Politics

Governor Otti’s Commitment To Merit-Based Leadership: A New Era In ABIA State – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti’s Commitment To Merit-Based Leadership: A New Era In ABIA State – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti's Commitment to Merit-Based Leadership: A New Era in Abia State Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration has taken a bold step in redefining leadership in Abia State by appointing Mr. Benson Ojeikere, an Edo State native, as the new Head of Service for Abia State Civil Service. This historic appointment demonstrates Governor Otti's commitment to prioritizing merit, competence, and inclusivity over ethnic or sentimental considerations. Ojeikere's exceptional qualifications and capacity to drive change in the state's civil service were the primary factors in his selection, highlighting Governor Otti's dedication to fostering excellence and professionalism in governance. The…
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Breaking! History Made As Hon. Evoh  Okechukwu Of Ebonyi State Win The Presidency Of The National Councillors Forum Of Nigeria

Breaking! History Made As Hon. Evoh Okechukwu Of Ebonyi State Win The Presidency Of The National Councillors Forum Of Nigeria

Breaking! History made as Hon. Evoh Okechukwu becomes the first South East representative to win the presidency of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria! Hon. Evoh Okechukwu, has been elected the President of the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria. He has recently shared some exciting updates as well. As the leader of the forum, which comprises approximately 8,806 councillors across Nigeria's 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs), Hon. Okechukwu highlighted the significant presence of councillors from the South East region at a recent gathering. Notably, out of the 6,417 councillors in attendance, 10 were from the South East, with 2 from…
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Abia’s 2024 Christmas Carol: A Song Of Praise For Otti’s Leadership – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia’s 2024 Christmas Carol: A Song Of Praise For Otti’s Leadership – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia's 2024 Christmas Carol: A Song of Praise for Otti's Leadership Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D At the 2024 Abia Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons, held at the Abia International Conference Center, Umuahia, on Sunday, December 22, the atmosphere was filled with joy, gratitude, and praise for Governor Alex Chioma Otti's transformational leadership. This year's celebration is unique, given the significant strides Governor Otti has made in just one year and eight months, transforming Abia's infrastructure, economy, and socio-economic landscape. The impact of Governor Otti's administration is evident across various sectors. In infrastructure development, Abia has witnessed a massive transformation, marked by…
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Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LGA Chairs, Deputies

Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LGA Chairs, Deputies

Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LG Chairs, Deputies An Edo State High Court in Benin has ordered the reinstatement of the suspended 18 local government chairmen and vice chairmen in the state. The presiding judge, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba, granted the order following a suit instituted by the affected chairmen and vice chairmen. The court however restrained Governor Monday Okpebholo and Edo State Government, Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Accountant General of the State, among others from acting on the resolution of the state House of Assembly suspending the claimants. Justice Ikponmwonba also ordered that the status quo,…
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“Provocation And Accountability: Unpacking The Complexities Of Modern Conflict” – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“Provocation And Accountability: Unpacking The Complexities Of Modern Conflict” – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

"Provocation and Accountability: Unpacking the Complexities of Modern Conflict" This article captures the essence of my quest, which revolves around the idea of provocation and accountability in the context of modern conflicts. I'm drawing parallels between different scenarios, such as Hamas and Israel, Nathaniel's alleged war crimes, and the role of Biden in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. To delve deeper into this thesis, it's essential to consider the complexities of modern conflict, including the nuances of provocation, the role of international law, and the challenges of holding individuals and nations accountable for their actions. In the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict,…
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Year 2025 To Witness More Infrastructural Development – President Tinubu

Year 2025 To Witness More Infrastructural Development – President Tinubu

Year 2025 To Witness More Infrastructural Development – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of more infrastructural development projects that have a direct bearing on the people, especially road networks across the country. The President gave this assurance through the Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Bello Goronyo, during a courtesy visit to Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, on Wednesday. He stated that the ongoing construction of the superhighway from Sokoto to Badagry is a testimony to President Tinubu’s commitment to Nigerian projects. The Minister described President Tinubu as a leader ready to serve the people of…
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EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Government Chairmen For Questioning

EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Government Chairmen For Questioning

EFCC Invites Suspended Edo Local Govt Chairmen For Questioning The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the suspended chairpersons of the 18 local councils in Edo State to its office for interrogation. The EFCC invitation was contained in a letter by the agency’s Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol, and addressed to the Secretary to the Edo State Government. In a letter dated 17 December, Mr Chukkol directed the chairpersons of Akoko-Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North East, Esan South East, and Esan West to report to its office on Thursday, 19 December (today). Others also expected at the…
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House Of Reps To Present N704.91 Million Half-Year Salary Donation To President Tinubu Dec. 31

House Of Reps To Present N704.91 Million Half-Year Salary Donation To President Tinubu Dec. 31

House Of Reps To Present N704.91 Million Half-Year Salary Donation To President Tinubu Dec 31 The House of Representatives on Thursday announced plans to submit the sum of N704.91m for the use of vulnerable Nigerians owing to the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of subsidy from petrol on December 31, 2024, to President Tinubu. Recall that on July 18, the House resolved to slash 50 per cent of their salaries for six months to address the challenges faced by ordinary Nigerians, following the adoption of a motion moved during a plenary session. Addressing his colleagues during Thursday’s plenary, Mr…
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Community Development In Action: Hope Rises In Ohafia LGA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Community Development In Action: Hope Rises In Ohafia LGA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Community Development in Action: Hope Rises in Ohafia LGA The road from Akara to Abiriba junction has been a major concern for residents and commuters alike. However, palliative work is currently underway to address the challenges faced by road users. As shown in the video, the contractor, FEROTEX, has made significant progress on the project, with work already completed from Akara to Alayi. The progress made so far is a testament to the commitment of the contractor and the government to improving the road network in the region. However, there is still much work to be done to complete the…
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Politics Today: Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party

Politics Today: Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party

Obi Officially Dumps Labour Party Paschal Obi, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, has officially left the Labour Party (LP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi was warmly welcomed back into the APC fold by the party’s expanded state executives, led by Macdonald Ebere, after formalizing his membership at both the ward and local government levels. In his remarks, Obi expressed that he was motivated to return to the APC due to the significant infrastructural development he attributed to Governor Hope Uzodinma’s leadership in Imo State. He…
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