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Mar
26
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
“There Are Plots To Extend Emergency Rule In Rivers State” – Group Raises Alarm

“There Are Plots To Extend Emergency Rule In Rivers State” – Group Raises Alarm

News Flash, Politics, South South
“There Are Plots To Extend Emergency Rule In Rivers State” – Group Raises Alarm A socio-political group, the Simplicity Movement, has raised concerns over recent explosions at oil facilities in Rivers State, alleging they are part of a scheme to justify extending the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement following a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday, the group’s National Leader, Sobomabo Jackrich, described the explosions as politically motivated. “We believe these incidents are being orchestrated by those who seek to keep Rivers State under unconstitutional control. The people of Rivers State must not…
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Mar
25
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Corps Members To Get Backlog Of Delayed N77,000 Allowance – FG Assures

Corps Members To Get Backlog Of Delayed N77,000 Allowance – FG Assures

Education, FGN, News Flash, Youths
Corps Members To Get Backlog Of Delayed N77,000 Allowance – FG Assures The Federal Government has assured that corps members will receive the backlog of their delayed increased 77,000 monthly allowance. Recall that on the 25th of September, 2024, the federal government announced an increase in the monthly stipend for serving corps members from N33,000 to N77,000, effective from July 2024. However, the new adjustment has yet to be implemented despite repeated promises. In a renewed assurance to corps members, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, revealed that serving corps members and those in the scheme when the increment…
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Mar
25
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Petition For Natasha’s Recall Did Not Meet Requirements – INEC

Petition For Natasha’s Recall Did Not Meet Requirements – INEC

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Petition For Natasha’s Recall Did Not Meet Requirements — INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the petition for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, did not meet the necessary submission requirements. In a statement on Tuesday, INEC confirmed receiving the petition on Monday, said to have been signed by over 250,000 constituents from Kogi Central. However, the commission stated that the petition failed to meet the stipulated guidelines outlined in its 2024 Regulations and Guidelines for Recall. According to INEC, the petitioners’ submission lacked contact details, including exact address, telephone numbers,…
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Mar
25
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ndi Abia, Help Is Here!: As Otti Approves The Release Of 10 Years Embargo On Promotion Of Staff Of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic(Formerly ABIA State Polytechnic)

Ndi Abia, Help Is Here!: As Otti Approves The Release Of 10 Years Embargo On Promotion Of Staff Of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic(Formerly ABIA State Polytechnic)

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has approved the release of All accumulated promotions of Staff of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic (Formerly Abia State Polytechnic) after over 10 years of embargo on promotion in the State Polytechnic. The Workers friendly Governor went a step further and abolished the Notional Promotions practice in the institution. The highly elated and jubilant staff of the Polytechnic were overwhelmed with the great news announced by their dynamic and visionary Rector, Dr. Christopher K. Okoro. They Thanked and Appreciated Governor Otti for living up to his promise of…
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Mar
24
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Governor Otti Apologizes To Students, Vows To Fix The Institution During An On-The-Spot Assessment Visit Of Facilities In ABSU

Governor Otti Apologizes To Students, Vows To Fix The Institution During An On-The-Spot Assessment Visit Of Facilities In ABSU

Abia State, Education, News Flash
GOVERNOR OTTI APOLOGISES TO STUDENTS, VOWS TO FIX THE INSTITUTION DURING AN ON-THE-SPOT ASSESSMENT VISIT OF FACILITIES IN ABSU. ‎‎The Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has expressed utter shock and disappointment over the deplorable state of facilities at the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, as he conducted an on-the-spot assessment of facilities during an unscheduled visit to the state-owned tertiary institution on Sunday, 23rd March.‎‎Governor Otti, who vowed to arrest the ugly situation, was received on arrival by the Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor Ndukwe Okudo. As he was ushered in by the VC, he immediately proceeded…
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Mar
24
2025
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In ABIA, We Are Making Efforts To Restore The Dignity Of Our People Through Quality Education, Health Care – Gov. Otti

In ABIA, We Are Making Efforts To Restore The Dignity Of Our People Through Quality Education, Health Care – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Education, Health, News Flash
IN ABIA, WE ARE MAKING EFFORTS TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY OF OUR PEOPLE THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE - GOV. OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he is making serious efforts to restore the dignity of the people through quality education and health care delivery in the State. Governor Otti who stated this Sunday, while playing host to a delegation of the World Bank led by the Lead Governance Specialist, Ms. Deborah Isser. He commended the team for coming to see what Abia State is doing in the areas of health and education and informed them that the…
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Mar
24
2025
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2027: No Plan To Form Merger With APC, Others – SDP’s Presidential Candidate

2027: No Plan To Form Merger With APC, Others – SDP’s Presidential Candidate

News Flash, Politics
2027: No Plan To Form Merger With APC, Others – SDP’s Presidential Candidate The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, says the SDP is not making any plan for merger or collaboration with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, or any party ahead of the 2027 elections. Adebayo stated this in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, at a meeting with members of the state executive of the party on Saturday. He was accompanied during his visit by a former Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, as well as the party’s chairman in Ogun,…
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Mar
24
2025
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Soyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers

Soyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Soyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to him, the action betrays the spirit of federalism, adding that such a declaration mirrored how the Constitution put too much power in the hands of the president. AttNews reports that Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared emergency rule in the Niger Delta state, citing a protracted political crisis and instability. In his nationwide broadcast, Tinubu also suspended state governor, Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and Rivers assembly lawmakers for an initial period…
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Mar
24
2025
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Uneasy Calm In Osun Warring Communities As Monarchs Receive Warning Letters Of Dethronement

Uneasy Calm In Osun Warring Communities As Monarchs Receive Warning Letters Of Dethronement

News Flash, Politics, South West
Uneasy Calm In Osun Warring Communities As Monarchs Receive Warning Letters Of Dethronement There was a tension in Ifon and Ilobu communities, Osun State, following deadly communal clashes over a land dispute that prompted Governor Ademola Adeleke to impose a 24-hour curfew. The violence, which later spread to Erin-Osun, claimed three lives, left 30 others injured with gunshot wounds, displaced over 100,000 residents, and caused property damage worth over N2 billion. Findings by The Nation revealed that Governor Adeleke, during a meeting with the traditional rulers of the two warring communities, the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Peter Akinyooye, and the…
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