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Mar
03
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Monday Energy Meets History-Making Urgency! Abia’s Time Is Now – As Otti Turns Pledges Into Progress, One Bold Decision At A Time – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Monday Energy Meets History-Making Urgency! Abia’s Time Is Now – As Otti Turns Pledges Into Progress, One Bold Decision At A Time – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Monday Energy Meets History-Making Urgency! Abia's Time is Now - As Otti turns pledges into progress, One Bold Decision at a Time #NewAbiaRising Abia State stands at a critical juncture in its governance trajectory, with socioeconomic indicators that were underscoring both the gravity of its challenges, (pre-Otti) and the promise of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for renewal. With an estimated population of 4.7 million people, the state contributes just 1.2% to Nigeria’s GDP despite its strategic location in the oil-rich Niger Delta and historical prominence in commerce and manufacturing. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Abia’s unemployment rate surged…
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Mar
03
2025
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100 Days Of Transformational Leadership: Celebrating The Achievements Of Mayor Eleanya Kalu – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

100 Days Of Transformational Leadership: Celebrating The Achievements Of Mayor Eleanya Kalu – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Ohafia LGA, Personality, Politics
100 Days of Transformational Leadership: Celebrating the Achievements of Mayor Eleanya Kalu Today marks a significant milestone in the administration of Mayor Eleanya Kalu of Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA), as he celebrates his first 100 days in office. This period has been marked by unprecedented achievements, innovative initiatives, and a renewed sense of purpose for the people of Ohafia LGA. Infrastructure Development One of the hallmark achievements of Mayor Kalu's administration is the reconstruction of the historic Omenuko bridge in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu LGA. This project, flagged off by the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti,…
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Mar
03
2025
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Why I Didn’t Implement 2014 Confab Recommendation – Jonathan

Why I Didn’t Implement 2014 Confab Recommendation – Jonathan

News Flash, People & Events, Politics
Why I didn’t implement 2014 Confab recommendations — Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday gave reasons why his administration could not implement the report of the 2014 Confab he set up, citing crisis within his then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as one of the reasons. Jonathan made this known when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late leader of pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, in company of former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma and former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Chief Olaode George, among others.…
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Mar
03
2025
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Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio, Dismisses Natasha’s Allegations As Diversionary

Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio, Dismisses Natasha’s Allegations As Diversionary

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Personality, Politics
Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio, Dismisses Natasha’s Allegations As Diversionary The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing them as politically motivated and an attempt to evade disciplinary action. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, Nwebonyi argued that the claims were unsubstantiated and conveniently timed to deflect attention from an ongoing disciplinary process against Akpoti-Uduaghan. He also criticised former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, for drawing a parallel between his past case and the current allegations against Akpabio, stating that the…
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Mar
03
2025
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Obi’s Ex-Spokesman Kenneth Okonkwo Meets Atiku, Says Nigeria Needs Cooperation

Obi’s Ex-Spokesman Kenneth Okonkwo Meets Atiku, Says Nigeria Needs Cooperation

News Flash, Politics
Obi’s Ex-spokesman Kenneth Okonkwo Meets Atiku, Says Nigeria Needs Cooperation Former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kenneth Okonkwo, has met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the last election. Okonkwo, an actor-turned-politician and once a staunch supporter of LP’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, shared details of the meeting on his Instagram account on Saturday. “It’s a privilege and honour to be invited by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar for a consultative meeting on how best to chart a new course for our beloved country. “The situation in Nigeria today requires the…
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Mar
02
2025
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Fubara Orders Fresh LGA Elections In Rivers State

Fubara Orders Fresh LGA Elections In Rivers State

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara orders fresh LG elections in Rivers Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to conduct fresh local government elections following recent Supreme Court rulings on the state’s ongoing political crisis. In a statewide broadcast on Sunday, Fubara acknowledged his administration’s disagreement with the court’s decisions but emphasized its commitment to upholding the rule of law. He stated that once the certified true copies of the judgments are obtained—expected by Friday, March 7, 2025—the government will review and implement them accordingly. As an interim measure, the governor instructed the Heads of Local…
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Mar
02
2025
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Gov. Otti Presents 24 Brand New Vans To House Of Assembly Members, Explains Why He Patronizes Indigenous Producers

Gov. Otti Presents 24 Brand New Vans To House Of Assembly Members, Explains Why He Patronizes Indigenous Producers

Abia State, Good Governance, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
GOV. OTTI PRESENTS 24 BRAND NEW VANS TO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MEMBERS, EXPLAINS WHY HE PATRONISES INDIGENOUS PRODUCERS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has presented 24 brand new Roxettes Utility Pick-Up Vans to the 24-House of Assembly members to aide their oversight functions. Speaking while presenting the key of the vans to the Speaker of the 8th State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Governor Otti said the gesture is in fulfillment of the promise he made to the members to arm them with operational vehicles. "I promised that I was going to make available a truck for…
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Mar
02
2025
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Before The Senate Starts To Protect Akpabio’s Cesspit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Before The Senate Starts To Protect Akpabio’s Cesspit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics
Before the Senate Starts to Protect Akpabio's Cesspit. Many of us who have followed the uncommon Governor, Godswill Akpabio knew he will eventually rock the boat of the Senate if elected the Senate President of the 10th Senate. His poor leadership pedigree were a litany and too glaring to ignore. He was too unserious for such high positioning and lacked intellectual gravitas and suerveness needed to lead the institution of the Senate at a time in our history when leadership had become a serious challenge to our nation's survival. Everything to Akpabio was for cracking jokes. He will laugh, play…
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Mar
02
2025
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Senator Natasha’s Husband Sends Message To Akpabio Amid Ongoing War Of Words

Senator Natasha’s Husband Sends Message To Akpabio Amid Ongoing War Of Words

National Assembly, News Flash, Personality, Politics
Senator Natasha’s Husband Sends Message To Akpabio Amid Ongoing Verbal Exchanges The ongoing verbal exchanges between the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, took a fresh turn on Saturday as her husband, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, urged Akpabio to accord his wife the respect and dignity she deserves. Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom, in a statement made available to journalists in Warri, Delta State, on Saturday, said he had initially refrained from commenting on the dispute but felt compelled to speak due to recent developments. “I would never trade her for anything,…
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Mar
02
2025
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2027: No Vacancy In Aso Rock – APC Declares

2027: No Vacancy In Aso Rock – APC Declares

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: No Vacancy In Aso Rock – APC Declares The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Bashir Ajibola, has stated that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock in 2027, urging Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the next general elections. Ajibola made the appeal in Ilorin on Friday while speaking at a multi-billion agriculture and human capital development empowerment programme organised by Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central in the Senate. Addressing beneficiaries and party supporters, the APC national secretary emphasized the need for continued support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that…
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