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Dec

2024

“ABIA State: A Beacon Of Hope Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Politics

"Abia State: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty" As the world grapples with a slowdown in global growth, projected to hit 2.4% in 2024 and 2.7% in 2025, according to the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report, Abia State in Nigeria is bucking the trend. The state government, led by Governor Alex Otti, has been working tirelessly to promote economic growth and development. One of the key initiatives of the Abia State government is the establishment of the Abia State Public Private Partnership and Investment Promotion Board. This move aims to attract investors and promote economic growth in…

Dec

2024

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“I’ll Replace You Within 72 Hours” – Governor Threatens Workers Over NLC’s Strike

Labour, News Flash, Politics

“I’ll Replace You Within 72 Hours” – Governor Threatens Workers Over NLC’s Strike Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has vowed to withhold the salaries of striking workers and replace any worker who fails to report to their office within 72 hours. This comes amidst the strike action by the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) The governor made the disclosure in a live broadcast from his office at the Government House Centenary City Abakaliki on Monday. The governor expressed his displeasure with the strike action, citing the state government’s efforts to improve workers’ welfare. He claimed that the state government has paid a…

Dec

2024

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Port Harcourt Refinery Working Effectively – Nigerian Society Of Chemical Engineers Knocks Critics

News Flash, Oil & Gas, Politics

Port Harcourt Refinery Working Effectively – Nigerian Society Of Chemical Engineers Knocks Critics The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, has given the Port Harcourt Refinery a clean bill of health, declaring that the plant is running, contrary to claims made by critics about the facility. National President of the Association, Mr Tony Ogbuigwe, who said this in an interview, declared that chemical engineers who are on the ground have confirmed that the installation is back in operations after over 20 years. Ogbuigwe also declared that refining and refinery operations are scientific and the process has no room for emotion or…

Dec

2024

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The Shadow Government Of ABIA PDP Is Laughable And Joke Taken Too Far – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

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

THE SHADOW GOVERNMENT OF ABIA PDP IS LAUGHABLE AND JOKE TAKEN TOO FAR. The 1st of December, 2024 was for Abians, a day not to bask in the euphoria of the yuletide season but to be greeted by a new slogganeering project of the opposition PDP in the state. It was a day to be remembered only in breach and infamy in the form of the launch of the new PDP fake inquisition, so called the Shadow Government of Abia state. Unu biakwa lere. But the twist is that this bedlam, so called the Shadow government is a meddlesome camouflage,…

Dec

2024

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Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi Speak On 2027 Presidential Ambitions Following Adamawa Meeting

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, Politics

Atiku, Peter Obi Speak On 2027 Presidential Ambitions Following Adamawa Meeting. The 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his counterpart from the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, have downplayed speculations about their plans for the 2027 Presidential Election. According to Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, the meeting was simply a reunion of two old friends. Ibe explained that Obi was invited to be the keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) and the 16th Founder’s Day. The university was founded by Atiku Abubakar. I’ve said, “Let us not jump…

Dec

2024

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Atiku Abubakar Hosts Peter Obi In Adamawa

News Flash, Politics

Atiku Abubakar Hosts Peter Obi In Adamawa Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently hosted the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at his residence in Adamawa State. Atiku disclosed this in a video shared on X.com on Saturday. His caption read, “It is breakfast time with my friend, #PeterObi, in the ‘land of beauty.” Atiku hosts Peter Obi in Adamawa Atiku hosts Peter Obi in Adamawa The video featured the two leaders, alongside others, seated together at a dining table, ready to have their meal. This is not their first meeting after the 2023 election, as the two met…

Dec

2024

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Labour Party Crisis: Abure Begs Obi, Otti, Others To Return

News Flash, Politics

LP Crisis: Abure Begs Obi, Otti, Others To Return The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has appealed to the party’s 2023 presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and other aggrieved bigwigs to return to the party. Abure made the plea in an exclusive interview with Saturday PUNCH. The embattled chairman had been at loggerheads with chieftains and stakeholders of the party who kicked against his reelection on the ground that the controversial Nnewi convention that returned him to office wasn’t an all-inclusive and expansive one. Consequently, Obi, Otti and some party stakeholders in…

Dec

2024

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How I Begged Abacha Not To Execute Obasanjo Over Alleged Coup Plot – Gowon

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Interviews, News Flash, Politics

How I Begged Abacha Not To Execute Obasanjo Over Alleged Coup Plot – Gowon Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, says he pleaded with late Genenral Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for an alleged coup plot in 1995. Mr Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the interdenominational unity Christmas carol and praise festival organised by the Plateau government. He was the special guest of honour at the event, and Mr Obasanjo was the guest of honour. Mr Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 by Mr Abacha and convicted of being part of a planned coup…

Dec

2024

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Leadership Lessons From Governor Alex Otti’s Library (A Collection Of Top Leadership Books That Shaped His Perspective On Governance) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Leadership Lessons from Governor Alex Otti's Library Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, wants to unwind a little bit and share some secrets of his success. He's excited to share with book loving Abians some collection of top ten globally celebrated leadership books found in his library that have shaped his perspective on governance and leadership. As the former top banker, his library is a majestic sanctuary of knowledge, nestled within his opulent mansion. As you step inside, you're enveloped by the warm, rich aroma of leather-bound tomes and the soft glow of table lamps. The room's architecture is a masterful…

Nov

2024

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Former G-5 Governors Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Sarki Make Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List

FGN, Gossips, News Flash, Politics

Former G-5 Governors Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Sarki Make Tinubu’s Ambassadorial List Former governors Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State have been shortlisted for ambassadorial appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was exposed by Jackson Ude, a US-based Nigerian investigative journalist, who broke the news via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. Ude had posted names of those likely to be ambassadorial appointees, including Ikpeazu and Ugwuanyi, with Fola Adeola, Bayero, Usman Sarki, and Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire. He addressed the former governors as “Ambassador Okezie Ikpeazu” and “Ambassador Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi”, indicating that their inclusion in the list…