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Mar
15
2025
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Court Stops Sanusi’s Reinstatement As Emir Of Kano

Court Stops Sanusi’s Reinstatement As Emir Of Kano

Judiciary, Kano, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Court stops Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir of Kano The Court of Appeal in Abuja has put a hold on the enforcement of its January 10 judgment, which had upheld the Kano State Government’s decision to repeal the 2019 Emirate Council Law. This suspension will remain in effect until the Supreme Court delivers a final verdict on the matter. Previously, the Court of Appeal in Kano had set aside a Federal High Court ruling from June 20, 2024, which had nullified the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024. This law had led to the dissolution of five emirates created in…
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Mar
14
2025
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Enyimba Hospitality Zone: Examining Otti’s Vision, Prospects And The Future – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Enyimba Hospitality Zone: Examining Otti’s Vision, Prospects And The Future – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Enyimba Hospitality Zone: Examining Otti's Vision, Prospects and the Future Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Chioma Otti's administration is poised to transform Aba, the great Enyimba city, into a hub of hospitality, tourism, and entertainment. At the heart of this vision is the Enyimba Hospitality Zone, a comprehensive project that will revitalize the abandoned Enyima hotel and create new facilities to boost the local economy. This ambitious project is a testament to Governor Otti's commitment to transforming Abia State into a hub of economic growth and development. According to Architect Uche Ukeje, General Manager of the Greater Aba Development Authority…
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Mar
14
2025
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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 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Good Governance
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…
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Mar
14
2025
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Uniport Pro-Chancellor Extols Gov. Otti, Says His Alma Mater Is Proud Of Him

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…
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Mar
14
2025
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Tinubu Approves Local Airport Upgrade To International Status

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…
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Mar
14
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)

‘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)
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Mar
13
2025
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Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers

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…
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Mar
13
2025
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Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio

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…
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Mar
13
2025
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Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

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…
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