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Feb
06
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Asked NASS To Increase Proposed 2025 Budget To N54.2 Trillion

President Tinubu Asked NASS To Increase Proposed 2025 Budget To N54.2 Trillion

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Asked NASS To Increase Proposed 2025 Budget To N54.2 Trillion President Bola Tinubu has raised the country’s proposed 2025 annual budget to N54.2 trillion from N49.7 trillion. The increase in the proposed budget size is through separate letters forwarded to both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The president in the letter read during plenary in the Senate by Senator Godswill Akpabio said the increase arose from N1.4 trillion additional revenues made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), N1.2 trillion made by the Nigeria Customs Service, and N1.8 trillion generated by some other government-owned agencies. The President…
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Feb
05
2025
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Palestinians Have No Alternative But To Leave Gaza Strip – Trump

Palestinians Have No Alternative But To Leave Gaza Strip – Trump

International, News Flash, World News
Palestinians Have No Alternative But To Leave Gaza Strip – Trump U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Palestinians have no alternative but to leave Gaza and he would like to see neighboring countries Jordan and Egypt take the displaced Palestinians. “I do not necessarily support Israeli settlement in Gaza,” Trump said before his meeting with the Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejected the statements of American officials regarding the displacement of Palestinians in from Gaza, saying that the American statements are racist, medieval, and reflect the absence of moral and humanitarian standards. “Instead of…
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Feb
05
2025
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Engr. Obinna Odum Commends Governor Otti For Omenuko Bridge Reconstruction

Engr. Obinna Odum Commends Governor Otti For Omenuko Bridge Reconstruction

Abia North, Abia State, Infrastructure, News Flash, Works
ENGR. OBINNA ODUM COMMENDS GOVERNOR OTTI FOR OMENUKO BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION The Director General of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority, GODA, Engr. Obinna Odum, has applauded Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for flagging off the reconstruction of the Omenuko Bridge, a vital infrastructure project linking Arochukwu and Ohafia. Odum, who joined the governor to flag-off the reconstruction yesterday, described the bridge as a long-awaited solution to decades of transportation challenges, Elder Odum praised Governor Otti’s dedication to infrastructural development, emphasizing its potential to boost commerce in the region. While speaking to newsmen, Odum said, “For decades, the Arochukwu and Ohafia…
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Feb
05
2025
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The Alex Otti Revolution Touches Down On The Historic Omenuko Bridge

The Alex Otti Revolution Touches Down On The Historic Omenuko Bridge

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Works
THE ALEX OTTI REVOLUTION TOUCHES DOWN ON THE HISTORIC OMENUKO BRIDGE Yesterday, the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Kalu , in the company of a select council staff joined the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for the official flag off ceremony for the reconstruction of the ancient and historical Omenuko bridge in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu LGA. This marks yet another milestone in the blitz reconstruction and upgrade of infrastructure in Abia state by the Alex Otti Revolution. Okwodu Egworonu M. ObasiSA Media/Special Duties to the Mayor Ohafia LGA. 4 - 2 - 2025
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Feb
05
2025
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Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Receives Homeland Security Chief; As ABIA Government Plans To Equip Fire Service Station In Ohafia

Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Receives Homeland Security Chief; As ABIA Government Plans To Equip Fire Service Station In Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Security
MAYOR OHAFIA LGA RECEIVES HOMELAND SECURITY CHIEF …As Abia Government Plans to Equip Fire Service Station in Ohafia Today, Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba, SSA to the Governor of Abia State on Homeland Security paid a courtesy call on Chief Eleanya Kalu Mayor of Ohafia LGA. The visit was essentially to synergise towards relevant security measures especially in Ohafia LGA alongside a culture of collective vigilance within the local government. Mr. Alajemba, with the full backing of by the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, made a commitment to fully equip the fire service station in Ohafia LGA…
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Feb
05
2025
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FG Unveils National Broadband Alliance To Drive Internet Access

FG Unveils National Broadband Alliance To Drive Internet Access

FGN, Information Technology, News Flash, Telecommunications
FG Unveils National Broadband Alliance To Drive Internet Access The Federal Government has unveiled the National Broadband Alliance, a new initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s digital infrastructure and boosting connectivity across the country. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Lagos by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who was represented by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida. In his address, Tijani stated that NBAN would significantly enhance broadband penetration, which has grown from just 6 per cent in 2015 to approximately 42 per cent as of October 2024. To…
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Feb
04
2025
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Senate Names Orji Uzor Kalu Chairman South-East Development Commission Committee

Senate Names Orji Uzor Kalu Chairman South-East Development Commission Committee

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South East
Breaking!!! Senate names Orji Kalu Chairman South-East Dev't Commission Committee The Senate has on Tuesday announced Senator Orji Uzor Kalu APC, Abia-North as the substantive pioneer Senate Committee Chairman of the newly created South East Development Commission ( SEDC ) , one of the Regional Development Commissions signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. Prior to his new appointment which was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during today's plenary, the former Abia Governor chaired the Senate committee on Privatisation. Senator Ken Eze ( Ebonyi Central ) was also appointed as the vice chairman of the committee, Akapbio also noted…
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Feb
04
2025
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University Rusticates 37 Students Over Creation Of Whatsapp Group To Allegedly Carry Out Protests

University Rusticates 37 Students Over Creation Of Whatsapp Group To Allegedly Carry Out Protests

Education, News Flash, Security
University Rusticates 37 Students Over Creation Of WhatsApp Group To Allegedly Carry Out Protests The Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has rusticated 37 students for one academic session due to alleged involvement in “criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance of public peace, and cyber-stalking.” According to documents obtained on Monday, dated December 9, 2024 and January 21, 2025, the students’ actions were in connection with a WhatsApp group created to organise a protest against the university’s decision to commence the third semester. The students were subsequently summoned to appear before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee. The University authorities stated that their rustication were approved…
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Feb
04
2025
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APC Pegs Anambra Governorship Nomination Form At N50 Million

APC Pegs Anambra Governorship Nomination Form At N50 Million

News Flash, Politics
APC Pegs Anambra Governorship Nomination Form At N50 Million The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday, announced that interested aspirants for the Anambra State governorship primary would pay N50m to procure the nomination and expression of interest forms. The ruling party also released its primary election timetable containing activities and dates of the exercise. The schedule signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, however, stipulated that female aspirants and interested Persons Living with Disabilities are to procure only the expression of interest form for N10m, while the nomination form would be given free. On the other hand, young…
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Feb
04
2025
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Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College

Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College

Health, International, News Flash
Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College Dr. Toyin Tofade made history as the first Black female president of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) in July 2022. Tofade, since assuming office, has spearheaded transformative initiatives, strengthening the college’s future. Toyin Tofade: Transformative Leadership at ACPHSUnder her leadership, ACPHS launched a bold new strategic plan and introduced ACPHS Online in March 2024. She restructured academic units, implemented a leadership program for aspiring leaders, and fostered an entrepreneurial spirit across the institution. Her efforts have driven significant enrollment growth, with total applications rising by 18.58%,…
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