Alex Otti
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Abia Government has expressed its readiness to employ 2,500 teachers to address the shortage of teachers and ensure adequate staffing across primary and secondary schools in the state. The Commissioner for Basic Education, Mr Goodluck Ubochi, made this known on Tuesday at a press conference on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, in…
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Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Monday, launched the rehabilitation and retrofitting of 200 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in the state within 100 days. In a speech at the ceremony held at the Ngwu PHC in Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area, Otti said that building an effective healthcare system in Abia remained central to his…
20 Jan
The Founder and General Overseer Omega Power Ministries (OPM) His Royal Majesty King Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere has attracted investment to Abia State to the tune of $2 Billion.
14 Jan
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced the appointment of Benson Ojeikere, an Edo State native, as the new Head of Service for the Abia State Civil Service. The announcement was made in a statement shared via the governor’s official X account on Tuesday. Ojeikere, a former Permanent Secretary in the Abia State Government…
14 Jan
The Abia Government has approved the monthly payment of stipends ranging from N250,000 to N350,000 to traditional rulers in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu also said that the members of…
8 Jan
Abia State has experienced a transformative year under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti. His administration, which began with a promise of economic rejuvenation and inclusive development, has delivered on multiple fronts.
2 Jan
NSULU Stakeholders Forum (NSF) has called on the Federal Government (FG) to first conduct a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before going ahead with the proposed Abia Airport in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Council of Abia State.
19 Dec
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti was joined by stakeholders, across the nation for the groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Abia International Airport.
14 Dec
Governor Alex Otti of Abia has inaugurated the second phase of 1.6-km Cemetery Road, in the commercial city of Aba. READ ALSO:Police arrest Ogun truck driver, motor boy for murder In a speech at the event on Friday, Otti expressed delight over the achievements recorded by his administration in the creation of intra-city connectivity through…
14 Dec
Governor Alex Otti of Abia says he has approved discriminatory compensation package to incentivise teaching services in public schools located in remote areas of the state. READ ALSO:Tenants sue LASBCA for disobeying restraining order on demolition Otti said this during the December edition of his monthly media chat at the Government House, Umuahia, on Friday…
11 Dec
The duo of governors Monday Okpebholo of Edo State and Alex Otti of Abia State, yesterday, presented the 2025 budget proposals to their various Houses of Assembly.
26 Nov
The people of Okon Aku Autonomous Community, in Abia State, have called on Governors Alex Otti of Abia State and Bassey Otu of Cross River State to urgently intervene in the boundary dispute between the communities of Okon Aku and Ikun in Biase, Cross River State.
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A calf muscle pull, also called leg cramps, occurs when muscle fibres stretch or tear due to excessive tension. This is common in the calf area, where sudden movements, overuse, or insufficient warm-ups during physical activity can overload the muscle. Dehydration and low electrolyte levels, like potassium or magnesium, can also trigger this condition. What…
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday welcomed the intervention of the Finnish government, with the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, saying the government will not tolerate actions and statements that could lead to divisiveness among citizens. Tinubu spoke when he received the Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Sanna Selin, at…
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Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City's injury woes and dismal form this season forced the club to start an overhaul of his squad sooner than expected. After winning the Premier League six times in the past seven seasons, City's bid for a fifth successive title has crumbled in shocking fashion. Instead of chasing yet more…
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The Kano state government has insisted that the annual National Tijjaniyya Maulud programme scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, will be held regardless of the counter order issued by the police. Addressing journalists on Friday evening at the emir's palace, the Commissioner for Information, Abdullahi Ibrahim Waiya, explained that the government is fully aware of and supports…
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The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji, has been arrested by a team of police detectives from the office of the Inspector General of Police, The Guardian reliably gathered. Sources from the state Anti-Corruption Commission revealed that Barrister Magaji was picked up in his office on Friday by…
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Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he does not fear the sack as he tries to halt a seven-game losing slump that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy took four points from his opening two games in charge after replacing Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium at the…
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Eintracht Frankfurt have found a replacement for forward Omar Marmoush, with the Bundesliga club announcing on Friday the signing of Marseille's France U21 forward Elye Wahi until 2030. Marmoush, who scored 15 goals and laid on 10 assists in 17 league games for Frankfurt, departed the club for Premier League side Manchester City on Thursday…
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England right-back Kyle Walker has completed a loan move to AC Milan from Manchester City, the clubs announced on Friday. The 34-year-old Walker will join Milan for the remainder of the season in a deal that could become permanent in the summer. Walker endured a difficult campaign at City and had not started a…
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The Court of Appeal, Abuja has set aside a judgement of a Federal High Court which struck out a suit filed against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its refusal to respond to an application made under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2021. The judgement was in an appeal filed by Lawyers Network…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians that the country will soon become a superpower in military equipment production. General Musa made this assertion in an interview with Channels Television on Friday. The CDS said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria used to assemble its own guns at the Defence…