President Tinubu Sacks UNN, UNIABUJA VCs, Reshuffles Leadership Structure In Federal Varsities
Tinubu Sacks UNN, UNIABUJA VCs, Reshuffles Leadership Structure In Federal Varsities President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, February 6, announced a change in the leadership structure of various federal universities across the country. A statement by the presidential aide on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga said the changes are to take effect immediately. According to Onanuga, the governing council of the Yakubu Gowon University formerly University of Abuja was dissolved with Professor Aisha Maikudi relived of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. At the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Senator Lanre Tejuoso, who is the cuurent Pro-Chancellor has now been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the…
Omenuko Bridge: A Symbol Of Hope And Progress In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)
Omenuko Bridge: A Symbol of Hope and Progress in Abia Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The Omenuko Bridge, a vital connection for over 23 communities in Abam, Arochukwu, Ohafia, and surrounding areas, has been a lifeline for thousands of people. However, its deteriorating condition had become a significant concern, necessitating a modern and durable replacement. The Abia State Government, under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, has taken a significant step towards addressing this issue by flagging off the construction of a new Omenuko Bridge in Ozu-Abam, Arochukwu LGA. The Omenuko Bridge has a rich history, dating back to 1955 when it…
Chief Ikenna Ukwa Fetes Senator Orji Kalu On His Appointment As Chairman, Senate Committee On SEDC
IKENNA UKWA FETES SENATOR ORJI KALU ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS CHAIRMAN, SENATE COMMITTEE ON SEDC The Senior Legislative Aide to the The Senate President - Nigeria , Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined well meaning Abians and Nigerians to felicitate the Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu MON, on his well-deserved appointment as Chairman of the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , in his congratulatory message described this prestigious appointment as a clear indication of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu 's tireless efforts, impressive track record in Abia North and passionate…
A Tribute To A Trailblazer In Local Government Governance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
A Tribute to a Trailblazer in Local Government Governance In the heart of every thriving community lies the unwavering dedication of a visionary leader who tirelessly works to transform governance at the grassroots level. Today, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of Chief Eleanya Kalu, the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA), and other trailblazers who have redefined leadership and governance in Abia State and beyond. Chief Eleanya Kalu, fondly referred to as the "Apostle of Good Governance," stands as a beacon of hope and progress. His commitment to the development of Ohafia LGA has not only earned him the…
Ten Years After Abandonment, Hope Rises For ABA Mega Mall As Abia Government Holds Meeting With Management Team
TEN YEARS AFTER ABANDONMENT, HOPE RISES FOR ABA MEGA MALL AS ABIA GOVERNMENT HOLDS MEETING WITH MANAGEMENT TEAM. Hope of revitalization and bouncing back have risen for the Aba Mega Mall Project after it was commissioned in May 2015 and abandoned same period by the previous administration in Abia State. Speaking to the Press after a crucial meeting with Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, the Greenfield Assets Limited Group Chairman and owners of the Mall, Dr. Paul Obanua who almost shaded tears of joy, expressed excitement over his deliberations with the Governor and possible partnership that is in…
President Tinubu Asked NASS To Increase Proposed 2025 Budget To N54.2 Trillion
Tinubu Asked NASS To Increase Proposed 2025 Budget To N54.2 Trillion President Bola Tinubu has raised the country’s proposed 2025 annual budget to N54.2 trillion from N49.7 trillion. The increase in the proposed budget size is through separate letters forwarded to both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The president in the letter read during plenary in the Senate by Senator Godswill Akpabio said the increase arose from N1.4 trillion additional revenues made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), N1.2 trillion made by the Nigeria Customs Service, and N1.8 trillion generated by some other government-owned agencies. The President…
‘You Have Serious Amnesia’, El-Rufai Slams Ribadu For Denying Anti-Tinubu Remarks
‘You Have Serious Amnesia’, El-Rufai Slams Ribadu For Denying Anti-Tinubu Remarks Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has slammed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, accusing him of “serious amnesia” over his denial of past comments allegedly made against President Bola Tinubu. Ribadu had, through his lawyer, Dr. Ahmed Raji (SAN), demanded a public apology and retraction from a Peoples Democratic Party’s chieftain, Naja’atu Muhammad, who claimed in a viral TikTok video that Ribadu had once labelled Tinubu as corrupt during his tenure as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a strongly worded letter, Ribadu refuted the…
The Hall Of Shame: A Critique Of Waste, Hypocrisy, And Moral Decay In Modern Democracies – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
The Hall of Shame: A Critique of Waste, Hypocrisy, and Moral Decay in Modern Democracies In a world where billions wallow in poverty, hunger, and despair, the grotesque excesses of so-called democratic governments and their bloated bureaucracies stand as a testament to moral bankruptcy. The recent revelations of wasteful spending by USAID, highlighted by @PressSec, are not merely isolated incidents but emblematic of a deeper rot that has infected the soul of modern governance. These examples—ranging from $1.5 million to promote DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in Serbia to $32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru—are not just frivolous…