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Jun
01
2024
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One Year Of Doing Things Differently: The Peter Mbah Story

One Year Of Doing Things Differently: The Peter Mbah Story

Metro, Politics, Security, South East, , , ,
He arguably comes across as the Governor with the best scorecard in 365 days. Ndi Enugu can attest to this truism. The Enugu space today tells lucid testimonies of the place of commitment, dedication, capacity and competency in transformational leadership. And such is the remarkable Story of Peter Mbah. I had a near 30 minutes private dialogue with His EXCELLENCY Peter Ndubuisi Mbah three days after he was sworn in as the Executive Governor of Enugu State in 2023. Interestingly I have elected to pen this Tribute in Profound Leadership in his honour exactly one year after that incisive dialogue.…
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May
27
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Protest Rocks Kano Emirates Over Dethronement Of Ado Bayero As Emir

Protest Rocks Kano Emirates Over Dethronement Of Ado Bayero As Emir

Culture, Metro, News Flash
Protest Rocks Kano Emirates Over Dethronement Of Ado Bayero As Emir Supporters of Aminu Bayero, the dethroned Emir of Kano, have taken to the streets of the five emirates in protest. The emirates are Bichi, Rano, Karaye, Kano and Gaya. Bayero was deposed on Thursday after Abba Yusuf, the Kano governor, signed a new law that repealed the Emirate Council Law 2019. The 2019 legislation balkanised the Kano emirate into the five jurisdictions and provided grounds for the dethronement of Sanusi in 2020. Muhammadu Sanusi II was reinstated as the 16th Emir of Kano on Friday at a colourful event…
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Mar
01
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Inaugurates Lagos Redline Rail System

President Tinubu Inaugurates Lagos Redline Rail System

Metro, News Flash, Transportation
Tinubu Inaugurates Lagos Redline Rail System President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, inaugurated the 37 kilometres Red Line rail system, Lagos. Tinubu arrived the venue, Ikeja Train Station, at exactly, 12.10pm for the official commissioning. The train is the first phase of the project, which will run from Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in the heart of Lagos. The train, when fully operational, will run 37 trips and convey about 500,000 passengers daily. The commissioning signal the take-off of another major game changer in the state’s transportation infrastructure. With the commissioning, It brings to two the rail lines owned and…
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Feb
05
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Excitement In Lagos As Governor Announce The Red Line Rail Project Commissioning

Excitement In Lagos As Governor Announce The Red Line Rail Project Commissioning

Environment, Metro, News Flash, South West
Sanwo-Olu wrote: Exciting times for Lagos. I am delighted to announce that the Red Line Rail project covering Agbado to Otto is ready for commissioning. With its inauguration just weeks away, we are set to provide more relief for commuters This significant milestone is a testament to our commitment to enhancing transportation for millions of Lagos residents. During a productive meeting with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Beijing, we reiterated our dedication to completing the Blue Line Rail project's second phase. This trip was important to meet with the leadership and finalise our plans for an integrated system…
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Oct
03
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Just-In: Pregnant Woman, Two Children Die As Police, Driver Drag Steering.

Just-In: Pregnant Woman, Two Children Die As Police, Driver Drag Steering.

Lagos, Metro, Mishap
JUST-IN: Pregnant Woman, Two Children Die As Police, Driver Drag Steering Wheel AttNews reports that four passengers have reportedly died including a pregnant woman and her two children after a a car drove into a tricycle in the Ago Palace Way of Okota in Lagos state. According to a user of X (@tobe_steeve) on Tuesday, he narrated that a police man and driver were contesting for the steering wheel while in motion when they lost control and hit a tricycle with passengers in it. He wrote: “Something happened at my area this morning. A driver was arrested by the police,…
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Sep
23
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ossah Road Project: Governor Otti Takes The Bull By The Horns As Compensation Begins

Ossah Road Project: Governor Otti Takes The Bull By The Horns As Compensation Begins

Abia State, Metro, Urban Planning/ Lands
OSSAH ROAD PROJECT: GOVERNOR OTTI TAKES THE BULL BY THE HORNS AS COMPENSATION BEGINS. In line with the promise of the Governor of the state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR to ensure that compensation is paid for every legally built structure before any demolition would be done, the Governor has approved the full payment of compensation to owners of 130 structures to be demolished in Umuahia for the construction of the Ossah-Okpara square road in the State capital Umuahia. The government made this disclosure through the Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Housing Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije at an elaborate Town…
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Sep
03
2023
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Abia Government Demolishes Structurally Defective Two-Storey Building In Umuahia

Abia Government Demolishes Structurally Defective Two-Storey Building In Umuahia

Abia State, Metro
ABIA GOVERNMENT DEMOLISHES STRUCTURALLY DEFECTIVE TWO-STOREY BUILDING The Abia State Government on Saturday demolished a two-storey building in Umuahia, capital of the state, in a proactive move to save lives and property. A rapid response team, comprising the Ministries of Lands and Housing; Power & Public Utilities; Works; and also the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA), the Nigerian Police Force, the Abia State Fire Service; the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners and the Nigerian Society of Engineers, brought down the structurally defective building. The demolition of the building located at 5, Akanu Street (opposite…
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Aug
17
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov Otti Understands The Rights And Interests Of The People, Let’s Not Politicize The Compensation In Bad Light – Onoh Richard Writes Ossah People

Gov Otti Understands The Rights And Interests Of The People, Let’s Not Politicize The Compensation In Bad Light – Onoh Richard Writes Ossah People

Abia State, Metro
OTTI understands the rights and interests of the people, let us not politicize the compensation in a bad light. Onoh Chukwuma Richard in his letter to Ossah people has called for calm amidst the protest by a few property owners who are hiding under the aegis of Ossah people to paint goodwill bad in a bid to score a cheap political goal. The letter reads ‘I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. Today, I want to take the opportunity to shed light on a remarkable initiative that our esteemed governor, Alex Otti, has undertaken to…
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Jun
01
2023
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Architect Eme Uche Onuh, VP, Eco Housing Solutions Congratulates Governor Alex Otti And The Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu

Architect Eme Uche Onuh, VP, Eco Housing Solutions Congratulates Governor Alex Otti And The Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu

Metro
Architect Eme Uche Onuh, VP, Eco Housing Solutions congratulates Governor Alex Otti and the Deputy Governor, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu. Dear Governor Alex Otti, On behalf of everyone at Eco Housing Solutions, I extend my warmest congratulations on your recent election as Governor of Abia State. We are thrilled to see someone with your vision and commitment to public service in this important role. As an architectural company, with bias in Eco Housing Solutions, we are deeply invested in the future of our state and are excited to work with you and your administration to create innovative and sustainable solutions for…
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Apr
25
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Late Professor Ikonne Had An Undisputed Capacity For Evidence Based Leadership – Ikpeazu

Late Professor Ikonne Had An Undisputed Capacity For Evidence Based Leadership – Ikpeazu

Metro
LATE PROFESSOR IKONNE HAD AN UNDISPUTED CAPACITY FOR EVIDENCE BASED LEADERSHIP IKPEAZU It was an outpouring of encomiums for the Late Professor Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne at the Colloquium and Day of Tributes organised in his honour as part of activities to mark his final exit. Speaking at the event held at the Dr. Micheal Okpara Auditorium Umuahia, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu noted that what matters most is the impact one makes in life, describing the Late Professor as a man of great courage with an undisputed capacity for evidence based leadership. The Governor noted that when the question of whom he…
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