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Nov
29
2024
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Friendly Time: Tinubu, Macron Exchange Pleasantries In Pidgin English

Friendly Time: Tinubu, Macron Exchange Pleasantries In Pidgin English

Foreign Affairs, Gossips, Presidency
Interesting Time: Tinubu, Macron Exchange Pleasantries In Pidgin President Bola Tinubu and his host, President Emmanuel Macron of France, took to X to exchange pleasantries in Pidgin, the street language popular among millions of Nigerians. The Nigerian leader is currently in France on an official visit. Mr Macron was the first to post his pleasantry on X. He welcomed his guest and made reference to when he was younger and was interning at the French embassy in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. “Na big honor for France, dear President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT, to welcome you for dis State visit as one…
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Nov
29
2024
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Teachers Reportedly Beat, Strip Corp Member For ‘Not Greeting Properly’

Teachers Reportedly Beat, Strip Corp Member For ‘Not Greeting Properly’

Education, Crime, FGN
Teachers Reportedly Beat, Strip Corp Member For ‘Not Greeting Properly’ A member of Nigerian Youth Service Corps was allegedly beaten, stripped by a teachers for not greeting them properly. The shocking incident reportedly happened at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, Kwara State. According to Nigeria Stories, a corps member who visited the school to collect her clearance letter was allegedly assaulted by a teacher for “not greeting properly.” Eyewitnesses claim the teacher attacked her, tearing her NYSC white t-shirt, and was allegedly joined by another teacher who slapped her. This incident has sparked outrage, with many calling for…
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Nov
29
2024
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Gov. Alex Otti Vows To Claim Accumulated And Unclaimed Tetfund Approvals Earmarked For State Owned Institutions.

Gov. Alex Otti Vows To Claim Accumulated And Unclaimed Tetfund Approvals Earmarked For State Owned Institutions.

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI VOWS TO CLAIM ACCUMULATED AND UNCLAIMED TETFUND APPROVALS EARMARKED FOR STATE OWNED INSTITUTIONS. Abia State Governor Alex Otti OFR says his administration will do everything possible to claim accumulated and unclaimed funds earmarked for the State Owned by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Governor Otti made this pledge when he received in audience a delegation of the House of Representatives Committee on TETFUND and Other Services led by its Chairman, Hon. Princess Miriam Odinakachi Onuoha at the Government House Umuahia. The Governor who revealed that there is enormous work required to bring the education sector to…
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Nov
28
2024
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Tha Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas Realities And Governor Otti’s Vision For A peaceful And Prosperous ABIA State

Tha Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas Realities And Governor Otti’s Vision For A peaceful And Prosperous ABIA State

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security
The Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas Realities and Governor Otti's Vision for a Peaceful and Prosperous Abia State The complexities of the Middle East, particularly the Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas dynamics, often seem worlds away from the concerns of Abia State, Nigeria. However, despite the geographical distance, there is a common thread that runs through both contexts: the desire for peace and security. In the Middle East, the Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas realities have created a complex web of tensions and conflicts. The humanitarian costs of these conflicts have been devastating, with innocent civilians often caught in the crossfire. For instance, according to the United Nations, the conflict in Syria…
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Nov
28
2024
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Dr. Odo Ijere Commends Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa For His Smart School Initiative

Dr. Odo Ijere Commends Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa For His Smart School Initiative

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Ohafia LGA
Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa's Smart School Initiative is Truly a Gamechanger. It didn't come entirely as a surprise that the launching of the Ofali Agwu smart School project initiated by Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa today, 26th of November, commanded such a full house of attendees of the state ruling class. The Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, his deputy, the local government Chairman, Commissioner for Education, development partners, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders were all present to witness the first digital smart school to dorn the Abia landscape. We need not overemphasize the importance of digital ICT learning in today's digital age.…
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Nov
28
2024
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Court Remands Yahaya Bello In EFCC Custody Till December 10

Court Remands Yahaya Bello In EFCC Custody Till December 10

Crime, News Flash, Politics
Court Remands Yahaya Bello In EFCC Custody Till December 10 The federal capital territory (FCT) high court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello was arraigned on a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering on Wednesday. Justice Maryanne Anenih, who issued the order on Wednesday, said Bello and others should remain in EFCC custody until December 10 when she planned to rule on the ex-governor’s and the co-defendants’ bail applications. Earlier, Bello was arraigned along with Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge brought…
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Nov
28
2024
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Abia Deputy Gov. Engr. Emetu Urges Youths To Embrace Agriculture; Harps On Settling Boundary Issues As Means Of Solving Food Insecurity

Abia Deputy Gov. Engr. Emetu Urges Youths To Embrace Agriculture; Harps On Settling Boundary Issues As Means Of Solving Food Insecurity

Abia State, Agriculture, Good Governance, News Flash
Engr Emetu urges youths to embrace agriculture; harps on settling boundary issues as a means of solving food insecurity The Deputy Governor of Abia State Engr Ikechukwu Emetu has urged youths to embrace modern agriculture as their education/intellect will bring energy and innovation to the agricultural sector. He made this known while presenting a speech as a special guest at Clifford University Ihie Campus, Isialangwa on the occasion of the University 5th Agricultural Exhibition with the theme "Agriculture! The Neglected Bride. He said, "Encouraging youth involvement in modern agriculture will bring energy and innovation to the Agricultural sector". He opined…
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Nov
28
2024
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Gov. Otti Commissions ABIA First Smart School At Ofali Agwu Primary School, Amaekpu Ohafia

Gov. Otti Commissions ABIA First Smart School At Ofali Agwu Primary School, Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI COMMISSIONS ABIA FIRST SMART SCHOOL. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has officially commissioned the first smart school in Abia State. Speaking while commissioning the smart school facilitated by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa at the Ofali Akwu Secondary School, Ohafia, Governor Otti said that his administration has rolled out free and compulsory education at the primary and Junior secondary levels, adding that he would consider extending the policy to the senior secondary level as soon as the state's economy improves. He urged parents and guardians to take advantage of the new policy…
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Nov
28
2024
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Abia State Government Partners Bank Of Industry To Achieve Industrialization, Signs MOU

Abia State Government Partners Bank Of Industry To Achieve Industrialization, Signs MOU

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Abia State Government Partners Bank of Industry to Achieve Industrialisation, Signs MOU. Abia State government has signed a N10 Billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bank of Industry (BOI) for the industrialization of the state. The Executive Director, MSMEs, Bank of Industry, Shekarau Umar disclosed this while speaking with newsmen after signing the MOU in Umuahia. Under the agreement, the Abia State government will provide the sum of N5 Billion which will be matched with another N5 Billion by the BOI for a start and disbursed to entrepreneurs in the State to boost their businesses. According to the Executive…
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Nov
27
2024
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Interest Rate Spikes To 27.25% As Money Is Scarce And It’s All Otti’s Fault: ABIA State Is Crashing Nigeria’s Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Interest Rate Spikes To 27.25% As Money Is Scarce And It’s All Otti’s Fault: ABIA State Is Crashing Nigeria’s Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

CBN/Commercial Banking, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Interest Rate Spikes to 27.25% as Money is Scarce and it's all Otti's fault: Abia State is crashing Nigeria's economy! The title's absurdity is quite attention-grabbing, isn't it? It's almost as ridiculous as comparing Governor Otti to his peers without proper context. I mean, why compare apples to oranges, right? As you quoted, the Bible says, "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise." (2 Corinthians 10:12) It's essential to remember that every individual, including leaders like…
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