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Nov
05
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
A Governor And His Mayors: Part Two – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Governor And His Mayors: Part Two – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
A Governor and His Mayors: Part Two In our previous publication, A Governor and his Mayors: Part One we highlighted the exceptional qualities Governor Alex Otti deployed in selecting transitional local government Chairmen, dubbed "Mayors," to oversee Abia State's 17 local governments. Their inauguration marked a significant milestone in the state's history. The Mayors' outstanding performance sparked widespread acclaim, with many clamoring for their return in the forthcoming local government elections. However, Governor Otti opted for fresh faces, seeking candidates with public and private sector experience to drive development in the local governments. Unfortunately, this decision drew criticism from some…
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Nov
05
2024
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‘They Wanted Me’ – Equatorial Guinea’s ANIF Director Caught In Sex Scandal Involving Several Women Reacts

‘They Wanted Me’ – Equatorial Guinea’s ANIF Director Caught In Sex Scandal Involving Several Women Reacts

Foreign Affairs, Love & Life, News Flash
‘They Wanted Me,’ Equatorial Guinea’s ANIF Director Caught in Sex Scandal Involving Multiple Women Reacts ‘They Wanted Me,’ Equatorial Guinea’s ANIF Director Caught in Sex Scandal Involving Multiple Women Reactswritten by Beyondboders November 4, 2024Baltasar Ebang Engonga, head of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), is at the centre of a serious scandal involving intimate videos with multiple women. Engonga was reportedly filmed with different women, including his brother’s wife, a cousin, and even a relative of the country’s President. Popular social media critic Martins Ortse, known as VeryDarkMan, revealed these videos on his Instagram page. Authorities found the…
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Nov
04
2024
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Let Every Igbo Join The Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – By United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Let Every Igbo Join The Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – By United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East, South South
UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE. JOURNEY TO ANIOMA STATE From Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Asaba, 31st, August, 2024.TO Igbo Elders And Stakeholders Mega Summit, Enugu, December 2024. The Igbo are indigenous and aboriginal in 13 contiguous States of Nigeria, as follows: Abia State Akwa Ibom State Anambra State Bayelsa State Benue State Cross River State Delta State Ebonyi State Edo State Enugu State Imo State Kogi State Rivers State. During the genocide against the Igbo, Gowon divided the survivors into bits and pieces scattered into various States as politically weak and ineffective entities to be eternally suppressed, cruelly annihilated, marginalized, exploited,…
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Nov
04
2024
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President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers

President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Politics
President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly-appointed ministers at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The new ministers were sworn-in today, 4th of November, 2024 after Mr Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet. The ministers are Dr Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Dingyadi – Minister of Labour and Employment; Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Minister of State Foreign Affairs. “Others are Dr Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment), Idi Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development; Yusuf Ata – Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development;…
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Nov
04
2024
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EFCC Arrest Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

EFCC Arrest Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

Crime, News Flash, Politics
EFCC Arrests Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested the immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. According to THE WILL, Okowa was taken into custody in Port Harcourt, Rivers State(Zonal Office) over alleged misappropriation and embezzlement of billions of naira belonging to Delta state during his tenure as governor. The EFCC is yet to officially confirm the arrest of the former governor who presided over the state from May 2015 to May 2019. Recall that Okowa was the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the…
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Nov
04
2024
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Why I Left Nigeria – Bobrisky Confirms Exit, Gives Reasons

Why I Left Nigeria – Bobrisky Confirms Exit, Gives Reasons

Entertainment, Gossips, News Flash
Why I Left Nigeria – Bobrisky Confirms Exit, Gives Reason Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has confirmed his “temporary” departure from Nigeria, citing the need to attend to his “sanity and health.” “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily. I need to attend to my sanity and my health,” he wrote in a post on Instagram on Monday. The crossdresser also expressed disappointment over travel disruptions he had experienced, attributing it to frustrations from local security agencies. Hence, he called on KLM, the airline involved, to refund two unused tickets, which he said cost…
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Nov
04
2024
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#EndBadGovernance: President Tinubu Orders Release Of All Detained Minors

#EndBadGovernance: President Tinubu Orders Release Of All Detained Minors

FGN, Human Rights, News Flash
(#EndBadGovernance): President Tinubu Orders Release Of All Detained Minors President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of all minors detained for their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests in August. The president’s reaction follows criticisms of the treatment of the minors after three of them and an adult fainted while being prosecuted in court last week in Abuja. The presidential directive was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday while briefing State House correspondents after meeting with the president. “The president has directed the immediate release of all the minors that have been arrested…
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Nov
04
2024
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Divine Solution For Nigeria’s Economic Hardship As First Lady And NSA Lead National Prayer

Divine Solution For Nigeria’s Economic Hardship As First Lady And NSA Lead National Prayer

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Religion
First Lady, NSA To Lead National Prayer For Nigeria’s Economic Turnaround First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu will spearhead a national prayer session aimed at addressing Nigeria’s numerous challenges. The initiative, coordinated with Christian and Muslim religious leaders, seeks divine intervention for the country’s social, economic, and security issues, under the theme ‘Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.’ Chief Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, Director General of the National Prayer Forum (NPF), announced the event in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of unity in overcoming Nigeria’s crises. According to Afolorunikan, this interfaith gathering signifies a collective…
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Nov
04
2024
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Development And A New Philosophy Of Leadership: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Swearing In Of The 17 Election Mayors/Deputies In ABIA State

Development And A New Philosophy Of Leadership: Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At The Swearing In Of The 17 Election Mayors/Deputies In ABIA State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
Development and a New Philosophy of Leadership Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Swearing in of the 17 Elected Mayors/Deputies in Abia State at the Banquet Hall Umuahia on Monday, November 04, 2024. Protocols The foundation of leadership excellence is in the ability to understand and respond progressively to the needs of the people for no leader succeeds by accident, luck or because of their good intentions alone. History has demonstrated again and again that leaders who rise to the demands of the times appreciate the scope of the responsibilities before them…
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Nov
04
2024
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Governor Otti Inaugurates The Elected 17 Local Government Chairmen (Mayors) And Their Deputies

Governor Otti Inaugurates The Elected 17 Local Government Chairmen (Mayors) And Their Deputies

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
BREAKING NEWS: GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI INAUGURATES THE ELECTED 17 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN (MAYORS) AND THEIR DEPUTIES. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti inaugurated the Newly Elected Executive Chairmen (Mayor) of the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State and their Deputies at the Banquet Hall of Abia State Government House. Governor Otti was joined by his Wife and the First Lady of the State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Otti. The Oath of Office and Allegiance was administered by the State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Paul Ogubunka Esq. The inauguration ceremony was…
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