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FG Removed VAT from Diesel in For Six Months; Tinubu promises a monthly wage fee of ₦35,000 to Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter
The federal government makes diesel VAT-free for the next six months Tinubu promises a monthly wage fee of ₦35,000 to Nigeria NITDA requests that cybersecurity and digital literacy be taught …
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Abia State Govt Supports 106-Year-Old Akara Seller’s Resilience with Monthly Stipend
In a touching move, the Abia State government is providing assistance to Ma Chidinma Eluwa, a spirited 106-year-old who sells Akara in Umuahia, Abia State's capital. Despite her age and…
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Davido Reveals He Performed for Free at Alex Otti’s Inauguration Party in Abia State
Afrobeats sensation Davido has disclosed that he performed at the inauguration party of Alex Otti, the newly elected governor of Abia state, without charging any fees. The singer made this…
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ALEX OTTI AND THE BURDEN OF EXPECTATIONS
The hall exploded in celebration at the announcement of the results by Professor Nnenna Otti, and the excitement spilled out into the streets as people ran, hugged, and patted themselves…
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Guber Polls: APC claims absence of voter intimidation or violence in Lagos; Tinubu files petition with NBC, calls for Channels TV to face sanctions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Guber Polls: APC claims absence of voter intimidation or violence in Lagos Tinubu files petition with NBC, calls for Channels TV to face sanctions Fire engulfs yet another auto parts…
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DSS Confirms Plot for Interim Government in Nigeria; I Won’t Run From EFCC After Handover – Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
DSS Confirms Plot for Interim Government in Nigeria Abia REC Speaks on Threats During Gubernatorial Results Collation FG Has Approved Pay Raise For Civil Servants - Ngige I Won’t Run…
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INEC declares Labour Party’s Alex Otti winner of Abia governorship election
Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) has won the March 18 governorship election in Abia State. He trounced his opponents like Okey Ahiwe of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Anyone that attempts to disrupt the elections should be prepared to die – Police
Election day for governors and state assemblies is this Saturday, and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a warning about possible disruptions. Political parties and their supporters are on…
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Five more states join suit challenging naira redesign policy of CBN
The lawsuit against CBN's redesign of the naira has expanded to include five additional states. These are the states of Kano, Niger, Jigawa, Nasarawa, and Abia. When the lawsuits were merged…
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Abia PDP Gubernatorial Candidate Ikonne Is Dead
Prof. Uchenna Ikonne, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for governor of Abia State, has passed away. His son, Dr. Uche-Ikonne Chikezie, released a statement on Wednesday to confirm his…
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Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransom; FG will review minimum wage, says Ngige | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransomFG will review minimum wage, says NgigePolice parade ex-DSS officer, 9 suspects over bullion van robbery in AbiaNnamdi Kanu’s health…
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9 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Abia
Nine cases of monkeypox infection have been reported in Abia State, in southeast Nigeria. Peace Nwogwugwu, an epidemiologist for the state, announced it in Umuahia on Wednesday. She addressed a…
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New record set as Goodness wins gold for Nigeria at Commonwealth Games; 3 new cases of monkeypox reported in Abia state | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
New record set as Goodness wins gold for Nigeria at Commonwealth GamesAtiku and Wike in closed-door meeting, promise to end the PDP conflict in seven days.AfDB Grants FG 134 Million…
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Bandits are abducting our people like chickens – Abia communities; Governor Soludo reveals the reason for the demolition of Odumeje’s church | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Bandits are abducting our people like chickens - Abia communitiesKuje attack: Our security system has failed - SenateNISS announces mobile app to boost farming production30 suspected cultists arrested in Edo…
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Corruption is ravaging Abia with polytechnic lecturers owed for 20 months
Corruption is a global issue, but it varies from country to country, as well as state to state. But in all, corruption is nothing less than what it is. In…
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God’s Own State, Abia is trending for housing a ‘Church of Satan’ and more
South-Eastern State, Abia, is on the lips of many following a report of an arrested man who happened to be the leader of a different kind of church that many…
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[The Injustice Blog] For a body whose entire job is executing the law, the Nigerian Judicial Council is very bad at their job
The Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) is the elite body of senior judges and legal practitioners in the country. The body which is always presided over by the Chief Justice of…
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Fisayo Soyombo: A million pythons cannot dance away the Biafra question
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. — Albert Einstein Whoever he is, the military officer who coined the…
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Police arraigns 7 IPOB members
Seven suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were remanded in Aba prison for alleged murder and arson by a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Aba, Abia. The suspects…
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Dealing with IPOB: Ban the game or steal the audience?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Besides restoring the economy from recession, the biggest challenge of the Nigerian Government, under Muhammadu Buhari has undoubtedly been about dealing with Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB.…
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The Thread: The FG has only one interest and it is not the protection of Nigerian lives
The Nigerian Military moved into Abia state unprovoked, and many cheered. It went ahead to declare IPOB a terrorist organisation, nevermind that no such legal powers are vested in it…
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The Thread: Kayode Ogundamisi was once an Nnamdi Kanu | TwitterNG shows receipts
Kayode Ogundamisi is one of TwitterNG's overlords. According to his Twitter bio, he is Canary! The Producer|Host of PolitrickswithKO; a commentator on Nigeria & Inter-Politics, and anti-corruption campaigner. Mr Ogundamisi…
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The Thread: “Buhari can be tried and jailed” | Ayo Sogunro educates Nigerians on government misbehaviour
The right of the army to use force on civilians has been hotly debated on TwitterNG in this Operation Python Dance II era. Foremost military analyst, @beegeaglesblog maintains that President…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The homicidal rhythm of Buhari’s Python Dance
by Femi Fani-Kayode On the 15th September 2016, one year ago today, I wrote the following. "You bathed in the blood of Biafrans, you crushed their bones and…
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The Thread: This is what the Nigerian Army is doing to Igbos in the East
In case you are not aware, the Nigerian Army did not go to Abia state to play. They mean business with Operation Python Dance II, but just what type of…
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The Thread: “They are making a killing to ‘secure the State’. Who suffers?” | Sam Hart accuses the FG of economic sabotage in Abia state
It's still bloody on Political TwitterNG, we can hardly keep up. In summary, Oby Ezekwesili has come under the FG's bazooka for speaking truth to power; Kayode Ogundamisi appears to…
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Abia Police reassures resident of adequate security
The new Commissioner of Police in Abia, Anthony Ogbizi, has reassured residents of adequate security. Mr Ogbizi said this in a statement made on Thursday in Umuahia, the News Agency…
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Abia is still crawling like a baby at 26 – NLC Chairman
The chairman of the Abia state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Uchenna Obigwe says after 26 years of its creation, “the state is still crawling like a baby”…
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Opinion: The Not Too Young To Run Bill is a positive call to arms
by Chinyere Akataobi During the last Local Government Elections in Abia, I and my cousin were chased with sticks and Machetes by some youthful supporters of an opposing party.…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 2nd of February
Read the full stories and analyses here now!
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy