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May
22
2026
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Abure’s Claims, Otti’s Restraint And The Difference Between Reconciliation And Surrender- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abure’s Claims, Otti’s Restraint And The Difference Between Reconciliation And Surrender- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
ABURE’S CLAIMS, OTTI’S RESTRAINT AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RECONCILIATION AND SURRENDER There is a simple rule in serious public reasoning: an allegation is not automatically a fact merely because it is repeated in a headline. What has been reported is that Mr. Julius Abure claimed that, during a reconciliation discussion with Governor Alex Otti, proposals were presented concerning positions within the Labour Party and elective opportunities in Abia and elsewhere. He also claimed that Governor Otti declined those proposals and allegedly mentioned positions within the Board of Trustees. That is Abure’s narration of a private meeting. It deserves to be…
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May
22
2026
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PRESS RELEASE: Abia State Government Unveils Programme Of Events For The 3rd Anniversary Celebration Of Governor Alex Otti’s Administration

PRESS RELEASE: Abia State Government Unveils Programme Of Events For The 3rd Anniversary Celebration Of Governor Alex Otti’s Administration

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
P‍RES‌S‌ RE‌LEASE ABIA STATE GOVERNM⁠ENT UN⁠V⁠EI‌LS PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THE 3RD ANNIV‍ERSARY CELEBRATION OF GOVERNOR A‌LE‌X OT‌T‌I’S‍ AD‌MINIS‍TRATI‌ON The‌ Abia Stat‍e G‌o‌vernment is plea‍sed to officially unveil the pr‌ogramme of‌ activ‍ities mar‌king‍ the 3rd An‌niversary C‌elebra‍tion‌ of t⁠he‌ ad‍ministrat⁠io‍‌n of H‌is Ex⁠cellency⁠, Dr. A‍lex Chiom‌a⁠ O⁠tt⁠i, OFR,‌ Governor of Abi‌a Stat‌⁠e. T‍he anniversary c‌ele‍br‌ation is desi‍gne⁠‍d to sh‍owc⁠ase the‍‍ tra‌ns‍fo‍rmat⁠i‍onal strid⁠es of the presen‍t administ‌ra⁠tion ac⁠ross cr⁠i⁠tical s⁠ectors inclu‌‍ding⁠ inf⁠‍r‌⁠astructur⁠e, healt‌hcare, t‌echnology, transportati‍on, yo‍‌u‌th em⁠powe‌rment, water resou‍rces,‌ a‍n⁠⁠d‌ g‌rassroots develop⁠ment. The weeklong celebr⁠⁠atio‌n will featu‌re proj‍ect co‌mmissioni‌ng c⁠erem⁠on⁠ie⁠s‌, flag-of‍fs of strategic developmen‌ta⁠l project⁠s, sta‍keho‌lde‌r eng‍age⁠ments, t‍⁠hanksgiving serv‌ice, children‌’s activ‍it⁠ie‍s,⁠⁠…
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May
22
2026
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Abia Female Nursing Student Found Beheaded In Imo Apartment

Abia Female Nursing Student Found Beheaded In Imo Apartment

Abia State, Crime, News Flash
Abia Female Nursing Student Found Beheaded In Imo Apartment Panic has gripped the Umulogho community in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State following the gruesome killing of a female student of the College of Nursing, Umuadara Umulogho, identified as Wendy Achumba. The student was reportedly found beheaded in her room on Thursday evening after neighbours became worried when she neither came out nor responded to repeated calls. Sources in the community said the victim, who hailed from Ngwa in Abia State, had completed her midwifery programme and was undergoing post-basic training at the institution. A resident, who spoke…
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May
22
2026
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15 Aba – Based Unions Endorse Gov Otti’s Re-election- By Charles Ogugbuaja, Ph.D

