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May
31
2025
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Niger Flood Disaster: 115 Bodies Recovered – NEMA

Niger Flood Disaster: 115 Bodies Recovered – NEMA

Mishap, News Flash, North Central
Niger Flood Disaster: 115 Bodies Recovered – NSEMA The death toll from the flood that ravaged Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger on Thursday has risen to 115. When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, Ibrahim Hussaini, made this disclosure on behalf of the Director General, Ibrahim Baba Arah. He explained that so far the agency’s search and rescue team has recovered a total of 115 bodies. According to him, “contrary to what is on social media, we have recovered 115 bodies. The search and rescue…
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May
31
2025
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Akwa Ibom Governor’s Daughter Accuses Dad Of Sacrificing Late First Lady; Alleges Threat To Life

Akwa Ibom Governor’s Daughter Accuses Dad Of Sacrificing Late First Lady; Alleges Threat To Life

Crime, Gossips, News Flash, Security, South South
Akwa Ibom Governor’s Daughter Accuses Dad Of Sacrificing Late First Lady; Alleges Threat To Life Jane Edidiong Ufot, the daughter of Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, has posted a video on social media accusing him of sacrificing his deceased wife (her mother). Patience Oluwakemi Umo Eno died in September 2024 over an undisclosed illness. Mrs Ufot, appointed as a senior special adviser to the governor on health, safety and environment, blasted her father, insisting that she would not be sacrificed the way her mother was, alleging a sinister threat to her life and that of her little daughter. “I’m not…
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May
30
2025
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The New ABIA At Two: Sustaining The Momentum – Being Governor Otti’s Second Anniversary Speech On May 29, 2025

The New ABIA At Two: Sustaining The Momentum – Being Governor Otti’s Second Anniversary Speech On May 29, 2025

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
THE NEW ABIA AT TWO: SUSTAINING THE MOMENTUM Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Gov. Alex C. Otti, OFR, on May 29, 2025 to Mark the Second Anniversary of the Government Protocols Today is a special day in the annals of our history and I share in the joy of millions of Abians at home and in the diaspora whose sacrifices and resilient push for a better social and economic deal for the State took down the old stronghold that arrested our development for decades and ushered in a new dawn of hope and progress. For our people,…
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May
30
2025
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We Committed Over N40 Billion In Offsetting Arrears Of Salary, Pensions, Ready To Do More – Gov. Otti

We Committed Over N40 Billion In Offsetting Arrears Of Salary, Pensions, Ready To Do More – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events
WE COMMITTED OVER N40 BILLION IN OFFSETTING ARREARS OF SALARY, PENSIONS, READY TO DO MORE - GOV. OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR says his administration has so far committed over N40 Billion in offsetting arrears of salaries and pensions owed by previous administrations in the State. Governor Otti disclosed this at the Umuahia Township Stadium, during the grand finale of the activities marking his 2nd year anniversary in office. He noted that his administration has ended the dark era of owing civil servants and pensioners in the State. The Governor while saying that he has through regular…
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May
30
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Hosts ABIA State APC As Party Exco Extols His Giant Strides In Projecting & Unifying Party Members Across The State

Ikenna Ukwa Hosts ABIA State APC As Party Exco Extols His Giant Strides In Projecting & Unifying Party Members Across The State

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, People & Events, Personality, Philanthropy
IKENNA UKWA HOSTS ABIA STATE APC EXECUTIVE MEMBERS …As Party Excos Extols His Giant Strides in Projecting & Unifying The Party Members Across The State The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today led some APC stakeholders from Ohafia LGA to an enlarged meeting of the Abia State Executive members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, which he hosted in the party State Secretariat, Umuahia, Abia State. The meeting between Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa and the executive members of the APC in Abia State availed the party leaders the opportunity to express their appreciation…
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May
29
2025
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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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