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Tinubu’s Handshake Across The Continental Shelf, Another Mistake Of History- By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere(Okpotemba)

Tinubu’s Handshake Across The Continental Shelf, Another Mistake Of History- By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere(Okpotemba)

TINUBU'S HANDSHAKE ACROSS THE CONTINENTAL SHELF, ANOTHER MISTAKE OF HISTORY. The recent meeting of the southwest and Southsouth regions of the country convened at the instance of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ogun state government house is another revisionist effort to isolate the Igbo southeast region geographically situated at the very heart of southern Nigeria. It is perhaps a lameduck approach to implement the decade-long policies of Igbo encyclement or what late Buhari had mocked as a dot in the circle. For those who still pretend not to know, Igboland is located at the epicenter of the geographical expression of what…
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Abia’s Rising Curve: The Numbers Behind The Renewal, 2023-2026 – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Rising Curve: The Numbers Behind The Renewal, 2023-2026 – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

ABIA’S RISING CURVE: THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE RENEWAL, 2023–2026 The charts present a clear picture of Abia State’s changing development trajectory between 2023 and 2026. The approved budget rose sharply from ₦160.52 billion in 2023 to about ₦1.016 trillion in 2026, with 79.9% of the 2026 budget devoted to capital expenditure. Internally generated revenue also increased from ₦23.73 billion in 2023 to ₦40.01 billion in 2024, representing approximately 68.6% growth. Public-school enrolment reportedly expanded from 117,000 to over 300,000 learners, while 5,394 teachers were recruited. In infrastructure, the government reported 414 completed road projects covering 864.12 kilometres, with another 82…
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2027: Jonathan Breaks Silence On Alleged N500 Billion Offer To Contest Against Obi

2027: Jonathan Breaks Silence On Alleged N500 Billion Offer To Contest Against Obi

2027: Jonathan Breaks Silence On Alleged N500 Billion Offer To Contest Against Obi Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he was never offered N500 billion to contest against the National Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 general election to divide votes in the South-South region. Jonathan made this clarification in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Ikechukwu Eze, on Sunday. Eze described the speculation as completely false, baseless and a deliberate attempt to drag him into needless political controversy. According to him, the report falsely claimed that Jonathan disclosed receiving an offer of N500…
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‘Why The North Won’t Vote For Him’, Sheriff Dismisses Obi’s 2027 Presidential Bid

‘Why The North Won’t Vote For Him’, Sheriff Dismisses Obi’s 2027 Presidential Bid

‘Why The North Won’t Vote For Him’, Sheriff Dismisses Obi’s 2027 Presidential Bid Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed Peter Obi’s chances in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the former Anambra State governor will not secure the support of Northern voters. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Sheriff said he was not concerned about Obi’s presidential ambition, despite the former Labour Party candidate’s strong performance in the 2023 election. Obi, who polled more than six million votes to finish third in the 2023 presidential election on the platform…
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2027: Atiku Is On His Own, It’s Not North’s Time Now – Ali Modu Sheriff

2027: Atiku Is On His Own, It’s Not North’s Time Now – Ali Modu Sheriff

2027: Atiku Is On His Own, It’s Not North’s Time Now — Ali Modu Sheriff Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s chances in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that it is not the North’s turn to produce Nigeria’s next president. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Sheriff said the North would not support Atiku’s presidential bid because it is the turn of the Southerner. According to him, Nigeria’s political leaders reached an understanding after the civil war to ensure regional balance in the country’s…
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Fact-Check: Do Not Attribute To Governor Otti A Road He Never Claimed To Have Fixed – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Fact-Check: Do Not Attribute To Governor Otti A Road He Never Claimed To Have Fixed – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

FACT-CHECK: DO NOT ATTRIBUTE TO GOVERNOR OTTI A ROAD HE NEVER CLAIMED TO HAVE FIXED Public criticism must begin with one elementary question: Did Governor Alex Otti or the Abia State Government ever claim that the specific Umuola-Egbelu community road had been reconstructed and completed? The available public records provide no evidence of such a claim. What appears in published project records is Umuola Road, Aba. There is also a separate Egbelu-Mbutu/Owerrinta Road in Isiala Ngwa South. These are not automatically the same as every road located within Umuola-Egbelu community. Governor Otti’s published project statement lists them as separate roads.…
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Governor Otti Also Rescued Abia Pensioners – The Evidence Is Public – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti Also Rescued Abia Pensioners – The Evidence Is Public – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

GOVERNOR OTTI ALSO RESCUED ABIA PENSIONERS—THE EVIDENCE IS PUBLIC Governor Caleb Mutfwang deserves commendation for addressing Plateau State’s long-standing pension liabilities. However, Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, has also undertaken a major pension rescue in Abia State. In March 2024, the Otti administration paid over ₦9 billion to settle inherited pension arrears owed to about 12,500 Abia retirees. The arrears had reportedly accumulated for approximately nine years, dating back to 2014. The Abia State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners confirmed that payments were received and publicly commended the Governor. This was not merely a government media claim. The…
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Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent,  And Impartial Investigation  Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent, And Impartial Investigation Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

PRESS STATEMENT CEPCC CALLS FOR A THOROUGH, TRANSPARENT, AND IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGED FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY SCANDAL Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) Official National Consultative, Advisory, and Policy Arm of the Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Assembly in Nigeria (CEPCAN) In Strategic Affiliation with the Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria (CACN) Abuja, Nigeria The Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) has expressed concern over recent public reports surrounding the alleged operation of a fraudulent government agency and the serious questions such reports have raised regarding accountability, institutional oversight, public financial management,…
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This Is Not Accountability, It Is A Political Gimmick- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

This Is Not Accountability, It Is A Political Gimmick- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

THIS IS NOT ACCOUNTABILITY; IT IS A POLITICAL GIMMICK A short flood video cannot prove that “all Abia roads are dilapidated” or that ₦1.8 trillion is “gone.” The post provides no audited account, budget analysis, project list, engineering report, rainfall data, exact location history or evidence linking the flooding directly to government expenditure. It simply combines: one flooded location an unexplained ₦1.8 trillion figure a sweeping attack on every road in Abia That is propaganda by exaggeration. Flooding at Ovom Road deserves urgent inspection, drainage clearance and corrective action. But responsible criticism must identify the exact road, contractor, project status,…
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