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Jun
22
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Governor Alex Otti OFR Hosts Senator Orji Kalu

Governor Alex Otti OFR Hosts Senator Orji Kalu

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Governor Alex Otti Hosts Senator Orji Kalu The Governor of Abia State, Alex Alex C. Otti has just received Former State Governor and the Senator representing Abia North at the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at his Nvosi, Ngwa private residence in Abia State. In a brief statement on his official social media handle, Senator Kalu said the purpose of the visit is to discuss issues pertaining to the progress of the state and to brief the Governor about the happenings at the National Assembly while commending the Governor’s efforts to transform the state. On his part, the Governor…
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Jun
22
2024
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CAF Announce New Dates For 2025 AFCON In Morocco

CAF Announce New Dates For 2025 AFCON In Morocco

Football, International, News Flash, Sports
CAF Announce New Dates For 2025 AFCON In Morocco The next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21 2025 to January 18 2026, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said on Friday. “I am confident that the CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 will be extremely successful and the best AFCON in the history of this competition,” he said. CAF held a virtual executive committee at their headquarters in Cairo on Friday evening after which Motsepe made the announcement. Neighbor recounts how woman abused 12 years old niece, burnt her with hot knife and forced…..0.00…
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Jun
22
2024
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Chioma’s Engagement Ring Worth 3 Rolls Royces – David Boasts

Chioma’s Engagement Ring Worth 3 Rolls Royces – David Boasts

Arts And Culture, Love & Life, Marriage And Love, News Flash, People & Events
Chioma’s Engagement Ring Worth Three Rolls Royces – Davido Boasts Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has revealed that the value of his fiancée, Chioma Rowland’s engagement ring equals the price of two or three Rolls Royce. Davido disclosed this in a video video shared on Instagram on Friday by a businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. In the video, the socialite hailed the couple, who were seated in a car, and requested that Chioma flaunt the ring. “#ChiVido 2024! Excessive steeze! Let me see that ring,” he said. Responding, Davido said, “That is…
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Jun
22
2024
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Hardship: It’s Now Difficult To Plan Our Meals – Abuja Residents Cry Out

Hardship: It’s Now Difficult To Plan Our Meals – Abuja Residents Cry Out

Economy, Abuja, News Flash
Hardship: We Can No Longer Plan Our Meals – Abuja Residents Cry Out A cross-section of residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says they can no longer fend for their families due to the rising cost of foodstuff. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, said that eating beans and yam have become a luxury due to its high cost. This, they said, had affected their domestic food timetable, making it impossible to eat varieties. Mrs Glory Ocholi, a mother, said that beans have become so expensive that…
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Jun
21
2024
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Kano Governor ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence

Kano Governor ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Politics
Kano Gov ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence Governor Abba Yusuf Kabir has reportedly ordered the demolition of Nasarawa Palace, the official residence of the deposed emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order came few hours after the Federal Hight Court sitting in Kano reversed Bayero’s removal and the subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th emir of Kano. The Kano State Government has also instructed the Kano State Commissioner of Police to immediately remove Bayero from Nassarawa Palace, which is owned by the state. The Kano government further said that the properties are set to undergo…
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Jun
21
2024
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Rivers Crisis: Fubara Directs CTC Chairmen To Operate Remotely, Avoid Confrontation

Rivers Crisis: Fubara Directs CTC Chairmen To Operate Remotely, Avoid Confrontation

News Flash, Politics, South South
Rivers Crisis: Fubara Directs CTC Chairmen To Operate Remotely, Avoid Confrontation The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the newly sworn-in caretaker committee chairmen can operate remotely if attempts to gain access to council secretariats would breach the peace in the state. Governor Fubara stated this shortly after swearing in the 23 chairmen at the government house in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. He warned the caretaker chairmen, not to confront the security men who have taken over the council secretariats, saying he does not want to be associated with violence. “Let me also advise that as you resume in…
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Jun
21
2024
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FG Unveils Mobile Courts To Curb Bullying, S3xual Assault In Schools

FG Unveils Mobile Courts To Curb Bullying, S3xual Assault In Schools

FGN, Education, Judiciary, News Flash
FG Unveils Mobile Courts To Curb Büllying, S3xual Assãult In Schools The federal government has unveiled mobile courts and new guidelines for hotels and schools to ensure speedy access to justice for cases of gender-based violence, sexual assault, and bullying. NAN reports that Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the women affairs minister, was at an Abuja partnership meeting with the stakeholders involved. The stakeholders include representatives from the ministries of health and education, medical facilities, hotel owners, NGOs, and CSOs. Mobile courts are easily moved from one place to another to adjudicate disputes and administer justice. Kennedy-Ohanenye noted the alarming cases of sexual…
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Jun
21
2024
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Nigerian Army Takes Delivery Of Its First Set Of Aircrafts

Nigerian Army Takes Delivery Of Its First Set Of Aircrafts

News Flash, FGN, Security
Nigerian Army Takes Delivery Of Its First Set Of Aircrafts The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the delivery of the first batch of new aircrafts. The berthing of the aircrafts marks a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support for ground operations. The aircraft BELL UH-1H (HUEY) helicopters, were formally received by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a brief ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday 20 June, 2024. Receiving the aircrafts, General…
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Jun
21
2024
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Gov Otti Sacks Kazie Uko As Chief Press Secretary, Relieves Joy Maduka Of Her Appointment

Gov Otti Sacks Kazie Uko As Chief Press Secretary, Relieves Joy Maduka Of Her Appointment

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
BREAKING! GOV OTTI SACKS KAZIE UKO AS CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY, RELIEVES JOY MADUKA OF HER APPOINTMENT The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex C. Otti has sacked his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko and replaced him with Ukoha Njoku Ukoha. In a related development, the Governor has also relieved Mrs Joy Maduka of her appointment as Permanent Secretary, and directs her to proceed on a Compulsory Leave.. Mrs Joy Maduka was promoted to the Permanent Secretary Cadre and appointed as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment barely three months ago. She was also appointed as an acting Head of Service,…
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Jun
21
2024
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Gov Otti Reiterates Commitment To Make ABIA State University A World -Class Institution, As Visitation Panel Submit Report

Gov Otti Reiterates Commitment To Make ABIA State University A World -Class Institution, As Visitation Panel Submit Report

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNOR OTTI REITERATES COMMITMENT TO MAKE ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY A WORLD-CLASS INSTITUTION, AS VISITATION PANEL SUBMITS REPORT The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has reiterated his commitment to rebuild Abia State University (ABSU) and make her a world-class citadel of higher learning. It would be recalled that Governor Otti had earlier in the year, set up a visitation panel with terms of reference on 12 identified areas of interest that the panel should focus on. During the inauguration, Governor Otti emphasized that “the Panel's purpose was not to unnecessarily indict individuals but to closely examine the…
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