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Feb
28
2025
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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Governor Of ABIA, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, Son And Others For Alleged N60.85 Billion Fraud

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Governor Of ABIA, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, Son And Others For Alleged N60.85 Billion Fraud

Crime, Abia State, News Flash
EFCC Arraigns Ex-Governor of Abia, Theodore Ahamefule Orji ,son and Others for Alleged N60.85billion Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Abia State Governor, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, son, Engr. Chinedum Orji, and 3 others, Dr. Philip Nto, Onwumene King Obioma, and Romanus K. Madu, before the Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State. They face a 16-count charge for alleged conspiracy, official corruption, stealing, and diversion of public funds totaling N60.85 billion. The charges include stealing and converting N22.5 billion in security votes allocated to the Abia State Government between 2011 and 2015, and conspiring to…
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Feb
28
2025
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Supreme Court Nullifies Rivers LGA Elections

Supreme Court Nullifies Rivers LGA Elections

Judiciary, LGA, News Flash, South South
Supreme Court Nullifies Rivers LG Elections The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the outcome of the Local Government Elections that were held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024. The apex court upheld an appeal that was brought before it by the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, the court vacated the November 21, 2024, judgement of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, which validated the elections. In its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the Supreme Court held that there was no evidence…
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Feb
28
2025
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NANS And ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction Of Female Students In Benue State

NANS And ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction Of Female Students In Benue State

Human Rights, Education, News Flash, Police Force
NANS and ActionAid Nigeria Demand Swift Action Over Abduction of Female Students in Benue State The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure the immediate rescue of four female students abducted from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. In a statement issued yesterday, NANS’ National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, revealed that the students were kidnapped on Tuesday night by unidentified armed men, who intercepted them around 8:30 p.m. while they were heading to a lecture hall. The victims were taken to an unknown location, sparking outrage among students,…
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Feb
28
2025
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‘I Don’t See Peter Obi Contesting 2027 Presidential Election Under The Labour Party’ – Valentine Ozigbo As He Speaks about His Shift To APC

‘I Don’t See Peter Obi Contesting 2027 Presidential Election Under The Labour Party’ – Valentine Ozigbo As He Speaks about His Shift To APC

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Ozigbo Speculates on Peter Obi’s Future Beyond Labour Party Valentine Ozigbo, a former CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, has expressed doubts that Peter Obi will contest the 2027 presidential election under the Labour Party (LP), the platform he used in 2023. Ozigbo, who recently left the LP to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), cited his “unwavering commitment” to the broader vision for Anambra State as his reason for the switch. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, he revealed that his time in the LP exposed him to coalition discussions that led him to believe Obi…
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Feb
28
2025
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Sexual Harassment: Akpabio Punishing Me Because I Refused To Sleep With Him – Senator Natasha

Sexual Harassment: Akpabio Punishing Me Because I Refused To Sleep With Him – Senator Natasha

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Akpabio Punishing Me Because I Refused To Sleep With Him – Senator Natasha Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. The lawmaker who has dominated the headlines over her spat with the senate president made the claim on ARISE TV, on Friday. AttNews had reported how the Kogi Senator had a heated argument with Akpabio after discovering that her seat was changed without her consent. She was subsequently referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, for disciplinary review. Chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun (LP, Edo South), the committee was…
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Feb
28
2025
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Empowering Abia’s Youth Economy: A Blueprint To Rival Singapore’s Success – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Empowering Abia’s Youth Economy: A Blueprint To Rival Singapore’s Success – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Empowering Abia’s Youth Economy: A Blueprint to Rival Singapore’s Success *Introduction: Learning from Singapore’s Playbook*Singapore, a nation with no natural resources, transformed itself into a $466 billion economy (2023 GDP) by prioritizing innovation, education, and governance. Similarly, Abia State—home to 4.167 million people, 70% of whom are under 30—can leverage its youthful population to drive a Singapore-style revolution. Governor Alex Otti’s recent pledge to invest 15% of the state’s ₦567 billion budget (2024) in youth empowerment signals readiness. With Nigeria’s youth unemployment rate at 19.7% (NBS, 2023) and Abia’s even higher at 34%, this blueprint offers a data-driven roadmap to…
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Feb
28
2025
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Ohafia LGA Mayor Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Nominated For Rootswatch Magazine 2025 Merit Award

Ohafia LGA Mayor Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Nominated For Rootswatch Magazine 2025 Merit Award

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events
OHAFIA LGA IS IN THE NEWS AGAIN FOR THE RIGHT REASONS. A widely read and reputable news publication Rootswatch magazine is preparing to give awards to deserving local governments and their chairmen via the 2025 version of their annual merit awards. Our indefatigable mayor Chief Eleanya O. Kalu who is in a dizzying hurry to make and leave his mark is rightly and deservedly one of the nominees for assessment for the coveted prize. We therefore use this medium to ask the general public to pitch in and express their appreciation cum approval by voting massively for our performing chairman.…
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Feb
28
2025
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AbiaFirst: Unlocking The Potential Of ABIA Pupils And Students – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

AbiaFirst: Unlocking The Potential Of ABIA Pupils And Students – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education
AbiaFirst: Unlocking the Potential of Abia Pupils and Students Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Abia State has embarked on a revolutionary journey to transform its education sector, thanks to Governor Alex Otti's vision and commitment. The AbiaFirst initiative, launched by the governor, is a comprehensive program aimed at unlocking the potential of Abia pupils and students. This bold step is a testament to the governor's promise to reposition the educational system in Abia, which had been neglected by the previous administrations. At the heart of the AbiaFirst initiative is a commitment to providing quality education that prepares students for success in an…
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Feb
28
2025
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Meranda Stepped Down As Speaker During Peace Meeting – Obasa Reveals

Meranda Stepped Down As Speaker During Peace Meeting – Obasa Reveals

Lagos, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting - Obasa reveals Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has alleged that Mojisola Meranda stepped down from her role as Speaker during a peace/reconciliation meeting held in Marina. As reported by PUNCH, speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Thursday, Obasa stated that Meranda announced her resignation during a reconciliation meeting held at the Lagos House in Marina last weekend. “At the meeting in Marina, attended by key party leaders, Meranda openly declared that she was stepping down,” Obasa said. He further questioned whether she…
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Feb
28
2025
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Gov. Otti Setting Up Export Growth Lab In ABA, Seeks Greater Partnership With UNDP

Gov. Otti Setting Up Export Growth Lab In ABA, Seeks Greater Partnership With UNDP

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI  PLANS TO SET UP EXPORT GROWTH LAB IN ABA, SEEKS GREATER PARTNERSHIP WITH UNDP. In a bid to create a more functional economy in the State, Abia State Governor, Dr.  Alex Otti is planning to set up an export growth lab in Aba the commercial nerve centre of the South East. Governor Otti disclosed this on thursday while receiving in audience the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He expressed the hope that there is a lot Abia State Government can do together with the UNDP. "We believe that there is a whole lot we…
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