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Oct

2024

Governor Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit To The Governor Of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno

Governor Alex Otti Pays Condolence Visit to The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno. Earlier today, Governor Otti paid a condolence visit to his brother Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno to commiserate with him on the sudden and tragic demise of his wife, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. Governor Otti sympathised with Governor Umo, his family and the good people of Akwa-Ibom State and extended the sympathy of the Government and People of Abia State to the Governor for the untimely demise of the First Lady of the State. Governor Otti signed the official condolence…

Oct

2024

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Fresh Criminal Charges Against Bobrisky As Panel Indicts 4 Prison Officers

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

Bobrisky To Face Fresh Criminal Charges As Panel Indicts Four Prison Officers Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, may face fresh criminal charges over claims that he served his jail term in a private apartment and bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to drop money laundering charges against him. According to PUNCH a panel set up to investigate the claims recommended that he should face defamation and criminal charges. Bobrisky was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment on April 12 for abusing the naira. He was released from prison on August 5. A few weeks after his release,…

Oct

2024

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I Emptied My Account To Campaign For President Tinubu, But All I get Is Betrayal – Asari Dokubo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Mishap, Politics, Presidency

I Emptied My Account To Campaign For President Tinubu, But He Betrayed Me – Asari Dokubo Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused President Tinubu of betrayal and neglect. Asari, who made the accusation in a viral video on social media, said Tinubu had betrayed him after working for his emergence as the Nigerian president in the 2023 elections. Dokubo claimed that he spent his money canvassing for votes for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, only to be abandoned. He, however, vowed to form an alliance with the Northern region and dump Tinubu ahead of the 2027…

Oct

2024

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Lagos 2027: Seyi Tinubu Ahead Others Including Deputy Governor To Succeed Sanwo-Olu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Lagos 2027: Seyi Tinubu Ahead Of Senator, Deputy Governor To Succeed Sanwo-Olu As the race for Lagos State’s governorship in 2027 intensifies, three key figures have emerged as frontrunners to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and businessman Seyi Tinubu are all vying for the coveted position, according to a ThisDay report. Senator Abiru is known for his financial expertise, having transitioned from banking to politics seamlessly. His background and strategic engagement with Lagos business leaders have drawn attention, as he positions himself as a technocrat with the vision to propel Lagos forward.…

Oct

2024

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40 Persons Trapped In Abuja As Building Collapses

Abuja, Mishap, News Flash

40 Persons Trapped As Building Collapses In Abuja No fewer than 40 people are trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed on Saturday in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. As of press time, sympathizers and emergency workers are on-site, working to rescue those still caught beneath the debris. The building, reportedly under construction, collapsed in the early hours, prompting calls for immediate intervention from government agencies and emergency response teams. Witnesses at the scene have expressed urgency for additional support to aid ongoing rescue efforts. “No fewer than 40 persons are currently trapped…

Oct

2024

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The Politics Of Inclusiveness In ABIA State – A Beacon Of Hope For A Brighter Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

The Politics of Inclusiveness in Abia State - A Beacon of Hope for a Brighter Future Quietly embedded in the Eleanya Iro Campaign consultation yesterday, Saturday 26th October 2024, in Ohafia, I simply saw the essence for inclusiveness in Abia politics. I spent another 38 minutes, interviewing him on Abia State and politics in general. I saw a man whose association with the governor is divinely orchestrated. He espoused the need for all Abians to come together to prosecute a successful Abia. Envisioning UnityImagine a scenario where Labor Party, Zenith Labor Party, PDP, APC, APGA, and other parties put aside…

Oct

2024

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Much Ado About Nothing – By Kenneth Ahia SAN

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. By. Kenneth Ahia SAN To all my friends forwarding to me the trending orchestrated online onslaught against my firm and the government of Abia state, I say one thing, silence is the best answer in certain situations.I believe that clients , government or otherwise have unfettered right to brief any law firm of their choice and only the ones they can trust. Trust is earned over time . A legal fee is charged based on the complexity of the matter, the experience or skill of the lawyer, the quality of opposition and mostly the value of…

Oct

2024

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The Benefits Of Strategic Outsourcing In The Public Sector – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

The Benefits of Strategic Outsourcing in the Public Sector My attention was drawn to a very robust, scholarly piece written by a fine gentleman who I describe as a self appointed critic of the state of Abia and the Executive Governor. In a recent WhatsApp spat, the celebrated Critic, a decorated former commissioner of finance in Abia State, warned me never to respond to his mails. I replied him kindly that his criticism are public materials and public non-material. I'll respond also in kind. I have enjoyed most sincerely defending the government on a daily basis, not because I want…

Oct

2024

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Abia NLC Misfires Again: Need For ABIA Workers To Call Their Leadership To Order

Abia State, Labour, News Flash

ABIA NLC MISFIRES AGAIN: NEED FOR ABIA WORKERS TO CALL THEIR LEADERSHIP TO ORDER The attention of Abia State government has been drawn to a letter sent to the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly and jointly signed by the State Chairman and Secretary of NLC Abia State Chapter. The letter alleged that there's a Bill sent to the House of Assembly by the Executive Seeking to cede 90% of Local Government Funds to the State leaving the LGAs with 10%. Ordinarily, we wouldn't have bothered getting involved since the letter was written to the Legislative Arm of Government,…

Oct

2024

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Stop Talking Out Of Ignorance, Look For Something Else To Engage Yourself – Former ABIA Attorney General, Solo Akuma, SAN, Cautions Obinna Oriaku

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, News Flash

STOP TALKING OUT OF IGNORANCE, LOOK FOR SOMETHING ELSE TO ENGAGE YOURSELF-FORMER ABIA ARTONEY GENERAL, SOLO AKUMA, SAN, CAUTIONS OBINNA ORIAKU A Former Artoney General of Abia State, Chief Solo Akuma, SAN, has berated a Former Commisisoner for Finance, Mr. Obinna Oriaku over his media attacks against the state government for hiring the services of an External Senior Solicitor to handle her Contractual Agreement with a Construction Company, describing Mr. Oriaku's diatribes against the state as one driven by Ignorance. Mr. Oriaku who has been circulating the legal document on different media platforms with a mischievous intent to blackmail the…