Columns/Opinions/Letters

Jul
30
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Election Losers Behind Nationwide Protest – Akpabio

Election Losers Behind Nationwide Protest – Akpabio

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Election Losers Behind Nationwide Protest — Akpabio The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has accused the candidates who lost out in the 2023 presidential election of sponsoring the planned nationwide protest. Mr Akpabio spoke on Monday at the State House, Abuja, after he witnessed President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the new minimum wage bill into law. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Omoyele Sowore of African Action Congress (AAC) and others ran against President Tinubu in the election. Some individuals and organisations in the country have planned a nationwide protest over the hardship…
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Jul
29
2024
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Gov. Otti And Peter Obi Speaks On The Planned Hardship Protest In Nigeria

Gov. Otti And Peter Obi Speaks On The Planned Hardship Protest In Nigeria

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics
GOV. OTTI AND MR. PETER OBI SPEAKS ON THE PLANNED HARDSHIP PROTEST IN NIGERIA. The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and the Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Presidential Election have expressed their views about the planned hardship protests by Nigerians beginning on August 1st. The two Political Leaders who have given Nigerians so much hope and believe in a better Nigeria spoke to the Press in the Country Home of Governor Otti at Umuehim Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government area of Abia State after a Private Breakfast Meeting between both leaders. Both Leaders…
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Jul
29
2024
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Protest: ‘Reduce Rice To N20,000, Fuel To N200 Per Litre’ – Pastor Giwa Tells Tinubu

Protest: ‘Reduce Rice To N20,000, Fuel To N200 Per Litre’ – Pastor Giwa Tells Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
Protest: ‘Reduce Rice To N20,000, Fuel To N200 Per Litre’ – Pastor Giwa Tells Tinubu The senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Sunday urged President Bola to reduce the price of rice to N20,000 per bag and petrol to N200 per liter. Pastor Giwa also urged Tinubu to reopen all the land borders if he wants to tackle the challenges facing Nigerians. He made the appeal in a statement he personally signed. According to Giwa: “Meanwhile, I would like to implore President Bola Tinubu to do everything possible to reduce the price of…
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Jul
29
2024
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Obinna Oriaku A.K.A Ekwedike: A Serial Liar Who Lies With A Straight Face – By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Obinna Oriaku A.K.A Ekwedike: A Serial Liar Who Lies With A Straight Face – By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Obinna Oriaku A.K.A. Ekwedike: A Serial Liar Who Lies With A Straight Face. 'Three Things Cannot Be Long Hidden: The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth' - Budha. There is absolutely no atom of truth about the illusionary and imaginary demolition of Abia State Liason Office, Abuja (Abia Lodge) or the fabricated N8 Billion Contract sum to Rebuild it. It is either the former Commissioner of Finance under the infamous and salary owing Ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and a one time All Progressive Congress Gubernatorial Aspirant believes his daylight hallucination or is mistaken himself as the Executive Governor of Abia State;…
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Jul
29
2024
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Soludo Mourns Senator Ubah: ‘Despite Our Political Differences, You Remained A Dear Younger Brother’

Soludo Mourns Senator Ubah: ‘Despite Our Political Differences, You Remained A Dear Younger Brother’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash, Obituary
Despite Our Political Differences, You Remained a Dear Younger Brother — Soludo Mourns Senator Ubah The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has expressed grief over the death of the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah. Ubah, an oil magnet, a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC), and governorship aspirant for the 2025 Anambra guber election, died on Saturday in a hotel in London, after reportedly battling an illness. Mourning the 52-year-old billionaire businessman and vibrant politician, Governor Soludo described it as shocking untimely, and a regrettable loss, especially as it is coming…
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Jul
27
2024
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FGN Must Focus On Fighting Hunger, Insecurity – Okey Udo, ADP Vice -Presidential Candidate

FGN Must Focus On Fighting Hunger, Insecurity – Okey Udo, ADP Vice -Presidential Candidate

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
Okey Udo, ADP Vice-Presidential candidate: FG must focus on fighting hunger, insecurity Vice Presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the 2023 elections, Dr. Okey Okoro Udo, has said that hunger and insecurity are critical issues that need immediate attention. While expressing his fears for the country, he noted that Nigeria’s position as 103 out of 117 countries on the Global Hunger Index underscores the severe food insecurity affecting millions of the citizens. In an interview with VINCENT KALU, the clergyman pointed out that the government’s economic policies have been overshadowed by trial-and-error approaches, such as the abrupt…
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Jul
27
2024
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Witches, Wizards Delayed My Birth – Obasanjo

Witches, Wizards Delayed My Birth – Obasanjo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash
Witches, Wizards Delayed My Birth — Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed on Thursday that his mother, Bernice Obasanjo, carried his pregnancy for 12 months before giving birth to him. He attributed the delay in his birth to the influence of witches and wizards who troubled his mother until divine intervention. According to a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, by his media assistant, Kehinde Akinyemi, the former president made this assertion during a drama presentation titled “Aremu omo Asabi.” The event was held to mark the 66th anniversary of his late mother’s passing at the main auditorium…
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Jul
26
2024
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‘We Made Our Voices Heard’ – President Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era

‘We Made Our Voices Heard’ – President Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Presidency
“We Made Our Voices Heard” – Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era President Bola Tinubu has admitted to his involvement in peaceful protests during the military era. He made the admission while receiving a Letter of Credence from the new US Ambassador, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Thursday. Tinubu recalled participating in peaceful protests against dictatorship. The President said, “Our relationship with America is rich. We believe in democracy and freedom. Some of your predecessors worked hard during our transition to democracy, and we remember the likes of Ambassador Howard Jeter.…
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Jul
25
2024
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Housemaid, Private Teacher, Gateman, Others Must Get 70k Minimum Wage – Senate President Declares

Housemaid, Private Teacher, Gateman, Others Must Get 70k Minimum Wage – Senate President Declares

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Labour, National Assembly, News Flash
Housemaid, Private Teacher, Gateman, Others Must Get 70K Minimum Wage – Senate President Declares AttNews reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that employers are now required to pay their staff a minimum wage of N70,000. This mandate applies to all employers, including small-scale and informal sector employers, such as those who hire domestic workers or tailors. Akpabio emphasized that no employer can pay their staff below the minimum wage of N70,000, regardless of the type of work or industry. The announcement was made while the new minimum wage bill was passed into law on the Senate floor.…
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Jul
24
2024
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Protest: Those Who Want To Burn Down The Country Will Meet The Strongest Resistance Of Their Lives – Presidency

Protest: Those Who Want To Burn Down The Country Will Meet The Strongest Resistance Of Their Lives – Presidency

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency, Security
Protest: Those Who Want To Burn Down The Country Will Meet The Strongest Resistance Of Their Lives – Presidency The presidency on Tuesday declared that those planning a protest want to burn down the country, and they will meet the strongest resistance of their lives.This position was declared by the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, via a post on his X account. The presidential media aide declared that they are waiting for those planning the protest, adding that it won’t be a resistance from security agencies, but from those who gave their mandate to…
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