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Feb
08
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Mass Resignation Hit Nigerian Community In UK Amid Corruption Allegations

Mass Resignation Hit Nigerian Community In UK Amid Corruption Allegations

Foreign Affairs, Labour, News Flash
Mass Resignations Hit Nigerian Community In UK Amid Corruption Allegations The President of the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom on Twitter (X), Mr Benjamin Kuti, aka Oluomo of Derby, has decided to step down from his role as the leader of the community. The social media group is made up of over 75,000 Nigerians many of whom are in different parts of the UK and sometimes hold offline meetings and celebrations. Oluomo of Derby quit as the president of the community after a barrage of criticisms from members following the running of the group and handling of finances. Aside…
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Feb
08
2025
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Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’

Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’

International, News Flash, Security, World News
Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’ US President Trump said he will be revoking former President Biden’s security clearance and stopping the former commander-in-chief’s daily intelligence briefings. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” Trump announced in a Friday Truth Social post. Trump said that his predecessor set the precedent in 2021 “when he instructed the Intelligence Community (IC) to stop the 45th President of the United States (ME!) from accessing details on National Security, a…
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Feb
08
2025
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Governor Alex Otti Moves To Expand Power Distribution In ABIA State, Discusses Security With The AIG

Governor Alex Otti Moves To Expand Power Distribution In ABIA State, Discusses Security With The AIG

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Police Force, Power & Energy
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI MOVES TO EXPAND POWER DISTRIBUTION IN ABIA STATE, DISCUSSES SECURITY WITH THE AIG. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR today Friday, February 7th, held a meeting with a team from Geometric Power Limited led by the Chairman, Prof. Barth Nnaji and he Managing Director of Stanvian Energy and Transcorp Power, Afam, Engr. Vincent Ozoude to deliberate and agree on the modalities to wheel more energy into the Ukwa Area of the State to support productivity. The Governor was joined in the discussion by the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Public…
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Feb
08
2025
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Ohafia LGA Holds Youth Agro Summit: “Empowering Ohafia, Abiriba, And Nkporo Youth Through Agriculture For A Sustainable Future”

Ohafia LGA Holds Youth Agro Summit: “Empowering Ohafia, Abiriba, And Nkporo Youth Through Agriculture For A Sustainable Future”

Abia State, Abia North, Agriculture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Position Paper for Ohafia LGA Youth AGRO SummitTheme: "Empowering Ohafia, Abiriba, and Nkporo Youth Through Agriculture for a Sustainable Future Introduction Agriculture remains the backbone of economic development, social stability, and sustainable livelihoods. With increasing global challenges such as food insecurity, unemployment, and economic instability, it is imperative for Ohafia Local Government Area, including Ohafia, Abiriba, and Nkporo, to harness the potential of agriculture. The upcoming Ohafia LGA Youth AGRO Summit provides a platform to educate, empower, and unite our youth for transformative agricultural development. Importance of Farming and Agriculture Agriculture is not just about planting crops or rearing animals;…
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Feb
08
2025
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Protecting The Girl Child, Empowering Women: ABIA First Lady’s Campaign Against FGM Gains Momentum – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Protecting The Girl Child, Empowering Women: ABIA First Lady’s Campaign Against FGM Gains Momentum – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Empowerment, Good Governance, Women Affairs
Protecting the Girl Child, Empowering Women: Abia First Lady's Campaign Against FGM Gains Momentum Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful and unnecessary practice that has been perpetuated for far too long, with devastating consequences for girls and women worldwide. The World Health Organization defines FGM as all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, which can lead to physical and emotional trauma, infertility, and even death. In Abia State, Nigeria, the First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has taken a bold step in the fight against FGM and violence against women. Mrs.…
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Feb
08
2025
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Inferno: Gov. Otti Visits Obingwa, Directs Obingwa Mayor To Fence Council Headquarters

Inferno: Gov. Otti Visits Obingwa, Directs Obingwa Mayor To Fence Council Headquarters

Abia State, Mishap, News Flash
INFERNO: GOV. OTTI VISITS OBINGWA, DIRECTS OBINGWA MAYOR TO FENCE COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on Friday visited the Obingwa Council Headquarters for an on the spot assessment of the fire incident that razed the Court registry, Works Department and National Youth Council buildings of the council headquarters. Speaking at the inferno site, Governor Alex Otti who regretted that equipment and office items were lost during the incident but thanked God that no life was lost during the inferno. "We thank God that no life was lost even though properties particularly belonging to the court were burnt.…
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Feb
08
2025
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Enyimba Hotel: ABIA State Government Signs MoU With Radisson Blu, As Governor Otti Intensifies Efforts To Make ABIA A Model State For Hospitality Investment

Enyimba Hotel: ABIA State Government Signs MoU With Radisson Blu, As Governor Otti Intensifies Efforts To Make ABIA A Model State For Hospitality Investment

Abia State, Good Governance, Hospitality, News Flash
Enyimba Hotel: Abia State Government Signs MoU with Radisson Blu, As Governor Otti Intensifies Effort to Make Abia a Model State for Hospitality Investment. Abia State Government led by His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Globally respected hospitalily firm, Radisson Blu for the Reconstruction and Expansion of Enyimba Hotel Aba, as well as construction of an International Conference and Exhibition Centre. The hotel project is expected to be a hospitality masterpiece featuring a world-class Five-star hotel, event facilities, including a 2,500-seat main hall, multiple smaller halls, and a large exhibition space. The…
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Feb
08
2025
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Nollywood, Social Media, Others Fueling Get-rich-quick Syndrome – First Lady

Nollywood, Social Media, Others Fueling Get-rich-quick Syndrome – First Lady

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash
Nollywood, Social Media, Others Fueling Get-rich-quick Syndrome – First Lady The wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, said skewed messages projected by some movies, social media and religious organisations are fueling the get-rich-quick syndrome which is also driving Nigeria’s high rate of trafficking in persons. Tinubu also pledged her support to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in the agency’s ongoing fight against human trafficking. She stated this when the Director-General of the agency, Binta Bello, led the top management of NAPTIP to her office at the State House, Abuja. Senior Special…
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Feb
08
2025
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Nigeria Remains Africa’s Largest Economy – World Bank

Nigeria Remains Africa’s Largest Economy – World Bank

CBN/Commercial Banking, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN, World News
Nigeria Remains Africa’s Largest Economy – World Bank The World Bank’s Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, has confirmed that Nigeria remains the largest economy in Africa by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) despite the challenges faced by its private sector. Speaking at the Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) and Stakeholder Engagement in Abuja yesterday, Dr. Diop said while Nigeria receives far less Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) than its potential warrants—especially in comparison to countries like Indonesia and South Africa—it continues to hold its position as Africa’s biggest economy. He stated that the CPSD report, set to be released in…
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Feb
07
2025
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31 New States Proposed By House Of Reps Committee (See List)

31 New States Proposed By House Of Reps Committee (See List)

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
31 New States Proposed By House Of Reps Committee (See List) The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution announced on Thursday that it has received 31 proposals for the creation of new states across the six geopolitical zones. During the plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read a letter from the committee outlining the conditions that must be met before any state creation request can be approved. According to the letter, the proposals include five from the North Central, four from the Northeast, five from the Northwest, five from the Southeast, four from the South-south, and…
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