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Jun
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Seeks Partnership With China, Expresses Dissatisfaction With CCECC Over Project Delay

Gov. Otti Seeks Partnership With China, Expresses Dissatisfaction With CCECC Over Project Delay

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINA, EXPRESSES DISSATISFACTION WITH CCECC OVER PROJECT DELAY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has sought useful partnership with the People's Republic of China to improve the economy of the State. Governor Otti was speaking on Wednesday, 11th June when he received a delegation of the Consul-General of the People's Republic of China to Nigeria, Ms. Yan Yuqing, who paid him a working visit. The Governor, who said that he is willing to partner the People's Republic of China, noted that Abia people share similar traits with Chinese; traits such as resilience and hard work.…
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Jun
12
2025
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“It’s More Rewarding To Celebrate People While They Are Alive” – Gov. Otti, As ABIA State Government Celebrates The 75th Birthday Of Chief Zebrudaya Okoro Igwe Nwogbo Alias 4.30

“It’s More Rewarding To Celebrate People While They Are Alive” – Gov. Otti, As ABIA State Government Celebrates The 75th Birthday Of Chief Zebrudaya Okoro Igwe Nwogbo Alias 4.30

Abia State, Birthday, Entertainment, Good Governance, News Flash, Personality
"‎IT IS MORE REWARDING TO CELEBRATE PEOPLE WHILE THEY ARE ALIVE" – GOV. OTTI, AS ABIA STATE GOVT. CELEBRATES THE 75TH BIRTHDAY OF CHIEF ZEBRUDAYA OKORO IGWE NWOGBO ALIAS 4:30 ‎On the evening of Tuesday, 10th June after commissioning 14 Road Projects earlier in the day across Aba, the ‎Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says that, it is more rewarding to celebrate people while they are alive than dead.‎‎Governor Otti stated this during the 75th birthday celebration of Chika Chukwunonso Okpala, MFR, MON, A.K.A Chief Zebrudaya Okoro Igwe Nwogbo Alias 4:30 by the Abia State Government…
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Jun
11
2025
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FG Approves Over 30,000 Recruitments Into Civil Service, Warns Job Seekers To Beware Of Scammers

FG Approves Over 30,000 Recruitments Into Civil Service, Warns Job Seekers To Beware Of Scammers

FGN, Empowerment, News Flash
FG Approves Over 30,000 Recruitments Into Civil Service, Warns Job Seekers To Beware Of Scammers Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has warned Nigerian job seekers to beware of fraudsters spreading fake information about recruitment into the paramilitary services. According to a statement released on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Abuja, the Board’s Secretary, retired Major General A.M. Jibril, noted that a fake letter is being shared on social media, pretending to give details about the recruitment exercise. Jibril confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the hiring of 30,150 new intakes for the four paramilitary services,…
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Jun
11
2025
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No Allow Busybodies And Bad-Belle Pipo Distract You – President Bola Tinubu Tells FCT Minister Wike

No Allow Busybodies And Bad-Belle Pipo Distract You – President Bola Tinubu Tells FCT Minister Wike

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash
No Allow Busybodies And Bad-Belle Pipo Distract You - President Bola Tinubu Tells FCT Minister, Wike President Bola Tinubu don tell Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike, say make e no allow busybodies and bad-belle pipo distract am, instead make e focus on di beta work wey e dey do to transform di kontri capital. Oga Tinubu tok dis one wen e commission di International Conference Centre wey dem just renovate for Abuja, Nigeria capital. Di president say di renovated ICC wey di FCT minister rename Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre to honour am, na part of im…
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Jun
11
2025
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FGN To Train 100,000 Youths Annually In Forex Trading

FGN To Train 100,000 Youths Annually In Forex Trading

Business, FGN, News Flash, Youths
FG To Train 100,000 Youths Annually In Forex Trading The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians every year in foreign exchange trading, as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive financial inclusion. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, signed by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Omolara Esan. The MoU, sealed on Monday in Abuja, will see Nigerian youths equipped with practical skills in forex trading, risk management, and financial literacy, with the aim of preparing them to actively participate in…
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Jun
11
2025
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CBEX Resumes In Nigeria, Asks Investors To Deposit $200 To Recover Lost Investments

CBEX Resumes In Nigeria, Asks Investors To Deposit $200 To Recover Lost Investments

Business, Economy, News Flash
CBEX Resumes In Nigeria, Asks Investors To Deposit $200 To Recover Lost Investments A digital financial platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange, otherwise called CBEX, which is a Ponzi scheme, has resumed business across the country weeks after it suddenly halted operation and made away with hundreds of thousands of dollars belonging to unsuspecting Nigerians investors. Investors said they were asked to return to the scheme’s platform to claim their lost investments. “Someone asked me to log into CBEX account this morning that they have returned our balance,” one of the investors told the Peoples Gazette on Tuesday, sharing a screenshot of…
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Jun
10
2025
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We’re Not At War, But Nigerians Are Refugees – Peter Obi

We’re Not At War, But Nigerians Are Refugees – Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
We’re Not At War, But Nigerians Are Refugees – Peter Obi The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has decried the growing insecurity and hardship across Nigeria, describing the country as a “crime scene” in dire need of repair. Speaking at the public presentation of the book “Obi: The Political Change Agent”, authored by Ike Abonyi, in Abuja on Tuesday, Obi lamented that although Nigeria is not officially at war, many citizens live like refugees, both within and outside the country. “Today in Nigeria, we’re not officially at war, yet Nigerians are living in IDP…
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Jun
09
2025
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2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ali Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement

2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ali Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement Senator Ali Ndume, a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general election. Ndume said that Tinubu’s political endorsements do not necessarily translate to electoral support from the Nigerian electorates. His comments come less than three weeks after 22 APC governors unanimously endorsed Tinubu’s second-term bid at a gathering held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on May 22. The senator, during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, said he was…
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Jun
09
2025
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FG To States: Hands Off LG Funds, Supreme Court Ruling Must Stand

FG To States: Hands Off LG Funds, Supreme Court Ruling Must Stand

FGN, Judiciary, LGA, News Flash
FG to States: Hands Off LG Funds, Supreme Court Ruling Must Stand The Federal Government has reiterated that no state government has the legal authority to collect or manage funds meant for local government areas (LGAs). In a firm response to Osun State’s legal action, the FG maintained that all allocations from the Federation Account must be paid directly to LGAs, in strict compliance with an earlier Supreme Court judgment. The FG’s affidavit, filed at the apex court, accused Osun State of unlawfully collecting LG funds between July 2024 and February 2025. It urged the court to dismiss Osun's case,…
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Jun
09
2025
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Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Football, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Sports, World News
Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch Nations League Trophy Portugal have lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy for the second time after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Spain. This follows a 2-2 draw at full-time and extra-time in a thrilling final held in Germany. The match, fiercely contested from start to finish, saw both teams create significant chances before settling matters from the spot. Portugal were flawless in the shootout, converting all five of their penalties, while Spain faltered, missing one of their four attempts. Spain struck first in the 21st minute through Martin Zubimendi,…
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