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Jun
09
2024
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7th Annual Convention In ABIA: Governor Otti Pledges To Partner With IMSU Alumni Association

7th Annual Convention In ABIA: Governor Otti Pledges To Partner With IMSU Alumni Association

Abia State, Economy, News Flash, South East
7th Annual Convention in Abia: Governor Otti Pledges to Partner with IMSU Alumni Association The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has promised to partner with the Imo State University Alumni Association (IMSUAA) in ensuring a seamless and successful 7th Annual Convention in Umuahia, the capital of the state. He made this promise while receiving in audience both members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of IMSUAA led by Barr Okey Ozumba and Local Organizing Committee for the convention at Nvosi, his country home. According to Governor Otti, alumni associations all over the world play a major role in assisting…
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Jun
09
2024
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Soludo’s Leadership Gains Momentum As Major Opposition Party Collapses Structure In Solidarity

Soludo’s Leadership Gains Momentum As Major Opposition Party Collapses Structure In Solidarity

News Flash, Politics, South East
Soludo's Leadership Gains Momentum as Major Opposition Party Collapses Structure in Solidarity In a significant show of solidarity for the manifestation of the transformative agenda for Sustainable Development in Anambra State, over 1,300 former members of the major opposition political party, the People's Democratic Party PDP, have decamped to the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA. The former PDP members, including leaders, executives, and loyalists, converged at the Women Development Center in Awka on Saturday, June 8, 2024, where they were officially received by Governor Soludo into APGA. This development follows the comprehensive development agenda for all 21 Local Government…
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Jun
07
2024
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Former Military Governor Of Enugu State Diesel At 83

Former Military Governor Of Enugu State Diesel At 83

News Flash, Obituary, South East
Former Nigerian Military Governor Dies At 83 A former Military Governor of Enugu State and retired Commissioner of Police, J.S Anga, has died at the age of 83. Anga passed away on Tuesday after a protracted illness at his residence in Bukuru, near Jos. Hailing from Nasarawa State, Anga served as the military governor of Enugu State and was the Galadiman Eggon and chairman of the Eggon Council of Elders until his death. Paul Anga, a son of the elder statesman, confirmed his father’s death. David Mandy Abuluya, President of the Eggon Cultural and Development Association, ECDA, described the death…
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Jun
07
2024
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House Of Reps Moves To Create New State In South East

House Of Reps Moves To Create New State In South East

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, South East
Reps Moves to Create New State in South East, Passes Bill for First Reading The House of Representatives has taken a step towards the creation of a new state in the southeastern region of Nigeria. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that lawmakers in the lower chamber of the national assembly on Thursday passed a bill for the establishment of Orlu State through its first reading. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, representative of Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, and co-sponsored by other lawmakers, is now set for second reading. According to the draft bill, the creation of…
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Jun
03
2024
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2023 Elections Proved Yoruba Don’t Hate Igbos – Peter Obi

2023 Elections Proved Yoruba Don’t Hate Igbos – Peter Obi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East
2023 Elections Proved Yorubas Don’t Hate Igbos – Peter Obi The presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi said 2023 general elections have proved that the Yorubas do not hate the Igbos. Obi stated this while receiving the 2024 Courageous Citizen Award from the Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD) in Abuja on Saturday. The former Anambra State governor noted that the election was not a Christian or Igbo agenda. He said the 2023 general election saw Nigerians unite across tribe and religious lines, adding that the poll corrected the impression that Yorubas hate Igbos. Obi noted that…
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Jun
01
2024
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One Year Of Doing Things Differently: The Peter Mbah Story

One Year Of Doing Things Differently: The Peter Mbah Story

Metro, Politics, Security, South East, , , ,
He arguably comes across as the Governor with the best scorecard in 365 days. Ndi Enugu can attest to this truism. The Enugu space today tells lucid testimonies of the place of commitment, dedication, capacity and competency in transformational leadership. And such is the remarkable Story of Peter Mbah. I had a near 30 minutes private dialogue with His EXCELLENCY Peter Ndubuisi Mbah three days after he was sworn in as the Executive Governor of Enugu State in 2023. Interestingly I have elected to pen this Tribute in Profound Leadership in his honour exactly one year after that incisive dialogue.…
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May
31
2024
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Unknown Gunmen: Alex Otti Is Right – Abia Rebirth Initiative

Unknown Gunmen: Alex Otti Is Right – Abia Rebirth Initiative

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash, South East
Unknown Gunmen: Alex Otti is Right. Yesterday, Aba and its environs experienced the deadly attack of unknown gunmen who gunned down several soldiers at army checkpoints, especially in Obikabia Junction. Ordinarily, state governments will violently respond to this inferno without a careful study of events, but Dr. Alex Otti in a swift response sued for peace while insisting not to go after those who are mourning the deaths of their lost ones. He rather would advise they find better means to express themselves than to take lives. The burden of these disturbances heavies on the shoulders of the federal government.…
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May
31
2024
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Ohaneze Ndigbo Meets Nnamdi Kanu In DSS Custody

Ohaneze Ndigbo Meets Nnamdi Kanu In DSS Custody

News Flash, Security, South East
Ohaneze Ndigbo Meets Nnamdi Kanu In DSS custody The delegation led by the President of the apex Igbo Socio-Cultural body, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, entered the DSS Complex at about 1:05pm. There is an ongoing meeting between the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo and the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the Headquarters of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) in Abuja. The delegation led by the President of the apex Igbo Socio-Cultural body, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, entered the DSS Complex at about 1:05pm. Although the details of the meeting are yet to be made public,…
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May
30
2024
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President Uyo Chambers Of Commerce Cries Out: Igbos Have Taken Over A’Ibom Economy – By Nsikan Ikpe

President Uyo Chambers Of Commerce Cries Out: Igbos Have Taken Over A’Ibom Economy – By Nsikan Ikpe

Economy, Business, News Flash, South East
President Uyo Chambers of Commerce Cries Out:Igbos Have Taken Over A’Ibom Economy By Nsikan Ikpe The president of Uyo Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, Obong Ukpong Dan Umoh has expressed concern over the dominance of the Akwa Ibom economy by the Igbos, saying it is time indigenous business people in the state woke up to face the risk involved in business. Ukpong Dan Umoh who was speaking exclusively to The Southern Details at the secretariat of the Uyo Chambers of Commerce, recently, said commerce in Akwa Ibom State is completely dependent on the Igbos. “If we don’t buy…
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May
09
2024
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Restoring The Old Glory: Being Gov Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road Construction

Restoring The Old Glory: Being Gov Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road Construction

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, South East, Works
Restoring the Old Glory. Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Flag off of the Reconstruction of the Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Protocols, Let me, with a great sense of joy, welcome you to the formal flag off of the reconstruction of the 3.5 kilometre Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road. We have come together in continuation of our consistent efforts to restore the old glory of this city after decades of ruin orchestrated by wilful neglect, crass irresponsibility and a pathetic failure to appreciate the full significance of Aba to the economic…
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