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Oct
20
2024
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Hon. Obinna Aguocha’s Local Content Capitalization Bill As A Legislative Epoch – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba Ohafia)

Hon. Obinna Aguocha’s Local Content Capitalization Bill As A Legislative Epoch – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba Ohafia)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
HON. OBINNA AGUOCHA’S LOCAL CONTENT CAPITALIZATION BILL AS A LEGISLATIVE EPOCH. On the 17th of October, 2024, the federal legislative House sitting in Abuja captured in its publication a bill to ensure mandatory patronage of locally produced goods ably sponsored by Honorable Obi Aguocha, the member representing Ikwuano and Umuahia Federal Constituency and also a member of the Labour Party. This bill we're told followed a consolidation of three House Bills, 85, 1007, and 1330 sponsored respectively by Honorable Obi Aguocha from Abia State, Honorable Nnamdi Ezechi representing Ndokwa, Ukwuani Constituency from Delta state, and Honorable Jesse Okey Onuakulusi representing…
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Oct
19
2024
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Why Some Abians Do Not See A Strong Economy Nor Trust The Government – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Why Some Abians Do Not See A Strong Economy Nor Trust The Government – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
Why some Abians do not see a strong economy nor trust the government Abia State's economy is also influenced by psychological factors, national trends and development strategies. A decade-long stagnation in teachers' motivation due to unpaid salaries and sometimes zero compensation for retiring colleagues cultivated economic uncertainty, and diminishing trust in government support. We are aware that Nigeria's economic fluctuations in the last decade impacted Abia, affecting its stability. For instance, key indicators include a 23.74% urban inflation rate, exceeding 18.24% in May 2022, and a 21.20% Consumer Price Index increase over 12 months. This is in spite of the…
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Oct
19
2024
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Bill To Ensure Mandatory Patronage Of Locally Produced Goods Scales 2nd Reading In House Of Representative

Bill To Ensure Mandatory Patronage Of Locally Produced Goods Scales 2nd Reading In House Of Representative

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
BILL TO ENSURE MANDATORY PATRONAGE OF LOCALLY PRODUCED GOODS SCALES 2ND READING IN HOUSE OF REP A Bill for an Act for mandatory procurement (First Option) of locally made products, goods and services by government ministries, departments and agencies in order to encourage local manufacturers and indigenous companies on Thursday passed Second Reading in the House of Representatives. The bill (HBs. 85, 1007 and 1330) is sponsored by Hon. Obi Aguocha,Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi and Hon. Jesse Okey – Joe Onuakalusi. Leading the debate on the bill, Hon. Obi Aguocha, representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Abia State said the bill…
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Oct
19
2024
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Davido’s Father Opens Power Plant Worth N3.4 Trillion Capable Of Supplying Electricity To 15% Of Nigerian Homes

Davido’s Father Opens Power Plant Worth N3.4 Trillion Capable Of Supplying Electricity To 15% Of Nigerian Homes

Business, News Flash, Power & Energy
Davido's father, Mr. Adeleke Adedeji, has opened a power plant worth 3.4 trillion Naira, which will supply electricity to 15% of Nigerian homes Initially, Mr. Adeleke wanted Davido to go to school and study accounting so he will be there to manage his businesses in Nigeria, but Davido was more passionate about pursuing a career in music. With how wealthy Davido's father is, Davido could decide never to work in his entire life and he would never go broke, but he's still out here hustling like someone from a poor background. Davido should be your role model for hard work…
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Oct
19
2024
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Gov. Alex Otti Attends Church Service Marking The 2024/2025 Legal Year Celebration

Gov. Alex Otti Attends Church Service Marking The 2024/2025 Legal Year Celebration

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash
Governor Alex Otti Attends Church Service Marking the 2024/2025 Legal Year Celebration. Abia Governor, Dr Alex Otti says even though the judiciary is independent, the executive will continue to work harmoniously with the judicial arm to ensure a system that works in the State. He stated this at a Church Service at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia Chapel as part of activities marking the 2024/2025 legal year celebration in the State. He congratulated the judiciary on this year's legal year celebration and appreciated the Theme of the Celebration "Advancing Justice in Abia State: Tradition meets Innovation". The Governor said he…
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Oct
18
2024
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Uka La Agadi Ifu: A Deceitful Tale Of A Failed Bid To Have His Brother Imposed As Councilorship Candidate – By Ferdinand Ekeoma

Uka La Agadi Ifu: A Deceitful Tale Of A Failed Bid To Have His Brother Imposed As Councilorship Candidate – By Ferdinand Ekeoma

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
UKA LA AGADI IFU: A DECEITFUL TALE OF A FAILED BID TO HAVE HIS BROTHER IMPOSED AS COUNCILORSHIP CANDIDATE Our initial attitude was to ignore Mr. Chinedu Obilor (Iyierioba) and his poorly made video, but on a second thought, we felt that we should set the records straight. Mr. Obilor pleaded with me to assist his brother emerge as a Councillorship Candidate in Afugiri Ward, Umuahia North LGA. I promised to speak to party leaders in the LG as imposition was not allowed. I also encouraged him to get his brother to sell himself to the people. Iyierioba would later…
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Oct
18
2024
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Introducing: All Christians Businessmen Fellowship International (ACBMFI) – World’s Foremost Inter-Denominational Entity

Introducing: All Christians Businessmen Fellowship International (ACBMFI) – World’s Foremost Inter-Denominational Entity

News Flash, Personality, Religion
The All Christians Businessmen Fellowship (ACBMF) International is one of the world's foremost inter-denominational entity and body of highly placed, eminent, and resourceful Christian Businessmen and Professionals. It serves as an intercessory prayer network and a coalition of frontline evangelists, empowered in line with the word of God:"And God blessed them, and said unto them, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it:…"( Genesis 1:28 ). "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"( Mark 16:15). Our mission is to promote good societal values and the right…
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Oct
18
2024
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About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, South East, South South
ABOUT US:UNITED IGBO ELDERS' COUNCIL (UNIEC) WORLDWIDE:(Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) Philosophy, Vision & Mission. The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, an offshoot of ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY, the foremost socio-cultural umbrella body of  Igbo Elders Council, consisting of Elder-statesmen, major stakeholders , opinion leaders and leaders of thought both within Nigeria and in the Diaspora. It  is an independent movement and a child of necessity, advocating for the restoration of Igbo identity , language, norms , values, tradition , cultural heritage as well as regeneration of Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy. UNIEC WORLDWIDE is…
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Oct
18
2024
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Don’t Be A Clog In The Wheel Of Progress – Emetu Charges Azumiri Community

Don’t Be A Clog In The Wheel Of Progress – Emetu Charges Azumiri Community

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
Don't be a clog in the wheel of progress Emetu charges Azumiri Community The Deputy Governor of Abia State Engr Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE has charged members of Azimiri community in ukwa to desist from being a hindrance to the ongoing road construction in their community. Engr. Emetu made this statement in his office in government house while addressing some delegates from Apumiri community on their attitude towards a road construction project by Akwaibom State Government. He expressed his dismay on the fact that having previously had a meeting with some delegates of apumiri trying to allay their fears of annexation…
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