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Dec
06
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Top PDP Reps Member Dumps Party, Joins APC

Top PDP Reps Member Dumps Party, Joins APC

News Flash, Politics
Top PDP Reps Member Dumps Party, Joins APC Erhriatake Ibori-Suenu, the member of the House of Representatives who represents Ethiope federal constituency of Delta State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mrs Ibori-Suenu, daughter of James Ibori, former Delta governor, announced her defection in a letter address to the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, and read on the floor of the House on Thursday. The lawmaker won the 2023 election on the platform of the PDP despite his father’s political differences with former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Mr Ibori, a close ally of President Bola…
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Dec
06
2024
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Retired Soldiers Shut Finance Ministry In ABUJA Over Entitlements

Retired Soldiers Shut Finance Ministry In ABUJA Over Entitlements

Abuja, Labour, News Flash
Retired Soldiers Shut Finance Ministry In Abuja Over Entitlements Retired soldiers under the group of Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) are protesting over non-payment of the 20% and 28% increment for 11 months at the ministry of finance, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The protesters said they had bought chains and padlocks to lock up the gate of the ministry. The ex-servicemen who shut down activities at the Federal Ministry of Finance with music, displayed banners and carried different placards and inscriptions on Wednesday. Among other demands by the retired military officers are the non-payment of their palliatives and its…
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Dec
06
2024
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Abia State Government Partners Coscharis Group To Roll Out Electric Vehicles Into The State’s Transport Sector

Abia State Government Partners Coscharis Group To Roll Out Electric Vehicles Into The State’s Transport Sector

Abia State, Business, Good Governance, News Flash, Transportation
ABIA STATE GOVT. PARTNERS COSCHARIS GROUP TO ROLL OUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES INTO THE STATE’S TRANSPORT SECTOR. In a bid to sanitize and modernise its transport sector and introduce an organised logistics system in major cities of Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia to create a very effective and sustainable transportation system for the State, the Abia State Government has concluded plans to partner with COSCHARIS to roll out Electric Vehicles for Intra City and State transport services. Speaking during a business meeting on Wednesday, December 4th in his Office with the Founder, President, and CEO of COSCHARIS Group Dr. Cosmas Maduka and…
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Dec
05
2024
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Location Of Airport: Abia State Government (ABSG) Engages Nsulu People People, Secures Support

Location Of Airport: Abia State Government (ABSG) Engages Nsulu People People, Secures Support

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Transportation, Works
LOCATION OF AIRPORT: ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT (ABSG) ENGAGES NSULU PEOPLE, SECURES SUPPORT. Abia State Government (ABSG) has engaged the people of Nsulu clan in Isialangwa North LGA and secured their support for government to go ahead with the proposed siting of Abia Airport in their community. This followed a protest from a section of the host communities in Nsulu against the proposed siting of the Abia airport in the area. Speaking to the press after a crucial meeting with the representatives of the various host communities of the proposed airport project site, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor…
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Dec
05
2024
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2024 OHAFIA DAY CELEBRATION: 4 Onwa Ohafia Members To Be Decorated With Honours And Awards

2024 OHAFIA DAY CELEBRATION: 4 Onwa Ohafia Members To Be Decorated With Honours And Awards

Abia State, Abia North, Abuja, News Flash, People & Events
2024 OHAFIA DAY CELEBRATION ABUJA: 4 Onwa Ohafia Members To Be Decorated With Honours And Awards. Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFR, Governor of Abia State; His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu NSE, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Senator Representing ABIA North), Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa( Member, Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Fed. Constituency) along with other high-profile personalities, are expected to grace the 2024 Ohafia Day celebration, organised by Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) Abuja Branch. The event, titled ‘Exterminate Vandalism: Let There Be Light in Ohafia’, is scheduled for Saturday, 7 December, at…
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Dec
05
2024
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How ICPC Uncovered $300,000 Students’ Funds In Suspicious Account

How ICPC Uncovered $300,000 Students’ Funds In Suspicious Account

Crime, FGN, News Flash
How ICPC Uncovered $300,000 Students’ Funds In Suspicious Account The chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has revealed how the commission in partnership with the Bureau of Public Procurement, successfully intercepted and blocked $300,000. He said the money was set aside for a students’ Information and Communication Technology program, which was being funnelled through suspicious accounts. Aliyu emphasized the importance of cooperation between sister agencies to prevent corrupt officials from carrying out illicit activities. He explained, “It was BPP that gave us an idea because something strange was happening concerning ICT…
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Dec
05
2024
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‘Nobody Can Do Anything,’ – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga

‘Nobody Can Do Anything,’ – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga

Gossips, Human Rights, International, News Flash, Religion
‘NoBody Can Do Anything,’ Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga Nigerian-born UK pastor Tobi Adegboyega has addressed recent reports of his impending deportation to Nigeria. The former leader of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, which was shut down following allegations of a £1.87 million fraud, has lost his legal battle against deportation despite asserting that the move would infringe upon his human rights. An immigration tribunal has ruled that the 44-year-old, who is a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, be deported to Nigeria. According to a report by The Telegraph, investigations revealed financial misconduct within his church,…
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Dec
05
2024
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Rebuilding ABIA: Otti’s Passion For Infrastructure Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Governor Otti)

Rebuilding ABIA: Otti’s Passion For Infrastructure Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
Rebuilding Abia: Otti's Passion for Infrastructure Development Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has been on a mission to rebuild Abia State, with a strong focus on infrastructure development. The recent commissioning of Abak Street and Obiora Street in Aba is a another testament to the governor's commitment to transforming the state's infrastructure landscape. According to Governor Otti, the administration's primary target is to improve the living conditions of the general population, increase the output of goods and services, and create an environment that supports the entrepreneurial energy of the population. This vision is being actualized through the execution…
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Dec
05
2024
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Pencom Commends Governor Otti For His Commitment To Setting Up A Seamless Pension Scheme That Outlives His Administration

Pencom Commends Governor Otti For His Commitment To Setting Up A Seamless Pension Scheme That Outlives His Administration

Abia State, Good Governance, Labour, News Flash
PENCOM COMMENDS GOVERNOR OTTI FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO SETTING UP A SEAMLESS PENSION SCHEME THAT OUTLIVES HIS ADMINISTRATION. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has commended the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his commitment to setup an effective and seamless pension scheme that will outlive his tenure as the State Governor. PENCOM gave the commendation on Tuesday, 3rd December, at the Umuehim Nvosi country home of the Governor when the DG of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Bridget-Oloworaran led some top officials of the Commission on a working visit to the Governor. Recall that Governor recently assented to the…
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Dec
05
2024
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Transforming Governance: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Vision For A Professionalized Local Government Administration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Transforming Governance: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Vision For A Professionalized Local Government Administration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Transforming Governance: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Vision for a Professionalized Local Government Administration Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu desire to professionalize the administration of local government is a great step towards effective governance. To achieve this, it's essential to focus on building a skilled workforce and promoting a culture of excellence within the local government. He's Key focus areas are:Personnel Administration: he providing direction and leadership to department heads and those who provide direct services to the community. Secondly, working in tandem with Governor Otti, he's sworn to be pragmatic on Management of Public Funds: Kalu is ensuring the cost-effectiveness of…
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