Politics

Jan
29
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigeria On Verge Of Losing Democracy – Atiku Abubakar

Nigeria On Verge Of Losing Democracy – Atiku Abubakar

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics
Nigeria On Verge Of Losing Democracy – Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria is on the verge of losing its hard-fought democracy if it does not retrace its steps. Atiku made this declaration on Monday at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development (Centre LSD), the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), and the National Peace Committee (NPC). The former vice president cited instances where courts decide candidates or winners…
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Jan
28
2025
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Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Comments As President Tinubu Lands In Tanzania

Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Comments As President Tinubu Lands In Tanzania

Economy, News Flash, Politics
Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Says As Tinubu Lands In Tanzania The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has said that presidents need not travel the whole world to attract foreign investments into the country. Obi in a post made on his X account said investments flow naturally where the environment is conducive as there would not be any need to force it. Describing investment and conducive environment as a honey and bee kind of relationship, the former Anambra State governor said Foreign Direct Investment does not come with presidents globetrotting. He…
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Jan
26
2025
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Trump Pardons Beverly Williams, 22 Others Jailed By Biden For Preaching Gospel Of Jesus At Abortion Clinic

Trump Pardons Beverly Williams, 22 Others Jailed By Biden For Preaching Gospel Of Jesus At Abortion Clinic

International, News Flash, Politics, Religion
Trump Pardons Beverly Williams, 22 Others Jailed By Biden For Preaching Gospel Of Jesus At Ab@rtiön Clinic President Donald Trump has pardoned 23 pro-life individuals convicted by Joe Biden’s Department of Justice for praying inside or demonstrating at abortion clinics. “Twenty-three people were prosecuted, they should not have been prosecuted. Many of them are elderly people — they should not have been prosecuted,” Trump said on Thursday. “This is a great honor to sign this.” Peaceful pro-life protesters received lengthy sentences for demonstrating at abortion clinics during Biden’s time in office. The former president used the Freedom of Access to…
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Jan
26
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
There Are More Yahoo Boys In Government Than Outside – Peter Obi

There Are More Yahoo Boys In Government Than Outside – Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Politics
There Are More Yahoo Boys In Government Than Outside – Peter Obi The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society. Speaking at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, Mr Obi lamented that Nigeria is being exploited by public officials who misuse resources for personal gain. Mr Obi, who was the guest speaker of the ceremony emphasised the importance of strong leadership, noting that it is crucial to manage the affairs of the country. “For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it…
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Jan
25
2025
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The Armchair Critics Of Politicians And Professors: A Scathing Rebuke Of The “Noisemakers” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Armchair Critics Of Politicians And Professors: A Scathing Rebuke Of The “Noisemakers” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
The Armchair Critics of Politicians and Professors: A Scathing Rebuke of the "Noise-Makers" After the publication of yesterday's article titled: Setting The Records Straight Governor Otti's Administration Is On The Right Track, I received lots of interesting comments. However, one stood out and thought about it for hours as I could not shake off it's import. The very fine gentleman wrote and I humbly quote: Politicians and Professors: All noise and nothing to show for it Honestly, I was intrigued. In response, I found myself locked away for four hours crafting a soothing piece that could serve as an insight…
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Jan
24
2025
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Scars Of The Vestiges Of A Diminished Order: The Inconsistencies Of Lies, Misinformation And Fake News – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (Chief Press Secretary To Gov. Otti)

Scars Of The Vestiges Of A Diminished Order: The Inconsistencies Of Lies, Misinformation And Fake News – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (Chief Press Secretary To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
SCARS OF THE VESTIGES OF A DIMINISHED ORDER: THE INCONSISTENCIES OF LIES, MISINFORMATION AND FAKE NEWS. Written By: Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHA,The Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State. 'When you Fight Corruption, Corruption Must always Fight Back' - Peter Obi. In the run-up to the 2023 Governorship election, Candidate Alex Otti was not only the most qualified, he was the most prepared to return power to the people and use public funds for public good. He was obviously not oblivious of what to expect when he was fighting to unseat and dislodge an entrenched system and…
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Jan
24
2025
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Setting The Records Straight: Governor Otti’s Administration Is On The Right Track – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Setting The Records Straight: Governor Otti’s Administration Is On The Right Track – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Information Technology, Politics
Setting the Record Straight: Governor Otti's Administration is on the Right Track Recent misinformed articles have attempted to tarnish the reputation of Governor Alex Otti's administration in Abia State. As a concerned citizen, I feel compelled to set the record straight and provide a more accurate representation of the governor's accomplishments. First, let's look into the World Bank. Let's be guided when using neo-colonialist paradigms to disparage your governments. These Bretonwood Institutions have their agendas. Their history is ladden with missteps, extortion, errors and outright lies against Africa! Indeed Abia.Remember my article on the tale of two statistics? Here are…
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Jan
24
2025
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Yahaya Bello, Gov. Ododo Visit FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

Yahaya Bello, Gov. Ododo Visit FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

Abuja, News Flash, Politics
Yahaya Bello, Gov Ododo Visit FCT Minister Wike In Abuja The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, visited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at his Abuja residence on Thursday afternoon. Bello was accompanied by his successor and current Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo. The visit was disclosed in a statement by the minister’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. While no official reason for the visit has been provided, there is speculation that it may be an attempt to forge new alliances with key members of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. This was the…
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Jan
22
2025
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Better Abia Movement Group Holds General Meeting, Aims At Expanding Membership, Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Otti

Better Abia Movement Group Holds General Meeting, Aims At Expanding Membership, Passes Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Otti

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
BREAKING: Better Abia Movement Group holds General meeting aims to expanding Membership, passes Vote of Confidence on Gov Otti Umuahia the capital city witnessed a convergence of the group members of Better Abia Movement where they held their general meeting and New year gathering to familiarize with the new members across Abia. The meeting held at New Eastern Comfort Hotel Umuahia witnessed the presence of many Abia voters and business owners including personalities like the MD CEO Mela Concepts Aba, State Youth Leader OHANAEZE NDI IGBO Abia State chapter, medical, Legal and notable Public administrators & professionals who graced the…
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Jan
22
2025
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Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages

Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a suit before the High Court of Enugu State against Bashir Ahmad, the former Special Assistant on Digital Communication to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, for terrorism defamation. Kanu, who filed the suit through his legal team led by his Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, in his statement of claim, said on or about January 19, 2025, Ahmad defamed and libeled him by his utterances, published on X App (formerly Twitter). He said Ahmad’s…
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