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Feb
01
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia’s Critics: Noise Or Necessary?: Why Their Clamor Deserves A Round Of Applause – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Critics: Noise Or Necessary?: Why Their Clamor Deserves A Round Of Applause – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Abia's Critics: Noise or Necessary? Why Their Clamor Deserves a Round of Applause In every society, progress is often met with both applause and criticism. While it is easy to celebrate those who praise the government, it is equally important to understand and even applaud the critics. Their actions, though often misguided, reveal deeper truths about the political and social landscape. In the case of Abia State, the critics of the government provide a fascinating case study. Let’s delve into why we should pay attention to them and what their motivations reveal. The Allergic to Good News CrowdSome individuals seem…
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Feb
01
2025
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2027: Tinubu Won’t Give You Power, Be Ready To Die For It – Amaechi Tells Nigerians

2027: Tinubu Won’t Give You Power, Be Ready To Die For It – Amaechi Tells Nigerians

News Flash, Politics
2027: Tinubu Won’t Give You Power, Be Ready To Die For It – Amaechi Tells Nigerians Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that Nigerian politicians often resort to extreme measures to win elections. Amaechi stated this in Abuja at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development. The former governor of Rivers state, who harped on the need for political vigilance, warned that power must be fought for, urging Nigerians to always safeguard their votes if they intend to achieve a semblance of credible leadership. “None of you…
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Feb
01
2025
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ABIA One Of The Very Few States Implementing New Minimum Wage For JUSUN – Ferdinand Ekeoma (SA On Media/Publicity To Governor Otti)

ABIA One Of The Very Few States Implementing New Minimum Wage For JUSUN – Ferdinand Ekeoma (SA On Media/Publicity To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Judiciary
Attached below is a Communique from the National Body of JUSUN.Meanwhile, I'm very happy to learn from a very reliable source that Abia is one of the very few states that have started the implementation of the New Minimum Wage for JUSUN. Abia is even ahead of the FG at the moment. No wonder JUSUN Abia State Chapter refused to respond to our repeated request then to show us the template being used by other states for implementation during the negotiation with them so that we would do the same thing. The Alex Otti led-government is not infallible, however, as…
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Jan
31
2025
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South East Transportation Infrastructure: Umahi Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment

South East Transportation Infrastructure: Umahi Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Commitment

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash, South East, Transportation
Umahi reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to South East transportation infrastructure development The Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has assured the people of South East of the commitment of the Renewed Hope administration President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the transformation of the transportation infrastructure in the South East like every other Geo-Political Zone of the country. Umahi stated this during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Anambra and Enugu caucus of the 10th National Assembly who came to seek the federal government’s intervention on the completion of the construction of Enugu – Onitsha Expressway handled by RCC Ltd…
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Jan
31
2025
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Appeal Court Upholds Declaration Of IPOB As Terrorist Group

Appeal Court Upholds Declaration Of IPOB As Terrorist Group

Judiciary, News Flash, Security
Appeal Court Upholds Declaration Of IPOB As Terrorist Group The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, upheld the proscription declaration of the Indigenous People of Biafra, naming it a terrorist organisation. Recall that on January 18, 2018, the late former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Adamu Abdu-Kafarati, had proscribed IPOB. Aggrieved by this declaration, IPOB appealed the declaration. IPOB, in the appeal marked CA/A/214/2018, challenged its proscription as a terrorist organisation by the Federal Government. It prayed to the Court of Appeal to nullify, in its entirety, the ruling of the trial court, which,…
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Jan
31
2025
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NYSC DG Finally Reveals When Corps Members will Start Receiving N77,000 Monthly Allowance

NYSC DG Finally Reveals When Corps Members will Start Receiving N77,000 Monthly Allowance

FGN, Education, News Flash
NYSC DG Finally Reveals When Corps Members Will Start Receiving N77,000 Monthly Allowance The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced that corps members will begin receiving a monthly allowance of N77,000 starting from February 2025. General Ahmed made this announcement on Thursday while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 11 corps members in Katsina. He explained that the new allowance has been included in the 2025 Federal Government’s budget and will be implemented once the budget is passed. According to General Ahmed, “This month (January) has already ended, but once the…
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Jan
31
2025
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Transforming Education: Retrofitting And Rehabilitation Of Schools Across Ikwuano, Umuahia North, And Umuahia South Federal Constituency By Hon. Obi Aguocha

Transforming Education: Retrofitting And Rehabilitation Of Schools Across Ikwuano, Umuahia North, And Umuahia South Federal Constituency By Hon. Obi Aguocha

Abia State, Education, National Assembly, News Flash
Office of the Honourable Member Representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State Online Media Release 30th January 2025 Re: Transforming Education: Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Schools Across Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency This initiative aimed at revitalizing the educational landscape of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha proudly announces the commencement of an extensive rehabilitation and retrofitting project across designated primary and secondary schools in the constituency. This transformative effort, approved by His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Executive Governor of Abia State, underscores a…
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Jan
31
2025
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Otti Hands-Over 5 APC Vehicles To Police, Vows Never To Allow Public Assets To Deteriorate

Otti Hands-Over 5 APC Vehicles To Police, Vows Never To Allow Public Assets To Deteriorate

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Police Force
OTTI HANDS-OVER 5 APC VEHICLES TO POLICE, VOWS NEVER TO ALLOW PUBLIC ASSETS TO DETERIORATE. Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has handed over 5 newly refurbished and retrofitted Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles to the Nigerian Police Force. Speaking while handling over the vehicles in Government House Umuahia, Governor Otti said that his administration on assumption of office 20 months ago met the vehicles in terrible states of disrepair. "When we came in exactly 20 months ago, on the 29th of May 2023, we saw littered here these vehicles in very terrible states of disrepair," Gov. Otti stated. The…
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Jan
31
2025
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Gov. Otti Inaugurates Christian, Moslem Pilgrims Welfare Board

Gov. Otti Inaugurates Christian, Moslem Pilgrims Welfare Board

Abia State, News Flash, Politics, Religion
GOV. OTTI INAUGURATES CHRISTIAN, MOSLEM PILGRIMS WELFARE BOARD Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has inaugurated the Abia State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board with Apostle Emmanuel Agomuo as the Chairman. Also inaugurated is the Moslem Pilgrim Welfare Board with Chief Imam Sheikh Ali Ukiwo as Chairman. Inaugurating the boards at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Umuahia, on Thursday, Governor Alex Otti urged the newly appointed board members to prioritize service and performance in their new roles. "I am aware you know clearly what is expected of you. In the new Abia, when you get an appointment, yes! it is good…
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Jan
31
2025
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Gov. Otti Flags-Off The Reconstruction Of 13.9 Kilometers Onuinyang – Okporoenyi – Okoro – Ikwuano Road

Gov. Otti Flags-Off The Reconstruction Of 13.9 Kilometers Onuinyang – Okporoenyi – Okoro – Ikwuano Road

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Works
GOV. OTTI FLAGS-OFF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 13.9 KILOMETRES ONUINYANG - OKPOROENYI - OBORO - IKWUANO ROAD. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has flaged-off the reconstruction of sections 1 and 2 of the 13.9 kilometres Onuinyang - Okporoenyi - Oboro - Ikwuano road with a promise to ensure it is completed on schedule. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at Central School Okporoenyi, Bende LGA, Governor Alex Otti said that the road traverses the central and northern parts of the State and connects tens and thousands of farmers to the urban markets within and outside the State According to him,…
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