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Sep
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Sowore Drags DSS, Meta, X To Court Over Anti-Tinubu Post

Sowore Drags DSS, Meta, X To Court Over Anti-Tinubu Post

FGN, Judiciary, News Flash
Sowore Drags DSS, Meta, X To Court Over Anti-Tinubu Post Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has dragged the Department of State Services (DSS), Meta (owner of Facebook), and X Corp. (formerly Twitter) before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged moves to censor his social media posts critical of President Bola Tinubu. His lawyer, Tope Temokun, disclosed this in a statement he shared on Facebook on Tuesday, saying the action was to challenge “the unconstitutional censorship initiated by the DSS/SSS against Sowore’s accounts maintained with…
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Sep
17
2025
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We’ve Taken Over 10 Million Nigerians Out Of Multidimensional Poverty – Presidency

We’ve Taken Over 10 Million Nigerians Out Of Multidimensional Poverty – Presidency

Economy, News Flash, Presidency
We’ve Taken Over 10 Million Nigerians Out Of Multidimensional Poverty – Presidency The Presidency has stated that the ongoing government investments in infrastructure have helped lift over 10 million Nigerians out of multidimensional poverty. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Presidency on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua in an interview with Channels on Tuesday. Fasua explained the central role of infrastructure development in addressing multidimensional poverty, which he described as poverty arising from a lack of access to basic social amenities rather than income alone. He noted that despite the absence of updated multidimensional poverty data since…
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Sep
17
2025
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Large Asteroid To Pass Safely Near Earth Tomorrow Thursday

Large Asteroid To Pass Safely Near Earth Tomorrow Thursday

Nature, News Flash, World News
Large Asteroid To Pass Safely Near Earth On Thursday A large near-Earth asteroid, 2025 FA22, is set to make a close but safe flyby of Earth on Thursday, September 18, astronomers have confirmed. According to a report by Forbes on Tuesday, the asteroid, roughly 120–280 meters in diameter — about the length of two football fields — will pass at a distance of 523,000 miles (842,000 kilometres), more than twice the distance between Earth and the Moon. Scientists say such a close approach by an object of this size occurs on average once every 10 years. “While this is an…
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Sep
16
2025
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The Miracle Window: How Eagles Found A Path To 2026 World Cup

The Miracle Window: How Eagles Found A Path To 2026 World Cup

Football, News Flash, Sports
The Miracle Window: How Eagles Found A Path Back To 2026 World Cup The Super Eagles have been handed an unexpected lifeline in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Eritrea withdrew from the CAF qualifiers. Nigeria, currently third in Group C with 11 points from eight matches, had been staring down the barrel of missing another World Cup after failing to capitalize on draws against Zimbabwe and South Africa. Bafana Bafana lead the group with 17 points, while Benin Republic are second on 14 points. The Eritrea Football Association pulled their men’s team from the…
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Sep
16
2025
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Is On Tinubu’s Neck – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Is On Tinubu’s Neck – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, Presidency, Security
NNAMDI KANU'S LIFE IS ON TINUBU'S NECK. The Igbo nation lately has been inundated by disturbing tales of the deteriorated health condition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This alarm has been raised by not a few which includes the Honourable Member Representing his Federal Constituency who visited him just recently, Honorable Obi Aguocha. There is a national consensus for his unconditional release which has been clearly underscored by endless dilation of the trial Court that keeps embarrassing itself and the National Assembly leadership that has in the past pleaded with Mr President to exercise his prerogative of mercy. The Southeast governors…
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Sep
15
2025
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The Dawn Of Light: How A Single Signature Is Illuminating The Future Of ABIA – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Dawn Of Light: How A Single Signature Is Illuminating The Future Of ABIA – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Power & Energy
The Dawn of Light: How a Single Signature is Illuminating the Future of Abia In a move being hailed as a monumental breath of fresh air, the landscape of power and potential in Abia State is undergoing a radical transformation. Under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti, a new chapter is being written, one where the hum of electricity is becoming the soundtrack to progress for communities too long left in the dark. A New Framework for Power and Prosperity The catalyst for this change is the recent formalization of the Abia State Mini-Grid Regulation. This is far more than…
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Sep
15
2025
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Governor Otti, Business Community Again Unite For Aba’s Rebirth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti, Business Community Again Unite For Aba’s Rebirth – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Governor Otti, Business Community Again Unite for Aba’s Rebirth By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The story of Aba, long regarded as the commercial heartbeat of Eastern Nigeria, is being rewritten under the purposeful leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Once a city suffocated by neglect, insecurity, collapsed infrastructure and poor planning, Aba is now experiencing an unprecedented revival driven by reforms, strategic partnerships and a renewed commitment to good governance. Central to this rebirth is the synergy between Governor Otti’s administration and the Aba business community, whose collaboration is laying the foundation for Aba’s restoration as the economic nerve centre…
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Sep
14
2025
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The Ripple Effect Of Empowerment: How One ABIA Farmer Is Multiplying Governor Otti’s Investment – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Ripple Effect Of Empowerment: How One ABIA Farmer Is Multiplying Governor Otti’s Investment – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
The Ripple Effect of Empowerment: How One Abia Farmer is Multiplying Governor Otti's Investment In the heart of Abia State, a powerful story of agricultural transformation is unfolding—one that moves beyond temporary aid to sustainable empowerment. This story exemplifies a new strategic approach by the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti, OFR, demonstrating how targeted investment in human capacity can create a ripple effect of prosperity throughout communities. The catalyst for this change is the innovative CSS (Called Servants to Serve) agricultural initiative. Since 2017, I have served as a consultant to the organization behind CSS, which operates a…
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Sep
14
2025
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‘Jesus Is Coming This Month’, Another Pastor Reveals Rapture’s Day

‘Jesus Is Coming This Month’, Another Pastor Reveals Rapture’s Day

News Flash, Prophecy, Religion
‘Jesus Is Coming This Month’, Another Pastor Reveals Rapture’s Day A South African pastor recently claimed that Jesus could be making a return on Sept. 23, with the Feast of Trumpets ringing in the Rapture and Judgment Day. In a viral YouTube video, Pastor Joshua Mhlakela claims he saw Jesus in a divine vision returning to Earth during this year’s Rosh Hashanah — a date some Christians are already linking to prophecy. “The rapture is upon us, whether you are ready or not,” Mhlakela said in a sit-down interview with CettwinzTV and said. “I saw Jesus sitting on his throne,…
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