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Feb

2025

There Is No Better Place For Investment Than ABIA, Gov. Otti Tells German Consul General

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE FOR INVESTMENT THAN ABIA, GOV. OTTI TELLS GERMANY CONSUL GENERAL. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says that there is no better place to invest than Abia as the State has what it takes to partner investors and drive the State's economy. Governor Otti stated this on thursday while receiving in audience the Consul General of Republic of Germany to Nigeria, Mr. Weert Borner. He said that there is a lot of opportunities in Abia yearning for partnership with credible organisations. The Governor said that the time is ripe for investors to explore opportunities in…

Feb

2025

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El-Rufai Opens Up; Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC

News Flash, Personality, Politics

El-Rufai Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he will remain active in politics for life but may leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the party fails to realign with the progressive values he stands for. El-Rufai made this known in an interview with Arise Television on Monday. He explained that while he has no plans to seek elective office again, he intends to continue influencing governance and political decisions within his party. He said, “I will remain in politics for life, but that does not mean I will be…

Feb

2025

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Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency

National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics

Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, declaring that Nigerians have a right to witness the process. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following her face-off with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement, said she was ready to face the panel but would not allow the matter to be handled behind closed doors. In a statement she posted on her Facebook page on Thursday, the lawmaker said she had so far refrained…

Feb

2025

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FGN Urges Cement Price Reduction Amid Economic Recovery, Proposes New Price

Business, Economy, FGN

FG Urges Cement Price Reduction Amid Economic Recovery, Proposed New Price The Federal Government has urged cement manufacturers to lower prices to N7,000, citing improved economic conditions. This call was made by the Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi, during a meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on February 26, 2025, according to a statement on the ministry’s website. Umahi noted that the naira has stabilized at about N1,400 per dollar, and petrol prices have dropped, creating a conducive environment for reduced cement costs. He criticized the current price of N9,500, pointing out that manufacturers increased prices…

Feb

2025

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Guardians Of Heritage, Architects Of Tomorrow: Abia’s Royal Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Guardians of Heritage, Architects of Tomorrow: Abia’s Royal Renaissance Today's thought emphasizes the dual role of all our Royal Fathers as protectors of culture and drivers of progress, while "renaissance" adds a dynamic, aspirational tone aligned with Dr Alex Chioma Otti's vision of a revitalized Abia. Bridging Heritage and Development Governor Otti once told a gathering of like minds: Abia State, a cultural and economic hub in southeastern Nigeria,. From research and conversation with a select number of persons on the phone as I gathered materials, she comprises 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs), each governed by a blend of modern…

Feb

2025

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Obasa Resumes As Lagos State Assembly Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

I’ve resumed as Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that he has resumed his position as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday after returning to parliament with police and State Security Service details for the first time since he was removed on January 13. “I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said. More to come…

Feb

2025

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Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens As Speaker Meranda’s Security Withdrawn

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens As Speaker Meranda’s Security Withdrawn The ongoing crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a dramatic turn following the withdrawal of all security details assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda. The development, which comes amid a leadership tussle within the Assembly, has left the Speaker vulnerable to potential attacks. An aide to the Speaker, speaking in confidence to Vanguard, confirmed that security personnel, including police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), were withdrawn on Thursday morning without any replacement. “In the early hours of Thursday, we woke up to the…

Feb

2025

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First Made-In-Nigeria Helicopter Arriving Soon

Business, Economy, Manufacturing, News Flash

First Made-in-Nigeria helicopter Arriving soon The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has said the engineering work on the first Made-in-Nigeria helicopter is nearing completion. The agency promised that it would soon fly the Nigerian chopper. The Project Manager of NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute in Kaduna, Kareem Aduagba, announced this yesterday during a Focus Group Engagement organised by the agency. The focus group engagement, which was attended by inventors and manufacturers from the academia and private sectors in Kaduna, was meant to promote local manufacturing, innovation, and the adoption of Made-in-Nigeria products. The forum brought…

Feb

2025

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Governor Otti Vows To Lead In Qualitative Education Delivery With The Launching Of ABIAFIRST

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV. OTTI LAUNCHES ABIAFIRST EDUCATION PROGRAMME, VOWS TO LEAD IN QUALITATIVE EDUCATION DELIVERY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has launched the Abia Fostering Innovation Reform School Transformation (AbiaFIRST) initiative and unveiled its logo to provide intentional quality education. Speaking at the event held at International Conference centre , Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti said that AbiaFIRST is a central plan for a transformational governance initiative for the rapid socioeconomic development of the State. He said that the programme is focused on strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the education sector in the State through sustained investments in education. "AbiaFIRST Transformation Educationprogramme…

Feb

2025

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NYSC Members Posted To Ohafia LGA Pays A Courtesy Visit To The Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Education, News Flash

NYSC Members posted to Ohafia LGA Pays a Courtesy Visit to the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. Earlier today, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to Ohafia LGA paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. The corps members, led by their Community Liaison Officer (CLO), were warmly received by the mayor. The primary purpose of the visit was for the corps members to mark their presence and introduce themselves to the mayor. This gesture was aimed at fostering a positive relationship between the corps members and the local government…