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Apr
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Alex Otti In The Eye Of The Storm: Supreme Court’s CTC On Labour Party, The Sweetness Of Victory, And The Courage Of Patience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Alex Otti In The Eye Of The Storm: Supreme Court’s CTC On Labour Party, The Sweetness Of Victory, And The Courage Of Patience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, Labour, Politics
Alex Otti in the Eye of the Storm: Supreme Court's CTC on Labour Party, the Sweetness of Victory, and the Courage of Patience Alex Otti: In the Eye of the Storm – The Sweetness of Victory and the Courage of Patience IntroductionDr. Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, stands at a pivotal juncture in his political career. Fresh from a landmark Supreme Court victory affirming his Labour Party’s leadership, Otti embodies both the triumph of persistence and the weight of expectations. His journey—marked by electoral battles, systemic challenges, and a recent judicial vindication—highlights the delicate balance between political resilience and…
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Apr
10
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Fetes Dr. Ononogbu On His Appointment As Board Chairman Of National Parks Headquarters

Ikenna Ukwa Fetes Dr. Ononogbu On His Appointment As Board Chairman Of National Parks Headquarters

Abia State, FGN, News Flash, Politics
IKENNA UKWA FETES DR ONONOGBU ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS BOARD CHAIRMAN OF NATIONAL PARKS HEADQUARTERS The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined APC faithful and well meaning Nigerians to congratulate the All Progressives Congress, APC Chairman of Abia State, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu on his appointment as Board Chairman of the National Parks Headquarters by President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu . Chief Ikenna Ukwa in his congratulatory message commends Dr. Ononogbu's outstanding contributions to the APC and his deep understanding of the party's vision and ideals. He extol the leadership insight…
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Apr
08
2025
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Suspended Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Hosted By Wike In UK

Suspended Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Hosted By Wike In UK

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Wike Hosts Suspended Rivers Assembly Lawmakers In UK Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), on Monday hosted suspended Rivers assembly lawmakers in the United Kingdom. In a video shared on X, Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communications and social media to the minister, said the lawmakers, “who are in the UK for legislative capacity building”, were hosted to a dinner by the minister. Yesterday, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, hosted Rivers State House of Assembly members who are in the United Kingdom for Legislative Capacity Building, to a dinner. Olayinka added that “Wike left Nigeria…
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Apr
08
2025
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Ndume Knocks Tinubu Over Lopsided Federal Appointments

Ndume Knocks Tinubu Over Lopsided Federal Appointments

Empowerment, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics
Ndume Knocks Tinubu Over Lopsided Federal Appointments Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his political appointments. The legislator described the appointments as violations of the constitutional provision for federal character. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume said Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by section 14(3) of the 1999 constitution. “The figures are there. You can look at the figures. I sent you one. I sent you figures. It’s not that I’m just making accusations,” Ndume said. “And it’s not that I’m saying, well, the president has no right…
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Apr
08
2025
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Empowering Citizens, Enabling Innovation: Governor Otti’s Citizen-Centric Governance Approach, Inspired By Global Success Stories Like Tik Tok And BYD – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Empowering Citizens, Enabling Innovation: Governor Otti’s Citizen-Centric Governance Approach, Inspired By Global Success Stories Like Tik Tok And BYD – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Empowerment, Good Governance, Politics
Empowering Citizens, Enabling Innovation: Governor Otti's Citizen-Centric Governance Approach, Inspired by Global Success Stories like TikTok and BYD The concept(s) I'm referring to is deeply rooted in the realm of economic policies and strategies employed by governments to stimulate and bolster their economies. This approach, often characterized by the injection of public funds into key sectors or industries, is a hallmark of state-led development or industrial policy. At its core, this strategy seeks to leverage government intervention to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and enhance competitiveness on a global scale. While John Maynard Keynes is indeed renowned for advocating government…
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Apr
07
2025
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Abia State IGR: The Urgency Of Tax And Revenue Payments – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State IGR: The Urgency Of Tax And Revenue Payments – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, IGR, Politics
Abia State IGR: The Urgency of Tax and Revenue Payments Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Abia State's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is vital for economic stability, particularly with dwindling oil prices affecting federal allocations. The Nigerian economy's heavy reliance on oil exports makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices, impacting government revenue and economic growth. The decline in government revenue due to fluctuations in global oil prices has affected economic growth and development in Nigeria. Diversifying the economy through investments in agriculture, manufacturing, and services is essential for long-term economic stability. Under Governor Alex Chioma Otti's administration, Abia State has…
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Apr
07
2025
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Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Abuja, Labour, News Flash, Politics
Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In Abuja Amid Leadership Reshuffle In a decisive move to reposition the Labour Party for the future, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, have jointly convened a high-level National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The NEC meeting, which comes at a critical moment for the party, is expected to be more than just a gathering of political heavyweights—it is poised to chart a new direction for the party following a…
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Apr
07
2025
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Abia North Consultative Assembly To Unveil An Easter Retreat For The Zones Political Future

Abia North Consultative Assembly To Unveil An Easter Retreat For The Zones Political Future

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics
ABIA NORTH CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY TO UNVEIL AN EASTER RETREAT FOR THE ZONE'S POLITICAL FUTURE. A group by the name 'Abia North Consultative Assembly' (ANCA) has thrown its weight behind the moves to cohere and bring otherwise divisive political voices of diverse primordial clusters across the five LGAs in Abia North to begin to speak with 'one voice' in order to regain our golden days of political leadership of the zone otherwise known as 'Old Bende'. ANCA, a massive political coalition machine with extensive networks across the five LGAs has embarked on an unprecedented consultation across the zone to build support…
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Apr
07
2025
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Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Omokri, Others Make Ambassadors’ List

Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Omokri, Others Make Ambassadors’ List

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Omokri, Others Make Ambassadors’ List Former governors of Abia and Enugu states, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Senator Shehu Sani and ex-aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, are among those nominated for ambassadorial appointment by the federal government. Vanguard gathered that they were among those being screened by security agents, pending the release of the list.Recall that the country’s ambassadors were recalled from their postings almost a year ago without replacement, fuelling concerns over what that would have on Nigeria’s diplomacy. It was learned yesterday that the resume of those nominated had already been…
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Apr
07
2025
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Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-Turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation

Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-Turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation

News Flash, Politics, Security
Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn the earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi, the emir of Kano in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. Police explained on Sunday that the invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state. However, the police said following advice from respected stakeholders and in line with the IGP’s commitment to ensuring that…
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