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Oct
14
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere calls for the immediate sack of all the mayors to avoid political crises

Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere calls for the immediate sack of all the mayors to avoid political crises

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
DECONSTRUCTING THE MAYORS AS NEW ABIA TRADE UNIONISTS. The last may not have been heard of the incumbent mayors in Abia State amid their new sinister dance steps signifying their readiness to revolt against the system that brought them about. Feelers tapping on some dissonant tendencies by most of the mayors are pointing to a conspiracy to sit tight beyond their tenures in a fit of revolt or failing which the entire superstructure may very well come toppling down. The mayors have tasted power enough to feel the pulsating flex of it and are not about relinquishing it's hold and…
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Oct
14
2024
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Introducing: All Christians Businessmen Fellowship International(ACBMFI) – World’s Foremost Inter-Denominational Entity

Introducing: All Christians Businessmen Fellowship International(ACBMFI) – World’s Foremost Inter-Denominational Entity

International, News Flash, Religion
ABOUT US:All Christians Businessmen Fellowship International (ACBMFI) is one of the world's foremost inter-denominational entity and body of highly placed, eminent, and resourceful Christian Businessmen and Professionals. It serves as an intercessory prayer network and a coalition of frontline evangelists, empowered in line with the word of God:"And God blessed them, and said unto them, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it:…"( Genesis 1:28 )"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"( Mark 16:15).Our mission is to promote good societal values and the right ideals within…
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Oct
14
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
15-Year-Old Student Sues Education Ministry, JAMB, NUC Over New Admission Policy

15-Year-Old Student Sues Education Ministry, JAMB, NUC Over New Admission Policy

Education, FGN, News Flash
15-Year-Old Student Sues Education Ministry, JAMB, NUC Over New Admission Policy Master Chinaemere Opara, has sued the Federal Ministry of Education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over the introduction of the new admission policy. Opara, a 15-year-old Senior Secondary School (SSS) Student, filed the suit through his guardian, Mr Maxwell Opara, his father and a lawyer, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the originating motion marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1512/2024 dated Sept. 30 and filed Oct. 14 by Wayne Elijah, the SS 2…
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Oct
14
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ignore The Fake News, No Staff Was Sacked In The BCA

Ignore The Fake News, No Staff Was Sacked In The BCA

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
INGNORE THE FAKE NEWS, NO STAFF WAS SACKED IN THE BCA In the last few days, some opposition elements have been spreading false information on social media that 8 Directors were sacked in the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia (BCA). This is to emphatically state that the report is false, baseless and unfounded. It's part of the ongoing anti people and anti Abia campaign of calumny being driven by some embittered opposition elements. Ordinarily, we would have ignored this brazen act of of irresponsibility like we had done on many occasions, but because our silence could make unsuspecting members of the…
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Oct
14
2024
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Abia Infrastructure Mandate Inaugurates A Technical Committee For Expedition Of Ugwuele Heritage Site In Isiukwuato.

Abia Infrastructure Mandate Inaugurates A Technical Committee For Expedition Of Ugwuele Heritage Site In Isiukwuato.

Abia State, Abia North, Arts And Culture, News Flash
REPORT OF 13TH OCTOBER ZOOM MEETING ORGANIZED BY ABIA INFRASTRUCTURE MANDATE TO APPOINT A TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR UGWUELE SITE EXPEDITION. The object of the zoom meeting which started at exactly 8pm Nigeria time was to inaugurate the technical committee of a research team mandated to carry out expeditionary investigation of Ugwuele Stone Age Cave located at Isiukwuato, Abia State. Proceedings of the day started at exactly 8pm when the zoom conference room opened for the discussions. By 8:13 pm, 12 participants had booked their entry into the conference while 7 were unable to attain entry. The usual network issues came…
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Oct
14
2024
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Fulanis Are Nigeria’s Best Educated, We Don’t Carry AK-47s – Emir Of Zazzau

Fulanis Are Nigeria’s Best Educated, We Don’t Carry AK-47s – Emir Of Zazzau

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Fulanis Are Nigeria’s Best Educated, We Don’t Carry AK-47s – Emir Of Zazzau The Emir of Zazzau, Nuhu Bamali, has urged Nigerians to stop generalizing and blaming the entire Fulani ethnic group for acts of banditry, killings, and abductions. He emphasized that such behavior is against the core values and culture of the Fulani people, cautioning that the misdeeds of a few “bad eggs” should not be used to label the whole tribe. Speaking at a cultural event organized by the Fulani Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO) on October 12, Bamali addressed accusations linking Fulani herdsmen to violent activities. He…
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Oct
14
2024
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Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead

Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead

Football, News Flash, Obituary
Ex-Green Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Fregene Is Dead A former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. Fregene’s death news was confirmed by ex-international and close friend, Segun Odegbami, on Sunday. Odegbami said the Nigerian football legend died after a protected illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children. “A few minutes ago, Peter ‘Apo’ Fregene, OLY, former goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Green Eagles, who has been on life support for the past one week, passed on to meet his creator. “He died quietly in the presence of two of his children and his devoted wife, Tina,”…
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Oct
13
2024
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Governor Otti’s Vision For A New ABIA: ABSOA As Tool For Socio-Economic Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti’s Vision For A New ABIA: ABSOA As Tool For Socio-Economic Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Governor Otti's Vision for a New Abia: ABSOA As Tool for Socio-Economic Transformation Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has embarked on an ambitious journey to transform Abia State through the Abia State Orientation Agency (ABSOA) under Ms. Ure Abazie. A recent town hall meeting/rally, themed "Abia Future Begins with Safe Roads; Stop Substance Abuse and Street Trading," highlights the Governor's commitment to promoting a safe and healthy environment for citizens. The Governor's vision for a New Abia prioritizes citizen engagement, socio-economic development, and infrastructure growth. ABSOA plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals by promoting responsible behavior,…
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Oct
13
2024
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Edo Election: Why I Won’t Challenge The Result At The Tribunal – Akpata

Edo Election: Why I Won’t Challenge The Result At The Tribunal – Akpata

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash
Edo Election: Why I Won’t Go To Tribunal – Akpata The Labour Party, LP, candidate in the just-concluded Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has explained why he will not challenge the election results. Akpata made his position known in a statement on Saturday. Recall that Akpata, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, came third in the election with 22,763 votes. Monday Okpebholo, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was declared winner of the September 21 election with 291,667 votes. Also, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party,…
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