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Sep
07
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
The Imperative Of Moving The Labour Party Forward – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

The Imperative Of Moving The Labour Party Forward – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
THE IMPERATIVE OF MOVING THE LABOUR PARTY FORWARD. The 4th of September meeting of the political gladiators of the Obidients family of Labour Party to chart a new way forward for the crises leaden party was timeous and also much expected. It was time for the Obidients family in the party to step out and step up its game. It was also one meeting that cast a glimmer of hope to the increasingly hopeless masses who strongly believe that Obidients movement should never be allowed the golgotha experience. Obidients must receive life by fire and by force. In the meeting…
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Sep
07
2024
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Gov. Alex Otti’s Media Interactions For September: 6 General Takeaways

Gov. Alex Otti’s Media Interactions For September: 6 General Takeaways

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Gov. Alex C. Otti 's Media Interactions for September: 6 General Takeaways A new culture of public sector accountability has been instituted in Abia State and it is hard to find anything like it in this part of the world: Governance is about accountability, engaging with the led, feeling their pulse, providing insights on the state of things and taking home valuable feedback. Governor Otti has gone beyond the usual charade of choreographed media engagements but has instead created a platform where every Abian can ask questions and recieve sincere answers from the Governor. It does not matter who you…
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Sep
05
2024
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Governor Otti Swears In New Agric Commissioner And Auditor General Respectively, Inaugurates Chairman And Members Of ABSIEC

Governor Otti Swears In New Agric Commissioner And Auditor General Respectively, Inaugurates Chairman And Members Of ABSIEC

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Governor Otti Swears In New Agric Commissioner and Auditor General Respectively, Inaugurates Chairman and Members of ABSIEC. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, earlier today swore in his former Special Adviser on Agriculture, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze as the new Commissioner for Agriculture. Also inaugurated were The Auditor General of the state, Mrs. Ngozi Eke Ogbonnaya and Chairman and members of the Board of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC). Speaking while performing the ceremony at government House, Umuahia , Governor Otti reiterated that the foundation of his administration is predicated on competence, accountability and responsibility hence…
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Sep
05
2024
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Putin Backs Kamala Harris For US Election

Putin Backs Kamala Harris For US Election

Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash
Putin Backs Kamala Harris For US Election Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he supported Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential election, an apparent wry remark a day after Washington accused Moscow of seeking to influence the vote. Putin often comments on political and social issues in the United States, often with sarcasm. He said last year that the US political system was “rotten” and that Washington could not lecture other countries about democracy. “Firstly, (US President Joe) Biden recommended all his supporters support Mrs Harris,” Putin said during a question and answer session at Russia’s Eastern Economic…
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Sep
05
2024
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IGP Told To Arrest Wike Over Threat To ‘Put Fire In States’

IGP Told To Arrest Wike Over Threat To ‘Put Fire In States’

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IGP Told To Arrest Wike Over Threat To ‘Put Fire In States’ Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), says Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), should arrest Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), over a comment credited to him. While speaking at a congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state in August, Wike said he would “put fire” in the states of governors siding with Siminalayi Fubara, the governor. Wike and Siminalayi have been at loggerheads over issues concerning Rivers. The rift between both politicians has created two factions in…
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Sep
05
2024
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Just-In: Prepare For More Fuel Scarcity – NNPCL Tells Nigerians

Just-In: Prepare For More Fuel Scarcity – NNPCL Tells Nigerians

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Prepare For More Fuel Scarcity — NNPCL Tells Nigerians The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has warned Nigerians to get ready to witness more fuel scarcity. The warning was given by Adedapo Segun, Executive Vice President of NNPCL (Downstream), during a televised interview on Thursday. Segun’s warning comes on the heels of the recent fuel price hike, which has already caused widespread hardship across the country. The NNPCL executive said there is need for a perfectly competitive market to ensure stable fuel prices and supplies in Nigeria. Details later…
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Sep
05
2024
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Presenting His Noble Honor, Chief Eze Eke JP, PhD: Our Man for Ohafia LGA Chairman under the Platform of Labour Party – Powered by Nke Izizi Movement In collaboration with Igunnenkwu Campaign Organization.

Presenting His Noble Honor, Chief Eze Eke JP, PhD: Our Man for Ohafia LGA Chairman under the Platform of Labour Party – Powered by Nke Izizi Movement In collaboration with Igunnenkwu Campaign Organization.

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Our Man for Ohafia LGA Council Chairman: His Noble Honor, Chief Eze Eke JP. PhD ( Gburugburu) as we know him hails from Amaekpu Ohafia in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Gburugburu's strong desire and interest to serve his people dates back in the third Republic when he joined the First Political Players/Pioneers of Abia State Politics who showcased their potentials and willingness to develop Abia as God's own State. Chief Eke PhD , demonstrated his genuine act by being actively involved in political activities and contested for Federal House of Representatives, Ohafia Federal Constituency under the Platform of National…
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Sep
04
2024
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‘Tax Collection In Nigeria, Too Low’ – Bill Gates

‘Tax Collection In Nigeria, Too Low’ – Bill Gates

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, IGR, News Flash
‘Tax Collection In Nigeria, Too Low' – Bill Gates Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has said tax collection in Nigeria is low. Gates stated this at a Pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition in Abuja, on Tuesday. The American business magnate is currently in Nigeria for a series of events. Speaking at the event, Gates said the low tax collection poses a challenge to adequately financing critical sectors such as health and education. He said for citizens to gain confidence in the government’s ability to deliver quality healthcare, there must be a commitment to ensure that…
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Sep
04
2024
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Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Admonishes Nigerians To Brace Up And Fight The Petroleum Mafia

Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Admonishes Nigerians To Brace Up And Fight The Petroleum Mafia

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
THE END GAME OF THE PETROLEUM MAFIA. Dangote is and has always been part of the Petroleum mafia and their scam against the Nigeria people. His job as in this trending Petroleum supply issues is to operationalize the big script to run the newly created superstructure of monopoly of supply approved by the presidency. He recently cried out to high heavens when they wanted to excuse him from the cartel and branding his refinery project derelict. Now they settled and he was brought back into the fold of the big monopoly of the Petroleum products created by NNPC for NNPC…
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Sep
04
2024
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Insecurity: Matawalle Urge Nigeria’s To Report Jobless Individuals Living Lavishly

Insecurity: Matawalle Urge Nigeria’s To Report Jobless Individuals Living Lavishly

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security
Insecurity: Report Jobless Individuals Living Lavishly – Matawalle Tells Nigerians The Minister for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has charged residents of Sokoto State to report any jobless person living a flamboyant lifestyle in the society to security agents. The minister while speaking at the Sokoto State Governors office said such persons if probed further may be part of informants to suspected bandits disturbing the peace of the state. Matawalle, was in Sokoto together with Chief of Defence, General Christopher Musa, on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, to end banditry in the Northern part of the country. He called on residents…
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