15 Aba – Based Unions Endorse Gov Otti’s Re-election- By Charles Ogugbuaja, Ph.D

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
15 Aba -based unions endorse Gov Otti's reelection Good Leadership and Governance Series with Dr. Charles Ogugbuaja (GLGSWDCO 18) The Significance of 15 Aba - based unions' mega solidarity rally, endorsement of Gov Otti as sole candidate  Vow to protect votes, ensure they   count By Charles Ogugbuaja, Ph.D. Yesterday, members of 15 unions with one central umbrella, the Frontline Container Unloaders Association (FCUA), in their thousands, freely exercised their love for His Excellency, Gov Alex Chioma Otti, in the two local government areas (LGAs), in Aba, commercial hub of Abia State. The symbolic outing in the Enyimba city was led…
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May
22
2026
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Don’t Rely On Certificates; Acquire Digital Skills To Excel, Otti Tasks Youths

Don’t Rely On Certificates; Acquire Digital Skills To Excel, Otti Tasks Youths

Abia State, Education
Don’t Rely On Certificates; Acquire Digital Skills To Excel, Otti Tasks Youths Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has charged youths participating in the advanced digital skills programme of the state government not to only rely on their certificates but also strive to acquire digital skills to enable them to excel in the 21st-century economy. The Governor gave the charge while flagging off the Techrise Cohort 3, a 3-month programme dedicated to empowering 850 youths of the state with advanced digital skills. Otti, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, tasked them…
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May
22
2026
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Otti’s Performance Is Redrawing Abia’s Political Map – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Otti’s Performance Is Redrawing Abia’s Political Map – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
OTTI’S PERFORMANCE IS REDRAWING ABIA’S POLITICAL MAP An election season does not begin only when campaign posters appear. It begins when citizens start connecting their everyday experiences with the question of leadership; when public works become subjects of community discussion; when familiar political relationships begin to shift; and when politicians recognise that the mood of the people may no longer be where it used to be. That process appears to be taking shape in Abia State. As the 2027 political season gradually approaches, the discussion is becoming less dependent on party names, old loyalties and inherited camps. More people are…
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May
21
2026
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TechRise: Otti’s Bold Investment In The Future Of Abia Youths – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

TechRise: Otti’s Bold Investment In The Future Of Abia Youths – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
TechRise: Otti’s Bold Investment in the Future of Abia Youths Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The world is changing at a speed never witnessed in human history. Artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, and digital innovation are not merely shaping the future; they are redefining the present, transforming economies, industries, and the nature of work itself. Across the globe, nations investing boldly in technology and youth development are building the foundations for lasting prosperity and global competitiveness, while those that hesitate risk leaving an entire generation behind. It is against this backdrop of rapid global transformation that Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, is positioning…
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May
21
2026
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Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First

Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First

News Flash, Politics
BREAKING: Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has officially pulled out of the APC governorship primaries. Fubara said he made the decision after consulting with family, friends, and political allies, adding that peace and unity in Rivers State are more important than personal ambition. He also promised to support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. The governor thanked his supporters and appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his encouragement and support during the process. Fubara said his decision was not because of pressure or fear, but because he…
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May
20
2026
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Another Batch Of 20 Electric Buses Set For Delivery To Abia state As The Green Transport Revolution Gains Momentum – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D ( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Another Batch Of 20 Electric Buses Set For Delivery To Abia state As The Green Transport Revolution Gains Momentum – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D ( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Another Batch of 20 Electric Buses Set for Delivery to Abia State as the Green Transport Revolution Gains Momentum By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State is steadily advancing toward a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable transportation future. The Abia State Government is set to receive another batch of 20 electric buses, further strengthening its commitment to green energy mobility and a modernized transport system designed to serve the people efficiently. The ongoing Green Energy Shuttle initiative is not only transforming public transportation but also positioning Abia as a forward-looking state embracing innovation, environmental sustainability, and urban modernization. With a target…
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May
20
2026
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Obinna Oriaku Should Stop Confusing Noise For Data – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Obinna Oriaku Should Stop Confusing Noise For Data – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
OBINNA ORIAKU SHOULD STOP CONFUSING NOISE FOR DATA Since he asked people to “speak to the facts,” let us school him properly. Bus terminal is not manhole politics.A modern transport terminal is urban infrastructure. It improves movement, order, safety, commerce and city planning. If he cannot distinguish between a manhole cover and a transport system, that is not criticism. That is confusion. Twenty electric buses delivered is not failure.It is called phased delivery. Serious public transport systems are rolled out in batches, tested, charged, deployed, maintained and expanded. Only a desperate opposition will call a first phase a scandal simply…
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