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May
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
One Year Anniversary: We Have Every Community, Ward, In Mind – Gov Otti Assures

One Year Anniversary: We Have Every Community, Ward, In Mind – Gov Otti Assures

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY: WE HAVE EVERY COMMUNITY, WARD, IN MIND - GOV OTTI ASSURES Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assured that his administration is working hard to address the infrastructural needs of the various zones in the State, as part of his grassroots development agenda. Governor Otti, who stated this on Thursday in Ohafia during a town hall meeting with the five local government areas in Abia North Senatorial District, as part of activities to mark his one year in office, said the meeting afforded him the opportunity to interact with the people as he took stock.…
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May
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigeria Is No Longer Bleeding, Last 12 Months Fulfilling – President Tinubu

Nigeria Is No Longer Bleeding, Last 12 Months Fulfilling – President Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Nigeria Is No Longer Bleeding, Last 12 Months Fulfilling – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Friday said Nigeria is no longer bleeding as his administration has stopped the bleeding amidst some challenges. He said despite the presence of some challenges that are being addressed frontally, the 12 months of his administration has been fulfilling. The president also called for a more effective local government system that fostered community development and delivers the essentials of governance within a strengthened federal structure. Speaking when he received a delegation of the Yoruba Leaders of Thought at the State House on Friday, President Tinubu…
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May
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
NSA Nuhu Ribadu Reportedly Orders Return Of Emir Bayero

NSA Nuhu Ribadu Reportedly Orders Return Of Emir Bayero

News Flash, Presidency, Security
NSA Nuhu Ribadu Reportedly Orders Return Of Emir Bayero The traditional leadership crisis in Kano State has taken a new twist as the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has reportedly ordered the reinstatement of HRH Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano. Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam, revealed this in an interview with journalists in Kano The National Security Adviser’s directive to return Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir directly contradicts the actions taken by Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who recently signed a law reinstating Muhammadu Sanusi II and abolishing the five additional emirate councils. Deputy Governor…
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May
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Protest Hits Presidential Villa, National Assembly Over Reinstatement Of Sanusi As Emir Of Kano

Protest Hits Presidential Villa, National Assembly Over Reinstatement Of Sanusi As Emir Of Kano

Kano, Culture, News Flash, Presidency
Protest Hits Presidential Villa National Assembly Over Reinstatement Of Sanusi As Kano Emir Protesters on Friday stormed the Presidential Villa and the National Assembly Abuja, calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing crisis over Kano Emirate. The protesters, who marched peacefully, carried banners expressing concerns about the escalating situation in Kano. They urged President Tinubu to use his good offices to resolve the crisis and ensure the restoration of peace and stability in the State. Kano Governor Abba Yusuf dissolved the five Emirates Council and reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. This came after…
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May
25
2024
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Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir Of Kano, Ado Bayero

Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir Of Kano, Ado Bayero

Culture, News Flash, Politics
Tension As Governor Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir Of Kano, Ado Bayero Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. A statement by Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Mr Yusuf’s media aide, on Saturday in Kano, said the order became necessary because Mr Bayero was “creating tension in the state”. It said the former emir was “smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace, two days after being deposed.” It further confirmed that the new emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the…
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May
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Court Seizes $4.7m, N830m, Multi-billion Assets Linked To Emefiele (Full List)

Court Seizes $4.7m, N830m, Multi-billion Assets Linked To Emefiele (Full List)

CBN/Commercial Banking, Crime, Economy, News Flash
Court Seizes $4.7m, N830m, Multibillion Assets Linked To Emefiele (Full List) A Federal High Court sitting at Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of $4,719,054 million USD, N830,875,611 million, and several properties linked to the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Thursday, May 23, 2024 following an ex-parte argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel, Bilkisu Buhari and C.C Chineye. “I find merit in the application and same hereby granted as prayed. “The applicant should publish this order in any…
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May
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Sanusi Receives Reinstatement Letter, Turbaned As Emir Of Kano

Sanusi Receives Reinstatement Letter, Turbaned As Emir Of Kano

Culture, Kano, News Flash
Sanusi Receives Reinstatement Letter, Turbaned As Emir Of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi has been turbaned as the new Emir of Kano for the second time. The ceremony took place on Friday at the Kano state government house. Traditional rulers, kingmakers, and other dignitaries witnessed the presentation at the Art Chamber of the Kano State Government House. Governor Yusuf reinstated him right following the signing of the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law. He was reinstated to the throne four years after he was deposed by the government of a former governor of the state Abdullahi Ganduje. The new…
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May
24
2024
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It’s Official: Sanusi Returned As Kano Emir, Gives Sacked Emirs 48 Hours To Handover

It’s Official: Sanusi Returned As Kano Emir, Gives Sacked Emirs 48 Hours To Handover

Culture, News Flash, Politics
IT’S OFFICIAL: Sanusi Returned As Kano Emir, Gives Sacked Emirs 48 Hours To Handover Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the appointment of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano. He made the announcement after signing the new emirate council law at Government House, Kano, on Thursday The governor signed the law at exactly 5:10pm alongside his deputy, the Speaker of the State Assembly and other principal officers in the government. Also, Governor Yusuf of Kano State asked the Emirs who were removed following the return of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano to…
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May
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Orders Review Of Tertiary Institutions Boards After Public Outcry

Tinubu Orders Review Of Tertiary Institutions Boards After Public Outcry

Education, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Orders Review Of Tertiary Institutions Boards After Public Outcry President Bola Tinubu has directed a total and comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees. This was disclosed on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a State House statement titled ‘President Tinubu directs comprehensive review of governing boards of tertiary institutions.’ Onanuga said the nominations “did not reflect the federal character of the country as some states got just one nomination, while some others got many.” Tinubu…
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May
24
2024
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Supporters Stage One Million Man Solidarity Walk For Tinubu In Rivers

Supporters Stage One Million Man Solidarity Walk For Tinubu In Rivers

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Supporters Stage One Million Man Solidarity Walk For Tinubu In Rivers Supporters of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State have staged a one million-man solidarity walk in Rivers State. In a now-viral video, supporters of Tinubu could be heard singing in their native language as they waved the flag of the All Progressives Congress. Tinubu will be celebrating his one year as President of Nigeria come May 29. His administration has been a decisive and hard time for Nigerians, amid subsidy removal, forex instability among others. So many times, Mr President has promise to turn things around, with commitment towards…
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