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JUST IN: ‘Emperor’ Alex Otti Presents 2025 Budget of Over N750 Billion to Abia Assembly | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   ‘Emperor’ Alex Otti Presents 2025 Budget of Over N750 Billion to Abia Assembly, Reflecting a 30% Increase from 2024 | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image “Emperor”Alex Chioma Otti has presented the 2025 budget, valued at over N750 billion, to the Abia State House of Assembly for consideration. The proposed budget which reflects a significant 30% increase compared to the 2024 budget, which according to Emperor’ Otti underscores his Regimes commitment to scaling up development efforts across the state. In his address, Emperor Otti acknowledged the presence of all stakeholders, including members of the press. The 2025 budget proposal, titled “Sustaining the Momentum,” was introduced with gratitude to the Assembly for their contributions and steadfast commitment to Abia State, irrespective of political affiliations. The governor outlined his administration’s achievements over the past year which he attributed the successes to the collaboration and support from the legislators. ...

The Controversial Proposed Abia Airstrip and Why ‘Emperor’ Alex Otti Abandoned the Old Site Donated with C of O | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Opinion   CONTROVERSIAL ABIA AIRSTRIP: A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE by Obinna Oriaku | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image I have another perspective to this airport issue. My first concern is coming from the rejection of the site by the villagers . They said that the government should use the old site which they had initially donated during TA adminstration which is same Okezie referred in his plan towards an airport.  They believe abandoning the old site which C of O has been issued to a new site has shrieked their land bank for farming and other development.  We need to know why the state abandoned the old site and if they can officially hand back that old site to the original owners (villagers)so that both are not taken away at same time  from the villagers .They complained that some of their land were taken away for the Ntigha dry port , The Games village etc The fixation of about airport. Most times when we try to compare other states infrastructural development, we...

Senator Akobundu Lights Up Popular Ikwuano Market, Reviving Nightlife and Trading | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Senator Akobundu Illuminates Ariam Market, Boosting Trade and Nightlife  By Aaron Elekwachi | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Austin Akobundu, has continued to solidify his legacy of people-oriented representation with the successful installation of solar-powered streetlights at Ariam Market, located in Ariam Elu Elu, Ikwuano LGA. This development, a part of the widely popular Light Up the Market Initiative , has transformed Ariam Market into a bustling hub of extended trading activities and vibrant nightlife. The initiative, which has already benefited Apumiri Market in Ubakala, Obikabia Market in Isiala Ngwa North, and Ahiaeke Market in Umuahia North, demonstrates Senator Akobundu’s unwavering commitment to fostering economic growth and community development. During a recent inspection, traders in the markets expressed their joy and gratitude, celebrating the project’s...

Viral Video: Aba Businesswoman Narrates Her Ordeal With “Emperor” Alex Otti’s Taskforce | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   File Image A recent video has gone viral on social media, showing a team of Abia state taskforce chased and stoned by angry mob around Azikiwe/Asa Junction axis of Aba. It can be recalled that in July 2024, Alex Otti’s regime procured Innoson Vehicles buses for what it termed the smooth operations of the Harmonized Taskforce across urban centers in Abia State, formally handing them over to the taskforce coordinators. However, there have been a series of complaints about the taskforce’s mode of operation across the state.  Speaking to reporters in Aba today, Mrs. Elizabeth Robert, a businesswoman, narrated how what led to the regime’s taskforce clash with residents. In her words:  “My name is Elizabeth Robert, a businesswoman. We were arranging goods for customers to buy when this taskforce came with mobile police officers and started dragging our goods into their bus. “They claimed that if you place goods across the gutter, they will seize them, but...

Abia Lawmaker Erondu Jnr Extends Gratitude to United Evangelical Church After Thanksgiving Service | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr Extends Gratitude to United Evangelical Church After Thanksgiving Service | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Abuja – Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, the member representing Obingwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, alongside his family, attended a thanksgiving service at the United Evangelical Church, Utako, Abuja, where he expressed heartfelt gratitude to the church for their support during his family’s time of bereavement. Hon. Erondu commended the church for traveling from Abuja to attend the funeral service of his elder brother, Elder Azubuike Ihuoma Erondu, which was held at their Azuogwugwu-Umuaro Village country home in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. Speaking during the thanksgiving service, Hon. Erondu said, “Your presence at my brother’s funeral was a profound gesture of love and solidarity that brought comfort to my family. We remain deeply appreciative of your support and compassion during t...

How Ghana Learnt From Nigeria In Having Credible General Elections – INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   File Image The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has commended the recently concluded Ghana’s general election, adding that Ghana "learnt from Nigeria in the area of managing constituency election result."  The INEC chairman, who has come under fire in Nigeria for controversial general elections in 2019 and 2023, spoke on the Ghana's general elections in a video seen by SaharaReporters.  Yakubu highlighted the innovations and political stability in Ghana as key factors in the smooth conduct of its 2024 presidential election. Ghana’s ex-president John Mahama won the country’s presidential election held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. The VP confirmed that he had called his opponent, Mahama — the National Democratic Congress candidate and former president — to congratulate him, saying in a statement, “The people of Ghana have spoke...