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May
23
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Dennis Otuaror Who Paid N3Billion Bribe To Secure Political Appointment, Yet To Receive Appointment Letter

Dennis Otuaror Who Paid N3Billion Bribe To Secure Political Appointment, Yet To Receive Appointment Letter

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
DENNIS OTUAROR WHO PAID N3BILLION BRIBE TO SECURE POLITICAL APPOINTMENT, YET TO RECEIVE APPOINTMENT LETTERThree months after paying N3billion in bribes to families of Bola Tinubu made up of First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, Iyabo and a host of other rogue Presidential Aides to secure his appointment as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaror, is yet to receive his appointment letter.Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesman who announced the appointment in March 2024 via a Press Statement, allegedly pocketed millions to do so.Insiders told me the President got wind of the bribe payments and has…
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May
22
2024
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Kano Assembly Moves To Amend Emirs Law Amid Calls For Return Of Sanusi

Kano Assembly Moves To Amend Emirs Law Amid Calls For Return Of Sanusi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, News Flash
Kano Assembly Moves to Amend Emirs Law Amid Calls For Sanusi’s Return The Kano State House of Assembly has taken steps to amend the Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) Law which was previously employed by former governor Abdullahi Ganduje to dethrone the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The decision was made during a plenary session on Tuesday following a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hussien Dala, who represents the Dala constituency. Monday’s proposed amendments come amidst growing calls for the reinstatement of the deposed Emir Sanusi who was removed from his position in a controversial move…
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May
21
2024
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Govt Shutdown School As Teacher Beat 8-Year-Old Pupil To Coma

Govt Shutdown School As Teacher Beat 8-Year-Old Pupil To Coma

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Mishap, News Flash
Govt Shutdown School As Teacher Beat 8-Year-Old Pupil To Coma A 30-year-old teacher has been arrested for allegedly beating an 8-year-old pupil into a coma in Anambra state. The Anambra state government has permanently shut down Landmark School Mgbakwu in the Awka North Local Government Area. The commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed this to reporters in her office on Monday. She had summoned the school’s proprietor and the teacher involved, Faith Nwonye, to explain the incident that led to the brutalization of the primary two pupils. Speaking shortly after the meeting, Chuma-Udeh explained that the school’s closure was…
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May
21
2024
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Gov Otti At Cambridge University Conference Says Africa Has Not Done Enough For Youth Participation In Politics

Gov Otti At Cambridge University Conference Says Africa Has Not Done Enough For Youth Participation In Politics

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
GOV OTTI AT CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE SAYS AFRICA HAS NOT DONE ENOUGH FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says African leaders have not done enough to give the youths the voice they need to play significant roles in continental politics, despite making up about 75% of continent’s population. Governor Otti stated this at the weekend in the United Kingdom, at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference, hosted by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, where he featured on the fireside chat which focused on the topic, 'Africa Together - Public/Private Partnerships'. Responding to a…
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May
21
2024
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“Go And Bring Husband To Daddy”, Ooni Of Ife Tells Daughter As She Turns 30

“Go And Bring Husband To Daddy”, Ooni Of Ife Tells Daughter As She Turns 30

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash
“Go And Bring Husband To Daddy”, Ooni Of Ife Tells Daughter As She Turns 30 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II has celebrated his daughter, Princess Adeola, as she turns 30 today, May 20. Praying for his daughter, in a post via his Instagram handle on Monday, May 20, the monarch urged his daughter to bring a husband to him as she has turned 30. Sharing a photo of her showing just her side view, the Ooni wrote: “Princess Adeola, Aanuoluwapo, Atutunini, Bamdefe Ogunwusi, Omo Ojaja II. I am truly grateful for the fulfilling life you have…
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May
21
2024
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Oba Of Benin Accuses EFCC Of Corruption

Oba Of Benin Accuses EFCC Of Corruption

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, South South
Oba Of Benin Accuses EFCC Of Corruption Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is aiding crimes in the country. The monarch made the allegations when he received the new Benin Zonal Director of EFCC, Effa Okim in his Palace in Benin on Monday. He cited a case involving unnamed former palace officials who were left off the hook after they were arrested for fraud and handed over to EFCC in Benin for investigation and prosecution. The Oba alleged that some EFCC operatives allegedly handled the case with kid gloves, which led to…
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May
20
2024
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Former Katsina Governor Blasts Northern Elders Forum For Expressing Regrets Supporting Tinubu

Former Katsina Governor Blasts Northern Elders Forum For Expressing Regrets Supporting Tinubu

News Flash, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Northern Nigeria, Politics
Former Katsina Governor Blasts Northern Elders Forum For Expressing Regrets Supporting Tinubu Former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has criticized the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) for expressing regret over supporting President Bola Tinubu. In an interview with Daily Trust, Masari argued that the NEF’s support for Tinubu was based on personal expectations rather than principles. Masari stated that it is premature to harshly judge Tinubu’s administration, which has been in power for less than a year. According to him, the criticisms, especially regarding the removal of the fuel subsidy, are unfounded as all major presidential candidates had campaigned on the…
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May
17
2024
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Re: Election Of Nnaka IV Okon-Aku; Refutal/My Position – Deacon David Ikpo PhD; Contestant

Re: Election Of Nnaka IV Okon-Aku; Refutal/My Position – Deacon David Ikpo PhD; Contestant

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, Politics
Re: Election Of Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Refutal/My Position - Deacon David ikpo PhD; Contestant Our Community Okon-aku made up of 26 Communities, has been held by the jugular for decades, by a particular Compound and few cronies of theirs. Our Traditional Rulers (Ezeogo and Nnaka) had died for long, leaving only the President General (PG) Mr Mmecha Umeh to run the general affairs of the Community, until he went and stole from EREI and got detained by the Government and he's currently facing Criminal Charges. A Committee was set up that organised the Election which produced Chief Engr Ndukwe…
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May
16
2024
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I’ll Support Death Penalty For Corruption: Kill Anyone Who Steals N1 Trillion, Not N1 Million – Senator Ndume

I’ll Support Death Penalty For Corruption: Kill Anyone Who Steals N1 Trillion, Not N1 Million – Senator Ndume

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
I’ll Support Death Penalty For Corruption; Kill Anyone Who Steals N1 Trillion, Not N1 Million – Senator Ndume The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume has revealed that he would support the death penalty for those stealing government money, cautioning that those who steal one million or one billion should not be killed, “but someone who steals one trillion of government money should be killed.” Ndume also noted that corruption in Nigeria is people-driven, admitting that politicians steal and share with the people. The Chief Whip stated this when he was featured on Channels TV Politics Today On Tuesday…
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May
15
2024
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Dr. Alex Otti’s KPMG Audit Release As Coup De Grace That Strips Ikpeazu Totally Naked – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere(Okpotemba)

Dr. Alex Otti’s KPMG Audit Release As Coup De Grace That Strips Ikpeazu Totally Naked – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere(Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
DR. ALEX OTTI'S KPMG AUDIT RELEASE AS COUP DE GRACE THAT STRIPS IKPEAZU TOTALLY NAKED. I have always regarded Victor Ikpeazu as a shameless man working the streets naked and smiling at everybody but nothing prepared me for the shock of how truly stripped the KPMG report has exposed him. This man's mental frame was simply unhinged to corruption and debauchery. It is that bad. His patronizers instead of hiding their crack heads in the shame that Ikpeazu brought to them, are back again in town explaining, analyzing, educating us and wishing away the audit report as administrative procedure, process…
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