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Aug
09
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Women Affairs Minister Disrupts Abuja Event, Says ‘President Unhappy With It’.

Women Affairs Minister Disrupts Abuja Event, Says ‘President Unhappy With It’.

Abuja, News Flash, Politics
‘President Unhappy With It’ – Women Affairs’ Minister Disrupts Abuja Event A mild drama played out on Thursday morning as the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, disrupted an event in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The programme was planned by Mela-Chiyoma PAT Limited. In a video uploaded on X, formerly Twitter, by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), the minister was seen accusing the organizers of impersonation. According to her, the event, tagged “Unveiling the power of women and food security,” was conveyed in the name of the ministry of women affairs without approval. Addressing the…
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Aug
08
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
DSS Raids NLC Headquarters Over EndBadGovernance Protest

DSS Raids NLC Headquarters Over EndBadGovernance Protest

FGN, Labour, News Flash, Politics
DSS Raids NLC Headquarters Over #EndBadGovernance Protest Security operatives suspected to be from the Department of State Services, DSS, have raided headquarters of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, over allegations that members of the organised labour sponsored the #EndBadGovernance protest. Some labour leaders who spoke to Daily Trust on Wednesday night, said everyone in the building had left for their various residence when the operatives stormed the building. One of the labour leaders said he spoke to one of the private security guards attached to building on phone and confirmed that the masked operatives with assorted rifles stormed there at about…
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Aug
08
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Re: Is Gov Alex Otti Actually A Doctor? – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha(Chief Press Secretary To Gov Alex Otti OFR)

Re: Is Gov Alex Otti Actually A Doctor? – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha(Chief Press Secretary To Gov Alex Otti OFR)

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Personality, Politics
RE: IS GOV ALEX OTTI ACTUALLY A DOCTOR? It is simply not clear what Chinonye Mba, an intellectual lilliputian and author of the above referenced piece, intends to achieve other than to fruitlessly labour to launder the image of Okezie Ikpeazu, the erstwhile Abia State Governor - his paymaster - just to earn a morsel of porridge as a reward. Unfortunately for him, his writeup was coming at a time many Abia indigenes and residents have resolved to forget about Okezie Ikpeazu and his inglorious eight years of waste and move forward with a progressive, result-driven and serious-minded government. He…
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Aug
07
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tinubu Makes 6 Fresh Appointments, Replaces Suspended NSIPA CEO

Tinubu Makes 6 Fresh Appointments, Replaces Suspended NSIPA CEO

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Replaces Suspended NSIPA CEO, Makes 6 Other Appointments (Full List) President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven persons to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday evening. The statement was titled, “President Bola Tinubu appoints new heads of agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.” The appointments include the naming of Lami Bello as the new Director-General,…
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Aug
07
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Makes Strong Case For Nigerians To Be Intentional In Their Choice Of Leadership – By Ferdinand Ekeoma(SA, Publicity & Media To Gov. Otti)

Gov. Otti Makes Strong Case For Nigerians To Be Intentional In Their Choice Of Leadership – By Ferdinand Ekeoma(SA, Publicity & Media To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
SPECIAL FOCUS INDEED, THE FISH GETS ROTTEN FROM THE HEAD In his 'Outside the Box' column article of June 2016 titled "The Fish Gets Rotten From The Head: The Leadership Question," the present Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, made a strong case for Nigerians to be intentional in their leadership choices because, according to him, everything starts and ends with leadership. Eight years later, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, now Governor of Abia State, has been vindicated as people from different walks of life have swiftly changed their hitherto wrong impression and description of Abia State…
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Aug
06
2024
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LG Autonomy: EFCC Issues Strong Warnings To LG Chairmen

LG Autonomy: EFCC Issues Strong Warnings To LG Chairmen

Crime, Economy, News Flash, Politics
LG Autonomy: EFCC Issues Strong Warnings To LG Chairmen LG Autonomy: EFCC Issues Strong Warnings To Local Govt Chairmen The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has pledged to closely monitor local government activities to ensure good governance, accountability, and transparency. This follows the recent Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to local governments. It disclosed this at a national dialogue organised by Agora Policy, themed “Enthroning Accountability in Local Government in Nigeria”, in Abuja on Monday. A representative of the EFCC Chairman, Friday Ebelo, said, “Good governance encompasses three essential elements: accountability, transparency, and citizen participation. For these elements to…
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Jul
30
2024
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Election Losers Behind Nationwide Protest – Akpabio

Election Losers Behind Nationwide Protest – Akpabio

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Election Losers Behind Nationwide Protest — Akpabio The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has accused the candidates who lost out in the 2023 presidential election of sponsoring the planned nationwide protest. Mr Akpabio spoke on Monday at the State House, Abuja, after he witnessed President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the new minimum wage bill into law. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Omoyele Sowore of African Action Congress (AAC) and others ran against President Tinubu in the election. Some individuals and organisations in the country have planned a nationwide protest over the hardship…
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Jul
30
2024
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Tinubu’s Aide Challenges Peter Obi To Lead Protesters In Person

Tinubu’s Aide Challenges Peter Obi To Lead Protesters In Person

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Aide Challenges Peter Obi to Lead Protesters in Person Bayo Onanuga, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, has issued a statement calling on Peter Obi to take an active role in the upcoming protests. Onanuga suggested that Obi, who has endorsed the planned demonstrations, should openly lead the protesters, just as Tinubu and President Muhammadu Buhari did in the past. Onanuga's statement comes as the country prepares for a 10-day nationwide protest against economic hardship, scheduled to begin on August 1. Obi's endorsement of the protests has sparked debate, with some calling on him to take a more visible…
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Jul
29
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti And Peter Obi Speaks On The Planned Hardship Protest In Nigeria

Gov. Otti And Peter Obi Speaks On The Planned Hardship Protest In Nigeria

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics
GOV. OTTI AND MR. PETER OBI SPEAKS ON THE PLANNED HARDSHIP PROTEST IN NIGERIA. The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and the Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Presidential Election have expressed their views about the planned hardship protests by Nigerians beginning on August 1st. The two Political Leaders who have given Nigerians so much hope and believe in a better Nigeria spoke to the Press in the Country Home of Governor Otti at Umuehim Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government area of Abia State after a Private Breakfast Meeting between both leaders. Both Leaders…
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