Environment

Nov
26
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
RESTORING THE BROKEN WALLS: Being Speech Delivered By Gov. Alex Otti OFR, At The Formal Reopening Of The Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat, Umuahia

RESTORING THE BROKEN WALLS: Being Speech Delivered By Gov. Alex Otti OFR, At The Formal Reopening Of The Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat, Umuahia

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
RESTORING THE BROKEN WALLS Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Formal Reopening of the Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat, Umuahia on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Protocols Let me joyfully welcome you, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, to the reopening of the previously abandoned Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat after months of retrofitting, remodelling and external works. This reopening ceremony is in furtherance of our commitment to building a State that serves the needs of the general public in the most efficient way. I want to specially appreciate the Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Housing,…
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Nov
15
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
FGN Sends Over 600 Delegates To Climate Summit, Atiku’ s Camp Blasts Tinubu

FGN Sends Over 600 Delegates To Climate Summit, Atiku’ s Camp Blasts Tinubu

FGN, Environment, News Flash
FG Sends Over 600 Delegates To Climate Summit, Atiku’s Camp Blasts Tinubu Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Bola Tinubu-led government of “preaching austerity while indulging in excess.” Ibe was reacting to media reports that the Tinubu administration sponsored 634 delegates to the ongoing #COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. The reports also revealed that the Nigerian delegation spent a staggering N866 million in flight expenses alone. Writing on X, Ibe stated: “Under the stewardship of President Tinubu, Nigeria has sadly garnered notoriety on the global stage, setting Guinness World Records albeit for…
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Sep
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tragedy As Hippopotamus Kills Nigerian Man

Tragedy As Hippopotamus Kills Nigerian Man

Environment, News Flash
Tragedy As Hippopotamus K¡lls Nigerian Man A hippopotamus on Sunday attacked and killed a fisherman at Yauri river, in Yauri local government area of Kebbi. The deceased Malam Usman Mai Gadi was at the river bank fishing when the vicious animal attacked and killed him. Locals who witnessed the incident said that the hippo had a new-born baby so it may have seen the fisherman as trying to harm her baby; hence the reason to act in defence. Mister Usman, before his death served as watchman to the emir of Yauri Orchard Farms in Yauri as well as took time…
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Sep
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Lagos State Government Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions

Lagos State Government Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions

Environment, Lagos, News Flash
Lagos Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a fast food restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, Donald’s Fast Food, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1, due to persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations. This was made known by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, on X.com on Sunday. According to Wahab, the agency took the action after issuing several warnings and abatement notices to the establishment, which failed to comply with environmental regulations. The statement said,…
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Jul
04
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Lagos Govt Blows Hot Over Flood, Says Many Structures Will Go Down

Lagos Govt Blows Hot Over Flood, Says Many Structures Will Go Down

Environment, Lagos, News Flash
‘Many Structures Will Go Down’, Lagos Blows Hot Over Flood Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday, vowed that many structures obstructing the free flow of rain water will be removed. He said those structures would be removed “irrespective of who or highly placed the owners are.” Wahab spoke in the wake of the ravaging flood which submerged many houses, communities and properties in Lagos. Some of the affected areas include Epe, Eredo, Bogije, Labora, Abijon, Sangotedo, Awoyaya and Ibeju-Lekki. A primary six pupil simply identified as Joshua was swept away by flood in Ikosi, Ketu area of…
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Jun
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Dr. Alex Otti OFR Pushing The Frontiers Of Development Amidst Opposition Voodooism – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Dr. Alex Otti OFR Pushing The Frontiers Of Development Amidst Opposition Voodooism – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics
DR. ALEX OTTI PUSHING THE FRONTIERS OF DEVELOPMENT AMIDST OPPOSITION VOODOOISM. Everyday now comes with soundbites and optics of new initiatives and projects of Dr. Alex Otti ricocheting across the nooks and crannies of Abia State with metastatic relish. From Abia south in Ukwa to Abia North in Arochukwu, it is endless celebrations of new initiatives, new ideas, new projects and new ambience being captioned under the New Abia rebranding landscape. Alex Otti has no doubt overstretched the imagination of good governance templates and its endless possibilities to inspire a brutalized, demoralized and dehumanized people who endured wicked leadership for…
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Jun
20
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigerian Government Set To Send First Civilian To Space

Nigerian Government Set To Send First Civilian To Space

Environment, FGN, News Flash, Technology
Nigerian Govt To Send First Civilian To Space (Details) The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to send its first citizen to space. The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Mathew Adepoju, disclosed this groundbreaking development during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr. Adepoju revealed that the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious venture. He said the move will propel Nigeria into the ranks of nations actively participating in human spaceflight. “This collaboration, which is…
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Jun
18
2024
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Abia To Build Monuments, Beautiful Boundaries With Neighbouring States, Gov Otti Says, Inspects Work At Alaoji

Abia To Build Monuments, Beautiful Boundaries With Neighbouring States, Gov Otti Says, Inspects Work At Alaoji

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, News Flash
Abia To Build Monuments, Beautiful Boundaries With Neighboring States, Gov Otti Says, Inspects Work at ALAOJI Abia State Government has begun a process to beautify and standardise the gateways into the State with the construction of monuments at all the borders with neigbouring states. State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, said this at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuikaa District Headquarters, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, where he observed the Sabbath worship at the weekend. The Governor, who announced to the congregation that the dualisation of Umuikaa-Owerrinta Road that will terminate at the boundary by Imo River Bridge with Imo State…
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Jun
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Think About This: The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities – Shehu Sani

Think About This: The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities – Shehu Sani

Environment, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation
The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities - Shehu Sani I have visited the expensive Homes of many of my Big friends and these are my few findings They have well stocked library but no time and composure to read. They have a Standard swimming pool but no time to swim. They have many cars but always driven in the bullet proof one. They have home Gardens but no time for home picnic. They have all kinds of food on the table,but can only eat the one recommended by their Doctors. They have the most expensive phones but the…
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Jun
13
2024
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Protesters Defy Tight Security, Storm Streets Over Hardship Under Current Tinubu Government

Protesters Defy Tight Security, Storm Streets Over Hardship Under Current Tinubu Government

Economy, Environment, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Protesters Defy Tight Security, Storm Streets Over Hardship Under Current Govt A large group of protesters have converged on the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos, in protest of the present living conditions in the country. The protesters, comprising various civil society groups, were met with a heavy security presence, as policemen and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps were deployed to maintain order. The protesters chanted solidarity songs and wielded placards and banners with inscriptions such as: “President Tinubu, let the poor breathe”, “For another general strike with mass protest now”, and “Payment of living wage to all Nigerian workers…
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