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Nov

2024

Open Door Policy For Development That Matters: Hon. Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

Open Door Policy for Development that Matters: Hon. Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Hon. Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu's commitment to maintaining an open door policy in Ohafia Local Government Area is a breath of fresh air. After a remarkable inauguration and an in-depth 49-minute telephone chat, it's clear that his priority is delivering development to the people. Key Drivers of Open Door Policy Transparency and Accountability: By keeping lines of communication open, Chief Ojuu Kalu ensures that the community is informed about ongoing projects and initiatives. Collaboration and Feedback: This approach encourages active participation from residents, allowing them to contribute ideas…

Nov

2024

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A Governor And His Mayors: Part Two – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash

A Governor and His Mayors: Part Two In our previous publication, A Governor and his Mayors: Part One we highlighted the exceptional qualities Governor Alex Otti deployed in selecting transitional local government Chairmen, dubbed "Mayors," to oversee Abia State's 17 local governments. Their inauguration marked a significant milestone in the state's history. The Mayors' outstanding performance sparked widespread acclaim, with many clamoring for their return in the forthcoming local government elections. However, Governor Otti opted for fresh faces, seeking candidates with public and private sector experience to drive development in the local governments. Unfortunately, this decision drew criticism from some…

Nov

2024

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‘They Wanted Me’ – Equatorial Guinea’s ANIF Director Caught In Sex Scandal Involving Several Women Reacts

Foreign Affairs, Love & Life, News Flash

‘They Wanted Me,’ Equatorial Guinea’s ANIF Director Caught in Sex Scandal Involving Multiple Women Reacts ‘They Wanted Me,’ Equatorial Guinea’s ANIF Director Caught in Sex Scandal Involving Multiple Women Reactswritten by Beyondboders November 4, 2024Baltasar Ebang Engonga, head of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), is at the centre of a serious scandal involving intimate videos with multiple women. Engonga was reportedly filmed with different women, including his brother’s wife, a cousin, and even a relative of the country’s President. Popular social media critic Martins Ortse, known as VeryDarkMan, revealed these videos on his Instagram page. Authorities found the…

Nov

2024

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Let Every Igbo Join The Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – By United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East, South South

UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE. JOURNEY TO ANIOMA STATE From Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Asaba, 31st, August, 2024.TO Igbo Elders And Stakeholders Mega Summit, Enugu, December 2024. The Igbo are indigenous and aboriginal in 13 contiguous States of Nigeria, as follows: Abia State Akwa Ibom State Anambra State Bayelsa State Benue State Cross River State Delta State Ebonyi State Edo State Enugu State Imo State Kogi State Rivers State. During the genocide against the Igbo, Gowon divided the survivors into bits and pieces scattered into various States as politically weak and ineffective entities to be eternally suppressed, cruelly annihilated, marginalized, exploited,…

Nov

2024

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President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Politics

President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly-appointed ministers at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The new ministers were sworn-in today, 4th of November, 2024 after Mr Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet. The ministers are Dr Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Dingyadi – Minister of Labour and Employment; Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Minister of State Foreign Affairs. “Others are Dr Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment), Idi Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development; Yusuf Ata – Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development;…

Nov

2024

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EFCC Arrest Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

Crime, News Flash, Politics

EFCC Arrests Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested the immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. According to THE WILL, Okowa was taken into custody in Port Harcourt, Rivers State(Zonal Office) over alleged misappropriation and embezzlement of billions of naira belonging to Delta state during his tenure as governor. The EFCC is yet to officially confirm the arrest of the former governor who presided over the state from May 2015 to May 2019. Recall that Okowa was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the…

Nov

2024

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Why I Left Nigeria – Bobrisky Confirms Exit, Gives Reasons

Entertainment, Gossips, News Flash

Why I Left Nigeria – Bobrisky Confirms Exit, Gives Reason Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has confirmed his “temporary” departure from Nigeria, citing the need to attend to his “sanity and health.” “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily. I need to attend to my sanity and my health,” he wrote in a post on Instagram on Monday. The crossdresser also expressed disappointment over travel disruptions he had experienced, attributing it to frustrations from local security agencies. Hence, he called on KLM, the airline involved, to refund two unused tickets, which he said cost…

Nov

2024

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#EndBadGovernance: President Tinubu Orders Release Of All Detained Minors

FGN, Human Rights, News Flash

(#EndBadGovernance): President Tinubu Orders Release Of All Detained Minors President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of all minors detained for their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests in August. The president’s reaction follows criticisms of the treatment of the minors after three of them and an adult fainted while being prosecuted in court last week in Abuja. The presidential directive was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday while briefing State House correspondents after meeting with the president. “The president has directed the immediate release of all the minors that have been arrested…

Nov

2024

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Divine Solution For Nigeria’s Economic Hardship As First Lady And NSA Lead National Prayer

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Religion

First Lady, NSA To Lead National Prayer For Nigeria’s Economic Turnaround First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu will spearhead a national prayer session aimed at addressing Nigeria’s numerous challenges. The initiative, coordinated with Christian and Muslim religious leaders, seeks divine intervention for the country’s social, economic, and security issues, under the theme ‘Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.’ Chief Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, Director General of the National Prayer Forum (NPF), announced the event in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of unity in overcoming Nigeria’s crises. According to Afolorunikan, this interfaith gathering signifies a collective…

Nov

2024

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Forum Of State Independent Electoral Commission Of Nigeria (FOSIECON) Commends Gov. Otti For Conducting Credible Election

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

FORUM OF STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NIGERIA (FOSIECON) COMMENDS GOVERNOR OTTI FOR CONDUCTING CREDIBLE ELECTION. The Forum of State Independent Electoral Commission of Nigeria (FOSIECON) has commended Governor Alex Otti, OFR, for conducting free, fair, credible and violent-free Local Government election in the State. FOSIECON gave their commendation on Sunday November 3rd, when they paid the Governor a working visit at his Umuehim Nvosi country home, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, after observing the conduct of the November 2nd Local Government election, having visited different parts of the State where the election held. The forum expressed satisfaction on the turnout…