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Mar
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gunmen Posing As EFCC Operatives Storm Hotel, Abduct 10 Guests

Gunmen Posing As EFCC Operatives Storm Hotel, Abduct 10 Guests

Crime, News Flash, North Central, Security
Gunmen Posing As EFCC Operatives Storm Hotel, Abduct 10 Guests Armed men posing as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly abducted 10 persons from White Hill Hotel on Shiroro Road, Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. Intelligence sources told security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2025 The armed men reportedly stormed the hotel, claiming to be EFCC personnel on an official operation. It was gathered that the suspects disabled the hotel’s CCTV cameras before entering guests’ rooms one by one and…
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Mar
02
2025
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FGN: Corpers Unhappy Over Unpaid N77K Allowance

FGN: Corpers Unhappy Over Unpaid N77K Allowance

Education, FGN, News Flash
Corpers Knock FG Over Unpaid N77K Allowance Members of the National Youth Service Corps have expressed their disapproval of the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the payment of the N77,000 allowance. The Federal Government had approved an increase in the corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. In the same year, the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed stated that the new allowance was implemented due to the non-release of funds. The DG later announced that corps members would start receiving the N77,000 in February 2025. Despite the official announcement, findings by Sunday…
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Mar
02
2025
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Prophet Ebuka Obi Caught In Mansion Miracle Scam With Lady Arranged To Give False Testimony

Prophet Ebuka Obi Caught In Mansion Miracle Scam With Lady Arranged To Give False Testimony

Gossips, Lagos, Religion
Prophet Ebuka Obi Caught In Mansion Miracle Scam With Lady Arranged To Give False Testimony A self-acclaimed Prophet, Ebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach has been caught in another fake testimony scandal. In 2023, the pastor was allegedly involved in a staged miracle with late veteran actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu. At that time, Ebuka had deceived Nigerians that he healed Okafor, who later died on 2 March 2024 after suffering from an illness that required seven surgeries and amputation of his legs. In a now trending video, a lady who testified at his church, the…
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Mar
02
2025
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Senate President Commends Gov. Otti For Celebrating Abaribe, Says He Will Be Generous To Abians

Senate President Commends Gov. Otti For Celebrating Abaribe, Says He Will Be Generous To Abians

Abia State, Birthday, Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events
SENATE PRESIDENT COMMENDS GOV. OTTI FOR CELEBRATING ABARIBE, SAYS HE WILL BE GENEROUS TO ABIANS. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has commended Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti for celebrating the Senator representating Abia South Senatorial zone, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on his 70th birthday. Senator Akpabio was speaking at the 70th birthday ceremony organised by the Abia State Government in honour of the former Deputy Governor of the State and Senator representating Abia South , Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe. He described Senator Abaribe as a man of integrity who loves his people and can take risk for his people. 'Abaribe…
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Mar
02
2025
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Gov. Otti Presents 24 Brand New Vans To House Of Assembly Members, Explains Why He Patronizes Indigenous Producers

Gov. Otti Presents 24 Brand New Vans To House Of Assembly Members, Explains Why He Patronizes Indigenous Producers

Abia State, Good Governance, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
GOV. OTTI PRESENTS 24 BRAND NEW VANS TO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MEMBERS, EXPLAINS WHY HE PATRONISES INDIGENOUS PRODUCERS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has presented 24 brand new Roxettes Utility Pick-Up Vans to the 24-House of Assembly members to aide their oversight functions. Speaking while presenting the key of the vans to the Speaker of the 8th State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Governor Otti said the gesture is in fulfillment of the promise he made to the members to arm them with operational vehicles. "I promised that I was going to make available a truck for…
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Mar
02
2025
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Before The Senate Starts To Protect Akpabio’s Cesspit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Before The Senate Starts To Protect Akpabio’s Cesspit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics
Before the Senate Starts to Protect Akpabio's Cesspit. Many of us who have followed the uncommon Governor, Godswill Akpabio knew he will eventually rock the boat of the Senate if elected the Senate President of the 10th Senate. His poor leadership pedigree were a litany and too glaring to ignore. He was too unserious for such high positioning and lacked intellectual gravitas and suerveness needed to lead the institution of the Senate at a time in our history when leadership had become a serious challenge to our nation's survival. Everything to Akpabio was for cracking jokes. He will laugh, play…
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Mar
02
2025
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Otti’s ABIA Revolution: Defying Criminals, Building Futures, And Rewriting The State’s Destiny – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Otti’s ABIA Revolution: Defying Criminals, Building Futures, And Rewriting The State’s Destiny – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure, Works
Otti’s Abia Revolution: Defying Criminals, Building Futures, and Rewriting the State’s Destiny Weekly Summary: February 24–28, 2025 **1. *No Room for Compromise: Otti’s War on Corruption and Criminality*Governor Alex Otti made headlines this week with his unyielding stance against criminals and political saboteurs. In fiery declarations at church services, he vowed never to negotiate with individuals who “destroyed Abia’s past,” dismissing their media blackmail as desperation. Otti emphasized integrity as his administration’s cornerstone, rallying citizens with the mantra: “Righteousness exalts a nation; darkness and daylight have no meeting point.” His message resonated with worshippers, signaling a break from the state’s…
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Mar
02
2025
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New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

Football, International, News Flash, Sports
New Rule: Referees to Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold the Ball for Over 8 Seconds The International Football Board (IFAB), the organization responsible for developing the rules of the game, unanimously approved changes to Rule 12.2 (indirect free kick) this Saturday. Under the new guideline, if a goalkeeper holds onto the ball for more than eight seconds, the referee will award a corner kick to the opposing team instead of an indirect free kick. Following the 139th Annual General Assembly held in Belfast, the IFAB announced several amendments to the rules of the game, which FIFA will implement at…
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Mar
02
2025
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Senator Natasha’s Husband Sends Message To Akpabio Amid Ongoing War Of Words

Senator Natasha’s Husband Sends Message To Akpabio Amid Ongoing War Of Words

National Assembly, News Flash, Personality, Politics
Senator Natasha’s Husband Sends Message To Akpabio Amid Ongoing Verbal Exchanges The ongoing verbal exchanges between the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, took a fresh turn on Saturday as her husband, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, urged Akpabio to accord his wife the respect and dignity she deserves. Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, in a statement made available to journalists in Warri, Delta State, on Saturday, said he had initially refrained from commenting on the dispute but felt compelled to speak due to recent developments. “I would never trade her for anything,…
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Mar
02
2025
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2027: No Vacancy In Aso Rock – APC Declares

2027: No Vacancy In Aso Rock – APC Declares

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: No Vacancy In Aso Rock – APC Declares The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Bashir Ajibola, has stated that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock in 2027, urging Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the next general elections. Ajibola made the appeal in Ilorin on Friday while speaking at a multi-billion agriculture and human capital development empowerment programme organised by Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central in the Senate. Addressing beneficiaries and party supporters, the APC national secretary emphasized the need for continued support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that…
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