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Oct

2024

ICPC Recovers N13 Billion Diverted Public Funds In September

ICPC Recovers N13 Billion Diverted Public Funds In September The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, on Wednesday revealed that the anti-graft agency recovered diverted public funds to the tune of N13 billion in the month of September only. Aliyu made the revelation in his welcome address at the launch of the commission’s 2024-2028 Strategic Action Plan in Abuja, saying ICPC had make significant progress in the fight against corruption on Nigeria. Describing the recovery as a remarkable achievement, the chairman said it was a testament to ICPC’s relentless efforts aimed at combating…

Oct

2024

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19.1Km Itungwa-Omoba-Ahiaba, Ubu-Nkwo Elechi Road Project: Gov. Otti Cripples The Clannish Ailment, Rewrites The Errors Of Acclaimed “Son Of The Soil”

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

19.1KM ITUNGWA-OMOBA-AHIABA,UBU-NKWO ELECHI ROAD PROJECT:GOV. OTTI CRIPPLES THE CLANNISH AILMENT, REWRITES THE ERRORS OF ACCLAIMED "SON OF THE SOIL" In a significant step towards transcending development to the grassroots, the Abia State Government is set to flag off a 19.1km road, a road stretch that will connect Itungwa, Omoba, Amaise, Amari, Mgboko, Ahiaba Ubi, and Nkwo Elechi Conmunities. By flaging off of this project Gov. Otti has zeroed the claims of the naysayers who has since toed the path of deceit, inciting the Ngwa people againt the Governor, thus alleging that Gov. Otti has never achieved any substantial road project…

Oct

2024

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Partnership That Works For Our People: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag-Off Of The Construction Of 19.1Km Itungwa-Mgboko-Amaise-Amairi-Omoba-Ahiaba-Nkwo-Elechi Road

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Works

PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS FOR OUR PEOPLE Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Flag-off of the Construction of 19.1Kilometre Itungwa-Mgboko-Amaise-Amairi-Omoba-Ahiaba-Nkwo-Elechi Road on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Railway Crossing, Omoba Protocols, Our capacity to effectively make the most of the advantages conferred on us by nature will be determined by the structures and systems we put in place to spur the productivity of the general population, creating incentives for hard work, and commensurate reward for enterprise. We are a hardworking population, blessed with large expanse of arable land, favourable climate and large market…

Oct

2024

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ASUU Issues Fresh Warning Strike To FGN

Education, FGN, News Flash

ASUU Sets For Strike, Issues Fresh Warning To FG The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) has vowed to down tools after the expiration of the 14-day Ultimatum given to the Federal Government to meet their demands. Briefing Journalists, in Calabar, the Zonal Coordinator, ASUU Calabar Zone, Comrade Happiness Uduk who read a jointly signed release by all Chairpersons of the zone said that the Federal government should be held responsible for the breakdown of industrial harmony which will arise as a result of its indifference towards their plight. “Our Union will withdraw services, and should not be held responsible…

Oct

2024

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NECO: Candidates Will Henceforth Pay N50,000 To Reprint Certificates

Education, News Flash

Candidates’ll Henceforth Pay N50,000 To Reprint Certificates – NECO The National Examinations Council, NECO, says its candidates would henceforth pay the sum of N50,000 as a fee for the reprinting of certificates. NECO Registrar, Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this in a statement in Minna, Niger State. “The N50,000 fee for certificate reprints is subject to periodic review, he emphasised. The council further said requests for reprints, “will only be accepted within one year of the original certificate issuance. After this period, the council will no longer entertain such requests.” In addition to the reprinting policy, NECO has set a one-month deadline…

Oct

2024

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NGO To Advance Nigeria’s Greatness Inaugurated In Umuahia, ABIA State

Empowerment, Humanitarian, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE: NGO TO ADVANCE NIGERIA’S GREATNESS INAUGURATED IN UMUAHIA A Non Governmental Organization (NGO), whose objective is to promote the diversities as well as showcase the various potentials of the nation, has been launched in Umuahia, Abia State Capital, Nigeria with an assurance by the founding members to mobilize Nigerians towards patriotic consciousness. Accordingly, the NGO, ASPIRE GREATNESS INITIATIVE (AGI), is structured to make Nigeria great again by uniting various interest groups in order to enhance peace, patriotism and justice for all irrespective of ethnic, political or religious leanings. The Chairman Board of Directors of the group, Pius Nzewuihe…

Oct

2024

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President Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas, Benjamin Kalu And Others

FGN, News Flash, People & Events

Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas President Bola Tinubu has conferred prestigious national awards on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The announcement was made during his Independence Day broadcast on Tuesday. Tinubu said in recognition of their contributions to the nation, Akpabio and Justice Kekere-Ekun, were awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of the country’s highest honours. He added that the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas, were honoured…

Oct

2024

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Gov. Otti To Officially Flag-Off Construction Of 19.1KM Itungwa-Omoba-Ahiaba, Ubi-Nkwi Elechi Road Project

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

ABIA: STATE GOVERNOR, ALEX OTTI, TO OFFICIALLY FLAG-OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 19.1-KM ITUNGWA-OMOBA-AHIABA, UBI-NKWI ELECHI ROAD PROJECT Abia State Set for Major Infrastructure Boost with New Road Development DATE: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 VENUE: Omoba Rail Line Junction, Isiala Ngwa South LGA TIME: 12:00 noon prompt The people of Abia State are set to witness a historic moment as Governor Alex Otti flags off the long-anticipated 19.1km road project that will connect Itungwa, Omoba, Amaise, Amairi, Mgboko, Ahiaba Ubi, and Nkwo Elechi communities. This landmark project is a testament to the government's commitment to infrastructural development, which promises to enhance connectivity…

Oct

2024

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Rediscovering The Spirit Of Nigeria: Being Gov. Otti’s 64th Independence Anniversary Speech

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

REDISCOVERING THE SPIRIT OF NIGERIA Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, on the 64th Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Umunne m Ndi Abia, fellow compatriots, I bring you Independence Day greetings from Umuahia, the capital of our beloved State. Let me gladly join other well-meaning Nigerians in thanking God for His endless blessings on our land and for keeping us together as one people, united in a shared vision of greatness as espoused in the dreams and aspirations of our founding fathers. At 64, Nigeria has emerged as an important…

Oct

2024

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Police Disperse #FearlessInOctober Protesters

Human Rights, News Flash

Police Disperse #FearlessInOctober Protesters With Tear Gas In Abuja Police operatives have dispersed #FearlessInOctober protesters at the Utako market area of Abuja, using tear gas to break up the procession. The demonstration, aimed at raising awareness of pressing social issues, faced a heavy police presence that escalated into clashes. A video posted on X by News Central Television shows demonstrators running away after the tear gas canisters were released into the air by the police operatives. Recall that the FCT police command had strategically deployed adequate personnel and equipment throughout Abuja in anticipation of the protests. “This proactive deployments aim…