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Nov
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Genocide: What We Discussed With American Officials – Amaechi

Genocide: What We Discussed With American Officials – Amaechi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Genocide: What We Discussed With American Officials — Amaechi Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has cleared the air on the meeting with the then opposition figures, held with American officials, saying it was only to press for a free and fair election. There were allegations that the then political opponents of former President Goodluck Jonathan had pressured the Americans to ensure that the opposition defeated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, administration, citing the Christian genocide in Nigeria. But speaking at the National Conference of Editors, in Abuja, yesterday, the former governor, who was a key figure in the…
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Nov
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigeria Is Lucky To Have Tinubu As President – Presidency

Nigeria Is Lucky To Have Tinubu As President – Presidency

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency
Nigeria Is Lucky To Have Tinubu As President — Presidency The Presidency has said Nigeria is lucky to have President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its leader, describing him as a committed and experienced president determined to end insecurity and promote peaceful coexistence across the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Sunday Dare, stated this in a post on X on Tuesday, praising Tinubu’s focus on peacebuilding and national unity. According to Dare, Nigeria is blessed with a president who has the courage and vision to lead the fight against terrorism and insecurity. He wrote, “Nigeria is…
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Nov
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Plot To Impeach Akpabio As Senate President Foiled

Plot To Impeach Akpabio As Senate President Foiled

National Assembly, Interviews, Politics
Plot To Impeach Akpabio As Senate President Foiled Former Abia State governor and current senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed how recent attempts to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio, were thwarted through the collective intervention of some lawmakers. Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Senator Kalu confirmed that there were moves within the Senate to unseat Akpabio, but said the effort failed. “Though there were attempts, we didn’t allow that to happen. That is why I always say we are one big family, and it is not going to happen,” he…
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Nov
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Otti: When Results Eclipse The Politics Of Drama – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: When Results Eclipse The Politics Of Drama – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Otti: When Results Eclipse the Politics of Drama By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD What should have been another calm and peaceful weekend in the God's Own State was instead disrupted by a wave of political noise. At the center of this disturbance was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Benjamin Kalu, who moved across some local government areas for political engagements. While such movements fall within his democratic rights, his outings quickly became less about responsible leadership and more about reckless theatrics. Instead of addressing his people with dignity and clarity of purpose,…
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Nov
09
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Soludo Hails Tinubu, INEC, Says Anambra Poll Nigeria’s Gold Standard

Soludo Hails Tinubu, INEC, Says Anambra Poll Nigeria’s Gold Standard

News Flash, Politics
Soludo Hails Tinubu, INEC, Says Anambra Poll Nigeria’s Gold Standard Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has described Saturday’s governorship election as the best organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state so far. Soludo stated this while speaking in Awka on Sunday after being declared the winner of the November 8 governorship election by INEC. The Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, announced the result at INEC’s headquarters in Awka, declaring Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance the winner with 422,664 votes. He said Soludo defeated his closest rival, Chief…
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Nov
09
2025
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AnambraDecides2025: Soludo Wins All Anambra LGs, Set To Be Declared Winner

AnambraDecides2025: Soludo Wins All Anambra LGs, Set To Be Declared Winner

News Flash, Politics
AnambraDecides2025: Soludo Wins All Anambra LGs, Set To Be Declared Winner Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the incumbent governor of Anambra State, is set to be declared re-elected for a second term after winning Saturday’s election in all the 21 local government areas of the state. As of the time of this report, INEC had formally announced the results at its headquarters in Awka, but was still conducting a final calculation of the figures before declaring Mr Soludo the winner of the election. To be declared the winner, a candidate must secure the highest number of votes and at least 25 per…
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Nov
05
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Appoints Five New Permanent Secretaries

President Tinubu Appoints Five New Permanent Secretaries

FGN, News Flash, Politics
President Tinubu Appoints Five New Permanent Secretaries President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, in a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs Eno Olotu. Those appointed are Ibrahim Ozi (Federal Capital Territory), Ezemama Chidiebere (Imo State), Garba Usman (North Central), Mohammed Ishiyaku (North-East), and Ukaire Chigbowu (South-East). Walson-Jack explained that the appointments were made after a rigorous merit-based…
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Nov
03
2025
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Engr. Obinna Odum Calls For Continued Support For Governor Otti’s Administration As He Hosts Abia Arise Ward Leaders In Ohafia

Engr. Obinna Odum Calls For Continued Support For Governor Otti’s Administration As He Hosts Abia Arise Ward Leaders In Ohafia

Abia State, Hospitality, Politics
ENGR. OBINNA ODUM HOSTS ABIA ARISE WARD LEADERS IN OHAFIA; CALLS FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR GOV. OTTI’S ADMINISTRATION In a renewed effort to strengthen grassroots mobilization and sustain support for the ongoing developmental transformation across Abia State, Elder Engr. Obinna Odum, Director General of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), over the weekend hosted ward leaders of Abia Arise in his country home at Asaga Ohafia. The high-level engagement brought together key stakeholders and ward coordinators of Abia Arise from across the eleven wards of Ohafia Local Government Area. Engr. Odum commended members of Abia Arise for their commitment and…
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Nov
02
2025
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U.S Should Help Nigeria Fight Insecurity, Not Fuel Tension – Kwankwaso

U.S Should Help Nigeria Fight Insecurity, Not Fuel Tension – Kwankwaso

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, Politics
U.S. Should Help Nigeria Fight Insecurity, Not Fuel Tension – Kwankwaso Former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged the United States to assist Nigeria in combating insecurity with cutting-edge technology, rather than posing a threat that can worsen divisions in the country. “The United States should assist the Nigerian authorities with better cutting-edge technology to tackle these problems, rather than posing a threat that could further polarise our country,” Mr Kwankwaso said on Sunday. He stated this while expressing concern after President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had ordered the Department of War to prepare for possible military…
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Nov
02
2025
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“If APC Makes The Mistake To Present A Muslim Muslim Ticket For 2027 Presidential Election, They Should Forget It” – Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

“If APC Makes The Mistake To Present A Muslim Muslim Ticket For 2027 Presidential Election, They Should Forget It” – Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
"If APC Makes The Mistake To Present A Muslim Muslim Ticket For 2027 Presidential Election, They Should Forget It" - Odo Ijere TIME TO FIGHT FOR THE CHRISTIAN STATE OF NIGERIA. It's difficult to keep mum at a time like this when very sensitive issues of international dimension suffice to put our country in a new socio geopolitical dynamics. At least, the islamisation project in Nigeria which started at independence and caused the Nigeria Civil war, tagged the Biafran war in 1967 has become the Trojan horse for Christian genocide of today in the same Nigeria by the year 2025.…
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