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Dec
12
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia’s Flight To Progress: The Airport Project That’s Taking Shape – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Gov. Otti)

Abia’s Flight To Progress: The Airport Project That’s Taking Shape – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Abia's Flight to Progress: The Airport Project That's Taking Shape Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D. Abia State is on the threshold of a transformative journey, courtesy of the airport project that's gaining momentum. The proposed airport, initially approved as an airstrip by the Federal Government, has been upgraded to a full-fledged airport, thanks to Governor Alex Chioma Otti's tireless efforts. This development is a testament to the Governor's vision of opening up Abia for investment flow and socio-economic growth. With the airport, Abia State is poised to become a hub for commerce, industry, and tourism, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. The…
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Dec
12
2024
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President Tinubu Advised To Reduce Fuel Price To N300/Litre For Xmas, New Year Celebration

President Tinubu Advised To Reduce Fuel Price To N300/Litre For Xmas, New Year Celebration

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Oil & Gas, Politics
Tinubu Advised To Reduce Fuel Price To N300/Litre For Xmas, New Year Celebration Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) also known as petrol to N300 per litre between December and January. He said this would enable Nigerians to have a joyous and merry Christmas. A litre of fuel is presently sold at about N1,100 and N1,200 per litre across the country following the removal of fuel subsidy. Tinubu had on assumption of office in 2023 declared an end…
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Dec
12
2024
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Re-2025, Sustaining The Momentum: A Budget For Growth: Addressing The ‘Concerns’ Of Our ‘Friends’ Of ABIA State – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Re-2025, Sustaining The Momentum: A Budget For Growth: Addressing The ‘Concerns’ Of Our ‘Friends’ Of ABIA State – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Politics
Re_2025, Sustaining the Momentum: A Budget for Growth: addressing the 'concerns' of our 'friends' of Abia State As the State welcomes the 2025 Abia State budget of ₦750.3 billion, tagged "Sustaining Momentum," some of our well meaning friends have raised concerns about its feasibility and effectiveness. Presented by Governor Alex Otti, the budget represents a 30% increase from the 2024 budget of ₦524 billion. Some of the concerns expressed are: Lack of sectoral analysis, they claim that the budget fails to provide a sectoral breakdown, making it difficult to understand how funds will be allocated to various sectors such as…
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Dec
12
2024
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Akpabio Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Calls For Bye-Election

Akpabio Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Calls For Bye-Election

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Akpabio Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Calls For Bye-election The Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday, December 11, declared the seat of Monday Okpebholo, who represented Edo Central Senatorial District, vacant. Okpebholo contested for the Edo State governorship seat on September 16, and won under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) The Senate President also called on the electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to fill the existing vacancy in the Red Chambers. Akpabio made the declaration and subsequent request shortly afternoon the Senate held a valedictory session for Okpebholo. He…
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Dec
12
2024
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Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book

Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash, Security
Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a court order preventing the sale and distribution of the book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. The order, issued on December 6, 2024, follows a legal action initiated by renowned legal practitioner Afe Babalola, SAN, who sought to halt the distribution of the controversial book. The court’s injunction, which came after a suit filed by Babalola’s legal team, restrains Farotimi and any associated parties, including publishers, distributors, and bookstores,…
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Dec
11
2024
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Port Harcourt To Quake This December As AkuruoUlo International Conference Holds In Grand Style

Port Harcourt To Quake This December As AkuruoUlo International Conference Holds In Grand Style

News Flash, People & Events, Personality
Press Release Port Harcourt to quake in December as AkuruoUlo International Conference holds for it's International Conference and Awards The oil city of Port Harcourt will quake on 20 th of December,2024 when Ndigbo and friends of Ndigbo will gather for the AkuruoUlo International Conference and Awards. Who is who in igboland and Diaspora are expected at the occasion that will witness Lectures, speeches, Awards and other side attractions The chairman of the local organising committee of the event Dr Emmanuel Emeka assured Ndigbo of a great event .He noted that the award will be for Ndigbo that have invested…
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Dec
11
2024
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German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives Nigeria

German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives Nigeria

FGN, Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash
German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives In Nigeria. German Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day official visit, GISTSMATE MEDIA is reporting. He was received at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The visit will be the third exchange between both countries on the level of head of state or government since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration. The German president will be accompanied to Nigeria by industries captains and other top ranking board members of most successful companies in the fields of IT, high tech…
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Dec
11
2024
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More Trouble As Senior Lawyer From Afe Babalola’s Law Firm Sues Farotimi For N500 Million, Makes Fresh Demand

More Trouble As Senior Lawyer From Afe Babalola’s Law Firm Sues Farotimi For N500 Million, Makes Fresh Demand

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash
More Trouble As Senior Lawyer From Afe Babalola’s Law Firm Sues Farotimi For N500 Million, Makes Fresh Demand A leading figure of Afe Babalola’s law firm has sued Dele Farotimi for N500 million over his alleged defamatory book in a legal effort that also seeks to stop the distribution of the fast-selling book. Kehinde Ogunwumiju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and managing partner at Afe Babalola & Co., alleged in his suit that Mr Farotimi’s book, titled, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,’ is defamatory against the law firm and its lawyers. He stated in the suit filed at the…
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Dec
11
2024
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Nwifuru: Ebonyi Governor’s Father Who Married 30 Wives, Has 108 Children, Becomes King

Nwifuru: Ebonyi Governor’s Father Who Married 30 Wives, Has 108 Children, Becomes King

News Flash, People & Events, South East
Nwifuru: Ebonyi Gov’s Father Who Married 30 Wives, Has 108 Children, Becomes King The father of Ebonyi State governor, Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, who has 30 wives, has been coronated the traditional of ruler Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that Ezeogo Nwifuru Nwankpu married 30 wives before those who could not bear children left the marriage. There are now 17 wives currently living with Ezeogo Nwankpu Nwifuru. – King Nwifuru And His Wives.The traditional ruler, who is a well known farmer, gave birth to total of 108 children from the…
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Dec
11
2024
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Drama As Edo Governor, Okpebholo Struggles To Pronounce Budget Amount At state Assembly

Drama As Edo Governor, Okpebholo Struggles To Pronounce Budget Amount At state Assembly

Gossips, House Of Assembly, News Flash
Drama As Edo Governor, Okpebholo Struggles To Pronounce Budget Amount At State Assembly Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was captured in a video struggling to pronounce the figure for the state’s 2025 budget. Okpebholo was sworn-in as governor in November after winning the off-cycle election in October. The governor presented an estimated N605 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year at the Edo State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Budget of Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo,” reflects a 25 percent increase over the 2024 budget. While unveiling the Appropriation Bill, the governor noticeably stuttered as he tried…
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