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Mar
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Awards Can Wait: Governor Otti’s Humble Stand On Prioritizing Governance Over Glorification – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Awards Can Wait: Governor Otti’s Humble Stand On Prioritizing Governance Over Glorification – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Awards Can Wait: Governor Otti’s Humble Stand on Prioritizing Governance Over Glorification In a political landscape often dominated by pomp and pageantry, Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has taken a bold and refreshing stance: awards can wait. From the outset of his administration, Governor Otti made it clear that his focus would be on delivering tangible results for the people of Abia, not on collecting accolades. In his inaugural speech in May 2023, he explicitly stated his refusal to accept chieftaincy titles, honorary degrees, or any form of celebratory recognition until his tenure ends. This principled decision, outlined…
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Mar
09
2025
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2027: PDP Governors Speak On Dropping Atiku For El-Rufai, Obi Presidential Ticket

2027: PDP Governors Speak On Dropping Atiku For El-Rufai, Obi Presidential Ticket

News Flash, Politics
2027: PDP Governors Speak On Dropping Atiku For El-Rufai, Obi Presidential Ticket The Governors’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied speculations to the effect that five of its members are supporting a potential Nasir El-Rufai/Peter Obi presidential ticket for the 2027 election. A statement issued by the Director General of the Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, condemned the rumour as “unpleasant and provoking publications” pushed by elements determined to undermine its credibility. Agbo asserted that such baseless claims are part of a broader strategy by “negative forces” to question the leadership of the Forum amid ongoing economic challenges…
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Mar
08
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates International Women’s Day With The Wife Of Executive Governor Of ABIA State, Her Excellency, Mrs Priscilla C. Otti

Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates International Women’s Day With The Wife Of Executive Governor Of ABIA State, Her Excellency, Mrs Priscilla C. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Women Affairs
OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH THE WIFE OF EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE, HER EXCELLENCY, MRS PRISCILLA C. OTTI. "Today, as we celebrate International Women's Day, I am honored to stand alongside Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chioma Otti, and women from all walks of life in Abia State. As the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA, I recognize the pivotal role women play in shaping our communities and driving progress. We celebrate the trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations, the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes, and the leaders…
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Mar
08
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘Not Because Of Akpabio’ – Senate Leader List 5 Major ‘Sins’ That Led To Natasha’s Suspension

‘Not Because Of Akpabio’ – Senate Leader List 5 Major ‘Sins’ That Led To Natasha’s Suspension

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
‘Not Because Of Akpabio’ – Senate Leader Lists 5 Major ‘Sins’ That Led To Natasha’s Suspension Bamidele Opeyemi, the leader of the 10th Senate has debunked claims that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Red Chamber over the allegations of sexual harassment which she made against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued on Saturday, March 8, Opeyemi said, the claim that the Kogi Central senator was suspended for her allegations against Akpabio is false. According to the Senate leader, the Kogi lawmaker’s suspension followed her actions and misconduct in contravention of Senate Standing Orders 2023 (As Amended)…
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Mar
08
2025
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2027: Atiku Support Groups From 19 Northern States Join APC

2027: Atiku Support Groups From 19 Northern States Join APC

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics
2027: Atiku Support Groups From 19 Northern States Join APC Ahead of 2027 Presidential election, strong indications have emerged that there will be political realignment from the North as support groups of the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar from the 19 Northern States have dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress, APC. The National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North received them yesterday to the family of the ruling APC. According to the groups, they…
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Mar
08
2025
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Port Harcourt Road To Be Commissioned By May 29th As Gov. Otti Explains Why He Operates From Private Residence

Port Harcourt Road To Be Commissioned By May 29th As Gov. Otti Explains Why He Operates From Private Residence

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
PORT HARCOURT ROAD TO BE COMMISSIONED BY MAY 29TH AS GOV. OTTI EXPLAINS WHY HE OPERATES FROM PRIVATE RESIDENCE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says the ongoing reconstruction and expansion of Port Harcourt road, Aba being handled by Julius Berger Construction Company will be completed and ready for commissioning by 29th May this year. Governor Otti disclosed this while speaking at the monthly media briefing tagged "Governor Otti Speaks to Abians". He reiterated his administration's commitment to driving massive infrastructural development, saying that his Government is in a hurry to transform all sectors of the State's economy. "We don't…
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Mar
08
2025
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Natasha: You Can’t Be Judge In Your Own Case, CNPP, CSOs Tell Akpabio

Natasha: You Can’t Be Judge In Your Own Case, CNPP, CSOs Tell Akpabio

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, National Assembly, Politics, Senate
Natasha: You can’t be Judge in your own case, CNPP, CSOs tell Akpabio . ..Call for His Recusal Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and civil society organisations (CSOs), under the auspices of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), have addressed the ongoing feud between the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging Senator Akpabio to step aside for fair investigation of the sexual harassment allegation against him. While addressing the media in Abuja on behalf of the CNPP and the coalition, Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke, Public Relations Officer of…
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Mar
07
2025
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Pay Attention To Power, Gov. Otti Tells SEDC, Assures Of Support

Pay Attention To Power, Gov. Otti Tells SEDC, Assures Of Support

FGN, News Flash, Politics, South East
PAY ATTENTION TO POWER, GOV. OTTI TELLS SEDC, ASSURES OF SUPPORT. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has charged the members of the Board and Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to pay attention to power as key to the economic development of the region. Governor Alex Otti was speaking Thursday, 6th March, when he received in audience a delegation of the Board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). He said that investment into power is what Government should do. "These are the kind of investments that Government should make to stabilise the economy. If the Government…
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Mar
07
2025
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I Remain A Senator Despite ‘Illegal’ Suspension, Natasha Dares Senate

I Remain A Senator Despite ‘Illegal’ Suspension, Natasha Dares Senate

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
I Remain A Senator Despite ‘Illegal’ Suspension, Natasha Dares Senate Suspended lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described her suspension from the Senate as one that invalidates the principles of natural justice, fairness and equity. According to her, her suspension does not withdraw my legitimacy as a senator Upon her suspension yesterday, she was warned by the Senate “That for the period of her suspension she be barred from presenting herself to the public locally and internationally as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” However in a statement on her Facebook handle, she insisted that she will continue to use…
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Mar
07
2025
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‘I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Day’ – Akpabio

‘I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Day’ – Akpabio

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
‘I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Day’ – Akpabio The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said he spent the night in the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana Kogi State on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s wedding day. Akpabio said Senator Natasha’s husband is his good friend. The former Governor of Akwa-Ibom said this to demonstrate his closeness to Senator Natasha and her husband amid the sexual harassment allegation levied on him by the Kogi lawmaker. He said he slept in the factory because the Kogi airport lights were in a poor state. The Senate President said while reacting to the…
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