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Dec
07
2024
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Police File Fresh Cybercrime Charges Against Activist Dele Farotimi

Police File Fresh Cybercrime Charges Against Activist Dele Farotimi

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash
Police File Fresh Cybercrime Charges Against Activist Dele Farotimi The Nigeria Police Force has filed additional charges against prominent human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. The latest filing, submitted on Friday to the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, includes 12 new counts under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015. The new charges reportedly aim to obstruct Farotimi’s bail application and prolong his detention. This development follows earlier charges filed by the police in collaboration with the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Aare Afe Babalola, over comments Farotimi made during an interview and press conferences. Among the accusations, Farotimi is…
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Dec
07
2024
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Gov. Otti’s Wars On Waste: Cleaning Up Abia’s Governance – Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Gov. Otti’s Wars On Waste: Cleaning Up Abia’s Governance – Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Otti's Wars on Waste: Cleaning Up Abia's Governance These figures and data that demonstrate Governor Alex Otti's efforts to reduce financial waste in governance in Abia State: Financial Reforms Salary Arrears: Otti's administration paid ₦14.1 billion in salary arrears, benefiting 22,000 civil servants. Pension Reforms: The governor implemented pension reforms, saving ₦150 million monthly. Budget Transparency: Abia State's 2023 budget was made public, with 55% allocated to capital expenditure. On road, Infrastructure Development, Road Construction: Otti's administration completed 20 road projects, for instance, covering 100 km, using direct labour, at a cost of ₦10.5 billion, saving over #29.2billion.Aba Revitalization: The…
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Dec
07
2024
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Gov. Otti Vows To Transform Education Institutions, Gives Grants to The 250 Best Graduands Of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba

Gov. Otti Vows To Transform Education Institutions, Gives Grants to The 250 Best Graduands Of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba

Abia State, Education, News Flash
GOVERNOR OTTI VOWS TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, GIVES GRANTS TO THE 150 BEST GRADUANDS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has vowed to transform educational institutions in Abia State with a view to ensuring that students are capable of being employment creators on graduation. Governor Otti was speaking during the 19th - 21st combined convocation ceremony of the Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, formerly Abia State Polytechnic, revealing that he would allocate the 20 percent of the 2025 budget outlay to education just like that of 2024, noting that his commitment to education has led to great support given to…
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Dec
06
2024
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Otti’s 13th Month Payment Promise: A Boost To ABIA Workers’ Morale – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti’s 13th Month Payment Promise: A Boost To ABIA Workers’ Morale – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Labour
Otti's 13th Month Payment Promise: A Boost to Abia Workers' Morale Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has made a significant promise to the state's workers, pledging to pay both the December salary and 13th month salary before December 20, 2024. This announcement has undoubtedly boosted the morale of Abia workers, who faced several challenges in the past. The governor's commitment to the welfare of Abia workers is evident in his administration's efforts to correct errors observed in the payment of the minimum wage. He instructed a rework on the salary structure to address the consequential adjustments,…
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Dec
06
2024
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Four Labour Party House Of Reps Members Defect To APC

Four Labour Party House Of Reps Members Defect To APC

News Flash, Politics
Four Labour Party Reps Defect To APC (See Names) Four members of the house of representatives have defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, announced the lawmakers’ defection on the floor of the green chamber on Thursday. The lawmakers are Rep Tochukwu Okere, Imo State; Rep. Donates Mathew, Kaduna State; Bassey Akiba, Cross River State; and Iyawu Esosa Edo and Rep Erthiatake Ibori-Suenu, Delta State, who defected from PDP to APC. Responding to the defection, the minority whip, Ali Isah JC (PDP-Gombe), asked the speaker to declare the seats…
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Dec
06
2024
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Fire Razes University Of Ibadan Female Hostel

Fire Razes University Of Ibadan Female Hostel

Mishap, Education, News Flash
Fire Razes UI Female Hostel A fire has engulfed a section of Queen Elizabeth Hall, a female-only hostel for undergraduates at the University of Ibadan (UI). The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, although the exact cause of the fire remains unknown as of the time of this report. The blaze primarily affected the offices of the Hall Warden and the Secretary, raising concerns about the safety and security of students residing in the facility. Confirming the incident, the Director of Public Relations at the university, Mrs. Joke Akinpelu, said the cause of the fire has not been…
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Dec
06
2024
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Top PDP Reps Member Dumps Party, Joins APC

Top PDP Reps Member Dumps Party, Joins APC

News Flash, Politics
Top PDP Reps Member Dumps Party, Joins APC Erhriatake Ibori-Suenu, the member of the House of Representatives who represents Ethiope federal constituency of Delta State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mrs Ibori-Suenu, daughter of James Ibori, former Delta governor, announced her defection in a letter address to the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, and read on the floor of the House on Thursday. The lawmaker won the 2023 election on the platform of the PDP despite his father’s political differences with former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Mr Ibori, a close ally of President Bola…
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Dec
06
2024
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Retired Soldiers Shut Finance Ministry In ABUJA Over Entitlements

Retired Soldiers Shut Finance Ministry In ABUJA Over Entitlements

Abuja, Labour, News Flash
Retired Soldiers Shut Finance Ministry In Abuja Over Entitlements Retired soldiers under the group of Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) are protesting over non-payment of the 20% and 28% increment for 11 months at the ministry of finance, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The protesters said they had bought chains and padlocks to lock up the gate of the ministry. The ex-servicemen who shut down activities at the Federal Ministry of Finance with music, displayed banners and carried different placards and inscriptions on Wednesday. Among other demands by the retired military officers are the non-payment of their palliatives and its…
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Dec
06
2024
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Abia State Government Partners Coscharis Group To Roll Out Electric Vehicles Into The State’s Transport Sector

Abia State Government Partners Coscharis Group To Roll Out Electric Vehicles Into The State’s Transport Sector

Abia State, Business, Good Governance, News Flash, Transportation
ABIA STATE GOVT. PARTNERS COSCHARIS GROUP TO ROLL OUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES INTO THE STATE’S TRANSPORT SECTOR. In a bid to sanitize and modernise its transport sector and introduce an organised logistics system in major cities of Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia to create a very effective and sustainable transportation system for the State, the Abia State Government has concluded plans to partner with COSCHARIS to roll out Electric Vehicles for Intra City and State transport services. Speaking during a business meeting on Wednesday, December 4th in his Office with the Founder, President, and CEO of COSCHARIS Group Dr. Cosmas Maduka and…
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Dec
06
2024
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Reimagining Abia’s Politics, One Post At A Time – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Reimagining Abia’s Politics, One Post At A Time – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Reimagining Abia's Politics, One Post at a Time Social media has revolutionized the way politicians connect with young voters. Let's take the cases of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who have both leveraged social media to shape public opinion and reach younger audiences. The Trump EffectDonald Trump's use of social media, particularly Twitter, has been well-documented. During his presidential campaign, Trump used Twitter to bypass traditional media outlets and connect directly with his supporters. This strategy helped him tap into the younger demographic, who are more likely to consume news and information on social media platforms. Musk's Social Media InfluenceElon…
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