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Jun
21
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
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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Jun
21
2024
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Becoming The Best: Being Remarks Of Gov Otti During The Submission Of The Report Of ABIA State University Visitation Panel

Becoming The Best: Being Remarks Of Gov Otti During The Submission Of The Report Of ABIA State University Visitation Panel

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
Becoming the Best Being the Text of a Brief Remark by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, on Thursday, June 20, 2024 during the Submission of the Report of the Full Visitation Panel to Abia State University Uturu Protocols Let me begin on a note of gratitude to the Chairman and members of the Full Visitation Panel to Abia State University Uturu for the timely completion of their assignment at our State University. When we inaugurated this Panel on February 13 this year, we identified 12 specific areas of very critical interest that we wanted the eminent professors and professionals from…
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Jun
21
2024
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The Labour Party In Isiala Ngwa LGA Felicitated With Chief Fidel Ihemere(MOR), A Labour Party Chieftain, At His Residence In Angels’ Lodge Country Home On Saturday 15/06/2024

The Labour Party In Isiala Ngwa LGA Felicitated With Chief Fidel Ihemere(MOR), A Labour Party Chieftain, At His Residence In Angels’ Lodge Country Home On Saturday 15/06/2024

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Politics
The Labour Party in Isiala Ngwa LGA felicitated with Chief Fidel Ihemere (MOR), a Labour Party chieftain, at his residence in Angels' Lodge Country Home on Saturday, 15/06/2024. Present at the occasion were Oke Nze Ginger Onwusibe (Onwa Ntigha), the Federal House of Representatives member for Isiala Ngwa North & South; Dr. Mathew Ekwuribe, the Honourable Commissioner for SME & Digital Economy; Mr. Innocent Nwokocha, the Labour Party State Deputy Chairman; Okeosusu Chibunna Nwanosike (OON), the Labour Party Stakeholders' Chairman; Onyeukwu Ezihe, the Isiala Ngwa LGA Chairman; Ezechinyerem Ihuoma (Gamiriga), a former Assembly House candidate; the State, LGA, and Ward…
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Jun
20
2024
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Labour Party Isiala Ngwa LGA Felicitates With Labour Party Chieftain Chief Fidel Ihemere(MOR), @ His Angels’ Lodge Country Home On Saturday 15/06/2024

Labour Party Isiala Ngwa LGA Felicitates With Labour Party Chieftain Chief Fidel Ihemere(MOR), @ His Angels’ Lodge Country Home On Saturday 15/06/2024

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Politics
Labour Party Isiala Ngwa LGA felicitates with Chief Fidel Ihemere (MOR), Labour Party Chieftain at his Angels' Lodge Country Home on Saturday 15/06/2024. Present at the occasion were Oke Nze Ginger Onwusibe (Onwa Ntigha), Honourable Member Fed. House of Rep. Isiala Ngwa North & South; Dr. Mathew Ekwuribe, Hon. Comm. for SME & Digital Econ.; Mr Innocent Nwokocha, Labour Party State Dep. Chairman; Okeosusu Chibunna Nwanosike (OOR), Labour Party Stakeholders' Chairman; Onyeukwu Ezihe, Isiala Ngwa LGA Chairman; Ezechinyere Ihuoma (Gamiriga), Fmr House of Assembly Candidate; The State, LGAs & Wards' Exco; All Old Apga Foundation State Exco & LGA Chairmen…
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Jun
20
2024
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Xclusive: Court Document Reveals How $6.2m Stolen From CBN Was Shared Amongst Top Officials

Xclusive: Court Document Reveals How $6.2m Stolen From CBN Was Shared Amongst Top Officials

CBN/Commercial Banking, Crime, Economy, Judiciary, News Flash
EXCLUSIVE: Court Document Reveals How $6.2m Stolen From CBN Was Shared A fresh revelation has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the alleged theft of $6,230,000 from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on February 8, 2023. According to court documents, the stolen funds were shared among top officials of the apex bank, with the personal assistant to the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Odoh Eric Ocheme, receiving the largest share of $3,730,000. The documents reveal that the theft was an insider job, carried out by CBN officials in collaboration with two outsiders, Adamu Abubakar and Imam Abubakar. The investigators…
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Jun
20
2024
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Nigerian Government Set To Send First Civilian To Space

Nigerian Government Set To Send First Civilian To Space

Environment, FGN, News Flash, Technology
Nigerian Govt To Send First Civilian To Space (Details) The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to send its first citizen to space. The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Mathew Adepoju, disclosed this groundbreaking development during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr. Adepoju revealed that the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious venture. He said the move will propel Nigeria into the ranks of nations actively participating in human spaceflight. “This collaboration, which is…
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Jun
20
2024
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Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Negotiation With Nigerian Government

Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Negotiation With Nigerian Government

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Human Rights, News Flash, South East
Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Negotiation With Nigerian Govt The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu on Wednesday, expressed willingness to seek negotiations with the Federal Government. Kanu anchored his move for a negotiation with the Federal Government under section 17 of the Federal High Court Act. The IPOB leader has been detained by the Department of State Services, DSS, since 2021 when he was re-arrested in Kenya and repatriated to Nigeria. Since his return, the IPOB leader has been facing trial for terrorism-related charges before an Abuja Federal High Court. Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act…
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Jun
20
2024
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MKO Abiola’s Children Became 55 From 103 After DNA Tests – Son Reveals

MKO Abiola’s Children Became 55 From 103 After DNA Tests – Son Reveals

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, Love & Life, Marriage And Love, News Flash
MKO Abiola’s Children Became 55 From 103 After DNA Tests – Son Reveals Abdul Mumuni, the son of MKO Abiola, the late Nigerian businessman, has revealed that his father gave birth to “only 55 children”. Mumunui, in a recent episode of the Mic On Podcast, said despite the narrative Abiola had 40 wives and 103 children, “DNA tests confirmed only 55 as his biological offspring”. “You know the Abiola family, we are not that much. People think we are a lot. We are only 55. Well, there were 40 wives. Then according to the will… I think about forty-something though.…
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