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Apr
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Leadership: 6 Takeaways From Gov Otti’s Lecture At The John Hopkins School Of Advanced International Studies On 19/04

Leadership: 6 Takeaways From Gov Otti’s Lecture At The John Hopkins School Of Advanced International Studies On 19/04

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, International, News Flash, World News
Leadership: 6 Takeaways from Gov. Alex C. Otti 's Lecture at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies on 19/04 Transitioning from economic dependence by about 83% of the states in Nigeria to a point of economic independence and viability requires deliberate planning and most importantly, a clear understanding of the dangers posed by the present "feeding bottle" system. If the states are to become viable to the point where they are able to meet their obligations to the citizens without recourse to Abuja, the citizens must get involved, and actively too. From following the selection of candidates at…
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Apr
18
2024
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Gov Otti Lectures At Johns Hopkins University

Gov Otti Lectures At Johns Hopkins University

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI LECTURES AT JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Affairs (SAIS) welcomes Dr. Alex Otti OFR, Executive Governor, Abia State, Nigeria, to discuss: State Governance and Economic Transitions: Meeting the Challenges. Friday, April 19, 20244:30 - 6:00 pmJHU Bloomberg Center - Theater555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20001 This is a FREE event but registration is required. Please go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-governance-and-economic-transitions-meeting-the-challenges-tickets-881031257207?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Apr
18
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
EFCC Warn Groups, Politicians Against Obstruction Of Their Operations

EFCC Warn Groups, Politicians Against Obstruction Of Their Operations

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash
EFCC PRESS STATEMENT We Will No Longer Tolerate Obstruction of Our Operations The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission wishes to warn members of the public that it is a criminal offence to obstruct officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties. Section 38(2)(a(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act makes it an offence to prevent officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties. Culprits risk a jail term of not less than five years. This warning becomes necessary against the background of the increasing tendency by persons and groups under investigation by the Commission to take the laws…
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Apr
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Peter Obi’s Speech At The African Development Conference Held At Harvard Law School USA Spark Reactions

Peter Obi’s Speech At The African Development Conference Held At Harvard Law School USA Spark Reactions

Economy, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash
Peter Obi's Speech At The African Development Conference, Held At Harvard Law School USA, Spark Reactions The ex-Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential hopeful of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, responded following his speech at the African Development Conference held at Harvard Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Sharing on his Verified Twitter account, Peter Obi remarked, "During my address, I drew an analogy between Africa and China, the largest economy in Asia, to illustrate why Africa has not achieved universal success. Despite sharing remarkable similarities, such as China's 9.6 million km² land area compared to Africa's 30.3 million…
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Apr
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Woman Accused Of False Testimony Meets Pastor Enenche, Says No Grudge Against Dunamis

Woman Accused Of False Testimony Meets Pastor Enenche, Says No Grudge Against Dunamis

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Religion
Woman Accused Of False Testimony Meets Pastor Enenche, Says No Grudge Against Dunamis The woman who was accused of giving false testimony at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, Anyim Vera, has said she has no grudge against the church. A video that went viral on Sunday showed the church’s Senior Pastor, Paul Enenche, questioning the credibility of the woman’s testimony at his church in Abuja. The woman, who claimed to have graduated with a “Bsc in Law” from the National Open University of Nigeria, was interrupted by Enenche, who accused her of lying. He told her she didn’t sound…
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Apr
15
2024
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Okwadike: A Man Of Peace With Unaccomplished Mission – Tribute By HRH Igwe Amb. David Kingston Okey-Dede

Okwadike: A Man Of Peace With Unaccomplished Mission – Tribute By HRH Igwe Amb. David Kingston Okey-Dede

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Obituary, Personality, South East
OKWADIKE: A MAN OF PEACE WITH UNACCOMPLISHED MISSION - TRIBUTE BY HRH IGWE AMB. DAVID KINGSTON OKEY-DEDE My last encounter with Okwadike by HRH Eze Amb. David Kingston Okey-Dede I became close to Okwadike, His Exeellency Dr Chukwuemeka Ezife moment I started attending Eminent Elders Consultative Forum meeting which he Okwadike was the chairman gradually we became friends with numerous visits to his home and in one of my visit to his house on October 2023 to inform him about my upcoming Offala Festival which supposed to hold on the last Saturday of November but latter rescheduled to Saturday 2nd…
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Apr
12
2024
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“You Have Already Dug Your Pit For Disrespecting Me” – Fubara Tells LGA Chairmen

“You Have Already Dug Your Pit For Disrespecting Me” – Fubara Tells LGA Chairmen

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
‘You Have Already Dug Your Pit For Disrespecting Me’ – Fubara Fires Shots At Rivers LG Chairmen The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said local government chairmen in the State, who are disrespecting him, have already dug their pit and will soon fall into it.Fubara made the declaration on Thursday while speaking at the commissioning of the Comprehensive Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Ndoni, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of the State, which was built and donated to the state government by former Governor Peter Odili. The governor specifically berated some local government chairmen in the State for refusing to…
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Apr
12
2024
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Jnr Pope Didn’t Have To Sacrifice His Life For You To Realize The Right Thing – In Edo Slams Hollywood Structure

Jnr Pope Didn’t Have To Sacrifice His Life For You To Realize The Right Thing – In Edo Slams Hollywood Structure

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Mishap, News Flash
“Junior Pope did not have to sacrifice his life for you to realize this” Ini Edo slams Nollywood structure as she mourns actor Nollywood actress Ini Edo is urging reform within the film industry following the death of actor Junior Pope . Recall that the movie star died tragically in a boating accident while filming a movie on the Anam River in Anambra State. Reacting to this, Ini Edo expressed deep sadness over her Junior Pope ‘s passing. She also raised concerns about safety protocols in Nollywood productions. Ini blasted the film industry’s “poor structure” and lack of safety regulations,…
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Apr
09
2024
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Celebrating A Quintessential Role Model @ 40 – AttNews Joins Chukwudi Eke Mba

Celebrating A Quintessential Role Model @ 40 – AttNews Joins Chukwudi Eke Mba

Birthday, Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality
CELEBRATING A QUINTESSENTIAL ROLE MODEL @ 40 Born on 9th April 1984, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE hails from Amaekpu Ohafia, Ohafia local government area of Abia State.He attended Obalodon Montessori Nursery & Primary School, Lagos. He proceeded to Government Collage, Ketu Epe, Lagos State where he obtained his West Africa Examination Council Certificate. He advanced his education and was admitted into the prestigious Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State where he obtained his B.Eng, in Petroleum engineering in 2009. He has further received academic and professional training from major institutions around the world. As a young graduate beaming…
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Apr
08
2024
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Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse

Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Information Technology, News Flash, World News
Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun’s atmosphere to strange animal behaviors — and even possible effects on humans. It comes with the Sun near the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, setting the stage for a breathtaking display: The corona will glow spectacularly from the Moon’s silhouette along the path of totality, a corridor stretching from Mexico to Canada via the United States. Total solar eclipses offer “incredible scientific opportunities,” NASA Deputy Administrator…
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