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Aug
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
We Are Equipping ABIA Youths For Future Leadership, Says Gov. Otti As He Celebrates Ohuabunwa At 75

We Are Equipping ABIA Youths For Future Leadership, Says Gov. Otti As He Celebrates Ohuabunwa At 75

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, News Flash
WE ARE EQUIPPING ABIA YOUTHS FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP, SAYS GOV. OTTI, AS HE CELEBRATES OHUABUNWA AT 75. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, says his government is currently equipping the youths in the State with leadership skills to make them suitable for future leadership tasks in Nigeria and beyond. Governor Otti stated this at the 75th birthday celebration of an Abia born elder statesman and former Chairman/CEO, Pfizer Products Plc, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa who was hosted by the State government at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. Gov. Otti disclosed that, as he speaks, some young Abians are undergoing training in…
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Aug
14
2025
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President Tinubu Approves $125 Million Islamic Development Bank Facility For ABIA State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIID)

President Tinubu Approves $125 Million Islamic Development Bank Facility For ABIA State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project (ABSIID)

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Press Release: PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES $125 MILLION ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK FACILITY FOR ABIA STATE INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (ABSIID) The Abia State Government is pleased to announce that the long-awaited USD 125 Million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) financing facility for the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project has been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting of Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This approval marks a major milestone in a project that has undergone extensive consultations and procedural steps, and is a critical component of the overall co-financing arrangement for the State’s ambitious infrastructure development drive. The project’s…
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Aug
14
2025
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Special Snr Apostle Sam Anya Kalu, Dedicates Elu Ohafia Cathedral And 22nd Memorial Thanksgiving Service In Honour Of His Late Father

Special Snr Apostle Sam Anya Kalu, Dedicates Elu Ohafia Cathedral And 22nd Memorial Thanksgiving Service In Honour Of His Late Father

News Flash, People & Events, Philanthropy
THE FAMILY OF SPECIAL SENIOR APOSTLE SAM ANYA KALUcordially invites you to the Dedication of Elu Ohafia Cathedral — a vision and foundation laid 22 years ago by our late father — and the 22nd Memorial Thanksgiving Service in honour of: Late Senior Apostle Anya Olugu Kaluof Ndi Olugu Family Compound, Elu Ohafia, Ohafia LGA, Abia State. Join us as we dedicate the Cathedral and celebrate the life, legacy, and lasting impact of our beloved father, 22 years after his transition to glory. Your presence and prayers will mean so much to our family. Date: Friday, 15th & Saturday, 16th…
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Aug
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu To Depart On Two-Nation Trip To Japan, Brazil Today

President Tinubu To Depart On Two-Nation Trip To Japan, Brazil Today

FGN, Mishap, News Flash
Tinubu To Depart On Two-Nation Trip To Japan, Brazil Thursday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Thursday depart Abuja for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the President’s special adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explaining that Tinubu will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan. In Japan, the statement noted that Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in the City of Yokohama from August 20 to 22. “With the theme “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” TICAD9 will focus…
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Aug
14
2025
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US Approves Potential Sales Of Precision Bombs, Rockets, Others To Nigeria

US Approves Potential Sales Of Precision Bombs, Rockets, Others To Nigeria

Armed Forces, Foreign Affairs, News Flash
US Approves Potential Sales Of Precision Bombs, Rockets, Others To Nigeria The United States Department of State has approved a possible sale of munitions, precision bombs, and precision rockets to Nigeria at an estimated cost of $346 million. According to a Pentagon statement on Wednesday, the deal, involving contractors Lockheed Martin, RTX Missiles and Defense, and BAE Systems, among others, was certified to Congress by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency after the State Department’s approval. U.S. government disclosed that the Nigerian request includes 1,002 MK-82 general-purpose 500 lb bombs; 1,002 MXU-650 Air Foil Groups for 500 lb Paveway II GBU-12;…
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Aug
14
2025
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EFCC Raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library Demands N3.5bn Compensation, Issues 7-Day Ultimatum

EFCC Raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library Demands N3.5bn Compensation, Issues 7-Day Ultimatum

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash
EFCC Raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library Demands N3.5bn Compensation, Issues 7-day Ultimatum The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has demanded compensation of N2.5 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the raid of its facility on August 10. According to the management, the compensation is to atone for the immense damage caused to the reputation, business, and financial standing of former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo. ATTNEWS reports that operatives of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, at about 2 am on Sunday, stormed the facility and arrested 93 youths, seizing 18 vehicles and mobile devices…
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Aug
14
2025
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Embattled Ibom Air Passenger Breaks Silence, Confirms Release From Custody

Embattled Ibom Air Passenger Breaks Silence, Confirms Release From Custody

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash
Embattled Ibom Air Passenger Breaks Silence, Confirms Release From Custody Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger at the centre of an alleged unruly conduct case, has broken her silence after regaining freedom from custody. Posting on her Instagram handle @soft_commy, Emmanson thanked supporters for their prayers and concern, confirming her release from Kirikiri Correctional Centre. She said she remained in pain over her treatment and would share her full account after rest and medical care. Her release followed a ruling by the Ikeja Magistrate Court, Ogba, on Wednesday, which struck out the five-count charge against her. Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami…
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Aug
13
2025
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Chief Dr. Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa) Celebrates Late Father’s 22 Years Remembrance Ceremony This Saturday 16th August, 2025

Chief Dr. Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa) Celebrates Late Father’s 22 Years Remembrance Ceremony This Saturday 16th August, 2025

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Chief Dr. Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa) Celebrates Late Father's 22 Years Remembrance Ceremony This Saturday 16th August, 2025 Friends, Family, Business and Political Associates of Chief Dr. Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa) will gather at Eternal Sacred order of Cherubim and Seraphim, Elu - Ohafia this Saturday in Remembrance of his Late father Late Snr Apostle Anya Olugu Kalu of Ndi Olugu Family Compound, Elu Ohafia, Ohafia LGA, ABIA State. He passed on to glory 22 years ago. Memorial Thanksgiving Service will be held in his Honour at the Eternal Sacred order of Cherubim and Seraphim Elu Ohafia. Entertainments will follow immediately after…
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Aug
13
2025
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Public Officers Declare Nonexistent Assets To Justify Corruption – EFCC Chairman

Public Officers Declare Nonexistent Assets To Justify Corruption – EFCC Chairman

Crime, Economy, News Flash
Public Officers Declare Nonexistent Assets To Justify Corruption – EFCC Chairman The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that many public officers are now perfecting the antics of anticipatory declaration of assets to justify their intended stealing of public funds and other acts of corruption. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, during a goodwill address at the launch of the Virtual Tool on the Code of Conduct for Public Officers—an initiative by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in partnership with the Technical Unit on Good Governance and Anti-Corruption…
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Aug
13
2025
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Tinubu Administration Takes Credit As Stock Market Boom, Grows In Tripple

Tinubu Administration Takes Credit As Stock Market Boom, Grows In Tripple

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Administration Takes Credit As Stock Market Boom, Grows Triple The federal government says the Nigerian stock market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with key indicators showing remarkable growth since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has seen its All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation more than triple, reflecting investor confidence and the impact of sweeping economic reforms. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, at the time of President Tinubu’s inauguration, the NGX All-Share Index stood at 52,973.88 points, with a market capitalisation of N28.845…
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