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May
29
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Amaekpu Development Union(ADU) Felicitates With His Excellency Governor Alex Otti OFR And His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE On Their Two-Year Anniversary In Office

Amaekpu Development Union(ADU) Felicitates With His Excellency Governor Alex Otti OFR And His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE On Their Two-Year Anniversary In Office

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, News Flash
AMAEKPU DEVELOPMENT UNION(ADU) FELICITATES WITH HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI OFR AND HIS EXCELLENCY ENGR. IKECHUKWU EMETU FNSE ON THEIR TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN OFFICE The President General, Amaekpu Development Union - Chief Alum Otis (Oke Abaa Ohafia) the entire executive and the good people of Amaekpu Ohafia has joined millions of well meaning Abians in congratulating the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE on the occasion of their two-year anniversary in office. The impactful leadership of the duo culminating to visible and viable Infrastructural Developments, Critical reforms…
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May
28
2025
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Celebrating The Stars Of Tomorrow: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium At The Celebration Of The 2025 Children’s Day

Celebrating The Stars Of Tomorrow: Being Governor Otti’s Address At The Umuahia Township Stadium At The Celebration Of The 2025 Children’s Day

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
CELEBRATING THE STARS OF TOMORROW Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day Protocols It is my honour to join the children of Abia State, fellow parents, teachers and all who love the joy and excitement that come with being around the young ones in welcoming all of us to the 2025 International Children’s Day celebration in our State. We have gathered as members of one large family to share in the excitement of our children as…
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May
28
2025
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Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two other Federal Varsities Two months after sacking the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the latest development in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new governing council members for three federal universities.’ The…
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May
28
2025
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Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn -FGN

Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Looted Funds: EFCC, ICPC Have Recovered $967.5Bn, N277Bn – FGN The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that looted funds totalling $ 967.5 billion and N277 billion have been recovered in cash and assets. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the recovery was made in 2024 alone. According to him, whereas the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, reclaimed over N248 billion, $105 million, and 753 duplexes in its asset recovery efforts, on the other hand, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, recovered N29.685 billion in cash and $966,900…
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May
28
2025
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Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation

Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Court Orders El-Rufai To Pay N900 Million Over Rights Violation A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has awarded N900 million in damages against former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and five others for violating the fundamental human rights of Adara elders illegally detained in 2019. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari delivered the ruling on Tuesday in a suit filed by Awemi Dio Maisamari and eight other Southern Kaduna Adara elders. The court ruled that El-Rufai personally orchestrated their arbitrary arrest, and is therefore liable for the N900 million compensation. The court also awarded N10 million in general damages and N10…
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May
28
2025
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Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates Children’s Day

Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates Children’s Day

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events
OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU CELEBRATES CHILDREN'S DAY The Ohafia Local Government Council Headquarters, Ebem Ohafia, came alive with vibrant colors and joyful sounds as the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, joined teachers, pupils, and students across Ohafia LGA to celebrate this year’s Children’s Day. The event was marked by a rich display of social and cultural activities, showcasing the diverse heritage and talents of the children. Pupils and students from various schools across the LGA participated in traditional dances, drama presentations, Ohafia War dance, and musical performances. These activities highlighted the cultural pride and creativity of…
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May
27
2025
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Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Seeks Approval For $21.5Bn, €2.2Bn Foreign Loans President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking approval for three major financial proposals involving external and domestic borrowings amounting to billions of dollars, euros, and naira. In a set of letters read on Tuesday during plenary by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, the president requested legislative backing for the federal government’s external borrowing rolling plan for 2025–2026, a $2 billion foreign currency bond issuance in the domestic market, and the issuance of bonds to clear outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). – $2bn Foreign Currency…
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May
27
2025
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My Vision Is To Make Sure No Nigerian Child Goes Hungry – President Tinubu

My Vision Is To Make Sure No Nigerian Child Goes Hungry – President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
My Vision Is To Make Sure No Nigerian Child Goes Hungry – President Tinubu Amid security concerns in the country, President Bola Tinubu has unfolded his administration’s plans to protect the Nigerian child from bullying, violence and neglect. Tinubu also says his administration has plans to ensure that no Nigerian child goes hungry. Tinubu, in his message on Tuesday marking the 2025 Children’s Day, said he was launching the “See Something, Say Something, Do Something” campaign to encourage every Nigerian to become a child protection champion. He said, “My dear Children, the pride and future of our great nation, I…
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May
27
2025
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Saraki Reacts To Wike’s Withdrawal From PDP Peace Agreement, Reveals Next Move

Saraki Reacts To Wike’s Withdrawal From PDP Peace Agreement, Reveals Next Move

News Flash, Politics
Saraki Reacts To Wike’s Withdrawal From PDP Peace Agreement, Reveals Next Move Former Senate president and Chairman of a reconciliatory committee setup to look into the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Bukola Saraki has reacted to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s withdrawal from Internal Peace agreements. Wike has earlier announced his decision to withdraw in a strong statement on Sunday, blaming Governors Seyi Makinde, Peter Mbah and Bala Mohammed as architects of the crisis in the Party. Reacting to the development through his spokesperson, Yusuf Olaniyonu, Saraki disclosed that the reconciliatory committee will have to work harder to…
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May
27
2025
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Second Year Anniversary: Governor Otti Holds Joint Exco Session, Signs 18 Bills Into Law

Second Year Anniversary: Governor Otti Holds Joint Exco Session, Signs 18 Bills Into Law

Abia State, Good Governance, House Of Assembly, News Flash
SECOND YEAR ANNIVERSARY: GOV. OTTI HOLDS JOINT EXCO SESSION, SIGNS 18 BILLS INTO LAW. As part of the activities marking his 2nd year anniversary, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti held an enlarged State Executive Council meeting, expanded to jointly sit with the leadership of the State House of Assembly and signed 18 Executive Bills into Law. These 18 bills bring to total, 30 Executive Bills signed by Governor Alex Otti from 2023 to date. Speaking while assenting to the bills, Governor Otti said that the new Laws encapsulate thoughtful legislative provisions for achieving his Government's vision in critical areas…
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