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Jul
10
2026
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Why It’s Difficult For Millitary To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister

Why It’s Difficult For Millitary To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister

Crime, FGN, News Flash, Security
Why It’s Difficult For Military To Fight Bandits, Terrorists – Defense Minister The Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has explained why it is difficult for the Armed Forces to fight bandits and terrorists in the country Speaking on Thursday at the Arise Television’s Town Hall on State Police, General Musa stated that the terrorists live within the communities. According to him, if the communities are on the side of the insurgents, it makes it difficult for security forces to win the battle and if the communities are with the security forces, it makes it a lot easier. “We’re…
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Jul
10
2026
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Death Threat: Peter Obi Fabricating Stories To Gain Undue Sympathy; Tinubu Doesn’t Have His Time – Presidency

Death Threat: Peter Obi Fabricating Stories To Gain Undue Sympathy; Tinubu Doesn’t Have His Time – Presidency

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Death Threat: Obi Fabricating Stories To Gain Undue Sympathy; Tinubu Doesn’t Have His Time – Presidency Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, says Peter Obi’s claims that he may not be alive for the 2027 elections were designed to “attract undue sympathy”. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accused the federal government of deliberately frustrating his means of livelihood and targeting opposition figures. The former Anambra governor alleged that everything he does for a living is being deliberately obstructed by the government. “The way they…
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Jul
10
2026
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Abia Smart Schools: How Governor Otti Is Redefinning The Future Of Education In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia Smart Schools: How Governor Otti Is Redefinning The Future Of Education In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia Smart Schools: How Governor Otti Is Redefining the Future of Education in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent commissioning of the Ogbo Central Smart School, Ubakala, by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has provided a clear picture of Governor Alex Otti’s deliberate and strategic efforts to reposition education in Abia State. The event marked another milestone in the administration’s commitment to building a future where every Abia child has access to quality education, digital skills and the tools required to compete in a rapidly changing world. Speaking during the commissioning, the Minister praised Governor Otti’s…
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Jul
10
2026
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GADA Moves To Prevent Building Collapse In Aba, Evacuates Residents From Compromised Four Storey Building – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

GADA Moves To Prevent Building Collapse In Aba, Evacuates Residents From Compromised Four Storey Building – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
GADA MOVES TO PREVENT BUILDING COLLAPSE IN ABA, EVACUATES RESIDENTS FROM COMPROMISED FOUR STOREY BUILDING The Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) has taken swift action following the discovery of a visible crack on a four storey building located at No. 71 Clifford Road, Aba, with the evacuation of occupants and commencement of safety measures to prevent any possible disaster. The Authority’s Building Control Unit, Engineering Department and Town Planning Department promptly responded to the situation and carried out a preliminary inspection of the affected building. Findings from the inspection revealed extensive cracks around the foundation of the structure, indicating that…
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Jul
09
2026
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Governor Otti’s Industrial Renaissance. How Enyimba Factories Revival Signals Abia’s Return To Production Economy – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti’s Industrial Renaissance. How Enyimba Factories Revival Signals Abia’s Return To Production Economy – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Governor Otti’s Industrial Renaissance: How Enyimba Factories Revival Signals Abia’s Return to Production Economy By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD For many decades, Aba occupied a unique position in Nigeria’s economic landscape. Known as the commercial nerve centre of the South East, the city represented the ingenuity, resilience and entrepreneurial strength of the Igbo business spirit. From leather works and footwear production to textiles, fabrication and small scale manufacturing, Aba built a reputation as a city where creativity translated into economic value. The city’s industrial identity was not built overnight. It was nurtured by generations of artisans, manufacturers, traders and entrepreneurs who…
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Jul
09
2026
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Beyond Roads And Bridges: Governor Otti’s Emerging Human-Capital Legacy – Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Roads And Bridges: Governor Otti’s Emerging Human-Capital Legacy – Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
BEYOND ROADS AND BRIDGES: GOVERNOR OTTI’S EMERGING HUMAN-CAPITAL LEGACY By AProf. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke Development is often measured by what citizens can immediately see: reconstructed roads, modern bridges, public buildings, streetlights and transport terminals. These are important. However, the deeper test of governance is whether physical infrastructure is being complemented by deliberate investments in people, knowledge, leadership, creativity and public order. Recent developments in Abia State point to a broader development strategy gradually taking shape under Governor Alex Otti. The emerging picture is not limited to roads and bridges. It includes technology-driven education, youth leadership development, promotion of the creative…
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Jul
09
2026
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Tinubu’s Government ‘Deliberately Frustrating Me’ – Obi Alleges Threat To Life

Tinubu’s Government ‘Deliberately Frustrating Me’ – Obi Alleges Threat To Life

Human Rights, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu’s Government ‘Deliberately Frustrating Me’ – Obi Alleges Threat To Life Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led government of frustrating his life and means of livelihood. Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Obi alleged that he would not be alive if Tinubu’s government had the opportunity. The NDC presidential candidate alleged that the federal government is deliberately frustrating everything he does for a living. The former Anambra governor said Tinubu’s government is attacking him personally, adding that he is being denied “things that he is entitled to”. “The way…
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Jul
09
2026
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Our Policy Makers Don’t Seem To Appreciate The Importance Of Physical Development Plans- Ezutah (Former President NITP)

Our Policy Makers Don’t Seem To Appreciate The Importance Of Physical Development Plans- Ezutah (Former President NITP)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Urban Planning/ Lands
Ezutah: Our Policy Makers Don’t Seem To Appreciate The Importance Of Physical Devt Plans Lekwa Ezutah, a former President, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), in this interaction with journalists, speaks on Nigeria’s environmental hazards, majority of which have been blamed on lack of a sound and efficient development/master plans. Sunday Ojeme reports There’s been much negative talk about the non-liveability of most of our towns and cities. Is that not an indictment on an institute such as the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), with a membership of over 6,000? Thank you for that question. First, it is important…
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Jul
09
2026
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Opposition Will Cry ‘Rigging’ When Tinubu Wins 2027 Election- Akpabio

Opposition Will Cry ‘Rigging’ When Tinubu Wins 2027 Election- Akpabio

News Flash, National Assembly, Politics
Opposition Will Cry ‘Rigging’ When Tinubu Wins 2027 Election – Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday predicted that opposition parties would allege electoral manipulation if President Bola Tinubu wins re-election in 2027. Akpabio made the remark while receiving members of the City Boy Movement, a pro-Tinubu support group, during a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. The Senate President, who is also the Grand Patron of the movement, urged the group to intensify grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election, expressing confidence that the President would secure a second term despite expected criticism from…
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Jul
09
2026
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Police Arrest 135 Suspected Cultists Marking 7/7 Anniversary In Lagos

Police Arrest 135 Suspected Cultists Marking 7/7 Anniversary In Lagos

Crime, Lagos, News Flash
Police Arrest 135 Suspected Cultists Marking 7/7 Anniversary In Lagos One hundred and thirty-five suspected cultists were arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command after failed initiation attempts in different parts of the state. The botched initiation exercises were part of activities lined up to mark the annual 7/7 celebration by cult groups in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday at the command headquarters in Ikeja. The police chief said the operation was the outcome of intelligence-led policing, aggressive raids, convoy patrols and the strategic deployment of…
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