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Feb
27
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens As Speaker Meranda’s Security Withdrawn

Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens As Speaker Meranda’s Security Withdrawn

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics
Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens As Speaker Meranda’s Security Withdrawn The ongoing crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a dramatic turn following the withdrawal of all security details assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda. The development, which comes amid a leadership tussle within the Assembly, has left the Speaker vulnerable to potential attacks. An aide to the Speaker, speaking in confidence to Vanguard, confirmed that security personnel, including police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), were withdrawn on Thursday morning without any replacement. “In the early hours of Thursday, we woke up to the…
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Feb
27
2025
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First Made-In-Nigeria Helicopter Arriving Soon

First Made-In-Nigeria Helicopter Arriving Soon

Business, Economy, Manufacturing, News Flash
First Made-in-Nigeria helicopter Arriving soon The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has said the engineering work on the first Made-in-Nigeria helicopter is nearing completion. The agency promised that it would soon fly the Nigerian chopper. The Project Manager of NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute in Kaduna, Kareem Aduagba, announced this yesterday during a Focus Group Engagement organised by the agency. The focus group engagement, which was attended by inventors and manufacturers from the academia and private sectors in Kaduna, was meant to promote local manufacturing, innovation, and the adoption of Made-in-Nigeria products. The forum brought…
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Feb
27
2025
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Governor Otti Vows To Lead In Qualitative Education Delivery With The Launching Of ABIAFIRST

Governor Otti Vows To Lead In Qualitative Education Delivery With The Launching Of ABIAFIRST

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI LAUNCHES ABIAFIRST EDUCATION PROGRAMME, VOWS TO LEAD IN QUALITATIVE EDUCATION DELIVERY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has launched the Abia Fostering Innovation Reform School Transformation (AbiaFIRST) initiative and unveiled its logo to provide intentional quality education. Speaking at the event held at International Conference centre , Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti said that AbiaFIRST is a central plan for a transformational governance initiative for the rapid socioeconomic development of the State. He said that the programme is focused  on strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the education sector in the State through sustained investments in education. "AbiaFIRST Transformation Educationprogramme…
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Feb
27
2025
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NYSC Members Posted To Ohafia LGA Pays A Courtesy Visit To The Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

NYSC Members Posted To Ohafia LGA Pays A Courtesy Visit To The Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Education, News Flash
NYSC Members posted to Ohafia LGA Pays a Courtesy Visit to the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. Earlier today, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to Ohafia LGA paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Executive Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu. The corps members, led by their Community Liaison Officer (CLO), were warmly received by the mayor. The primary purpose of the visit was for the corps members to mark their presence and introduce themselves to the mayor. This gesture was aimed at fostering a positive relationship between the corps members and the local government…
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Feb
27
2025
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The Executive Mayor Of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Inaugurates The Committee To Oversee Crowd Ranching In Ohafia LGA

The Executive Mayor Of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Inaugurates The Committee To Oversee Crowd Ranching In Ohafia LGA

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF OHAFIA LGA, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU INAUGURATES THE COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE CROWD RANCHING IN OHAFIA LGA. The official inauguration of the Crowd Ranching Implementation Committee in Ohafia LGA, by the Executive Mayor Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu today marks a significant milestone in the region's agricultural development.The long term goal is to create an abundance of livestock, making products and derivatives affordable and accessible to low-income consumers in rural and urban areas. The whole idea is to create a surplus of livestock not just in the local market but statewide and beyond.Expectedly, this will drive down costs,…
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Feb
27
2025
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NAFDAC DG Raises Alarm Over Death Threats

NAFDAC DG Raises Alarm Over Death Threats

News Flash, Personality, Security
NAFDAC DG Raises The Alarm Over Death Threats The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has decried threats to her life and the safety of agency staff. She urged authorities to provide them with better protection. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, Adeyeye disclosed that NAFDAC officials face constant danger while cracking down on fake and substandard pharmaceutical products across the country. She also renewed her call for the death penalty against those dealing in counterfeit drugs, describing them as merchants of death who put millions of lives at…
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Feb
26
2025
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Dangote Crashes Petrol Price By N65, Reveals New Price For Southwest, Other Zones

Dangote Crashes Petrol Price By N65, Reveals New Price For Southwest, Other Zones

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Dangote Crashes Petrol Price By N65, Reveals New Price For Southwest, Other Zones Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00, from N890 to N825 per litre, effective from 27th February 2025. The price adjustment, according to Dangote was designed to provide essential relief to Nigerians in anticipation of the upcoming Ramadan season, while also supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery policy by alleviating the financial burden on the Nigerian populace. Recall that Dangote has severally reduced the prices of petrol and other…
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Feb
26
2025
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Connecting Communities, Spreading Prosperity – Being Governor Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The Reconstruction Of The 11.27 Kilometre Mbala-Umuaku-Ngodo Road

Connecting Communities, Spreading Prosperity – Being Governor Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The Reconstruction Of The 11.27 Kilometre Mbala-Umuaku-Ngodo Road

Abia State, Abia North, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES, SPREADING PROSPERITY Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the flag off of the Reconstruction of the 11.27-kilometre Mbala-Umuaku-Ngodo Road on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Ngodo-Umuada Junction Protocols, Umunneochi Local Government Area occupies a unique place in the geography and socioeconomic evolution of Abia State in particular and the southeast region in general. This district, beyond its peculiar geographical advantages, has also been blessed with outstanding men and women who have historically contributed to the making of the modern Nigerian society. Home to the source and origin of the magnificent Imo…
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Feb
26
2025
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World Bank To Approve $2.2 Billion Loan For Nigeria In 2025

World Bank To Approve $2.2 Billion Loan For Nigeria In 2025

Economy, News Flash
World Bank To Approve $2.2 Billion Loan For Nigeria In 2025 The federal government is expected to receive new loans from the World Bank, totalling $2.2 billion in 2025. According to the Washington-based financial institution’s project list, the $2.2 billion will cut across six different projects. World Bank earmarked $500 million for the ‘Community Action (for) Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme,’ which will be approved by March 17. On March 31, the World Bank plans to approve $552 million for the ‘HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All’ and $800 million for ‘Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria 2.0’. Also, the…
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Feb
26
2025
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I Inherited N8.9 Billion Debt As APC Chairman – Ganduje

I Inherited N8.9 Billion Debt As APC Chairman – Ganduje

News Flash, Politics
I Inherited N8.9 Billion Debt As APC Chairman – Ganduje Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disclosed that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) under his leadership, inherited a debt burden of N8.9 billion. Ganduje revealed this in Abuja while speaking at the ongoing National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the APC. According to him, the expenses incurred during pre-election legal battles, election cases, and appeals for legislative, governorship, and presidential elections. “The current NWC inherited debts and legal liabilities to the total tune of N8,987,874,663, arising from various legal engagements,” he stated.…
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