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To Avoid Likely Shut Down, MTN Sets To Hike Tariff

To Avoid Likely Shut Down, MTN Sets To Hike Tariff

MTN Sets To Hike Tariff To Avoid Shut Down MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has stressed the urgent need for the telecommunications sector to return to profitability to sustain its operations. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Karl Toriola, made this known on Monday during a tour of MTN’s facilities by Fellows of the Media Innovation Programme in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The MTN chief, who has about 78 million subscribers under his watch, pinpointed that the sector has been accumulating significant losses and that immediate action is necessary to reverse this trend. The operator with a corporate social investment…
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Why ABIA State Students Must Vote Unique Kelechi Ukpai As NAASS President, Abia State Chapter

Why ABIA State Students Must Vote Unique Kelechi Ukpai As NAASS President, Abia State Chapter

A MANIFESTO PRESENTED BY UNIQUE KELECHI UKPAI- ASPIRANT FOR THE OFFICE OF NAASS PRESIDENT I present to you my manifesto aimed at improving the overall student experience and ensuring a better association for all of us. WHY CHOOSE ME?I am the best person for the office of the NAASS President because of my passion, experience, and commitment to serving the student community. I have been actively involved in various student organizations, activities, and services. My experience in providing extra support services and training opportunities, as well as asking for feedback and applying it, has taught me the importance of listening…
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News Commentary: As The PDP ABIA State Congress Draws Near, Chief Barrister Olugu Kalu Ugba Is Positioned To Build A ‘New PDP’ In The State – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

News Commentary: As The PDP ABIA State Congress Draws Near, Chief Barrister Olugu Kalu Ugba Is Positioned To Build A ‘New PDP’ In The State – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

AS THE PDP ABIA STATE CONGRESS DRAWS NEAR, CHIEF BARRISTER OLUGU KALU UGBA IS POSITIONED TO BUILD A 'NEW PDP' IN THE STATE. As the Abia PDP state Congress draws very close, one man stands out in what may conveniently be recaptioned a 'one horse' race to win the hearts of the state party delegates to begin a speedy rebuilding of the party. Chief Barrister Olugu Kalu Ugba, a scion of Udumaeze Ohafia ancient kingdom, a great son of Amangwu Ohafia, erudite legal luminary, a former Deputy Chief of Staff, a mega businessman and politician is poised to prove that…
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News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

Commentary: THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATIONDRAWS CLOSER: This Year Nomination Of First Elevens' Distinguished Personalities Of The Igbo Great Achievers From The South East Region Of Nigeria , Including Delta , Rivers And Other Igbo Speaking States, In Their Different Fields Of Endeavour Are On-Going, Which Will End On The 15th November 2024. Heralds of the Igbo Great Achievers can begin to nominate and field the names of Who is Who and Who Does What in Igbo Land with preponderance of evidence of their landmarks, uncommon and monumental achievements, with the aim of celebrating and honouring them on…
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Senator Ashiru’s Attack On NDLEA Borne Out Of Vendetta – By Femi Babafemi(Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA)

Senator Ashiru’s Attack On NDLEA Borne Out Of Vendetta – By Femi Babafemi(Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA)

Senator Ashiru’s attack on NDLEA borne out of vendetta. We remain undeterred, but will continue to dismantle illicit drug networks including the one operating in the lawmaker’s house, Agency vows The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says the recent attack on its image by Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (Kwara South) was borne out of vendetta rather than based on any altruistic motive or national interest. The Agency stated this at its National Headquarters in Abuja on Monday 21st Octoberduring a press briefing addressed to respond to a disparaging statement made by Senator Ashiru that "the National Drug Law Enforcement…
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Stop Sucking Poor Members With ‘Sowing Seed’ Mentality – Kumuyi Warns Preachers

Stop Sucking Poor Members With ‘Sowing Seed’ Mentality – Kumuyi Warns Preachers

Stop Sucking Poor Members With ‘Sowing Seed’ Mentality – Kumuyi Tells Preachers The General Superintendent, Deeper Life Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has declared that preachers should stop the act of sucking out their members under the guise of sowing seed. Kumuyi made the declaration during a special Programme christened ‘Ministerial Renewal’ for church ministers and workers across the global via satellite broadcast, which was a special Programme on the heels of a Ministerial Conference earlier held during one of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, editions. He made it clear that members are to receive help from their…
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ABIA State: The Mind Of A Technocrat – By Dr.Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

ABIA State: The Mind Of A Technocrat – By Dr.Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Mind of a Technocrat Technocrats prioritize strategic, behind-the-scenes work, focusing on long-term benefits over short-term gains. Unlike politicians, they shy away from public spectacle, opting for patient and meticulous planning. Their approach isn't about quick fixes or superficial solutions but sustainable, impactful projects. Characterized by strategic planning, technocrats execute carefully crafted visions. Their long-term perspective contrasts with the immediacy sought by politicians. Private sector expertise informs their governance approach, ensuring business acumen guides decision-making. Governor Alex Otti of Abia State exemplifies technocrat leadership. Collaborating with strategic firms, he drives growth. CSS Global Farms Ltd. illustrates this approach. By investing…
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Re: The Arrest Of Mr. Ceekay Igara – By PPRO Abia State.

Re: The Arrest Of Mr. Ceekay Igara – By PPRO Abia State.

Re: The arrest of Mr. Ceekay Igara. The Abia State Police Command received a written petition from the Labour Party’s Acting State Chairman against Mr. Ceekay Igara and three others for alleged impersonation, obtaining by false pretense, and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. Yesterday, 19/10/2024, detectives from the Command invited Mr. Igara, to the Command Headquarters, took his statement, and released him the same day. Investigation is ongoing.
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The Labour Party Crisis In Nigeria: Governance Implications And Governor Alex Otti’s Neutrality – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Labour Party Crisis In Nigeria: Governance Implications And Governor Alex Otti’s Neutrality – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Labour Party Crisis in Nigeria: Governance Implications and Governor Alex Otti's Neutrality We now have it on good record that the crisis festering in Abia State Labour Party is the handiwork of 5th columnist to simply discredit our dear governor. Can we remember thatNigeria's Labour Party has been embroiled in a protracted leadership crisis since 2020, following the demise of former National Chairman Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam. This conflict revolves around power struggles, ideological divisions and electoral disputes. Key Factors Contributing to the Crisis The crisis is fueled by three primary factors. Leadership Disputes have emerged between Lamidi Apapa and…
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The Bunker Critic: A Satirical Expose – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Bunker Critic: A Satirical Expose – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Bunker Critic: A Satirical Expose - By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke Deep beneath the earth, in a dingy, cramped bunker, resides the infamous Critic-in-Chief, reveling in disparaging the hardworking governor. This self-appointed guru delights in magnifying the leader's every misstep. The bunker's bleak atmosphere fosters an unhealthy obsession with criticism. Stale snacks, flickering fluorescent lights and dusty tomes fuel the critic's vitriol. A tattered manual on "Armchair Governance" serves as their bible. The critic expends boundless energy vilifying the governor, each pronouncement dripping with venom. Selective memory allows them to forget past successes, magnifying minor mishaps. Fact-checking skills remain dormant.…
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