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Finally, Tinubu approves posting of 65 Nigerian ambassadors

Finally, Tinubu approves posting of 65 Nigerian ambassadors

President Bola Tinubu has approved the official postings of 65 ambassadors-designate to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions across the world, including the United Nations. The list comprises 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career ambassadors, whose nominations were earlier confirmed by the Senate in December 2025. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the postings assign the envoys to various countries and international missions. Among the non-career ambassadors, former presidential aide Reno Omokri was posted to Mexico, while former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode was assigned to Germany. Former Minister…
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Weight-loss jab could be made for $3 a month, study finds

Weight-loss jab could be made for $3 a month, study finds

Cheap semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy, could help millions with diabetes and obesity in 160 countries Weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Ozempic could be made for just $3 a month, according to new analysis, potentially making the treatment available to millions in poorer countries as patents expire. More than a billion people live with obesity worldwide, with rates rising fast in lower-income nations as they shift to Westernised diets and more sedentary lifestyles. The World Health Organisation designated semaglutide – sold to treat obesity under the brand name Wegovy and diabetes under the brand name Ozempic – as an essential medicine in September…
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“Learn from Otti First,” Osita Offor Blasts Abia APC Ahead of 2027 Election Fever

“Learn from Otti First,” Osita Offor Blasts Abia APC Ahead of 2027 Election Fever

A prominent political figure in Abia State, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" and the Ikenga Gburugburu of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has thrown a sharp rebuke at the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their recent boast about capturing the state in the 2027 elections. In a no-holds-barred response, Offor, a staunch supporter of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, dismissed the recent comments from APC leadership as nothing more than an exercise in political posturing. He argued that Abia State do not need any change because the change is already here and the people…
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This Month, Take a Stand for Abia: Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Encourages PVC Registration and Transfer for a Better Future

This Month, Take a Stand for Abia: Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Encourages PVC Registration and Transfer for a Better Future

As a new month begins, it comes with renewed hope, fresh opportunities, and a moment for reflection. Beyond the usual exchange of goodwill messages, this season calls for something deeper—responsibility, action, and commitment to shaping the future of Abia State. It is in this spirit that Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, widely known as De Ultimate Commander and the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, passionately calls on the resilient people of Abia to rise and take their rightful place in determining the destiny of their state. This is not just another month; it is a defining moment. The future of…
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Amb. Osita Offor Backs Governor Alex Otti as Enyimba Hotel Revival Signals New Economic Era in Abia

Amb. Osita Offor Backs Governor Alex Otti as Enyimba Hotel Revival Signals New Economic Era in Abia

The long-abandoned Enyimba International Hotel in Aba is finally coming back to life after over 4 decades, and prominent businessman and philanthropist, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor—popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenna Gburugburu)—has thrown his full weight behind Governor Alex Otti’s economic transformation agenda in Abia State. In what many observers describe as a landmark development, the revival of the Enyimba International Hotel marks a significant turning point in the state’s journey toward economic recovery and modernization. Originally conceived around 1979 as a five-star hospitality and conference hub, the project had remained a symbol of neglect and unfulfilled promises for…
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