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Sep
14
2024
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Breaking News: Guber Candidate Of NNPP In Last 2023 Election Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai, His Running Mate, And A Chieftain Of The Party Decamp To Labour Party

Breaking News: Guber Candidate Of NNPP In Last 2023 Election Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai, His Running Mate, And A Chieftain Of The Party Decamp To Labour Party

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
BREAKING NEWS: The Governorship Candidate and Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Abia State during the 2023 General Election, Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai leads his Running Mate, Bar. Chiedozie Josiah, a Chieftain of the Party in the State, Chief David Urum, Candidates of the Party during the last Election, several Leaders and Members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) into the Labour Party, citing the Developmental Strides of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti as the motivation for decamping. Details Later… Ctz. Ukoha Njoku UkohaChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.14-09-2024
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Sep
14
2024
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Gov. Otti Pays First Tranche Of The Arrears Of Workers Salaries Owed By The Immediate Past Administration

Gov. Otti Pays First Tranche Of The Arrears Of Workers Salaries Owed By The Immediate Past Administration

Abia State, Good Governance, Labour, News Flash
Governor Alex Otti has paid the first tranche of the arrears of workers salaries owed by the immediate past administration. The People’s Governor earmarked N1.5 Billion monthly to offset the N18 Billion arrears of salaries in instalment within 12 Month Ironically, those who looted and plundered salaries of State workers will still shamelessly criticise the Governor for cleaning their mess in the name of opposition politics. Governor Otti feels fulfilled with the thunderous jubilation and excitement of Abia Workers than the bitterness of those denied access to Statutory Workers and Retirees Entitlements. Forward Canaan!Backward Egypt! Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHAChief Press…
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Sep
14
2024
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Commentary On: The Alaigbo Achievers Legacy; In Collaboration With United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration(Aku Ruru Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka)

Commentary On: The Alaigbo Achievers Legacy; In Collaboration With United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration(Aku Ruru Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka)

News Flash, People & Events
Commentary On ;THE ALAIGBO ACHIEVERSLEGACY(Aku Ruru Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka)In Collaboration With, UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE Presents; THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERSLEGACY DAY CELEBRATION(Aku Ruru Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) The Alaigbo Achievers Legacy, also known as THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS, an honorific independent legal entity, a Home- driven and delivery investment organization, recognised by the government of Nigeria for the recognition of individuals and corporate organizations towards Excellence, in line with the ”Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy of Aku Ruru Ulo, to promote good societal values and right ideals within the Igbo nation. The Great Igbo Achievers was conceptualized…
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Sep
14
2024
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Abia State Gov. Alex Otti Urges Traders To Relocate To ABIA, Assures Them Of Adequate Security And Business Friendly Atmospheres

Abia State Gov. Alex Otti Urges Traders To Relocate To ABIA, Assures Them Of Adequate Security And Business Friendly Atmospheres

Abia State, Business, Economy, News Flash
ABIA STATE GOV. ALEX OTTI URGES TRADERS TO RELOCATE TO ABIA, ASSURES THEM OF ADEQUATE SECURITY AND BUSINESS FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERES: Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR has assured leaders and traders of Alaba International Markets, Oyinbo, Ladipo, and United Market Leaders and Traders Association of Nigeria of adequate security measures, a business-friendly atmosphere, and a conducive environment to invest and do business in Abia State. Through his Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Chief Nwaka Inem, Governor Otti expressed his administration's readiness to create physical infrastructural development and facilities that will serve as a one-stop business hub for investors and…
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Sep
14
2024
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Tapping Into The Next Frontier: Leadership And Imperatives Of New Development Paradigm For Africa – Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At 2024 Innovative Africa Conference Washington University

Tapping Into The Next Frontier: Leadership And Imperatives Of New Development Paradigm For Africa – Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At 2024 Innovative Africa Conference Washington University

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Tapping into the Next Frontier: Leadership and the Imperatives of New Development Paradigm for Africa Being the Text of a Keynote Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Innovate Africa Conference 2024 on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the George Washington University, DC, United States. Protocols, There is a general consensus amongst development experts, scholars and investors that Africa offers two very strategic prospects for the future of our civilisation. Firstly, the vast deposits of highly-priced mineral resources buried in our soil are becoming increasingly critical in the continuing push to build a more sustainable future for…
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Sep
14
2024
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FGN Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

FGN Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

FGN, Immigration, News Flash, Security
FG Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-military Services The federal government has approved the immediate promotion of a total of 20, 867 senior personnel across various ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). Also, the promotion for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has been approved. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who announced the promotion on Friday, September 13, also said the government approved a special promotion for two officers of NCoS, four officers of the NIS, two officers of…
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Sep
14
2024
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Edo Election: Court Summons APC Guber Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification

Edo Election: Court Summons APC Guber Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Edo Election: Court Summons APC Guber Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification A magistrates’ court in Abuja has summoned Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo elections, to appear before it over alleged age falsification. He is charged with forgery and perjury. The suit, filed by a PDP chieftain, Honesty Aginbatse, on September 12, alleged discrepancies in the birth dates provided in the nomination forms Mr Okpebholo submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Okpebholo is to appear before Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar on September 20. Mr Aginbatse had alleged that Mr Okpebholo’s 2023…
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Sep
14
2024
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“I’m Ready To Be Vice President” – Peter Obi Declares, Give Conditions

“I’m Ready To Be Vice President” – Peter Obi Declares, Give Conditions

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
‘I’m Ready To Be Vice President If …’ – Peter Obi Declares, Gives Conditions The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he is open to being Nigeria’s Vice President in the future. The former Anambra State Governor has however set some conditions to be met before taking such a decision. He made the disclosure in a recent interview on New Central TV which was aired on YouTube. Obi explained that his main goal is to help Nigeria move forward. He believes that for the next general election in 2027, the country needs strong leadership to…
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Sep
14
2024
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PSC Approves New CPs For ABIA, Lagos, Ebonyi, Awka Ibom

PSC Approves New CPs For ABIA, Lagos, Ebonyi, Awka Ibom

News Flash, Security
PSC Approves New CPs For Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive Commissioners of Police for Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom state Commands respectfully This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday by the Spokesperson of the Commission, Mr Ikechukwu Ani. According to the statement, “The appointments followed the recent promotion of some senior Police Officers by the Commission which created vacancies in some State Commands. “The new Commissioners are, Isah Danladi Nda, Abia State Command; Olarewaju Ishola Olawale, Lagos State Command; Anthonia…
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