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May
03
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
NANS: Call Your Family To Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu

NANS: Call Your Family To Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Education, FGN, News Flash, Politics
NANS: Call Your Family To Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in his family over an alleged attempt by his son, Seyi Tinubu, to influence the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students. The former vice president, through a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Friday, warned that Nigeria should not be treated as personal property. The statement was titled ‘Tinubu Must Call His Family To Order: Nigeria Is Not A Private Estate’ On Wednesday in Abuja, a factional president…
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May
03
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Meta Threatens To Shut Facebook, Instagram In Nigeria Over $290m Fine

Meta Threatens To Shut Facebook, Instagram In Nigeria Over $290m Fine

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash
Meta Threatens To Shut Facebook, Instagram In Nigeria Over $290m Fine Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has threatened to restrict access to the two social platforms in Nigeria following fines by local regulatory authorities. Last year, three regulatory bodies in Nigeria fined the US-based social media firm over $290 million for breaching various laws and regulations. Meta’s recent effort to contest the rulings in an Abuja High Court was unsuccessful. The court has mandated that the company settle the fines by the end of June. While Meta also owns WhatsApp, the company did not include the messaging…
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May
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
FGN Approves Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education

FGN Approves Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Approves Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education The federal government has approved a dual certification programme for federal colleges of education across the country. The programme, according to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, will commence in the September 2025 academic year. He explained that government’s action was intended to strengthen Nigeria’s higher education system and graduate employability. He said the transformation was made possible by the revised act governing FCOEs, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023. Recall that the revised legislation permits these colleges…
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May
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Okey Bakassi Becomes The Traditional Ruler Of His Community In Imo State

Okey Bakassi Becomes The Traditional Ruler Of His Community In Imo State

Arts And Culture, Entertainment, News Flash, South East
Nollywood veteran, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, better known as Okey Bakassi, has been crowned the traditional ruler of Umuihuocha Obohia Autonomous Community, in Ahiazu Mbaise Council Area of Imo State. The 55-year-old entertainer, with his coronation, according to the Guardian, formally assumes the title His Royal Highness, Eze Okechukwu Onyegbule, OKWE II of Umuihuocha Obohia, becoming the second monarch to bear the revered OKWE title.
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May
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
SEC Uncovers Another Suspected Illegal Investment Platform, Tofro; Warns Nigerians

SEC Uncovers Another Suspected Illegal Investment Platform, Tofro; Warns Nigerians

Crime, Economy, News Flash
SEC Uncovers Another Suspected Illegal Investment Platform, Tofro; Warns Nigerians The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has uncovered another suspected illegal investment platform identified as TOFRO.COM (Tofro). The Commission raised the alarm in a notice issued yesterday and made available to newsmen. The Commission warned Nigerians against falling for their tactics to obtain money from them through the promise of unusually high returns. SEC said the suspected investment platform holds itself out as a crypto-currency trading platform, adding that such an investment scheme is not registered by the Commission. It said that based on its investigations, Tofro’s operations exhibit the…
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May
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Governor Diri Dismisses 27 Aides For Attending Pro-Tinubu, Wike Rally

Governor Diri Dismisses 27 Aides For Attending Pro-Tinubu, Wike Rally

News Flash, Politics, South South
Governor Diri Dismisses 27 Aides For Attending Pro-Tinubu, Wike Rally No fewer than 27 political aides of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State have been dismissed following their participation in the inauguration of the Bayelsa State chapter of a grassroots-based political movement, The NEW Associates. The affected aides were reportedly dismissed after attending the inauguration of the Bayelsa chapter of The NEW Associates and participating in a mega rally held in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a letter titled “TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT” dated 23rd April 2025, signed by Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, Deputy Chief…
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May
02
2025
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We Shall Always Put You First, Gov. Otti Tells ABIA Workers At May Day

We Shall Always Put You First, Gov. Otti Tells ABIA Workers At May Day

Abia State, Good Governance, Labour, News Flash
WE SHALL ALWAYS PUT YOU FIRST, GOV. OTTI TELLS ABIA WORKERS AT MAY DAY. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his administration will always prioritize and put the workers first, to build a State that works for every hard-working person. Governor Otti stated this Thursday, while addressing Abia workers at the Umuahia Township Stadium during the 2025 International Workers' Day celebration. He said that the State Government will continue to prioritize workers’ welfare, ensuring that they earn justly for their contribution to the growth of the economy. The Governor who titled his speech, "PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSFORMATION" appreciated workers for…
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May
02
2025
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May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu

May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu

FGN, Labour, News Flash, Security
May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu Thursday acknowledged that Nigerians are experiencing economic hardship, including rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, loss of livelihoods, and the pressure of providing for their families. This came as Organised Labour issued a 20-point demand to the Federal Government, urging action on worsening socio-economic conditions in Nigeria, including escalating genocidal killings and bloodletting across the country. Speaking at the national May Day celebration (Workers’ Day) at Eagle Square, Abuja, the President, represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, described the challenges as real, critical, and…
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May
01
2025
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I Remain NANS President, No Fractional Leadership – Com. Ladoja

I Remain NANS President, No Fractional Leadership – Com. Ladoja

Education, News Flash, Personality
No Factional Leadership, I Remain NANS President – Com. Ladoja The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Com. Olusola Ladoja has affirmed he remained the only legitimate, and globally recognised leader of the body. He maintained that there is no factional leadership in NANS, saying the purported claim of a parallel NANS President as laughable and a pitiable display of imposture. A statement by Ladoja noted that Atiku, who did not participated in the last convention that ushered in new leadership of the organisation continued parading himself as President. He described the act as violation and impersonation…
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May
01
2025
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May Day: Workers In Pain, Impoverished, Dehumanized – NLC Laments

May Day: Workers In Pain, Impoverished, Dehumanized – NLC Laments

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Labour, News Flash
May Day: Workers In Pain, Impoverished, Dehumanised, NLC Laments Today, Nigerian workers join their counterparts worldwide to mark May Day, also known as Workers’ Day. However, rather than celebrating, workers in Nigeria find little cause for joy. Like many other citizens, the worsening socio-economic situation has further deteriorated their living conditions, leaving many impoverished. Summing up the plight of Nigerian workers, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, lamented that since the current administration took office, workers have been under severe strain. According to NLC: “It has been one anti-worker policy after another. From last May Day to today, it has been…
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