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Nov
27
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia State First Lady Mrs. Priscilla Otti Paid Courtesy And Advocacy Visit To Abia State CP Danladi Isa In Commemoration Of The 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Abia State First Lady Mrs. Priscilla Otti Paid Courtesy And Advocacy Visit To Abia State CP Danladi Isa In Commemoration Of The 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Abia State, Good Governance, Human Rights, News Flash
Yesterday, 26/11/2024 Her Excellency, the First Lady of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, alongside her entourage, paid a courtesy and advocacy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State, CP Danladi Isa, in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The entourage included the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adeze Emetu, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, the Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Special Protection, and three Special Advisers. During the visit, Her Excellency warmly welcomed the Commissioner of Police to the state and expressed her gratitude for his efforts in combating crime and ensuring the safety…
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Nov
27
2024
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President Tinubu, Wife Set To Jet Out Of Nigeria Today Wednesday(Detailed Itinerary Emerged)

President Tinubu, Wife Set To Jet Out Of Nigeria Today Wednesday(Detailed Itinerary Emerged)

FGN, Immigration, International, News Flash, Presidency
Again, President Tinubu, Wife To Jet Out Of Nigeria Wednesday (Detailed Itinerary Emerged) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will on Wednesday, November 27 depart Abuja on a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from French President, Emmanuel Macron. The visit which will last three days aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with an emphasis on building partnerships in key sectors. Tinubu’s trip to France was contained in a statement by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Ononuga on Tuesday, November 26. The statement reads: “President…
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Nov
26
2024
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RESTORING THE BROKEN WALLS: Being Speech Delivered By Gov. Alex Otti OFR, At The Formal Reopening Of The Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat, Umuahia

RESTORING THE BROKEN WALLS: Being Speech Delivered By Gov. Alex Otti OFR, At The Formal Reopening Of The Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat, Umuahia

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
RESTORING THE BROKEN WALLS Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Formal Reopening of the Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat, Umuahia on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Protocols Let me joyfully welcome you, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, to the reopening of the previously abandoned Nnamdi Azikiwe State Secretariat after months of retrofitting, remodelling and external works. This reopening ceremony is in furtherance of our commitment to building a State that serves the needs of the general public in the most efficient way. I want to specially appreciate the Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Housing,…
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Nov
26
2024
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Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC Invitation, Lands In Custody

Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC Invitation, Lands In Custody

Crime, News Flash, Politics, Security
Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Lands In EFCC Custody Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has again honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation of funds. It was gathered from sources close to the EFCC that he went to the office with his lawyers on Tuesday and not with the current Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo. This followed the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed states’ case on the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency. It was also reliably gathered that the former governor drove himself in a black Hilux to the EFCC office…
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Nov
26
2024
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CBN Raises Interest Rate To 27.5%

CBN Raises Interest Rate To 27.5%

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
CBN Raises Interest Rate To 27.5% The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), which benchmarks interest rates in the country to 27.50 percent — from 27.25 percent. Olayemi Cardoso, CBN’s governor, announced the committee’s decision at a press conference on Tuesday.He said the committee increased the MPR by 25 basis points. Cardozo said the committee retained the asymmetric corridor at +500 and -100 basis points around the MPR. The CBN governor said the MPC also retained the cash reserve ratio (CRR) at 50 percent, as well as the…
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Nov
26
2024
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President Tinubu Sets Aside Political Differences, Celebrates Atiku At 78

President Tinubu Sets Aside Political Differences, Celebrates Atiku At 78

Birthday, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Sets Aside Political Differences, Celebrates Atiku At 78 President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on his 78th birthday. President spokesman Sunday Dare in a statement said Atiku has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic journey. “President Bola Tinubu extends his best wishes to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the occasion of his 78th birthday,” Dare’s statement read. “The former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election has been an active player in Nigeria’s democratic process since the return to civilian rule in 1999.” Dare said Tinubu “recalls many special…
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Nov
26
2024
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President Tinubu Celebrates Port-harcourt Refinery Revival, Gives Fresh Order To NNPC

President Tinubu Celebrates Port-harcourt Refinery Revival, Gives Fresh Order To NNPC

FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Presidency
Tinubu Celebrates Port Harcourt Refinery Revival, Gives Fresh Order To NNPCL President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday, said the president acknowledged the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all the country’s refineries. He also expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for its confidence in financing this critical…
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Nov
25
2024
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President Tinubu Assures Of Greater Economic Output, Welcomes Third Quarter GDP Growth

President Tinubu Assures Of Greater Economic Output, Welcomes Third Quarter GDP Growth

Economy, FGN, News Flash
STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES OF GREATER ECONOMIC OUTPUT, WELCOMES THIRD QUARTER GDP GROWTH FIGURE President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics. According to the NBS, Nigeria's GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter. The growth in GDP shows that President Tinubu's quest for a more robust boost in the economy and, by extension, a better standard of living for all Nigerians is on course. The…
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Nov
25
2024
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UNLOCKING THE PROSPERITY OF THE LAND: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The Reconstruction Of The Ntigha-Nbawsi-Umuala Road

UNLOCKING THE PROSPERITY OF THE LAND: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The Reconstruction Of The Ntigha-Nbawsi-Umuala Road

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
UNLOCKING THE PROSPERITY OF THE LAND Being the Text of a Speech Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the flag off of the Reconstruction of the Ntigha-Nbawsi-Umuala Road on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Nbawsi Central School Protocols, The foremost governance priority of our administration is to cut down the long standing barriers to the productivity of our people. We are a community of very hard working individuals who leave nothing behind in a single-minded determination to return home at the end of each day with something for the family, and an extra for tomorrow. Regardless of the…
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Nov
25
2024
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Lagos 2027: Seyi Tinubu’s Campaign Team Ignores Critics, Releases Biography Of President’s Son

Lagos 2027: Seyi Tinubu’s Campaign Team Ignores Critics, Releases Biography Of President’s Son

News Flash, Lagos, Politics
2027: Seyi Tinubu’s Campaign Team Ignores Critics, Releases Biography Of President’s Son The campaign team of Seyi Tinubu has launched a biopic on the president’s son in preparation for his 2027 governorship ambition in Lagos state. A documentary of the younger Tinubu has been making the rounds on various social media platforms, over the weekend. The video highlights the president’s son’s biography, focusing on his education, career, and humanitarian activities as a Nigerian. It also documents his involvement in youth development in the country. The biopic comes on the heels of some groups’ endorsements of Seyi Tinubu as a potential…
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