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Dec
06
2024
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The PDP Shadow Government Was A Grand Plot By Ikpeazu And His Associates To Cover N500 Billion LG Funds Heist – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

The PDP Shadow Government Was A Grand Plot By Ikpeazu And His Associates To Cover N500 Billion LG Funds Heist – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, LGA, Politics
THE PDP SHADOW GOVERNMENT WAS A GRAND PLOT BY IKPEAZU AND HIS ASSOCIATES TO COVER N500 BILLION LG FUNDS HEISTS. The camp of Okezie Ikpeazu and his thieving cabal while in government were thrown into confusion on the 20th of November when Honorable Justice Bello Kawu of the FCT High Court judicial division granted an ex parte order following an application by one patriotic Abia citizen, Mr. Chidiebere Ojukwu to open trial of N500 Billion 17 Abia local governments funds from 2019 to 2023. The Honourable Justice Bello Kawu had ordered the EFCC to proceed to file the outcome of…
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Dec
05
2024
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France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After Vote Of No -Confidence

France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After Vote Of No -Confidence

Foreign Affairs, International, Politics, World News
France Prime Minister Michel Barnier Ousted After No-confidence Vote French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted after the parliament voted in support of a motion of no confidence. The members of parliament voted in support of the motion against Barnier by 331 votes. The move marks the first time France’s government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote since 1962. Barnie’s leadership was called into question after “he used special powers to push through his budget without a vote.” Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally and Éric Coquerel of the radical left accused the former prime minister of…
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Dec
05
2024
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Governor Otti Makes Additional Appointments And Reassignments

Governor Otti Makes Additional Appointments And Reassignments

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS: The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has approved the following appointments: Barr. Chijioke Nwankwo - Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor’s Office Mr. Emmanuel Okpechi, FCA - Special Adviser, Internally Generated Revenue Dr. Emeka Enyiazu - Special Adviser, Education (Tertiary) Mr. Chinasa Frank Iheanyi - Liaison Officer, National Assembly Mr. Ndubuisi Ike - Special Adviser, Finance & Economic Development Dr. Eric Egwuibe - Special Adviser, Budget and Planning Mr. Osinachi Nwaka - DG, Ministry of Finance Incorporated REASSIGNMENTS: The following Appointees have been reassigned. Mr. Chimereze Okeigbo - CEO, Abia SME Microfinance Bank…
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Dec
04
2024
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Stop Milking Nigeria Like A Cow, It’ll Soon Dry Up – Obi of Onitsha Warn Politicians

Stop Milking Nigeria Like A Cow, It’ll Soon Dry Up – Obi of Onitsha Warn Politicians

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Stop Milking Nigeria Like A Cow, It’ll Soon Dry Up – Obi Of Onitsha Tells Politicians The Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Nnaemeka Achebe, has charged the political class and those in leadership positions to put public interest above personal and individualistic interest if Nigeria as a country must grow beyond its current position. In his goodwill, message, yesterday in Abuja at the public presentation of a book,’Bold Leap’ authored by Senator Chris Anyanwu, His Royal Majesty warned that with the increasing level of corruption in the country which is akin to milking a cow, the cow would soon…
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Dec
04
2024
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Senate Confirms Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff

Senate Confirms Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Security
Senate Confirms Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Lt.- Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report of the Senate Committee on Army, presented by its chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua (APC, Katsina), after screening the army chief. Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had asked the Senate to confirm Oluyede as COAS following the death of Lt-Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja. Yar’adua said the nominee had been cleared by the Department of State Services (DSS) and went through the correct process of promotion…
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Dec
04
2024
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Namibia Elects First Female President

Namibia Elects First Female President

News Flash, International, Politics, World News
Namibia Elects First Female President Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots followed by the candidate for the main opposition Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) with 25.5 percent, the election authority announced. Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, becomes the first woman to rule the mineral-rich southern African country that has been governed by the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) since independence in…
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Dec
03
2024
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PRESS RELEASE: Otti’s Aide Slams ABIA PDP: ‘You’ll Fail In Shadow Government Too’

PRESS RELEASE: Otti’s Aide Slams ABIA PDP: ‘You’ll Fail In Shadow Government Too’

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Public Affairs UnitGovernment HouseUmuahia, Abia State Press Release Otti's Aide Slams Abia PDP: 'You'll Fail in Shadow Government too' The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Affairs to the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, has slammed the Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its attempt to constitute a 'Shadow Government' after numerous failures recorded during its 24-year inglorious reign. According to Dr. Uzoukwa, the PDP's attempt to set up a Shadow Government is dead on arrival, as Governor Alex Otti has already begun to tackle the rot dumped by the Party. "The PDP's failures…
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Dec
03
2024
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The Self-Carricature Of The Diminished ABIA PDP: An Aberration And Misnomer Of Shadow Appointees Under An Executive Presidential System – By Ctn Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

The Self-Carricature Of The Diminished ABIA PDP: An Aberration And Misnomer Of Shadow Appointees Under An Executive Presidential System – By Ctn Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
THE SELF-CARRICATURE OF THE DIMINISHED ABIA PDP: AN ABERRATION AND MISNOMER OF SHADOW APPOINTEES UNDER AN EXECUTIVE PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM. The desperation of agents of the decimated Abia PDP was made manifest few days ago when the visible Abia PDP Chairman who was 'elected' to serve the party with other 'elected' State party Exco in his American-Wonder exercise, appointed illusionary shadow Commissioners, Special Adviser, Senior Special Assistants, Director Generals, CSO, CPS, Chief Judge, Speaker and Deputy Speaker, SSG, Chief of Staff and Accountant-General under the yet to be created PDP State. What is strange is that few days later, the Abia…
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Dec
03
2024
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Dogara Backs Tax Reform Bills, Tackle Governors

Dogara Backs Tax Reform Bills, Tackle Governors

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, National Assembly, Politics
Dogara Backs Tax Reform Bills, Tackles Governors Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Monday night asked Nigerian governors to air their views and make recommendations where necessary on the controversial Tax Reform Bills rather than attempting to stop the proposed laws. Dogara insisted that the bills cannot be shut down on account of timing and alleged non-consultation of governors by the Taiwo Oyedele-led Presidential Committee. He spoke at a special town hall on the Tax Reform Bills aired by Channels Television. The former Speaker expressed worry that the bills have been generating fuss and taking regional…
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Dec
03
2024
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Dr. Alex Otti’s New Dreams For Greater Umuahia Expansion Project Is Unveiling – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Dr. Alex Otti’s New Dreams For Greater Umuahia Expansion Project Is Unveiling – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Good Governance, Politics
DR. ALEX OTTI'S NEW DREAMS FOR GREATER UMUAHIA EXPANSION PROJECT IS UNVEILING. Abians are delighted to read that governor Alex Otti will be flagging off the dualization of Umuahia Tower to Onuimo gateway on the 3rd of December, in continuation of his Umuahia urban renewal reconstruction works. Also worthy of note is that the Umuopara ring road will equally be flagged off which when completed is expected to open the Umuopara surburban for integration towards the old Umuahia city. The approach from Imo State starting from the gateway at Onuimo will redefine and transit to the new city concept for…
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