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Oct
14
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ignore The Fake News, No Staff Was Sacked In The BCA

Ignore The Fake News, No Staff Was Sacked In The BCA

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
INGNORE THE FAKE NEWS, NO STAFF WAS SACKED IN THE BCA In the last few days, some opposition elements have been spreading false information on social media that 8 Directors were sacked in the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia (BCA). This is to emphatically state that the report is false, baseless and unfounded. It's part of the ongoing anti people and anti Abia campaign of calumny being driven by some embittered opposition elements. Ordinarily, we would have ignored this brazen act of of irresponsibility like we had done on many occasions, but because our silence could make unsuspecting members of the…
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Oct
14
2024
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Abia Infrastructure Mandate Inaugurates A Technical Committee For Expedition Of Ugwuele Heritage Site In Isiukwuato.

Abia Infrastructure Mandate Inaugurates A Technical Committee For Expedition Of Ugwuele Heritage Site In Isiukwuato.

Abia State, Abia North, Arts And Culture, News Flash
REPORT OF 13TH OCTOBER ZOOM MEETING ORGANIZED BY ABIA INFRASTRUCTURE MANDATE TO APPOINT A TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR UGWUELE SITE EXPEDITION. The object of the zoom meeting which started at exactly 8pm Nigeria time was to inaugurate the technical committee of a research team mandated to carry out expeditionary investigation of Ugwuele Stone Age Cave located at Isiukwuato, Abia State. Proceedings of the day started at exactly 8pm when the zoom conference room opened for the discussions. By 8:13 pm, 12 participants had booked their entry into the conference while 7 were unable to attain entry. The usual network issues came…
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Oct
14
2024
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Fulanis Are Nigeria’s Best Educated, We Don’t Carry AK-47s – Emir Of Zazzau

Fulanis Are Nigeria’s Best Educated, We Don’t Carry AK-47s – Emir Of Zazzau

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Fulanis Are Nigeria’s Best Educated, We Don’t Carry AK-47s – Emir Of Zazzau The Emir of Zazzau, Nuhu Bamali, has urged Nigerians to stop generalizing and blaming the entire Fulani ethnic group for acts of banditry, killings, and abductions. He emphasized that such behavior is against the core values and culture of the Fulani people, cautioning that the misdeeds of a few “bad eggs” should not be used to label the whole tribe. Speaking at a cultural event organized by the Fulani Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO) on October 12, Bamali addressed accusations linking Fulani herdsmen to violent activities. He…
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Oct
14
2024
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Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead

Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead

Football, News Flash, Obituary
Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead A former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. Fregene’s death news was confirmed by ex-international and close friend, Segun Odegbami, on Sunday. Odegbami said the Nigerian football legend died after a protected illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children. “A few minutes ago, Peter ‘Apo’ Fregene, OLY, former goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Green Eagles, who has been on life support for the past one week, passed on to meet his creator. “He died quietly in the presence of two of his children and his devoted wife, Tina,”…
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Oct
13
2024
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Governor Otti’s Vision For A New ABIA: ABSOA As Tool For Socio-Economic Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti’s Vision For A New ABIA: ABSOA As Tool For Socio-Economic Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Governor Otti's Vision for a New Abia: ABSOA As Tool for Socio-Economic Transformation Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has embarked on an ambitious journey to transform Abia State through the Abia State Orientation Agency (ABSOA) under Ms. Ure Abazie. A recent town hall meeting/rally, themed "Abia Future Begins with Safe Roads; Stop Substance Abuse and Street Trading," highlights the Governor's commitment to promoting a safe and healthy environment for citizens. The Governor's vision for a New Abia prioritizes citizen engagement, socio-economic development, and infrastructure growth. ABSOA plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals by promoting responsible behavior,…
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Oct
13
2024
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Edo Election: Why I Won’t Challenge The Result At The Tribunal – Akpata

Edo Election: Why I Won’t Challenge The Result At The Tribunal – Akpata

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash
Edo Election: Why I Won’t Go To Tribunal – Akpata The Labour Party, LP, candidate in the just-concluded Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has explained why he will not challenge the election results. Akpata made his position known in a statement on Saturday. Recall that Akpata, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, came third in the election with 22,763 votes. Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was declared winner of the September 21 election with 291,667 votes. Also, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party,…
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Oct
13
2024
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FGN Proposes Drastic Overhaul Of FAAC Sharing Formula

FGN Proposes Drastic Overhaul Of FAAC Sharing Formula

Economy, FGN, News Flash
FG Proposes Drastic Overhaul Of FAAC Sharing Formula The federal government is proposing a major shift in the distribution of funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). This was revealed by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, in a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. Oyedele disclosed that the federal government is set to take only 10 percent of the total FAAC allocations, while states and local governments will receive a combined 90 percent. This represents a drastic departure from the current sharing formula, which allocates 52.68 percent to the federal…
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Oct
13
2024
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Crisis In IMO State Judiciary! NJC Must Act Now To Restore Confidence – CSO Coalition

Crisis In IMO State Judiciary! NJC Must Act Now To Restore Confidence – CSO Coalition

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash
Crisis in Imo State Judiciary!NJC must act now to Restore Confidence - CSO Coalition A coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria; the Civil Society Engagement Platform (CSEP) has demanded immediate action from the Nigerian Judicial Service Commission (NJC) against the Imo State Chief Judge, Theresa Chikeka who has been indicted by the Imo State house of Assembly for age falsification. The Civil Society group had petitioned the NJC as well as the Imo State House of Assembly on the criminal act of age falsification by Justice Chikeka. After conducting due investigation and obtaining official documents from the Nigeria Law…
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Oct
13
2024
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A Testimony Of Governor Otti’s Health Care Reforms – By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

A Testimony Of Governor Otti’s Health Care Reforms – By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash
A Testimony of Governor Otti's Healthcare Reforms. Abia Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center is living up to its name and purpose. The Hospital which was rehabilitated, retrofitted and equipped with modern Medical Equipment and Professional Management Team by the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti has recorded major feat and advance in Dental Surgery. On Friday, October 11th, 2024, the facility carried out a successful Tumor removal Surgery from the right upper jaw of a 17 year old girl. This is the first time the Specialist Hospital is handling such Delicate and Major Dental Surgery Case after the commissioning…
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Oct
13
2024
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Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu University, Aba, ABIA State – Chief Eme Uche Commends Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu University, Aba, ABIA State – Chief Eme Uche Commends Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu, University, Aba, Abia State. Without much ado, it's pertinent to encourage all Abia people to lend our unalloyed support to Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu for proposing the establishment of a language university in the commercial city of Aba. It is indeed commendable that Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu is advocating for the establishment of such an institution that would not only enhance educational opportunities but also promote cultural diversity and strengthen the local economy. The Language university will also foster linguistic proficiency, attract scholars, and create jobs. Together, let’s support this visionary proposal and contribute to the…
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