Politics

Aug
19
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ganduje Disowns 2027 Presidential Campaign Posters, Says It’s Work Of Mischief Makers

Ganduje Disowns 2027 Presidential Campaign Posters, Says It’s Work Of Mischief Makers

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
‘Work Of Mischief Makers’ — Ganduje Disowns 2027 Presidential Campaign Posters Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disassociated himself from campaign posters on social media, claiming he would be contesting for the presidency in 2027. In a statement on Sunday by Edwin Olofu, chief press secretary (CPS), to the APC national chairman, Ganduje said the campaign posters are “malicious pieces of fake news”. The campaign poster featured Ganduje as a presidential candidate in 2027, with Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, as his running mate. The poster also showed the two politicians will contest the…
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Aug
16
2024
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It’s All About Service: Being Text By Gov. Otti At The Swearing In Of New Commissioners

It’s All About Service: Being Text By Gov. Otti At The Swearing In Of New Commissioners

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
It’s All About Service Being the Text of a Speech delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Swearing in of New Commissioners on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia Protocols, Our greatest wealth is in the abundance of human resources that we have been blessed with as a State. We are proud to share the same ancestry with some of the most intelligent and brilliant individuals walking the face of the earth. Across the major global capitals and cities, and on the biggest platforms in the academia, finance, medicine, law and…
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Aug
16
2024
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Obi Knocks FGN Over Seizure Of Presidential Jets

Obi Knocks FGN Over Seizure Of Presidential Jets

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Obi Knocks FG Over Seizure Of Presidential Jets Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Nigerian government following the international seizure of three jets belonging to the Presidential fleet. Describing the incident as an international embarrassment, Obi, in a statement via X on Thursday, condemned the federal government’s handling of the situation, highlighting the broader implications of the event. “The trending international news on the seizure of three jets belonging to Nigeria’s Presidential fleet is yet another of many embarrassing things exposing our failed leadership and our attitude to the rule of law…
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Aug
16
2024
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Ganduje Fires Kano Govt, Speaks On Missing Corruption File

Ganduje Fires Kano Govt, Speaks On Missing Corruption File

Crime, Kano, News Flash, Politics
Ganduje Fires Kano Govt, Speaks On Missing Corruption File Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has fired back at the Kano State government over allegations that he masterminded the disappearance of a corruption file from a courthouse. Ganduje denied the allegations, accusing the state government of orchestrating the violence that led to the file’s disappearance. In a statement, Ganduje’s chief press secretary, Edwin Olofu, claimed that the state government was responsible for the violence and the missing file. Olofu stated that the allegations against Ganduje were baseless and comical and that the state government was trying…
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Aug
15
2024
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Gov. Otti Rejigs His Team, Swears In New Commissioners

Gov. Otti Rejigs His Team, Swears In New Commissioners

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Governor Alex Otti Rejigs His Team, Swears In New Commissioners. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, earlier today swore in the six new Commissioners appointed by him. The Governor reminded the new Commissioners that his administration frowns at acts capable of tarnishing the image of the Government, and made it clear that his government had since rejected the traditional recruitment pattern of filling strategic government offices with cronies who do very little in terms of execution of businesses of governance and promised to intensify efforts geared making life comfortable for Abians. The Six new Commissioners…
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Aug
15
2024
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Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Government

Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Government

Crime, Kano, News Flash, Politics
Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Govt The Kano State government has said those who invaded Kano State High Court during the nationwide protest carted away some of the documents used in the corruption trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Daily Trust reports that the State High Court was one of the properties vandalised and looted by hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance protest. On Wednesday, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf visited the court to assess the damages done. The governor was conducted round the court premises by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna…
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Aug
15
2024
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Former President Obasanjo Asked To Surrender To EFCC For Probe

Former President Obasanjo Asked To Surrender To EFCC For Probe

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash, Politics
Former President Obasanjo Asked To Surrender To EFCC For Probe Oba Francis Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, has lambasted former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. This Nigeria news platform understands that the monarch dared Obasanjo to surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because he is not a saint. Alao made the statement days after Obasanjo said that most Nigerian political leaders should be behind bars. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta on Friday, August 9, when he received six members of the House of Representatives, who are co-sponsors of bills proposing a single six-year term, rotation…
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Aug
14
2024
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Chief Alum Otis(PG, Amaekpu Development Union) Congratulates Chief Dr. Sam Anya On His Appointment And Successful Screening As Rivers State Commissioner

Chief Alum Otis(PG, Amaekpu Development Union) Congratulates Chief Dr. Sam Anya On His Appointment And Successful Screening As Rivers State Commissioner

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics
Congratulations on Your appointment And Successful Screening as Rivers State Commissioner: I'm overjoyed and wish to extend my profound congratulations to you on your recent appointment as a Commissioner by His Excellency, The Governor of Rivers State Sir Siminalayi Fubara. This is obviously a significant achievement and a testament to your dedication, hard work, and expertise that you have always exhibited in your chosen field of endeavor. This is an appointment well deserved and have no iota of doubt that you will excel in any role assigned to you as your nomination has been confirmed by the State Assembly and…
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Aug
14
2024
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Jonathan, Buhari Attend Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa

Jonathan, Buhari Attend Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Jonathan, Buhari Attend Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa Council of state meeting, FEC meetingPresident Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over his first National Council of State meeting since assuming office. The meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja is being attended by former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammadu Buhari. With no executive powers, the National Council of State is an advisory organ of the federal government. Its membership includes the president who is the Chairman; Vice President, who is the Deputy Chairman; all former Presidents of the Federation and all former Heads of the Government of the Federation; all…
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Aug
14
2024
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Pillars Of Enduring Support: Being Text Of Gov. Otti’s Speech At The 2024 ABIA Women August Meeting

Pillars Of Enduring Support: Being Text Of Gov. Otti’s Speech At The 2024 ABIA Women August Meeting

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
PILLARS OF ENDURING SUPPORT Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by His Excellency, Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Abia Women August Meeting at the International Conference Centre Umuahia, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Protocols, It is always a thing of joy to share in the excitement of our women and mothers because when they are happy, things are better for everyone at home, and in the communities. We are better as a people when women get the support they need to play their many very important roles in the immediate and wider human community. As history…
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