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Mar
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Uniport Pro-Chancellor Extols Gov. Otti, Says His Alma Mater Is Proud Of Him

Uniport Pro-Chancellor Extols Gov. Otti, Says His Alma Mater Is Proud Of Him

Abia State, Education, News Flash, Politics
UNIPORT PRO-CHANCELLOR EXTOLS GOV. OTTI, SAYS HIS ALMA MATER IS PROUD OF HIM. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has extolled Governor Alex Otti for his achievements in various sectors in less than two years in office. He also called on other States of the federation to take a clue from Governor Alex Otti who allocated 20% of the 2024 and 2025 budget for the development of the Education sector. Senator Ohuabunwa was speaking when he led members of the council and management of the University of Port Harcourt on a…
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Mar
14
2025
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‘Even If Tinubu Made His Wife The INEC Chairman, He Will Lose A Second Term Come Back.’ – By Hon. Ariyo Felix Kayode(Analyst, Writer, Politician)

‘Even If Tinubu Made His Wife The INEC Chairman, He Will Lose A Second Term Come Back.’ – By Hon. Ariyo Felix Kayode(Analyst, Writer, Politician)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Northern Nigeria, Politics, Presidency
“Even if Tinubu made his wife the INEC chairman, he will lose a second term comeback.' I've said this time without numbers, that President Tinubu will not return to power for a second term. The North scripted the 2023 winning formula/strategies for Tinubu. This time, the same North is saying OTP. one term President. The game is on, the CPC factions of the APC have pulled out of the party, the CPC is the largest faction of the APC and predominantly North. Hon. Ariyo Felix Kayode.(Analyst, Writer, Politician)
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Mar
13
2025
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Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers

Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South South
Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday appealed to members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to consider the interest of the people of the state and embrace peace to resolve the political impasse in South-South state. “It is important at this stage that we all embrace peace,” Fubara said when he commissioned some projects in the Okrika Local Government Area of the state. The governor said he needed peace to govern the state well and called on all dissatisfied political actors in the state to put all that had happened behind and…
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Mar
13
2025
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Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio

Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Alleged Sexual Harassment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence On Akpabio Amid calls on the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to step aside to allow unfettered investigation of the allegation of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senate on Thursday passed a vote of confidence on his leadership. The resolution of the Senate followed a motion by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele which was overwhelmingly approved by Senators. Bamidele in his lead debate said the Senate has decided not to be distracted further by the controversy generated by its suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her…
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Mar
13
2025
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Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

Senator Natasha: Akpabio, Others Risk Jail Over Alleged Contempt, Served Form 48

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Senator Natasha: Akpabio, others risk jail over alleged contempt, served Form 48 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio risks jail for allegedly disobeying an order of the Court as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan commenced her contempt proceedings against the Senate. In a notice of disobedience of Court Order signed by the Registrar of the Court pursuant to Section 72 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act 2004 and notice of consequences of disobedience of order of the court made on 4th March, 2025, the court urged the defendants/contemnors to take notice of their wilful disobedience of the order of the court…
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Mar
13
2025
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Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU

Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Natasha Suspended For Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU The Nigerian Senate has defended its decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stating that her suspension was not related to allegations of sexual harassment but due to gross misconduct. Speaking before the IPU on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, dismissed claims made by Akpoti-Uduaghan at a United Nations event that she was suspended for raising allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ogbara said she has been mandated by the National Assembly to present…
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Mar
13
2025
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Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker

Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Overrules Akande Panel, Backs Obasa To Remain Lagos Speaker President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite an earlier recommendation for his resignation. The resolution came after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. The President’s decision contradicts the recommendations of a panel he had set up to mediate the crisis. The panel, led by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, and former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, along with the leadership of…
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Mar
13
2025
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Fubara Not Sincere, Playing To Gallery – Rivers Assembly

Fubara Not Sincere, Playing To Gallery – Rivers Assembly

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara Not Sincere, Playing To Gallery – Rivers Assembly The Rivers Assembly has disagreed with claims by Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he was blocked from entering the House to re-present his 2025 Appropriation Bill. The House said it never received any official communication from the Governor indicating interest to bring his appropriation bill to the floor of the House. The spokesperson of the House and Chairman, House Committee on Information, Dr. Enemi Alabo George, described the claims of the Governor as a mere comedy skit scripted to paint the House in bad light. George recalled that on March 3, the…
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Mar
13
2025
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‘Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached’ – Wike

‘Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached’ – Wike

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
‘Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached’ –  Wike Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, said heaven would not fall if the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly impeached his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said this at a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Wike maintained that there would be nothing wrong if the state lawmakers decided to impeach Fubara for alleged impeachable offences, which, according to him, include withholding their salaries for months. He said, “If you have committed an offence to be impeached, what’s wrong? Is it…
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Mar
12
2025
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An Advice To Those Underestimating Governor Otti: He’s Watching, Listening, Recording, And Strategizing – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

An Advice To Those Underestimating Governor Otti: He’s Watching, Listening, Recording, And Strategizing – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality, Politics
An Advice to Those Underestimating Governor Otti: He’s Watching, Listening, Recording, and Strategizing To those who dismiss Governor Alex Otti as a political neophyte, it is time to wake up and smell the coffee. Such underestimation is not only misguided but also dangerously naive. Governor Otti is no novice; he is a seasoned political strategist who has weathered the storms of Nigerian politics with resilience and determination. Those who fail to recognize this do so at their own peril. Let it be known: Otti is watching, listening, recording, and meticulously planning his next moves. Underestimating him is a grave miscalculation…
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