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“Strong Women Don’t Appear Weak” – Bobrisky Storms Social Media With New Photo, Quote

Gossips, News Flash

“Strong Women Don’t Appear Weak”- Bobrisky Storms Social Media With New Photo, Quote Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has returned to social media on Tuesday, October 29. After being offline due to his arrest by Nigerian Immigration while trying to cross into the Benin Republic at the Seme border. He shared new photos of himself in women’s clothing. Along with the pictures, he posted a message emphasizing that strong women do not seek pity. “Strong women don’t play the victim. They don’t appear weak or blame others. They confront their issues,” he stated in his Instagram caption. Bobrisky is…

Oct

30

2024

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Abia State’s Economic Renaissance: Leveraging Opportunities For Growth – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Abia State's Economic Renaissance: Leveraging Opportunities for Growth The departure of foreign companies like GSK, PZ Cussons, and Pick n Pay from Nigeria presents a unique opportunity for Abia State to assert its economic prowess. Rather than viewing this exit as a negative development, Abia's entrepreneurial spirit and resilience can propel the state to new heights. Unleashing Indigenous Potential Abia State boasts an impressive array of indigenous companies poised to fill the vacuum left by departing foreign firms. Igbo led Local pharmaceutical companies, such as: Juhel Pharmaceuticals Chi Pharmaceuticals Limited. May and Baker can expand production and export capacities. Similarly,…

Oct

30

2024

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Abia State And 19 Other Governors Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA State Governor And 19 Other Governors Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage At least 20 states have either started paying the new minimum wage or will commence payment from this week. After negotiations by the government, the Organised Private Sector and the Labour Centres, the minimum wage was raised from N30,000 to N70,000. The Federal Government has commenced payment. Following negotiations at the sub-national level with labour leaders, states started announcing the new minimum wage. Many states are paying higher than the Federal Government. The highest so far – N85,000 – is being paid by Lagos and Rivers states.…

Oct

30

2024

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Ghana Proposes To Import Petroleum From Dangote Refinery – Official

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Ghana To Import Petroleum From Dangote Refinery – Official The National Petroleum Authority of Ghana says it is proposing to import refined petroleum products from Dangote Refinery to boost its energy security and sustain business cooperation with neighbours. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, chief executive officer, NPAG, said this at the 2024 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week on Tuesday in Lagos. Speaking as one of the panellists, Abdul-Hamid said that the move was aimed at strengthening Ghana’s energy security and to deepen regional economic cooperation. The 2024 OTL, 18th edition, has the theme ‘Alliances for Growth’. According to Mr Abdul-Hamid, Ghana is seeking…

Oct

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Fuel Supply Set To Increase As FGN Grants Licenses For Companies To Operate Refineries In Nigeria

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Fuel Supply To Increase As FG Grants Licenses For Companies To Operate Refineries In Nigeria Nigeria’s fuel supply is set to increase as the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority (NMDPRA) has granted licenses to nine modular refineries, seven construction licenses, and four operational licenses. The development was announced by Farouk Ahmed, CEO of NMDPRA, at the 2024 Oil Trading & Logistics Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos on Monday. According to Ahmed, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria’s refining capacity has been expanding, particularly with the commencement of production by Dangote Refinery. “Over the course…

Oct

29

2024

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Quality Governance, National Image And The Diaspora Community – Gov. Otti’s Address At The Inaugural Launch/Gala Of Igbo Lawyers Association Of South Africa

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash

QUALITY GOVERNANCE, NATIONAL IMAGE AND THE DIASPORA COMMUNITY Being the Text of an Address by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Inaugural Launch/Gala of the Igbo Lawyers Association of South Africa on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Country Club Johannesburg, Woodmead Protocols, The world has been shrunk by technology into a small community of movers, dreamers and goal-getters. While it is true that transport and communication technology systems have contributed greatly in expanding our capacity to move and dream beyond the boundaries of our birth places, the one fundamental truth we must never forget is that since time…

Oct

29

2024

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Leadership In Service: Gov. Otti’s Address At The 2024 Annual Physicians’ Week Organized By The NMA, ABIA State Branch.

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

Leadership in Service Being the Text of a Keynote Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Annual Physicians’ Week Organised by the Nigeria Medical Association, Abia State Branch on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia Protocols, The world owes a debt of inexhaustible gratitude to our medical doctors who spend much of their days in sacrificial service to humanity, restoring life and hope to individuals and families by the work they do in our health facilities, medical colleges and research institutions and in all the frontiers of service where they deploy their…

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2024

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Abia State House Of Assembly Expresses Confidence In Governor Otti’s Administration, Challenges NLC To Provide Evidence Of Alleged Bill To Tamper With LG Funds

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, Politics

ABIA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNOR OTTI’S ADMINISTRATION, CHALLENGES NLC TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF ALLEGED BILL TO TAMPER WITH LG FUNDS. The members of Abia State House of Assembly have expressed confidence in the administration of Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and reassured of their continued support and solidarity to his administration. The lawmakers equally challenged the Abia State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) to provide evidence of a bill in a letter they recently wrote to the House of Assembly, alleging that the State Government is planning to seize ninety percent (90%) of the Local…

Oct

29

2024

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Chief Eleanya Kalu: A Master Negotiator – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Chief Eleanya Kalu: A Master Negotiator Chief Eleanya Kalu's negotiation skills, as observed in Ohafia and Nkporo, are reminiscent of Nelson Mandela's renowned approach. Mandela, deemed "the greatest negotiator of the twentieth century" by Harvard Law School professor Robert H. Mnookin, demonstrated exceptional patience, tenacity, pragmatism, and strategic thinking. These traits enabled him to navigate complex conflicts and achieve remarkable outcomes. Key Negotiation Skills Effective negotiators like Chief Eleanya Kalu and Nelson Mandela possess essential skills, including: Communication: Clearly articulating goals and boundaries while actively listening to others. Emotional Intelligence: Managing emotions to build trust and rapport. Planning: Preparing with…

Oct

29

2024

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Against All Odds: From Adversity To Opportunity – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Against All Odds: From Adversity to Opportunity Governor Alex Otti's first tenure in office is still unfolding as he will soon consummate 24 months. It has been a game-changer for Abia State, where despite notable accomplishments, his government is still facing small pockets critism. Which in my estimation is a very healthy phenomenon. However, reading my article; Politics of Bitterness published by the Century news where I narrated my experiences in Aba, Abia South, researching voters and another article titled Politics of Inclusiveness published by Abia Think Tank news where I narrated my first hand personal experience with Chief Eleanya…