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Oct
18
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Uka La Agadi Ifu: A Deceitful Tale Of A Failed Bid To Have His Brother Imposed As Councilorship Candidate – By Ferdinand Ekeoma

Uka La Agadi Ifu: A Deceitful Tale Of A Failed Bid To Have His Brother Imposed As Councilorship Candidate – By Ferdinand Ekeoma

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
UKA LA AGADI IFU: A DECEITFUL TALE OF A FAILED BID TO HAVE HIS BROTHER IMPOSED AS COUNCILORSHIP CANDIDATE Our initial attitude was to ignore Mr. Chinedu Obilor (Iyierioba) and his poorly made video, but on a second thought, we felt that we should set the records straight. Mr. Obilor pleaded with me to assist his brother emerge as a Councillorship Candidate in Afugiri Ward, Umuahia North LGA. I promised to speak to party leaders in the LG as imposition was not allowed. I also encouraged him to get his brother to sell himself to the people. Iyierioba would later…
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Oct
18
2024
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About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, South East, South South
ABOUT US:UNITED IGBO ELDERS' COUNCIL (UNIEC) WORLDWIDE:(Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) Philosophy, Vision & Mission. The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, an offshoot of ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY, the foremost socio-cultural umbrella body of  Igbo Elders Council, consisting of Elder-statesmen, major stakeholders , opinion leaders and leaders of thought both within Nigeria and in the Diaspora. It  is an independent movement and a child of necessity, advocating for the restoration of Igbo identity , language, norms , values, tradition , cultural heritage as well as regeneration of Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy. UNIEC WORLDWIDE is…
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Oct
18
2024
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Gov. Otti’s Administration Committed To Delivering On The Promises That Won It The Enduring Support Of Our People – By Dodoh Okafor

Gov. Otti’s Administration Committed To Delivering On The Promises That Won It The Enduring Support Of Our People – By Dodoh Okafor

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
The Dr Alex Otti administration in the State will remain committed to delivering on the promises that won it the enduring support of our people. We can already see that in the unprecedented investments in, and restoration of public infrastructure, regular payment of the emoluments of workers and retirees, improved urban sanitation and security of lives and property, especially in communities that were hitherto overran by terrorists. Even then, the Government will as a matter of responsibility, respond vigorously to any attempt to mislead the public with barefaced lies, half truths and irritatory comments on social and traditional media by…
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Oct
18
2024
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Tinubu Sometimes Move Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Tinubu Sometimes Move Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash
Tinubu Sometimes Moves Around At Night To See How Nigerians Are Suffering — Senator Orji Kalu The senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Kalu has claimed that President Bola Tinubu used to move around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja to monitor the sufferings Nigerians are currently facing. The lawmaker and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress disclosed this on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. “The president himself knows that Nigerians are suffering and hungry. He is a street person; he knows the street very well,” Senator Kalu said. He continued: “The president some nights…
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Oct
17
2024
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Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Asks Abia Mayors To Choose The Only Available Option To Resign.

Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Asks Abia Mayors To Choose The Only Available Option To Resign.

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
IT'S TIME UP FOR NDI ABIA MAYORS. We read with fascination and the same time consternation of what seemed a rebuttal by 'ndi Abia Mayors' yesterday distancing themselves from their supposed plots to betray Dr. Alex Otti and the New Abia government. In their press release yesterday, 16th of October, they claimed to be working for Dr. Alex Otti with all their hearts and good intentions. And that the vision of Dr. Alex Otti in bringing them in as development partners has been well served going by development paradigms around our 17 LGAs and accusing who they described as political…
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Oct
17
2024
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Our Students And Community Are Interested In Listening To Dr. Alex Otti’s Achievements As A Governor In Nigeria – Harvard

Our Students And Community Are Interested In Listening To Dr. Alex Otti’s Achievements As A Governor In Nigeria – Harvard

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Harvard saw the politically motivated bitterness, tantrums, anger and hate contained in the letter written to them by our friend Eke Ako against Governor Alex Otti, and they politely and bluntly said to him: "This is an academic institution not a space for discussing politics. We usually bring top notch scholars, policy makers, and statesmen and women to campus. Our students and our community are interested in listening to Dr Otti’s achievements as a governor in Nigeria. They want to learn about the social and economic development going on in his state. This is the reason why we support his…
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Oct
17
2024
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“EFCC Unconstitutionally Established, Unlawful Organization’ – Olisa Agbakoba Writes National Assembly

“EFCC Unconstitutionally Established, Unlawful Organization’ – Olisa Agbakoba Writes National Assembly

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
“EFCC Unconstitutionally Established, Unlawful Organisation” – Agbakoba Writes National Assembly Popular lawyer Olisa Agbakoba has written to both chambers of the National Assembly, pointing out that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was “unconstitutionally established.” This comes as the Senior Advocate of Nigeria highlighted the difficulties occasioned by constitutional hurdles in the fight against corruption. In two separate letters to the Senate and House of Representatives, dated October 14, 2024, Agbakoba stated, “I very strongly believe the EFCC is unconstitutionally established. The powers under which it was established go beyond the powers of the National Assembly. The EFCC is an…
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Oct
16
2024
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Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Reacts To Declaration Of Vacant Seat By Amaewhule, Others

Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Reacts To Declaration Of Vacant Seat By Amaewhule, Others

Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Reacts To Declaration Of Vacant Seat By Amaewhule, Others The crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly has taken a dramatic turn as the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Assembly reaffirmed its stance that the legislative seats of factional Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 24 others remain vacant. This development comes after the Amaewhule-led Assembly declared the seats of Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Edison Ehie, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant, citing their absence from sittings for 152 days. Amaewhule stated that Ehie failed to properly notify the House of his new office, leading to the declaration of…
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Oct
16
2024
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Yoruba Nation: FGN Speaks On Sunday Igboho’s Petition To United Kingdom.

Yoruba Nation: FGN Speaks On Sunday Igboho’s Petition To United Kingdom.

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Yoruba Nation: FG Speaks On Sunday Igboho’s Petition To UK The Federal Government has said the petition by Yoruba nation agitator, Mr Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as “Sunday Igboho”, calling on the United Kingdom to consider the Yoruba nation was not endorsed by the UK government. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said media reports on the petition “were highly misleading.” He explained that “Following media reports on the petition submitted at No. 10 Downing Street by Mr Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, the British High…
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Oct
15
2024
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2027: ‘Obi Now Voice Of Opposition Not Atiku’ – Ayo Fayose

2027: ‘Obi Now Voice Of Opposition Not Atiku’ – Ayo Fayose

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
2027: ‘Obi Now Voice Of Opposition Not Atiku’ – Ayo Fayose Former Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in disarray, rendering it ineffective as an opposition force. In an interview on Channels TV Sunday, Fayose stated that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has become the voice of the opposition, surpassing PDP’s Atiku Abubakar. “PDP members no longer have a party,” Fayose lamented, citing the party’s leadership crisis. “We can’t defeat the APC without a unified party.” Fayose urged Atiku to reconsider his political ambitions, advising him to stop contesting elections. “The…
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