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Mar
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Education Secretary, Dr Mrs Sunny Okechukwu, Pays Courtesy Visit To Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu In Office

Education Secretary, Dr Mrs Sunny Okechukwu, Pays Courtesy Visit To Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu In Office

Education, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
EDUCATION SECRETARY, DR MRS SUNNY OKECHUKWU, PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU IN OFFICE. Yesterday, Dr. Mrs. Sunny Okechukwu, the newly appointed Education Secretary of Ohafia LGA, paid a courtesy visit to the office of Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA. This visit marked one of her first official engagements since assuming the office as Education Secretary. During the visit, Dr. Okechukwu utilized the opportunity to familiarize herself with the Mayor and discuss potential areas of collaboration to promote education in Ohafia LGA. The visit was geared toward building relationships and…
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Mar
22
2025
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Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha

Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja Kogi State capital has set aside an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving the recall process initiated by constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Federal High Court in a landmark judgement delivered in Lokoja on Friday affirms that the recall process is constitutionally valid and aligns with the civic rights of the constituents. The court urged the constituents to continue exercising their rights in an orderly and peaceful manner. The development was after…
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Mar
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Fubara’s Supporters Welcome Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas To Rivers

Fubara’s Supporters Welcome Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas To Rivers

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara’s Supporters Welcome Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas To Rivers The leading grassroots group supporting Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Simplified Movement Worldwide, has welcomed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State. This follows the Emergency Rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. On Tuesday, Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the State House of Assembly. He also appointed retired Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, as the state’s sole administrator. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives ratified the emergency rule on…
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Mar
21
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
We Want Natasha Back Home To Learn Purposeful Representation – Constituents

We Want Natasha Back Home To Learn Purposeful Representation – Constituents

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
We Want Natasha Back Home To Learn Purposeful Representation – Constituents Senatorial District on Friday said they want to bring back Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan home, through recall to learn purposeful representation. Some of the constituents across the five Local Government Areas of the Senatorial district, on the aegis of Kogi Central Elites Forum (KCEF), made the declaration in a statement jointly signed by Mr Ibrahim Abdulazeez Ibrahim (President) and Mr Akerejola Johnson(Secretary) in Lokoja. The concerned indigenes, who are of Ebira extraction like the embattled senator, said they resolved to bring the embattled senator back home, given the alleged embarrassment…
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Mar
21
2025
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IGP Takes Fresh Action Over Rivers Emergency Rule

IGP Takes Fresh Action Over Rivers Emergency Rule

News Flash, Police Force, Politics, Security
IGP Takes Fresh Action Over Rivers Emergency Rule The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional personnel and resources to Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the move is intended to bolster security, protect lives and property, and secure critical infrastructure in the state. According to the statement, the deployed operatives will collaborate with the Armed Forces and other security agencies to forestall any breakdown of law and order in the South-South state. It added that Egbetokun reassures citizens that while individuals have the…
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Mar
21
2025
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In As Namibia’s First Female President

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In As Namibia’s First Female President

News Flash, Politics, Presidency, World News
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In As Namibia’s First Female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first female president and the country’s fifth leader. Peter Shivute, Namibian chief justice, swore Nandi-Ndaitwah in on Friday during the nation’s 35th Independence Day ceremony at the State House. Outgoing president Nangolo Mbumba, 83, handed over power to Nandi-Ndaitwah at the ceremony that was moved from the Independence Stadium because of rare heavy rains. Nicknamed NNN, Nandi-Ndaitwah won the election late last year with more than 57 percent of the votes cast, with Panduleni Itula, her closest rival, getting 26 percent, according to…
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Mar
21
2025
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Hon. Uchendu Eni Tours Schools, Empowers Indigent Pupils With PSLAT Exam Sponsorship

Hon. Uchendu Eni Tours Schools, Empowers Indigent Pupils With PSLAT Exam Sponsorship

Abia North, Education, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
HON. UCHENDU ENI TOURS SCHOOLS, EMPOWERS INDIGENT PUPILS WITH PSLAT EXAM SPONSORSHIP Hon. Uchendu Agwu Eni, the Councilor representing Ohafor Ward in Ohafia Local Government Area, and Chief Whip of Ohafia Legislative Council, has launched a transformative initiative to enroll indigent pupils for the General Placement Test (GPT) and Primary School Leaving Assessment Test (PSLAT) across his constituency. The ongoing program, which was flagged off earlier this month, has already brought relief to several families by ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder young learners from advancing academically. Hon. Eni’s initiative, which covers the full cost of exam registration, testifies…
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Mar
21
2025
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Uproar As APC Calls For Emergency Rule In Osun

Uproar As APC Calls For Emergency Rule In Osun

News Flash, Politics, South West
Uproar As APC Calls For Emergency Rule In Osun Pelumi Olajengbesi, an Abuja-based lawyer, has condemned calls for President Bola Tinubu to impose emergency rule in Osun state. Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had urged the president to extend emergency rule to Osun, citing Ademola Adeleke, the governor’s refusal to reinstate APC-backed council chairpersons despite a court order. Basiru also praised Tinubu’s decision to impose emergency rule in Rivers state, calling for similar action in Osun. Reacting in a statement on Thursday, Olajengbesi rejected the request as a “blatant abuse of power and an attempt…
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Mar
21
2025
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Rivers Sole Administrator Reads Riot Act To Troublemakers

Rivers Sole Administrator Reads Riot Act To Troublemakers

News Flash, Politics, Security, South South
Rivers Sole Administrator Reads Riot Act To Troublemakers Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State has warned troublemakers in the state to reconsider any action that would be inimical to the peace, progress and economic stability of the state. Ibas said that his acceptance to become the administrator of Rivers state was not born out of personal ambition but a commitment to bring peace, stability and prosperity to Nigeria as a whole and Rivers state in particular. “I have dedicated my life to the service of our great nation. First, as a member of our Armed…
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Mar
21
2025
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State Of Emergency In Nigeria: A Historical And Academic Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

State Of Emergency In Nigeria: A Historical And Academic Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics, Senate
States of Emergency in Nigeria: A Historical and Academic Assessment On March 20, 2025, the Senate approved a state of emergency in Rivers State, following a similar move by the House of Representatives. This development has sparked intense debate and discussion. In this article, we aim to provide a brief historical context of states of emergency declared by civilian governments in Nigeria, while conducting a dispassionate and academic assessment of this phenomenon, devoid of political bias. The History of State of Emergency in Nigeria Under Civilian Governments: Distilling Good IntentionsSince Nigeria’s transition to civilian governance in 1999, the declaration of…
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