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Jan

2025

How Otti’s Edo-Born HOS Appointment Prioritizes Competence Over Ethnicity – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

How Otti's Edo-Born HoS Appointment Prioritizes Competence Over Ethnicity Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Chioma Otti's leadership style has consistently demonstrated a commitment to meritocracy, dating back to his illustrious career as a bank Chief Executive and Managing Director. His detrabalized approach to leadership has earned him a reputation as a champion of competence and capacity over clannishness and ethnic considerations. This unique approach to leadership has been evident in his policies and appointments since assuming office as the Governor of Abia State. As a human resource and personnel recruitment expert, Governor Otti has brought his expertise to bear in…

Jan

2025

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Our Interest Is In The Development And Unity Of Our People – Gov. Otti Assures The President-General Of Ohaneze NDIGBO Of His Support

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

OUR INTEREST IS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND UNITY OF OUR PEOPLE - GOV. OTTI, ASSURES THE PRESIDENT-GENERAL OF OHANAEZE NDIGBO OF HIS SUPPORT. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has said that his interest and that of his brother Governors from the States that make up the Ohanaeze Ndigbo is the development and unity of the people. Governor Otti spoke on Tuesday, 14th January, in his Umuehim Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, when he received in audience the newly elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Sen. John Azuta Mbata and Deputy National President, Prince Okey Nwadinobi…

Jan

2025

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Africa Has What It Takes To Develop Itself – President Tinubu

Entertainment, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Africa Has What It Takes To Develop Itself – President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says that Africa has what it takes to develop itself and should look inward to improve intra-African trade in the interest of the people and the continent. The President said this on his official X account on Monday, adding that he had successful conversations with the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, on the eve of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). “We have the resources, the people, and the capacity. We must look inward to improve intra-African trade and collaboration to benefit the African people and…

Jan

2025

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Careless Whispers: A Call To Reflective Criticism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

Careless Whispers: A Call to Reflective Criticism In the heat of the moment, it's easy to let careless whispers slip out. A thoughtless comment, a harsh criticism, or a frustrated outburst can escape our lips before we even realize it. But the truth is, our words have the power to either heal or harm. When we speak without thinking, we risk causing unintended harm to others and ourselves. Careless whispers can damage relationships, erode trust, and even undermine our own self-confidence. On the other hand, mindful expression can bring people together, foster empathy, and promote personal growth. This is particularly…

Jan

2025

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‘Why We Impeached Obasa’ – Lagos Lawmakers List Ex-Speaker’s ‘Many Sins’

Lagos, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics

‘Why We Impeached Obasa’; Lagos Lawmakers List Ex-Speaker’s ‘Many Sins’ Lagos lawmakers have listed perpetual lateness to legislative sections and meetings, highhandedness and inciting members against each other as some of the ‘sins’ over which Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as Speaker of the state assembly Recall that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached the embattled Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, representing Agege, over alleged financial misappropriation. The lawmakers replaced Obasa with his erstwhile deputy, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, representing Apapa I. This makes her the first substantive female Speaker in the history of the state assembly. The Assembly…

Jan

2025

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Peter Obi Makes U-Turn Over His Comment On Alleged National Grid Collapse

News Flash, Politics, Power & Energy, Presidency

Peter Obi Makes U-turn Over His Comment On Alleged National Grid Collapse Following social media backlash, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election has made a u-turn over his controversial comment on the alleged collapse of the national grid. After a power outage in some parts of Lagos on Saturday, January 11, 2025, which many erroneously attributed to national grid collapse, Obi, in a tweet said the incessant fall of the grid which happened 12 times in 2024 has subjected Nigerians to ‘untold setback and hardship.’ According to him, despite borrowing over $3.23…

Jan

2025

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2027: Ohaneze NDIGBO Worldwide Endorses President Tinubu For Second Term

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2027: Ohanaeze Endorses Tinubu For Second Term Ahead of the 2027 general election, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Ohanaeze stated this in a statement signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Sunday, where they appealed to the President to use his executive powers to facilitate the release of Nnamdi Kanu this 2025. According to Isiguzoro, the release of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, shall serve not merely as an act of mercy, but as a vital catalyst for restoring peace and resolving the current insecurity challenges plaguing the…

Jan

2025

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2027: APC Stakeholders In ABIA Call For Unity, Urged Members To Bury Their Differences

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

APC Stakeholders in Abia call for Unity The All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State have called for unity among members, urging members to bury their differences and form a formidable front. Arising from a meeting held in the country home of the Party Leader in the LGA High Chief Uche Ogboso, the Stakeholders said in a Communique issued at the end of the meetings held in Ohafia on 3rd and 7th of January, 2025. The Communique appealed to all the Stakeholders and Leaders of APC in Abia State to bury their differences and…

Jan

2025

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2027: Seyi Tinubu Can Become Next Lagos State Governor – Youth Minister

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2027: Seyi Tinubu Can Become Next Lagos State Governor – Youth Minister The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has amplified the narrative about Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son to become the next Governor of Lagos State. Conversations about Seyi succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu started late last year when a socio-political organisation, Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST) endorsed him for the number one political office in the state. Speaking in an interview with Seun Okinbaloye, Olawande, who described Seyi as his leader and mentor, said the president’s son has the capacity to lead Lagos State. The minister argued that…

Jan

2025

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Northerners Have No Moral Right To Reject Tinubu In 2027 – Shehu Sani

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Northerners Have No Moral Right To Reject Tinubu In 2027 – Shehu Sani The senator who represented Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, from 2015 to 2019, Shehu Sani, has said northerners have no moral right to vote out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come the 2027 general elections over the controversial tax reform bills. Sani, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and human rights activist, said northerners opposing Tinubu’s tax reform bills had failed to criticise and hold to account, the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari which “failed.” Daily Trust reports that President Tinubu transmitted four tax…