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Dec
23
2025
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Ambassador Osita Offor, UAAP Celebrate Dr. Uche Ogah On His Birthday

Ambassador Osita Offor, UAAP Celebrate Dr. Uche Ogah On His Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, People & Events, Personality
Amb. Osita Offor, UAAP Celebrate Dr. Uche Ogah on His Birthday Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander,” (IKENGA GBURUGBURU), alongside members of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, has joined well-wishers across the country to celebrate Dr. Sampson Uche Ogah, former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, as he marks his birthday. Dr. Uche Ogah, a distinguished public servant, accomplished professional, and foundation member of UAAP, was extolled for his enduring contributions to national development, community service, and leadership advancement within Abia State and beyond. In a goodwill message issued by Ambassador…
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Dec
22
2025
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Governor Otti Sends Love Note To Wife On Birthday, Appreciates Her Support Through The Years

Governor Otti Sends Love Note To Wife On Birthday, Appreciates Her Support Through The Years

Abia State, Birthday, People & Events, Personality
Today I celebrate the woman whose quiet strength has carried our family through every chapter of life — my lovely wife, Chidinma. You are the true pillar of our home. A loyal partner, a trusted ally, and the calm that steadies me through the demands of leadership. Your enduring support, especially through the years of our journey into public service, helped make this path possible. And your continued presence has been central to every modest success we have achieved. For over 32 years, you’ve brought grace, wisdom, and warmth into our lives. You’ve held our family together with love and…
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Dec
22
2025
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How Governor Otti Is Institutionalizing Technology In Abia Civil Service – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Governor Otti Is Institutionalizing Technology In Abia Civil Service – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance
How Governor Otti is Institutionalizing Technology in Abia Civil Service By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration is steadily redefining public service delivery in Abia State by deliberately institutionalizing technology within the civil service. This strategy goes beyond the adoption of digital tools; it reflects a comprehensive governance philosophy that places human capital development, meritocracy, and technological innovation at the core of state administration. The recent automatic employment of 50 outstanding graduates of TechRise Cohort 2 into relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Abia State Civil Service is a practical demonstration of this vision in action. At…
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Dec
22
2025
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‘He Who Alleges Must Prove’ – ICPC Invites Dangote To Submit Evidence Against Ex- NMDPRA Boss

‘He Who Alleges Must Prove’ – ICPC Invites Dangote To Submit Evidence Against Ex- NMDPRA Boss

Crime, News Flash
‘He Who Alleges Must Prove’ – ICPC Invites Dangote To Submit Evidence Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has taken formal steps to investigate allegations made by billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed. The anti-graft agency made it clear that the burden of proof lies with the petitioner, stressing the principle that “He who alleges must prove.” As part of the process, Dangote has been invited to appear before the commission or send his legal representative to…
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Dec
22
2025
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Amaechi Posters Flood Kaduna, Stir 2027 Presidential Talks

Amaechi Posters Flood Kaduna, Stir 2027 Presidential Talks

News Flash, Politics
Amaechi Posters Flood Kaduna, Stir 2027 Presidential Talks Residents of Kaduna were at the weekend greeted by a sudden surge of political posters bearing the image of former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, a development that has sparked renewed speculation about early manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The colourful A2-sized posters, which appeared overnight across several parts of the Kaduna metropolis, portrayed Amaechi as a leading opposition figure, with bold inscriptions such as “the only person to be trusted” and “the only man for the job.” The messages also highlighted themes of unity, equality, stability…
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Dec
22
2025
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FGN To Introduce Mandatory Vehicle Recycling Fee From 2026

FGN To Introduce Mandatory Vehicle Recycling Fee From 2026

FGN, News Flash
FG To Introduce Mandatory Vehicle Recycling Fee From 2026 The Federal Government has announced plans to tap into Nigeria’s largely informal vehicle recycling market, projecting annual revenues of over N150bn from 2026, as part of sweeping reforms to modernise the country’s automotive industry. The National Automotive Design and Development Council disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, with the Director-General, Joseph Osanipin, saying the initiative would be driven by a comprehensive End-of-Life Vehicle programme already approved for implementation. Osanipin explained that the policy would formalise the recycling of vehicles that have reached the end of their useful lives, turning…
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Dec
22
2025
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Police Confirm Release Of Remaining 130 Kidnapped Niger Students

Police Confirm Release Of Remaining 130 Kidnapped Niger Students

Crime, News Flash, North Central, Police Force
Police Confirm Release Of Remaining 130 Kidnapped Niger Students The Niger Police Command has confirmed the release of the remaining 130 abducted students and staff of St. Mary Catholic School, Papiri, in the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger. NAN reports that the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Minna. Abiodun said that the remaining batch of the victims was released on Sunday, bringing an end to the ordeal of the abducted students and staff of the school. He explained that a total of…
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Dec
22
2025
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Disinformation, Lawfare, And The Global Assault On Governance: Why Abia’s Experience Is Part Of Worldwide Pattern – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Disinformation, Lawfare, And The Global Assault On Governance: Why Abia’s Experience Is Part Of Worldwide Pattern – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
DISINFORMATION, LAWFARE, AND THE GLOBAL ASSAULT ON GOVERNANCE: WHY ABIA’S EXPERIENCE IS PART OF A WORLDWIDE PATTERN Across the world today, governments are confronting a new threat that does not wear uniforms or seize territory but corrodes institutions from within: organised disinformation amplified by digital platforms and weaponised through political polarisation. From Washington to Brussels, from London to New Delhi, democratic systems are struggling to distinguish legitimate criticism from coordinated falsehood designed to destabilise governance. What is unfolding in Abia State under Governor Alex Chioma Otti is not an anomaly—it is a local manifestation of a global governance crisis.Internationally, the…
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Dec
22
2025
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Governor Otti, Due Process, And The Abia Airport Claim: Why Law, Not Noise, Defines Accountability – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti, Due Process, And The Abia Airport Claim: Why Law, Not Noise, Defines Accountability – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
GOVERNOR OTTI, DUE PROCESS, AND THE ABIA AIRPORT CLAIM: WHY LAW, NOT NOISE, DEFINES ACCOUNTABILITY Public debate around the alleged ₦10 billion Abia Airport expenditure has too often been framed as a “media trial.” That framing misses a crucial point: governments do not prosecute by press conference; they prosecute by evidence, audits, and due process. Since assuming office in May 2023, Governor Alex Otti has repeatedly stated that his administration would audit first, recover next, and prosecute last—in that order. This sequence aligns with Nigerian law and international best practice.Audits Before Arrests: What the Law RequiresUnder Nigeria’s legal framework, criminal…
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