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Sep
12
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Election In Edo State

Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Election In Edo State

News Flash, Politics, Security
Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Edo Election Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Wednesday that 35,000 police officers will be deployed across Edo State for the September 21 governorship election. Additionally, 8,000 personnel from sister security agencies, including the armed forces and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), will be mobilized to support the police. He also confirmed that security aides assigned to VIPs will be withdrawn to ensure neutrality and security. Egbetokun stated this at the stakeholders meeting as part of activities ahead of the election organized by the…
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Sep
12
2024
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“My Husband Has Reached The Pinnacle Of Political Office. What’s he looking for Again?” – Patience Jonathan

“My Husband Has Reached The Pinnacle Of Political Office. What’s he looking for Again?” – Patience Jonathan

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
My Husband Won’t Run For Presidency In 2027 – Patience Jonathan Declares Contrary to speculations, Dame Patience Jonathan has firmly stated that her husband, former President Goodluck Jonathan will not contest for the presidency in the 2027 elections. During a recent visit by the Greater Igbo Forum (GIF) Worldwide in Abuja, Dame Jonathan clarified that her husband, having held numerous significant political positions—local government chairman, deputy governor, governor, vice president, and president—has no further political ambitions. She stated that her husband is committed to supporting the current president and fostering national unity. “My husband has reached the pinnacle of political…
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Sep
12
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Emetu Charges Local Government Heads Of Service And Financial Management Officers To Follow Due Process In The Management Of Funds

Emetu Charges Local Government Heads Of Service And Financial Management Officers To Follow Due Process In The Management Of Funds

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash
EMETU CHARGES LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEADS OF SERVICE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OFFICERS TO FOLLOW DUE PROCESS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, has enjoined Heads of Service and other key Officers in the financial management of the local government to follow all laid down procedures in the Financial Memoranda, Fiscal Responsibility Act, the State Public Procurement Act, and other extant rules and financial regulations to obviate any form of misapplication of funds that may tend toward corruption. Emetu stated this during a 3-day seminar/workshop for financial managers of the local government organised by…
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Sep
12
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Attends 17th Annual Banking And Finance Conference Organized By CIBN At Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

Gov. Otti Attends 17th Annual Banking And Finance Conference Organized By CIBN At Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State attends the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. On Tuesday September 10th, the Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti attended the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) at Abuja. The event themed 'Accelerated Economic Growth and Development', focused on discussions around Nigeria's economic challenges and exploring strategies for sustainable growth. During the event, Governor Otti presented a goodwill message to the participants and emphasis on…
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Sep
11
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ohafia School Of Thought’s One Day In-House/Town-Hall Emergency Meeting Takes Decision On Forthcoming LG Elections

Ohafia School Of Thought’s One Day In-House/Town-Hall Emergency Meeting Takes Decision On Forthcoming LG Elections

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Ohafia School Of Thought's One Day In-House /Town-Hall Emergency Meeting Takes Decision On Forthcoming LG Elections The one day Crucial in house emergency meeting which had almost all the Eziogos present and President Generals of all Ohafia Communities was Presided by Chief Dr. Uduma Nnate. The meeting whose objective was to chart a strong formidable force ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Election and developmental agenda for Ohafia Ofurishi. The Executive Secretary of the Group Rev. Ikechukwu Ebi in his introduction maintained that Ohafia should rank amongst its peers as a Senatorial headquarters and third Biggest Urban town in ABIA…
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Sep
11
2024
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State Governor Gifts Youths N310 Million For Not Participating In #EndBadGovernance Protest

State Governor Gifts Youths N310 Million For Not Participating In #EndBadGovernance Protest

Empowerment, Humanitarian, News Flash
Governor Gifts Youths N310 Million For Not Participating In #EndBadGovernance Protest The state Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has announced a cash reward of N310 million to the leadership of Akwa Ibom youths across the 31 local government areas of the state for boycotting the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. The governor had promised in a meeting with stakeholders on the eve of the #EndBadGovernance protest in Uyo that he would appreciate the state’s youths if they avoided the nationwide protest held from 1st to 10th August across the country. The governor made the announcement while speaking at a thank-you…
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Sep
11
2024
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Hon. Obi Aguocha Engages His Constituency In Gentle And Giant Legislative Stride, Unveils An Ambitious 32 Electoral Ward Tour Programme For Ikwuano And Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency

Hon. Obi Aguocha Engages His Constituency In Gentle And Giant Legislative Stride, Unveils An Ambitious 32 Electoral Ward Tour Programme For Ikwuano And Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency

Empowerment, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
HONOURABLE OBI AGUOCHA ENGAGES HIS CONSTITUENCY IN A GENTLE AND GIANT LEGISLATIVE STRIDE, UNVEILS AN AMBITIOUS 32 ELECTORAL WARD TOUR PROGRAMME FOR IKWUANO AND UMUAHIA NORTH/SOUTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY. A Release issued from Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency Office and dated Tuesday, 10th of September, 2024. From The Honourable Member Representing Ikwuano and Umuahia North / South Federal Constituency. Contingent upon a 32 Ward-To-Ward/Town Hall Meeting, Appreciation, and Palliative Distribution Tour. As detailed in the following itinerary: Thursday 12th September, 2024 Usaka Ward - 9am. Venue: Ekwelu Hall Ariam Ward - 11am. Venue: Ariam Ala-Ala Town Hall Oloko…
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Sep
10
2024
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FAAC Allocations Rise To N13.7trn 149% In 7 Months

FAAC Allocations Rise To N13.7trn 149% In 7 Months

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
FAAC Allocations Rise 149% To N13.7trn In 7 Months The Federation Account Allocations Committee (FAAC) disbursements to the Federal Government (FG), 36 states and 774 local governments (LG) rose by 149.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N13.72 trillion in the first seven months (January to July) of 2024, 7M ’24, from N5.5 trillion in the corresponding period of 2023. Details of data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, FAAC report for the review period showed that in 7M ’24, FG received N2.68 trillion, up by 28.2 percent YoY from N2.09 trillion received in 7M’23. States received N2.91 trillion in the…
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Sep
10
2024
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Fuel Scarcity: Local Government Chairman Slumps, Dies At Filling Station

Fuel Scarcity: Local Government Chairman Slumps, Dies At Filling Station

News Flash, Oil & Gas, Personality
Local Government Chairman Slumps, Dies At Filling Station Amid Fuel Scarcity The fuel scarcity crisis in Nigeria has taken a tragic turn, as the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) for Akure South Local Government, Oluwatuyi Olasoji, has passed away. Olasoji collapsed while waiting to purchase fuel at a filling station in Akure, Ondo State. Local reports indicate that the incident occurred last week when Olasoji was attempting to buy Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). After slumping, he was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Center in Owo, where he underwent surgery. Despite efforts to save him,…
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Sep
10
2024
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Peter Obi, Wife Was Not Arrested By DSS – Media Adviser

Peter Obi, Wife Was Not Arrested By DSS – Media Adviser

Human Rights, News Flash, Personality
DSS Didn’t Arrest Peter Obi, Wife (Details Emerge) The Media Adviser to Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Val Obienyem has debunked the rumour making the rounds that the former Anambra State governor was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at his home in Anambra State. In a statement on Tuesday, Obienyem dismissed the report, describing it as false and baseless. He recalled that the rumour first surfaced on Saturday, but was promptly refuted, adding that despite this, the false narrative has continued to spread. According to…
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