Politics

Feb
21
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
June 12: Tinubu Commends Babangida For Admitting MKO Abiola’s Victory

June 12: Tinubu Commends Babangida For Admitting MKO Abiola’s Victory

FGN, News Flash, Politics
June 12: Tinubu commends Babangida for admitting MKO Abiola’s victory STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said former President Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993. The President, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, ” A Journey in Service,” and the fundraising for the IBB Presidential Library Project, saluted the former leader’s contribution to the country’s history and development. General Babangida confirmed for the first time in 32 years that Chief Abiola had won…
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Feb
18
2025
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Between Otti And Wabara’s Truth – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Between Otti And Wabara’s Truth – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Between Otti and Wabara's Truth Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The recent commendation of Governor Alex Otti by Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has once again brought to the fore the question of truth and governance in Abia State. Speaking at the 80th birthday celebration of Dr. Godswill Emelike Okoro, Wabara commended Governor Otti for his good works in Abia State, saying that he was a citizen of Abia State before becoming a member of the PDP. This statement underscores Wabara's commitment to truth and his willingness to speak the truth, even…
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Feb
18
2025
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How DSS Stormed Lagos Assembly, Sealed Speaker, Deputy’s Offices

How DSS Stormed Lagos Assembly, Sealed Speaker, Deputy’s Offices

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics
Men of f the Department of State Security, DSS, and Nigeria Police, in tye early hours on Monday, stormed the premises the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing up the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and clerk of the house. As of 10 am, armed security personnel have taken over the premises at Alausa, Ikeja, and environs frisking every passersby. Meranda, however, arrived with her convoy at about 11.15am. Recall that the embattled, former Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, has sued the state lawmakers challenging his removal as the Speaker of the Assembly. Obasa, it was…
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Feb
18
2025
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Debated Planned Acquisition Of 60% Of EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government; And Dr. Odo Ijere Submitted!

Debated Planned Acquisition Of 60% Of EEDC Shares By ABIA State Government; And Dr. Odo Ijere Submitted!

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Power & Energy
On further Clarifications by the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities concerning the raging 60% acquisition of EEDC. The clarifications contained in the release by the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Engr. Ikechukwu Monday yesterday is clear, unambiguous and well understood. His statement that due technical diligence is being carried out on the dilapidated infrastructure being used by the EEDC to distribute darkness in the State, as part of ongoing negotiations to acquire 60% stakes of Interstate Electrics in EEDC is different from what we read from the CPS that Abia state has acquired 60% of EEDC holding.…
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Feb
15
2025
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Nigeria’s First Lady Becomes OAFLAD Steering Committee Member

Nigeria’s First Lady Becomes OAFLAD Steering Committee Member

FGN, International, News Flash, Politics
Nigeria’s First Lady Becomes OAFLAD Steering Committee Member Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has been elected as a member, Steering Committee of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). This was at the 29th Ordinary General Assembly of the organization ongoing in Addis Ababa on the sideline of the 38th African Union Summit Ordinary Session. She joins the 8- member Steering Committee as one of the two members representing West Africa. She will serve in the new position for a two year tenure. Already a strong voice within OAFLAD, the First Lady is expected to further carry the…
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Feb
15
2025
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2027 Presidency: Labour Party Plans To Unseat Tinubu, Launches ‘Operation Recover And Redeem’

2027 Presidency: Labour Party Plans To Unseat Tinubu, Launches ‘Operation Recover And Redeem’

Abuja, News Flash, Politics
Labour Party Plans To Unseat Tinubu In 2027, Launches ‘Operation Recover And Redeem’ In preparation for the 2027 general elections, a faction of the Labour Party (LP) loyal to the interim Chairlady, Nanedi Usman has launched a comprehensive strategy to revive the party’s fortunes and position it as a major party to beat. The strategy, tagged “Operation Recover and Redeem,” was aimed at addressing the party’s internal challenges and repositioning it as a viable force in Nigerian politics. The interim Chairman of the party in Ogun State, Apagun Olaolu Samuel, disclosed this when he led a delegation of the party…
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Feb
13
2025
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Senate: Ned Nwoko Gets New Appointment After Defecting To APC

Senate: Ned Nwoko Gets New Appointment After Defecting To APC

News Flash, Politics
Senate: Ned Nwoko Gets New Appointment After Defecting To APC The Nigerian Senate has appointed Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, as the new chairman ad-hoc committee investigating the N11.35 trillion spent on the turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries from 2010 to date. Nwoko replaces the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who chaired the committee until his passing in July 2024. Ubah was assigned the role after defecting from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Senate. Senator Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West), while presenting a motion on the Senate floor last year said the…
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Feb
13
2025
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GODA Forge Stronger Security Ties With New 14 Brigade Commander, Ohafia

GODA Forge Stronger Security Ties With New 14 Brigade Commander, Ohafia

Abia North, News Flash, Politics, Security
GODA FORGE STRONGER SECURITY TIES WITH NEW 14 BRIGADE COMMANDER, OHAFIA The Director General of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), Engr. Obinna Odum, alongside the Ohafia Local Government Chairman, Chief Eleanya Kalu, and other prominent government officials, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the newly posted Brigadier General of the 14th Brigade, Ohafia. The high-level delegation visit, which included the presence of the Commissioner of Science and Technology, Hon. David Kalu; Secretary to Ohafia LGA, Dr. Celestine Ude; and GM., Abia State Road Traffic and Safety Management Agency, ARTSMA, Col. (Rtd) Ezichi, became a session for productive discussions focusing…
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Feb
12
2025
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Obingwa Labour Party Stakeholders Welcome Governor Otti For Flag-Off Of 12.6Km Ohanze-Ntighauzo-Obete Umuoha-Oberete-Akirika Obu Road

Obingwa Labour Party Stakeholders Welcome Governor Otti For Flag-Off Of 12.6Km Ohanze-Ntighauzo-Obete Umuoha-Oberete-Akirika Obu Road

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
Obingwa Labour Party Stakeholders Welcome Governor Otti for Flag-off of 12.6km Ohanze-Ntighauzo-Obete Umuoha-Oberete-Akirika Obu Road We, the Obingwa Labour Party Stakeholders Forum, are pleased to welcome our dear and performing Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, to the flag-off ceremony of the 12.6km Ohanze-Ntighauzo-Obete Umuoha-Oberete-Akirika Obu Road, taking place on.Wednesday, 12th February 2025, at Orie Agalaba. Your Excellency sir, we are grateful for your unwavering commitment to the development of Abia State, particularly Obingwa. Your administration's efforts to improve infrastructure, promote economic growth, and enhance the well-being of our people are truly commendable. This event in all ramifications…
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Feb
12
2025
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Kenneth Okonkwo Resigns From LP, Says Party ‘Non-existent’

Kenneth Okonkwo Resigns From LP, Says Party ‘Non-existent’

News Flash, Politics
Kenneth Okonkwo resigns from LP, Says Party ‘Non-existent' Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, has resigned his membership of the party. Okonkwo was the LP campaign spokesperson in the 2023 election. In his resignation statement, he said the LP has been afflicted by internal and leadership crises. “My entrance to politics is for good governance, and I will continue to work for it to ensure that Nigeria becomes a great country of incorruptible men. This aim can no longer be realised within Labour Party as presently constituted,” he said. “Since the party is…
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