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Oct

2025

UAAP Welcomes President Tinubu, Celebrates Governor Otti’s Legacy Of Transformation

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Presidency

President's Visit: UAAP Welcomes President Tinubu, Celebrates Governor Otti’s Legacy of Transformation. The United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP), under the distinguished leadership of our President, Ambassador Osita Offor, “The Ultimate Commander,” joyfully welcomes His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on this landmark visit to Abia today, 3rd October, 2025. Your Excellency, your presence in our beloved state is more than symbolic, it is a reflection of the transformational governance of our Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, whose visionary leadership has ushered in a renaissance across infrastructure, economy, arts, and culture. As champions of creativity and…

Oct

2025

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Massive Ovation For Oluremi Tinubu As She Launches N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pads For 370,000 Schoolgirls

FGN, Education, Health, News Flash

Oluremi Tinubu Launches N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pads For 370,000 Schoolgirls Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday flagged off the nationwide distribution of 370,000 sanitary pads worth ₦2,550,297,150 for schoolgirls in rural communities across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Nigerian Politics Books The official launch, held at the State House, Alausa, Lagos, was part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) project tagged “Flow with Confidence.” The programme, which aims to promote menstrual health and empower adolescent girls, was launched simultaneously in Borno, Cross River, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Kebbi, and Lagos States, with other states…

Oct

2025

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President Tinubu To Commission Governor Otti’s Strategic Road Projects In ABA As America Applauds Abia’s Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Good Governance, Presidency

President Tinubu to Commission Governor Otti’s Strategic Road Projects in Aba as America Applauds Abia’s Transformation By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Tomorrow, Friday, October 3rd, Abia State will witness yet another historic moment as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits Aba to commission some strategic road projects delivered under the transformative leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. For the people of Abia, this is more than a routine presidential visit. It represents a strong national endorsement of the sweeping reforms and infrastructural renewal that have repositioned the state in just over two years. The commissioning of the reconstructed Portharcourt Road, once…

Oct

2025

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Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Partnership With The Federal Government – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Good Governance

Governor Alex Otti's Strategic Partnership with the Federal Government Governor Alex Otti's invitation to President Bola Tinubu to commission state-funded projects is a strategic move that underscores a commitment to transcending partisan politics for developmental purposes. This action aligns with a recognized pattern from the Presidency, which has noted that President Tinubu is "unconditionally partnering with opposition governors" to achieve a national consensus for progress. By inviting the President, Governor Otti is fostering a collaborative relationship with the federal government, which can be crucial for attracting further investment and federal projects to Abia State. This approach highlights a focus on…

Oct

2025

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NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

Education, FGN, Human Rights, News Flash

NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest in Abuja to demand the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The NANS faction led by its National President, Comrade Atiku Isah (GCNS), said they were deeply concerned about what they described as “injustice” surrounding Kanu’s prolonged detention despite court rulings granting him bail. Speaking during the protest, Isah said, “We find it difficult to understand why Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is still in detention when courts of competent jurisdiction…

Oct

2025

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President Tinubu’s Visit And Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda In Enyimba City – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Good Governance, Presidency

President Tinubu’s Visit and Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda in Enyimba City By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The historic city of Aba, popularly known as the Enyimba City and long celebrated as the commercial heartbeat of the Southeast, is today witnessing a bold transformation agenda under the purposeful leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Once neglected by successive administrations, Aba’s vital infrastructure collapsed, stifling its vibrant economy and forcing residents and businesses to endure untold hardship. Roads failed, drainage systems deteriorated, and the city’s famed commercial energy was almost extinguished until Governor Otti’s intervention began to restore hope and reposition Aba…

Oct

2025

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Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor’s Message On Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day

Abia State, Abia North, Birthday, FGN, News Flash

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor's Message on Nigeria's 65th Independence Day Today, we join the rest of Nigeria in commemorating our nation's 65th Independence Day. This momentous occasion is a testament to our resilience, progress, and unwavering commitment to greatness. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on the values that have shaped our country and continue to guide us towards a brighter future. Nigeria's diversity remains our greatest strength. With over 250 ethnic groups and more than 500 languages, our nation is a vibrant tapestry of cultures, traditions, and beliefs. As we celebrate our independence, we must recommit ourselves to…

Oct

2025

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My Administration Laying Foundation Cast In Concrete, Not On Quicksand – President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

My Administration Laying Foundation Cast In Concrete, Not On Quicksand – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says he is erecting a solid economic foundation for Nigerians. Presenting his scorecard on the anniversary of the country’s independence, the president said he “inherited a near-collapsed economy caused by decades of fiscal policy distortions and misalignment that had impaired real growth”. The president said the nation’s currency is stronger, the stock market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, coal mining has recovered dramatically, non-oil exports now represent 48 percent of export trade, external reserves increased to $42.03 billion in September, and N330 billion has been…

Sep

2025

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Shehu Sani Urges FGN To Change LGA ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, LGA, News Flash

Shehu Sani Urges FG To Change LG ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’ A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, on Sunday urged the Federal Government and relevant authorities to consider replacing the designation of Local Government “Chairman” with the title of “Mayor,” arguing that the current nomenclature does not properly reflect the executive authority of the office. In a post on his official Facebook page, Sani noted that the title “Chairman” appears more suited to a committee setting than an executive office, adding that it undermines the importance of local government as the third tier of governance in the…

Sep

2025

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NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results

Education, FGN, News Flash

NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results AttNews reports that the National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results of 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) with 60.26 percent of candidates recording five credits and above in English and Mathematics. Releasing the result at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State capital on Wednesday, NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi announced, “Number of candidates with five Credits and above, including Mathematics and English is 818,492 representing 60.26%.” Similarly, Prof Wushishi put the number of candidates with five Credits and above, irrespective of Mathematics and English at 1,144,496, representing 84.26%. He disclosed that…