as an unanticipated crucible of technological ingenuity, where the echoes of its mercantile past—once defined by the famed Ariaria Market and the industrial vigor of the 20th-century manufacturing boom—now harmonize with the digital aspirations of a new generation. Here, in the labyrinthine streets of Aba, the administrative calm of Umuahia, and the culturally rich enclaves of Ohafia, a cadre of youths aged 16 to 29 is orchestrating a silent revolution. These informal tech hubs, though nascent and…

Mar

2025

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Uniport Pro-Chancellor Extols Gov. Otti, Says His Alma Mater Is Proud Of Him

Abia State, Education, News Flash, Politics

UNIPORT PRO-CHANCELLOR EXTOLS GOV. OTTI, SAYS HIS ALMA MATER IS PROUD OF HIM. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has extolled Governor Alex Otti for his achievements in various sectors in less than two years in office. He also called on other States of the federation to take a clue from Governor Alex Otti who allocated 20% of the 2024 and 2025 budget for the development of the Education sector. Senator Ohuabunwa was speaking when he led members of the council and management of the University of Port Harcourt on a…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status

FGN, News Flash, Transportation

Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport, Borno State, to international status. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, announced this on Thursday via his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD. Dare said the latest approval concludes the establishment of at least one international airport across the country’s six geopolitical zones. He wrote, “President Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Maiduguri Airport to the status of an International airport. “This completes the round of international airports across the country with each geo-political zone…

Mar

2025

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‘Even If Tinubu Made His Wife The INEC Chairman, He Will Lose A Second Term Come Back.’ – By Hon. Ariyo Felix Kayode(Analyst, Writer, Politician)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Northern Nigeria, Politics, Presidency

“Even if Tinubu made his wife the INEC chairman, he will lose a second term comeback.' I've said this time without numbers, that President Tinubu will not return to power for a second term. The North scripted the 2023 winning formula/strategies for Tinubu. This time, the same North is saying OTP. one term President. The game is on, the CPC factions of the APC have pulled out of the party, the CPC is the largest faction of the APC and predominantly North. Hon. Ariyo Felix Kayode.(Analyst, Writer, Politician)

Mar

2025

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Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South South

Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday appealed to members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to consider the interest of the people of the state and embrace peace to resolve the political impasse in South-South state. “It is important at this stage that we all embrace peace,” Fubara said when he commissioned some projects in the Okrika Local Government Area of the state. The governor said he needed peace to govern the state well and called on all dissatisfied political actors in the state to put all that had happened behind and…

Mar

2025

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Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio Amid calls on the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to step aside to allow unfettered investigation of the allegation of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senate on Thursday passed a vote of confidence on his leadership. The resolution of the Senate followed a motion by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele which was overwhelmingly approved by Senators. Bamidele in his lead debate said the Senate has decided not to be distracted further by the controversy generated by its suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her…

Mar

2025

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Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Senator Natasha: Akpabio, others risk jail over alleged contempt, served Form 48 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio risks jail for allegedly disobeying an order of the Court as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan commenced her contempt proceedings against the Senate. In a notice of disobedience of Court Order signed by the Registrar of the Court pursuant to Section 72 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act 2004 and notice of consequences of disobedience of order of the court made on 4th March, 2025, the court urged the defendants/contemnors to take notice of their wilful disobedience of the order of the court…

Mar

2025

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Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stating that her suspension was not related to allegations of sexual harassment but due to gross misconduct. Speaking before the IPU on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, dismissed claims made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at a United Nations event that she was suspended for raising allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ogbara said she has been mandated by the National Assembly to present…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite an earlier recommendation for his resignation. The resolution came after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. The President’s decision contradicts the recommendations of a panel he had set up to mediate the crisis. The panel, led by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, and former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, along with the leadership of…

Mar

2025

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32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List)

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

32 Jailed For Internet Fraud In Ibadan(Full List) Thirty- two alleged internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms in Ibadan, Oyo State after they pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation, internet-related offences filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The convicts who were prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the were arraigned before Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.S. Adeyemi, K.B. Olawoyin, G.A. Sunmonu of the Oyo State High Court and Justice Nkeonye Maha of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan. The convicts are: Kolade Olayinka Akinlosotu, Adetoro Kolawole…