Politics

Dec
18
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Politics Today: Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party

Politics Today: Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party

News Flash, Politics
Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party Paschal Obi, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, has officially left the Labour Party (LP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi was warmly welcomed back into the APC fold by the party’s expanded state executives, led by Macdonald Ebere, after formalizing his membership at both the ward and local government levels. In his remarks, Obi expressed that he was motivated to return to the APC due to the significant infrastructural development he attributed to Governor Hope Uzodinma’s leadership in Imo State. He…
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Dec
18
2024
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President Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Development Authorities (See Full List)

President Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Development Authorities (See Full List)

Business, Economy, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Tinubu Reconstitutes Leadership Of 12 River Basin Devt Authorities (See Full List) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, signaling his administration’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency of these critical organizations. The newly appointed executives are expected to leverage their expertise to boost agricultural productivity, manage water resources, and foster rural development in alignment with the administration’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians. The new appointments were made public on Wednesday in a statement issued by Special Adviser to…
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Dec
18
2024
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Debt Servicing To Gulp N15.8Trn In President Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Proposal

Debt Servicing To Gulp N15.8Trn In President Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Proposal

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Debt Servicing To Gulp N15.8Trn As Tinubu Presents 2025 Budget A sum of N15.81 trillion has been allocated for debt servicing in the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the joint sitting of the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Defence and Security tops the sectoral allocations in the N47.9 trillion budget presented by the President on Wednesday. The President disclosed this while giving a highlight of the Budget proposal before the National Assembly. He stated that Defence/Security was allocated N4.91 trillion; Infrastructure was allocated N4.06 trillion; Health N2.4 trillion health while Education gets N3.5 trillion. According to the President,…
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Dec
18
2024
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Security, Infrastructure, Education Top President Tinubu’s 2025 N47.9 Trillion Budget Proposal

Security, Infrastructure, Education Top President Tinubu’s 2025 N47.9 Trillion Budget Proposal

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Security, Infrastructure, Education Top Tinubu’s 2025 N47.9 Trillion Budget Proposal Security and defence, infrastructure, health and education were some of the sectors with high allocations in the N47.9tn Budget Proposal presented by President Bola Tinubu before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. “It is with great pleasure that I lay before this distinguished joint session of the National Assembly, the 2025 Budget of the National Assembly of Nigeria titled, ‘The Resurrection Budget’ security peace, building prosperity,” Tinubu said as he concluded his speech at 1:10pm on Wednesday. Earlier in his presentation, the President listed some of…
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Dec
18
2024
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Evaluating Otti’s Strategic Partnership For ABIA Airport Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Evaluating Otti’s Strategic Partnership For ABIA Airport Development – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics, Transportation
Evaluating Otti's Strategic Partnership for Abia Airport Development Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The groundbreaking ceremony of the Abia International Airport on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, marked a significant milestone in Abia State's pursuit of economic growth and development. Governor Alex Otti's strategic partnership with the federal government, particularly the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. This partnership is a testament to the governor's commitment to seizing opportunities that drive progress and development in Abia State. Governor Otti's administration has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and partnership, leading to the expansion of channels…
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Dec
18
2024
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Edo State House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor

Edo State House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
House Of Assembly Suspends All LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen For Defying Governor The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils for two months, following allegations of insubordination to Governor Monday Okpebholo. The suspension followed a petition from the governor, accusing the council leaders of refusing to submit their financial records to the state government. Okpebholo described the chairmen’s actions as acts of insubordination and gross misconduct, prompting his request for the Assembly to address the matter. When the issue was raised for debate, Mr. Isibor Adeh, representing Esan North…
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Dec
18
2024
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Ghana’s President – Elect John Mahama Meets Tinubu At Presidential Villa

Ghana’s President – Elect John Mahama Meets Tinubu At Presidential Villa

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Ghana’s President-Elect John Mahama Meets Tinubu At Presidential Villa The president-elect of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Mahama who is on a courtesy visit to Nigeria met President Tinubu in his residence at the Presidential Villa on Monday, December 16. This was disclosed in a post shared on X, Olusegun Dada, the special assistant to the president on social media. Dada said, “President-Elect of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his residence, Presidential Villa, State House Yesterday.” The post was made alongside…
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Dec
17
2024
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Beyond The Rhetoric: Unpacking The Socio-political Consequences Of Otti’s Leadership – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond The Rhetoric: Unpacking The Socio-political Consequences Of Otti’s Leadership – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Beyond the Rhetoric: Unpacking the Sociopolitical Consequences of Otti's Leadership The Socio-political consequences of Otti's leadership are complex and multifaceted. While it is true that his leadership style has been criticized by some, it has also been praised by many for its transparency, accountability, and commitment to good governance. A nuanced and balanced assessment of Otti's leadership is necessary to fully understand its implications for Abia State. We conducted a survey and had a focus group discussion with 28 persons resident in Aba/10, Umuahia/11 and Ohafia 07. Here's a summary of what we generated as termed as their negative perceptions…
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Dec
16
2024
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Benin Republic Electoral Officials Visit INEC ‘To Learn From Nigeria’

Benin Republic Electoral Officials Visit INEC ‘To Learn From Nigeria’

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics
Benin Republic Electoral Officials Visit INEC ‘To Learn From Nigeria’ A 12-member delegation from Benin Republic’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on a study tour. The delegation, led by Sacca Lafia, CENA president, included national commissioners, directors, and senior staff. They were received on Monday by Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, alongside other commission members at INEC headquarters in Abuja. The visit, according to Lafia, was aimed at learning from Nigeria’s electoral processes and best practices as Benin Republic prepares for its upcoming 2026 elections. Speaking at the event, Yakubu highlighted the significance…
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Dec
16
2024
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Otti’s Meritocracy Agenda: A Panacea For Boosting Abia’s GDP – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Otti’s Meritocracy Agenda: A Panacea For Boosting Abia’s GDP – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Otti's Meritocracy Agenda: A Panacea for Boosting Abia's GDP During the just concluded December Media Chat, Governor Alex Otti's statement that civil servants who failed the promotion and confirmation examinations in Abia State did not prepare well is a clear indication of his commitment to enthrone meritocracy in the state's workforce. This approach is reminiscent of the former Nigeria Eastern Region's workforce, which was known for its efficiency and productivity. Meritocracy is a system where rewards and opportunities are based on individual merit, rather than on personal connections or other factors. This approach has been successful in countries like the…
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