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Jul
23
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Meets With The Mgt & Members Of The Senate Of ABIA State University, Resolve Outstanding Salary Issues

Gov. Otti Meets With The Mgt & Members Of The Senate Of ABIA State University, Resolve Outstanding Salary Issues

Education, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI MEETS WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE OF ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, RESOLVE OUTSTANDING SALARY ISSUES . On Saturday July 20th, the Executive Governor of Abia State His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti met with the Management and Members of the Senate of Abia State University at his Country home, Umuehim Nvosi in Isialangwa South Local Government Area to resolve all pending issues regarding verification and payment of salary to the staff of the University. During the meeting, it was confirmed that all the Staff of Abia State University, both verified and unverified have been paid their…
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Jul
23
2024
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Abuja Based Lawyer/Human Rights Activist Eme Kalu Ekpu Thanks President Tinubu Over Local Government Autonomy

Abuja Based Lawyer/Human Rights Activist Eme Kalu Ekpu Thanks President Tinubu Over Local Government Autonomy

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
AN ABUJA-BASED LEGAL PRACTITIONER AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST EME KALU EKPU ESQ. HAS THANKED PRESIDENT AHMED TINUBU ON THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT GRANTING FINANCIAL AUTONOMY TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND HARPED ON THE NEED FOR REGIONAL AUTONOMY AS A PANACEA TO SOLVING NIGERIAN COMPLEX CHALLENGES. An Abuja-based legal practitioner, human rights activist and the Chairman of The Rainbow Patriots for Justice Foundation, an NGO that focuses on promoting social justice, equality and human rights Eme Kalu Ekpu Esq. has expressed his deepest gratitude to President Ahmed Tinubu for the watershed Supreme judgement granting financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria.…
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Jul
23
2024
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Abort Planned Protest, We’ve Everything In Place To Alleviate Hardship – FGN Tells Nigerians

Abort Planned Protest, We’ve Everything In Place To Alleviate Hardship – FGN Tells Nigerians

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Abort Planned Protest, We’ve Everything In Place To Alleviate Hardships – FG Tells Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to abort their planned protests, as everything is in place to alleviate hardships. Speaking at a National Council of Traditional Rulers meeting in Abuja on Monday, 22nd July, 2024, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, emphasised the need for patience and support during this critical period. Tinubu criticised individuals capitalizing on the nation’s economic difficulties to incite protests. He stressed that, rather than engaging in demonstrations, Nigerians should show patience and commitment to…
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Jul
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Service, Courage And History As Governor Alex Otti OFR Swear-In Newly Appointed Special Advisers And Heads Of Government Agencies

Service, Courage And History As Governor Alex Otti OFR Swear-In Newly Appointed Special Advisers And Heads Of Government Agencies

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Service, Courage and History Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Swearing-in of Newly Appointed Special Advisers and Heads of Government Agencies on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Government House, Umuahia Protocols, Leadership is an exercise in continuous team building. It is essentially about finding the right people, placing them at the right positions, and giving them the leverage to work in harmony with other team members to translate the vision of the leader, into the reality of the collective. The responsibility of building the New Abia which our administration has been saddled…
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Jul
12
2024
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Another Promise Kept As Gov Otti Launches N1Billion Interest-Free Revolving Loan To Empower 10,000

Another Promise Kept As Gov Otti Launches N1Billion Interest-Free Revolving Loan To Empower 10,000

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
BREAKING NEWS! Governor Alex Otti OFR, fulfils one of his key Campaign promises as he launched the One Billion Naira Interest-Free Revolving Loan to Empower 10,000 Nano and Small Scale Business Owners across the 184 Wards in the 17 Local Government of Abia State. In the same vein, the Governor also handed over 15 units of 18-seater Innoson Buses to the harmonized Central Taskforce to get Abia rid of touts, ensure cleaner and safer environment for healthy living and ease of doing business in the State. Ctz. Ukoha Njoku UkohaChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.11-07-2024. goodnewstv.…
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Jul
12
2024
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‘Our People Will Hold Leaders To Account’ – Tinubu Hails Ruling On LG Autonomy

‘Our People Will Hold Leaders To Account’ – Tinubu Hails Ruling On LG Autonomy

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
‘Our People Will Hold Leaders To Account,’ Tinubu Hails Ruling On LG Autonomy President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, saying Nigerians, especially the poor, will be able to hold their local leaders to account. The apex court had on Thursday declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for local governments. The Supreme Court also barred governors from dissolving democratically elected local government councils, saying that doing so would amount to a breach of the 1999 Constitution. Shortly after the ruling, the President said an ineffective local government…
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Jul
12
2024
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20 States With Local Government Caretaker Committee(Full List)

20 States With Local Government Caretaker Committee(Full List)

FGN, News Flash, Politics
20 States With Local Government Caretaker Committees Most States have resorted to governing the local governments through caretaker committees set up by the State Government. This is contrary to Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which guarantees the system of local government by democratically elected officials. Caretaker committees have become a prevalent practice in different states across the federation, and are fast replacing local government councils. Factors fingered for the inability of many States to conduct council polls include insecurity, paucity of funds as well as political and legal battles. Thursday’s ruling by the Supreme Court declaring that…
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Jul
12
2024
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You Can’t Stop North From Voting Tinubu In 2027 – Group Tells El-Rufai’s Son

You Can’t Stop North From Voting Tinubu In 2027 – Group Tells El-Rufai’s Son

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics
You Can’t Stop North From Voting Tinubu In 2027- Group Tells El-Rufai’s Son The Arewa Progressive Forum for Good Governance (APFGG), a group, has said that the son of former Kaduna State Governor, Bashir El- Rufa’i and his co-travellers cannot Stop Northerners from re-electing Tinubu in 2027. Bashir had in a post on his social media handle, allegedly predicted that the President and the Governor would be voted out of office in 2027 for ”non-performance”. However, in a statement signed by Malam Ibrahim Musa Bichi, Chairman, the group condemned Bashir El-Rufai’s prediction and challenged his father to vie for the…
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Jul
11
2024
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Newly Appointed Pro-Fubara LGA Caretaker Chairman Appoints 100 Special Assistants

Newly Appointed Pro-Fubara LGA Caretaker Chairman Appoints 100 Special Assistants

News Flash, Politics
Newly Appointed Pro-Fubara LG Caretaker Chairman Appoints 100 Special Assistants The Caretaker Chairman of Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo has appointed 100 special assistants to form part of his administration. The caretaker chairman announced this in a post he on his X handle, saying the appointment takes immediate effect on Wednesday. Ihunwo is one of the caretaker chairpersons appointed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State amid a political crisis in the state. Fubara had ensured that the former chairpersons loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, did not get their tenure…
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Jul
11
2024
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2027: ‘Nobody Is Too Big To Be Voted Out’ – El-Rufai’s Son To President Tinubu

2027: ‘Nobody Is Too Big To Be Voted Out’ – El-Rufai’s Son To President Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
2027: ‘Nobody Is Too Big To Be Voted Out’ – El-Rufai’s Son Sends Cryptic Warning To Tinubu Bashir El-Rufai, son of the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has sent a cryptic message to President Bola Tinubu over his reelection in 2027. Bashir specifically said that nobody is too big to be elected out of office by the people, warning that it will happen with no consequences. He said that people should forget all the intimidations flying up and down, saying they should be patient. In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, Bashir seemingly referred to Tinubu,…
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