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2024

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FGN Declares Public Holidays For Xmas, New Year Celebration

Birthday, FGN, News Flash

FG Declares Public Holidays For Xmas, New Year Celebration The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani in a statement on Monday in Abuja said The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. According to her, the minister extended warm greetings to all Nigerians, urging them to use the festive period to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that…

Dec

24

2024

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His Honor, High Chief Henry Chinyere Kanu Celebrates Birthday With Style Today

Birthday, Entertainment, News Flash, Personality

All roads leads to Isuikwuato as we Join the Family of His Honor High Chief Henry Chinyere Kanu in thanksgiving to the Almighty God for adding another year to him. It's his birthday. Let's celebrate with him His HonorHigh Chief Henry Chinyere kanu is Former Special Adviser to the Governor of Abia state. We in ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS celebrate our good friend and associate as he celebrates in grand style and wish him good health, prosperity and many more celebrations in life and in this season of love. Enjoy your day Sir.

Dec

24

2024

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Opinion: Drilling Crude Oil Does Not Harm The Environment. The Process/Technology Does. Improve It – Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke’s Interview With NTA

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Interviews, Oil & Gas

Drilling Crude Oil does not harm the environment. The Process/Technology does. Improve it! This interview was pulled down by YouTube and Facebook. Good evening, I'm pleased to be discussing Nigeria's path to net-zero carbon emissions. While many advocate for an immediate end to drilling and mining, I'd like to offer a nuanced perspective. The extraction of crude oil and coal isn't inherently harmful to the environment; it's the outdated technologies used that cause damage. As we transition to renewable energy, job creation and preservation must be our top priority. We cannot overlook the livelihoods of those employed in the fossil…

Dec

24

2024

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Governor Otti’s Commitment To Merit-Based Leadership: A New Era In ABIA State – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Governor Otti's Commitment to Merit-Based Leadership: A New Era in Abia State Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has taken a bold step in redefining leadership in Abia State by appointing Mr. Benson Ojeikere, an Edo State native, as the new Head of Service for Abia State Civil Service. This historic appointment demonstrates Governor Otti's commitment to prioritizing merit, competence, and inclusivity over ethnic or sentimental considerations. Ojeikere's exceptional qualifications and capacity to drive change in the state's civil service were the primary factors in his selection, highlighting Governor Otti's dedication to fostering excellence and professionalism in governance. The…

Dec

23

2024

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Scam Alert: Ogwotemba Age Grade, Amaekpu Ohafia Integrity Group Distances Self From Proposed Road Project Launching

Abia North, Crime, Culture, News Flash

Scam Alert: Ogwotemba Age Grade, Amaekpu Ohafia Integrity Group Distances Self From Proposed Launching. WARNING! WARNING!! WARNING!!!The general public is hereby forwarned to be weary and avoid completely any announcement and invitation for any purported"ROAD PROJECT LAUNCHING" of the Ogwotemba Age Grade of Amaekpu of Ohafia. The Concerned Members and Integrity Initiative hereby dissociate and distance itself from such fraudulent scheme of some unscrupulous elements in the age grade targeted at deceiving and defrauding the unsuspecting members of the general public as the age grade currently do not have any Ota-Omu preparations nor any ongoing road project assigned to them…

Dec

23

2024

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OBU OHAFIA Holds Ohafia LGA Unity Marathon 2024 On 29th December (Read Details)

Abia North, Health, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Sports

OBU OHAFIA Holds Ohafia LGA Unity Marathon 2024 On 29th December (Read Details) OBU Ohafia has scheduled OHAFIA LGA MARATHON for December 29, 2024 in Ohafia LGA, Abia State. Time: 7am to 10am. According to the Local Organizing Committee Chairman, Chief Ibe Ojo, Obu Ohafia Association is a human development and ifra-techno progression group consistent with their obligations to promote human and infrastructural developments andcohesion among our communities and individuals through conceptualized interfaces that encourage prosperity in our communities while promoting our rich cultural heritage. The Marathon aims to promote physical fitness, enhance community spirit, and encourage healthy lifestyles and…

Dec

23

2024

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Breaking! History Made As Hon. Evoh Okechukwu Of Ebonyi State Win The Presidency Of The National Councillors Forum Of Nigeria

News Flash, LGA, Politics

Breaking! History made as Hon. Evoh Okechukwu becomes the first South East representative to win the presidency of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria! Hon. Evoh Okechukwu, has been elected the President of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria. He has recently shared some exciting updates as well. As the leader of the forum, which comprises approximately 8,806 councillors across Nigeria's 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs), Hon. Okechukwu highlighted the significant presence of councillors from the South East region at a recent gathering. Notably, out of the 6,417 councillors in attendance, 10 were from the South East, with 2 from…

Dec

23

2024

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Beyond The Facade: Exposing Saudi Arabia’s (Smugglers) Questionable Role In The Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International

Beyond the Facade: Exposing Saudi Arabia's (Smugglers) Questionable Role in the Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack A tragic incident occurred at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2024, when a Saudi man, identified as Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, drove a car into a crowd of people. Unfortunately, the attack resulted in five fatalities, including a 9-year-old child, and over 205 injuries. The victims included four women aged between 45 and 75, and the young child. The perpetrator, Al-Abdulmohsen, was a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia who had been living in Germany since 2006. He was reportedly an atheist and had…

Dec

23

2024

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Global Partnerships For Local Impact: UNDP’s Work In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Global Partnerships for Local Impact: UNDP's Work in Abia State Abia State's economy presents a complex picture, with both challenges and opportunities for growth. One of the most pressing issues facing the state is unemployment, which stood at nearly 19% as of 2023, the highest rate in Nigeria. This statistic underscores the need for targeted interventions to create jobs and stimulate economic activity. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the unemployment rate in Abia State has been consistently higher than the national average, highlighting the need for state-specific solutions. Despite the challenges posed by unemployment, Abia State has…

Dec

23

2024

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Abia’s 2024 Christmas Carol: A Song Of Praise For Otti’s Leadership – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Abia's 2024 Christmas Carol: A Song of Praise for Otti's Leadership Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D At the 2024 Abia Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons, held at the Abia International Conference Center, Umuahia, on Sunday, December 22, the atmosphere was filled with joy, gratitude, and praise for Governor Alex Chioma Otti's transformational leadership. This year's celebration is unique, given the significant strides Governor Otti has made in just one year and eight months, transforming Abia's infrastructure, economy, and socio-economic landscape. The impact of Governor Otti's administration is evident across various sectors. In infrastructure development, Abia has witnessed a massive transformation, marked by…