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Nov

16

2024

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Governor Otti’s Fireside Chat At Yale: 5 Takeaways – By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha(CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events

Governor Alex Otti’s Fireside Chat at Yale: 5 Takeaways Abia State Governor, Dr Alex C. Otti, OFR was at Yale University this Friday for an event in honour of the great Chinua Achebe whose life and legacy are becoming objects of great intellectual interests around the world. Here are 5 quick takeaways from Governor Otti’s outing: Abia State has become an oasis in a very large desert: These are very difficult times to be a Nigerian with a near interminable flow of very disturbing reports —inflation is officially at nearly 40% but many informed commentators put the real inflation figures…

Nov

15

2024

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Close Of Nominations, Followed By Recommendations For The Great Igbo Achievers Awards

News Flash, People & Events, Personality

CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS,followed byRECOMMENDATIONSFOR THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS AWARDS. As previously announced, the Nominations close today, the 15th of November, and the process of Recommendations would automatically be activated. A 7-Man Selections Committee headed by Chief Simon Okeke, former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, will pay visits to affected Igbo communities, and examine online & empirical records to identify and assess the candidates nominated for the Awards and make their recommendations. The Committee’s assignment would be concluded within 30 days, by 15th December, 2024. The recommendations of the Committee shall be forwarded to the 24-Member Alaigbo Elders Council, which…

Nov

13

2024

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Nominations/Recommendations Continue For Igbo Great Achievers Awards

News Flash, People & Events, Personality

NOMINATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUE FOR IGBO GREAT ACHIEVERS AWARDS: In anticipation of this year’s Awards, the Alaigbo Achievers Legacy, in collaboration with the United Igbo Elders Council, Worldwide has constituted Committees from various parts of the Igbo society, to put processes in motion for the success of this year’s award ceremonies at a day and venue to be announced soon. The Committees include a 21 Man Planning Sub-committee headed by Justice Alpha Ikpeama the Director General of AlaIgbo Achievers Legacy. It will make all necessary arrangements including logistics for the success of the ceremony at a day & venue to be announced…

Oct

28

2024

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Okpotemba of Ohafia felicitates with Chief Harrison Mba Kalu on being conferred with Ugwumba of Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Abia Infrastructure Mandate very heartily felicitate with one of our patrons, Chief Harrison Mba Kalu on the occasion of his conferrement of the Chieftaincy title of 'Ugwumba 1' of Ohafia by the Council of Ohafia Monarchs on the 26th of October, 2024. Chief Harrison, from Akanu Ohafia is a business mogul based in Ghana. One of the leaders of Ghana-Nigerian diaspora, a mega entrepreneur, Nigeria Ghanaian political influencer, Ohafia first citizen in Ghana, member of Ghana-Nigeria chamber of commerce, philanthropist of note, multiple awards of excellence in recognition of his towering contributions to the society. This Chieftaincy award is well…

Oct

27

2024

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Yoruba United Community Swears In Chief Mrs Ade Collins Nkuma As ABIA State Woman Leader And Other State Executives

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events

Today 27th October, 2024, at Umuahia, ABIA State Capital, the Yoruba United Community swore inn their State Executive Members which included Chief Mrs. Ade Collins Nkuma As ABIA State Woman Leader. The event attracted Presidents of the Union from different states, Top politicians, University Dons, Business Moguls and Some top government officials. Details Coming Soon

Oct

25

2024

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Nominations/Recommendations Continue As The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

News Flash, People & Events, Personality

The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer As the year 2024 progresses, anticipation is building for the Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration, an event dedicated to honoring the most distinguished Igbo personalities across various fields of endeavor. This prestigious event is marked by the ongoing nomination process for the First Eleven Distinguished Personalities—a group of exceptional Igbo achievers who have made monumental contributions in their respective areas. The nomination process is currently active and will conclude on the 15th of November 2024. Heralds of the Igbo Great Achievers are encouraged to begin nominating individuals who stand out…

Oct

23

2024

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Peter Obi Visits Ooni Of Ife @ 50, Unveils Oduduwa House

Birthday, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Obi Visits Ooni Of Ife, Unveils Oduduwa House The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited Ile-Ife to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. In a statement on Tuesday via x, Obi said, “Today, I travelled by road from Lagos to the ancient city of Ile-Ife to honour the 50th birthday ceremony invitation of the Ooni of Ife.” As part of the celebrations, Obi also had the honour of commissioning the newly built Oduduwa House, which was donated by Sir Dr. Kensington Adebukunola Adebutu, the Odole-Oodua…

Oct

21

2024

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News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, People & Events, South East

Commentary: THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATIONDRAWS CLOSER: This Year Nomination Of First Elevens' Distinguished Personalities Of The Igbo Great Achievers From The South East Region Of Nigeria , Including Delta , Rivers And Other Igbo Speaking States, In Their Different Fields Of Endeavour Are On-Going, Which Will End On The 15th November 2024. Heralds of the Igbo Great Achievers can begin to nominate and field the names of Who is Who and Who Does What in Igbo Land with preponderance of evidence of their landmarks, uncommon and monumental achievements, with the aim of celebrating and honouring them on…

Oct

11

2024

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Ohafia School Of Thought Meet Saturday 12th, Plans Courtesy Call To ABIA Governor Dr. Alex Otti OFR

Abia North, News Flash, People & Events

NOTICE OF OST BI-MONTHLY BREAKFAST MEETING OST members are hereby notified of our Bi-Monthly Breakfast Meeting holding on Saturday 12th October, 2024 at the OST HQ, Ugomba Pavilion Hall Okpocha Square Amaekpu Ohafia by 10:am.Agenda include: Local Government Elections in Ohafia LGA. 24th December, 2024 OST ANNUAL DINNER - DISCUSSION SESSION University in Ohafia Project COURTESY Visit to His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti by OST Members are expected to be punctual. Zoom link will be sent later. Remain blessed as you come. ESigned Rev Ikechukwu Ebi Executive Secretary OST

Oct

01

2024

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President Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas, Benjamin Kalu And Others

FGN, News Flash, People & Events

Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas President Bola Tinubu has conferred prestigious national awards on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The announcement was made during his Independence Day broadcast on Tuesday. Tinubu said in recognition of their contributions to the nation, Akpabio and Justice Kekere-Ekun, were awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of the country’s highest honours. He added that the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas, were honoured…