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Abia Is First Again: Abia Green Shuttle Service To Be Launched Soon.

Abia Is First Again: Abia Green Shuttle Service To Be Launched Soon.

Governor Otti's administration is poised to revolutionise the public transport system with the scheduled launch of EV (Electric Vehicle) Public Transport System, a move that will position the State at the forefront of sustainable transportation in Nigeria. The Abia Green Shuttle Service is part of Governor Otti's broader and futuristic vision for a modern and sustainable public transportation system, which aligns with global best practices, climate change and environmental sustainability goals. The State under Governor Otti has embraced the future over and above PMS, Diesel and CNG. The State plans to acquire 100 fleets of Electric buses to operate in…
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“Run Away, Nnamdi Kanu Don’t Deserve Parson” – Joe Igbokwe Warns Sowore, Others

“Run Away, Nnamdi Kanu Don’t Deserve Parson” – Joe Igbokwe Warns Sowore, Others

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has issued a warning to activist politician Omoyele Sowore regarding his demand for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igbokwe cautioned Sowore to distance himself from Kanu, whom he described as a butcher responsible for many deaths in the Southeast. In a Facebook post titled “Final Warning to Omoyele Sowore,” Igbokwe stated that Kanu's supporters have transformed the Southeast into a violent region. He wrote, “Omoyele Sowore says he is marching to Aso Rock to protest against the detention of the ‘Butcher…
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Gov. Otti Inspects Ongoing School Building Projects, Interacts With Teachers, Students.

Gov. Otti Inspects Ongoing School Building Projects, Interacts With Teachers, Students.

In his usual manner of visiting project sites unannounced to see things for himself despite being given regular updates of ongoing projects by MDAs, Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Friday, October 10th, inspected the ongoing construction of new school buildings at Aro Ngwa Community School, Osisioma LGA. Recall that a few weeks ago, Press and media men toured 63 locations of public schools where the State Government is presently renovating and retrofitting public schools and building new school buildings across the State, under the school redevelopment policy of Governor Otti’s administration. https://youtu.be/Oqd12knAINg?si=WpAn9uWvLoUERjrx Governor Otti, who…
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Our Appointments Are Based On Track Record– Gov. Otti, As He Celebrates  Sports Commissioner At 60.

Our Appointments Are Based On Track Record– Gov. Otti, As He Celebrates Sports Commissioner At 60.

The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says that appointments into his government are based on track records, saying that Government is not a place for apprenticeship or where you come and learn on the job. The Governor stated this yesterday, Friday, October 10th, during the 60th birthday celebration of Sir Nwaobilor Nwadimma Ananaba, the Abia State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, held at the New Eastern Comfort Hotel, Umauhia. “This is a Government that relies on track record. There are those who feel that Government is a place for apprenticeship or where you learn work.…
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JUST IN: Nigeria’s Debt Under Tinubu Has Climbed To N152.4 Trillion — DMO Informs Nigerians

JUST IN: Nigeria’s Debt Under Tinubu Has Climbed To N152.4 Trillion — DMO Informs Nigerians

Nigeria’s total public debt stock has surged to ₦152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, according to fresh data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Saturday. This marks an increase of ₦3.01 trillion from the ₦149.39 trillion recorded in March 2025 —a 2.01% rise within just three months. In dollar terms, the figure rose from $97.24 billion to $99.66 billion, reflecting a 2.49% uptick. The DMO attributed the rise to increased borrowing both locally and internationally to fund fiscal gaps, despite ongoing revenue reforms and foreign exchange liberalisation. A breakdown shows external debt grew from $45.98 billion in…
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