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Feb
28
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ohafia LGA Mayor Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Nominated For Rootswatch Magazine 2025 Merit Award

Ohafia LGA Mayor Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Nominated For Rootswatch Magazine 2025 Merit Award

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events
OHAFIA LGA IS IN THE NEWS AGAIN FOR THE RIGHT REASONS. A widely read and reputable news publication Rootswatch magazine is preparing to give awards to deserving local governments and their chairmen via the 2025 version of their annual merit awards. Our indefatigable mayor Chief Eleanya O. Kalu who is in a dizzying hurry to make and leave his mark is rightly and deservedly one of the nominees for assessment for the coveted prize. We therefore use this medium to ask the general public to pitch in and express their appreciation cum approval by voting massively for our performing chairman.…
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Feb
28
2025
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Meranda Stepped Down As Speaker During Peace Meeting – Obasa Reveals

Meranda Stepped Down As Speaker During Peace Meeting – Obasa Reveals

Lagos, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting - Obasa reveals Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has alleged that Mojisola Meranda stepped down from her role as Speaker during a peace/reconciliation meeting held in Marina. As reported by PUNCH, speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Thursday, Obasa stated that Meranda announced her resignation during a reconciliation meeting held at the Lagos House in Marina last weekend. “At the meeting in Marina, attended by key party leaders, Meranda openly declared that she was stepping down,” Obasa said. He further questioned whether she…
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Feb
28
2025
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Gov. Otti Setting Up Export Growth Lab In ABA, Seeks Greater Partnership With UNDP

Gov. Otti Setting Up Export Growth Lab In ABA, Seeks Greater Partnership With UNDP

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI  PLANS TO SET UP EXPORT GROWTH LAB IN ABA, SEEKS GREATER PARTNERSHIP WITH UNDP. In a bid to create a more functional economy in the State, Abia State Governor, Dr.  Alex Otti is planning to set up an export growth lab in Aba the commercial nerve centre of the South East. Governor Otti disclosed this on thursday while receiving in audience the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He expressed the hope that there is a lot Abia State Government can do together with the UNDP. "We believe that there is a whole lot we…
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Feb
28
2025
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There Is No Better Place For Investment Than ABIA, Gov. Otti Tells German Consul General

There Is No Better Place For Investment Than ABIA, Gov. Otti Tells German Consul General

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE FOR INVESTMENT THAN ABIA, GOV. OTTI TELLS GERMANY CONSUL GENERAL. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says that there is no better place to invest than Abia as the State has what it takes to partner investors and drive the State's economy. Governor Otti stated this on thursday while receiving in audience the Consul General of Republic of Germany to Nigeria, Mr. Weert Borner. He said that there is a lot of opportunities in Abia yearning for partnership with credible organisations. The Governor said that the time is ripe for investors to explore opportunities in…
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Feb
27
2025
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El-Rufai Opens Up; Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC

El-Rufai Opens Up; Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC

News Flash, Personality, Politics
El-Rufai Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he will remain active in politics for life but may leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the party fails to realign with the progressive values he stands for. El-Rufai made this known in an interview with Arise Television on Monday. He explained that while he has no plans to seek elective office again, he intends to continue influencing governance and political decisions within his party. He said, “I will remain in politics for life, but that does not mean I will be…
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Feb
27
2025
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Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency

Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency

National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics
Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, declaring that Nigerians have a right to witness the process. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following her face-off with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement, said she was ready to face the panel but would not allow the matter to be handled behind closed doors. In a statement she posted on her Facebook page on Thursday, the lawmaker said she had so far refrained…
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Feb
27
2025
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Obasa Resumes As Lagos State Assembly Speaker

Obasa Resumes As Lagos State Assembly Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics
I’ve resumed as Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that he has resumed his position as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday after returning to parliament with police and State Security Service details for the first time since he was removed on January 13. “I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said. More to come…
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Feb
27
2025
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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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