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Jul

2024

China President Xi Jiping Invites President Tinubu For Bilateral Relationship

Business, FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash

China President Xi Jiping Invites President Bola Tinubu For Bilateral Relationship Chinese leader President Xi Jinping has invited President Bola Tinubu to pay a state visit to China in September. China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Xiaodong delivered the invitation to Tinubu at the Aso Villa on Thursday. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued via his official X handle on Friday. According to the statement, Tinubu has accepted the invitation and hoped that it would strengthen Nigeria-China bilateral relations and the proposed currency swap agreement. The…

Jul

2024

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Gov. Alex Otti Condoles With The Family Of Late Elder Emmanuel Adaelu

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Obituary

26-07-2024. PRESS RELEASE: Governor Alex Otti Condoles with the Family of Late Elder Emmanuel Adaelu. The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has received the News of the passing of an octogenarian and Great Abia son, Elder Emmanuel Adaelu, MFR. Governor Otti described the Late Elder Adaelu as a successful entrepreneur and businessman who left his name in the sands of time. On behalf of the Government and People of Abia State, Governor Otti commiserate with the family of the Late Elder Adaelu, the good people of Osisioma Ngwa Local Government and the entire State on the passing…

Jul

2024

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The Quintessential Alex Otti Passionately Committed To ABIA Development In A Prosperous And Progressive State With His Act Of Genius – By Eme Kalu Ekpu Esq.

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THE QUINTESSENTIAL ALEX OTTI PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPNENT OF ABIA STATE IN A PROSPEROUS AND PROGRESSIVE STATE WITH HIS ACT OF GENIUS BY EME KALU EKPU ESQ. VOL. 1. His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, as a visionary leader, is genuinely poised to transform Abia State with his exceptional abilities and innovative ideas. His "acts of genius" in different facets of Abia state growth and development is an eloquent testimony of his liquid passion and commitment to build Abia state into a prosperous and progressive state. Since assumption of office, Governor has made giant strides in the fundamental areas to…

Jul

2024

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Gov. Alex Otti Mourns Demise Of Elder Statesman And President -General Of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu

Abia State, News Flash, South East

25-07-2024. Press Release: Governor Alex Otti Mourns the Demise of Elder Statesman and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR received with shock and heavy heart the sudden demise of Elder Statesman and the General-President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Engr. Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu - Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo. Governor Otti described the death of the leader of Ndigbo Worldwide as a great loss to the Igbo nation and the entire country. He described Chief Iwuanyanwu as a great patriot, lover of his people, a successful leader and an outstanding professional, businessman and leader.…

Jul

2024

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Gov. Alex Otti Saddened By The Tragic Death Of Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu

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25-07-2024. Press Release: Governor Alex Otti Saddened by the Tragic Death of Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR was devastated by the news of the sudden demise of Chief Echeme Nnanna Kalu of the Nnanna Kalu dynasty. The tragic and untimely death of Chief Nnannna Kalu is a personal loss to Governor Otti who had very close relationship with the deceased. He described Chief Nnanna Kalu as a great son of Abiriba, an astute businessman a philanthropist, a child of God and a preacher of the gospel. On behalf of the…

Jul

2024

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DSS Arrest Governor’s Aide For Allegedly Diverting Federal Rice Palliative

Crime, FGN, News Flash

DSS Arrests Governor’s Aide For Allegedly Diverting Federal Rice Palliative The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has arrested Governor Dikko Radda’s Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Alhaji Nasir Lawal, alongside some state government officials and traders involved in the diversion of the federal government’s rice palliative meant for vulnerable persons in Katsina State. Earlier, the DSS officials had impounded 2,000 bags of rice stocked in stores at the Central Market in Katsina. The consignment was traced to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, while other officials were being interrogated by the DSS over the source…

Jul

2024

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Disassociate Yourself From Planned Nationwide Protest – Comr. Barma Tells Youths

News Flash, Politics

Disassociate Yourself From Planned Nationwide Protest - Comr. Barma Tells Youths A Patriotic Citizen and Concerned Youth, Comrade Barma M.Y, Calls on Youth to disassociate themselves from the planned protest and Join Hands in Safeguarding the Integrity, Unity, and Peace of Our Beloved Country Nigeria. As a patriotic citizen and loyal to our beloved country Nigeria, I am compelled to address the planned protests by our youth, which I believe are being instigated by forces against Nigeria's progress, sponsored and initiated by the antagonists of Nigeria. Our dear youth failed the ability to comprehend the reality of what is happening…

Jul

2024

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‘We Made Our Voices Heard’ – President Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Presidency

“We Made Our Voices Heard” – Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era President Bola Tinubu has admitted to his involvement in peaceful protests during the military era. He made the admission while receiving a Letter of Credence from the new US Ambassador, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Thursday. Tinubu recalled participating in peaceful protests against dictatorship. The President said, “Our relationship with America is rich. We believe in democracy and freedom. Some of your predecessors worked hard during our transition to democracy, and we remember the likes of Ambassador Howard Jeter.…

Jul

2024

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DSS Warns Against Nationwide Protest

News Flash, Security

DSS Warns Against Nationwide Protest The Department of State Services has warned the organisers of the planned nationwide protests against proceeding with them. The service said it uncovered a plan by some criminal elements to hijack the protest and cause unrest in the country. The military and police have also warned against the protest scheduled to be held from August 1 to 10 in response to the economic hardship experienced in the country. The DSS, in a statement on Thursday by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, described the motive behind the protest as political. Afunanya added that the plotters of the…

Jul

2024

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Military Won’t Condone Violent Protests -Defence Hqtrs Warn

News Flash, Security

Military Won’t Condone Violent Protests - Defence Hqrts Warns The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it would not condone anarchy in the guise of a nationwide protest. Some Nigerians and groups, under the banner of #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria, have threatened to protest against the prevailing economic hardship starting from August 1, 2024. The Federal Government and Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, have warned against the protest, stating that the nation is yet to heal from the #EndSARS protest. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Edward Buba, said based on intelligence at its disposal, the…