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Mar
03
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States

NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States

Education, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Religion
NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened to embark on nationwide protests if the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states do not reverse their decision to close down schools for five weeks for the Ramadan fast within 72 hours. NANS, in a statement on Monday by its National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, described the closure as an infringement on the right of every student to uninterrupted education. Adeyemi stressed that the policy would threaten academic progress and discriminate against non-Muslim students. He stressed that such…
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Mar
03
2025
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Monday Energy Meets History-Making Urgency! Abia’s Time Is Now – As Otti Turns Pledges Into Progress, One Bold Decision At A Time – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Monday Energy Meets History-Making Urgency! Abia’s Time Is Now – As Otti Turns Pledges Into Progress, One Bold Decision At A Time – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Monday Energy Meets History-Making Urgency! Abia's Time is Now - As Otti turns pledges into progress, One Bold Decision at a Time #NewAbiaRising Abia State stands at a critical juncture in its governance trajectory, with socioeconomic indicators that were underscoring both the gravity of its challenges, (pre-Otti) and the promise of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for renewal. With an estimated population of 4.7 million people, the state contributes just 1.2% to Nigeria’s GDP despite its strategic location in the oil-rich Niger Delta and historical prominence in commerce and manufacturing. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Abia’s unemployment rate surged…
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Mar
03
2025
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100 Days Of Transformational Leadership: Celebrating The Achievements Of Mayor Eleanya Kalu – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

100 Days Of Transformational Leadership: Celebrating The Achievements Of Mayor Eleanya Kalu – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Ohafia LGA, Personality, Politics
100 Days of Transformational Leadership: Celebrating the Achievements of Mayor Eleanya Kalu Today marks a significant milestone in the administration of Mayor Eleanya Kalu of Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA), as he celebrates his first 100 days in office. This period has been marked by unprecedented achievements, innovative initiatives, and a renewed sense of purpose for the people of Ohafia LGA. Infrastructure Development One of the hallmark achievements of Mayor Kalu's administration is the reconstruction of the historic Omenuko bridge in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu LGA. This project, flagged off by the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti,…
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Mar
03
2025
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Why I Didn’t Implement 2014 Confab Recommendation – Jonathan

Why I Didn’t Implement 2014 Confab Recommendation – Jonathan

News Flash, People & Events, Politics
Why I didn’t implement 2014 Confab recommendations — Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday gave reasons why his administration could not implement the report of the 2014 Confab he set up, citing crisis within his then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as one of the reasons. Jonathan made this known when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late leader of pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, in company of former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma and former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Chief Olaode George, among others.…
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Mar
03
2025
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Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio, Dismisses Natasha’s Allegations As Diversionary

Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio, Dismisses Natasha’s Allegations As Diversionary

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Personality, Politics
Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio, Dismisses Natasha’s Allegations As Diversionary The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing them as politically motivated and an attempt to evade disciplinary action. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, Nwebonyi argued that the claims were unsubstantiated and conveniently timed to deflect attention from an ongoing disciplinary process against Akpoti-Uduaghan. He also criticised former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, for drawing a parallel between his past case and the current allegations against Akpabio, stating that the…
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Mar
03
2025
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Obi’s Ex-Spokesman Kenneth Okonkwo Meets Atiku, Says Nigeria Needs Cooperation

Obi’s Ex-Spokesman Kenneth Okonkwo Meets Atiku, Says Nigeria Needs Cooperation

News Flash, Politics
Obi’s Ex-spokesman Kenneth Okonkwo Meets Atiku, Says Nigeria Needs Cooperation Former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kenneth Okonkwo, has met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the last election. Okonkwo, an actor-turned-politician and once a staunch supporter of LP’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, shared details of the meeting on his Instagram account on Saturday. “It’s a privilege and honour to be invited by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar for a consultative meeting on how best to chart a new course for our beloved country. “The situation in Nigeria today requires the…
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Mar
03
2025
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ATTNEWS Felicitates With A Man Of Grace And Glamour Chief Arch. Lucas Eme Onu Uche (Ugwumba) As He Celebrates His Birthday Today

ATTNEWS Felicitates With A Man Of Grace And Glamour Chief Arch. Lucas Eme Onu Uche (Ugwumba) As He Celebrates His Birthday Today

Birthday, News Flash, People & Events, Personality
ATTNEWS FELICITATES WITH A MAN OF GRACE AND GLAMOUR CHIEF ARCH. LUCAS EME UCHE AS HE CELEBRATES HIS BIRTHDAY TODAY. Ugwumba, we celebrate you today as you mark your birthday. May God in his infinite mercy continue to bless and uphold you in good health for the rest of your years. Our Board of Trustees, Management and Staff celebrate you on this your special day and pray that God Continue to reward you for what you do for humanity. Our firebrand media conglomerate is very proud and pleased to be associated with your esteemed self and Family. As you celebrate…
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Mar
02
2025
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Fubara Orders Fresh LGA Elections In Rivers State

Fubara Orders Fresh LGA Elections In Rivers State

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara orders fresh LG elections in Rivers Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to conduct fresh local government elections following recent Supreme Court rulings on the state’s ongoing political crisis. In a statewide broadcast on Sunday, Fubara acknowledged his administration’s disagreement with the court’s decisions but emphasized its commitment to upholding the rule of law. He stated that once the certified true copies of the judgments are obtained—expected by Friday, March 7, 2025—the government will review and implement them accordingly. As an interim measure, the governor instructed the Heads of Local…
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Mar
02
2025
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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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