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From Digitalised Land Records To African Singapore: Decoding Governor Otti’s Revolutionary Vision For Abia – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

From Digitalised Land Records To African Singapore: Decoding Governor Otti’s Revolutionary Vision For Abia – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

FROM DIGITISED LAND RECORDS TO AN AFRICAN SINGAPORE: DECODING GOVERNOR OTTI’S REVOLUTIONARY VISION FOR ABIA This is a visionary projection built logically from Governor Alex C. Otti’s reforms and achievements so far—not a disclosure of any unpublished government policy. Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, may not simply be digitising millions of land documents. He may be laying the foundation for an entirely new Abia economy—where land becomes secure, measurable, bankable and productive. When land digitisation, Certificates of Occupancy, urban master plans, industrial parks, smart cities, road infrastructure and the Abia 25-year development plan are connected, a much bigger picture emerges.…
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2027: We’ll Be Watching Closely; Violence, Voter Intimidation, Electoral Malpractice Won’t Be Tolerated – US Warns Nigeria Ahead Of 2027 Polls

2027: We’ll Be Watching Closely; Violence, Voter Intimidation, Electoral Malpractice Won’t Be Tolerated – US Warns Nigeria Ahead Of 2027 Polls

2027: ‘We’ll Be Watching Closely; Violence, Voter Intimidation, Electoral Malpractice Won’t Be Tolerated’ – US Warns Nigeria Ahead of 2027 Polls US Congressman Riley Moore says the United States will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that violence, voter intimidation and electoral malpractice… US Congressman Riley Moore says the United States will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that violence, voter intimidation and electoral malpractice will not be tolerated while reaffirming support for measures aimed at promoting credible polls. The United States has pledged to closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with a member of the US Congress…
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The Danger Of Ignoring “Little” Contestants: An Honest Advice To All Aides – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Danger Of Ignoring “Little” Contestants: An Honest Advice To All Aides – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

THE DANGER OF IGNORING “LITTLE” CONTESTANTS: AN HONEST ADVICE TO ALL AIDES One of the most dangerous mistakes in political communication is to dismiss a critic, commentator or contestant because he appears small, unpopular or poorly funded. That attitude is not confidence. It is pride reinforced by ignorance. Some aides sometimes believe that refusing to answer a “small” opponent will make him disappear. But silence, mockery and arrogance may achieve the opposite: they give him the opportunity to repeat allegations unchallenged, attract other dissatisfied voices and gradually become the rallying point for a larger movement. A drop appears insignificant, but…
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Fact-Check: The Viral ABSU Lecturers Lament” Is Anonymous, Unsubstantiated And Seriously Misleading  – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Fact-Check: The Viral ABSU Lecturers Lament” Is Anonymous, Unsubstantiated And Seriously Misleading – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

FACT-CHECK: THE VIRAL “ABSU LECTURER’S LAMENT” IS ANONYMOUS, UNSUBSTANTIATED AND SERIOUSLY MISLEADING The Facebook post attributed vaguely to “an ABSU lecturer” contains no name, staff number, department, promotion letter, payslip, payroll record, union statement or official correspondence. It therefore cannot reasonably be presented as established fact. VERDICT: A MIXTURE OF UNVERIFIED ALLEGATIONS, MISSING CONTEXT AND DEMONSTRABLY INACCURATE GENERALISATIONS. 1. THE CLAIM THAT PROMOTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN EFFECTED IS FALSE AS A GENERAL STATEMENT In August 2025, the ABSU Governing Council publicly announced the approval of promotions for numerous academic and non-academic employees, including Professors, Readers and Senior Lecturers who had…
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Fact-Check: Eric Opah’s “Compassion” Claim Is A Campaign Promise Built On A False Premise – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Fact-Check: Eric Opah’s “Compassion” Claim Is A Campaign Promise Built On A False Premise – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

FACT-CHECK: ERIC OPAH’S “COMPASSION” CLAIM IS A CAMPAIGN PROMISE BUILT ON A FALSE PREMISE Pen Caleb’s post is neither a fact-check nor an honest account of what happened. It is a carefully packaged political advertisement designed to manufacture outrage against Governor Alex Otti while presenting Eric Opah’s untested promises as proven achievements. Let us end the deception with facts. CLAIM 1: “The Abia State Government suddenly displaced roadside traders.” VERDICT: FALSE AND MISLEADING. The enforcement against street trading did not begin secretly or without warning. The Abia State Government had publicly sensitised residents and announced enforcement against trading on roads,…
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The N200 Billion “Smart Schools” Claim Is False: One Enugu Video Cannot Erase Abia’s Education Revolution- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The N200 Billion “Smart Schools” Claim Is False: One Enugu Video Cannot Erase Abia’s Education Revolution- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

THE ₦200 BILLION “SMART SCHOOLS” CLAIM IS FALSE: ONE ENUGU VIDEO CANNOT ERASE ABIA’S EDUCATION REVOLUTION The Facebook post by Doc Paul Chijindu is not a fact-check. It is a politically motivated comparison built around one Enugu classroom video, a false financial claim and the dishonest suggestion that anything not shown on his page does not exist in Abia State. THE FACTS ARE CLEAR. 1. GOVERNOR OTTI DID NOT SPEND ₦200 BILLION ON SMART SCHOOLS This is the central falsehood. The approximately ₦203.2 billion figure refers to the allocation for the entire education sector in Abia’s 2026 budget—not money spent…
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The Old Order Is Angry Because Abia Is Finally Working – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Old Order Is Angry Because Abia Is Finally Working – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

THE OLD ORDER IS ANGRY BECAUSE ABIA IS FINALLY WORKING The recent post by Doc Paul Chijindu is not a serious assessment of governance. It is a political campaign statement built around mockery, unrelated photographs and sweeping allegations without verifiable evidence. Governor Alex Otti, OFR, does not need propaganda to defend his administration. The roads, schools, hospitals, urban-renewal projects, regular salary payments, pension interventions and public-sector reforms are visible across Abia State. Those who claim that the administration has “little or nothing to offer” should leave social media and visit the completed and ongoing projects across Aba, Umuahia and other…
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Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates Chief Mrs Eunice Uzor Kalu On Her Birthday Anniversary

Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates Chief Mrs Eunice Uzor Kalu On Her Birthday Anniversary

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY TO CHIEF MRS EUNICE UZOR KALU On this special day of your birthday, I join the good people of Abia State and beyond to celebrate a rare gem, a virtuous mother, and a pillar of strength. Your life exemplifies grace, wisdom, sacrifice, and resilience. As the mother of His Excellency, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District, you raised a son who served Abia with courage and boldness. We thank God for preserving you in good health and sound mind. Your prayers, guidance, and motherly blessings continue to…
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Ikenna Ukwa Holds Interactive Session With Mgbaga Community, Promises More Development For  Ebem Ohafia

Ikenna Ukwa Holds Interactive Session With Mgbaga Community, Promises More Development For Ebem Ohafia

Ikenna Ukwa Holds Interactive Session with Mgbaga Community, Promises More Development for Ebem Ohafia The All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives flagbearer for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa held an interactive session with men, youths, and women of Mgbaga in Ebem Ohafia LGA of Abia State to discuss their needs and chart a way forward for development. Addressing the gathering, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, a grandson and an in-law of Ebem Ohafia assured the community of his continued commitment to the development of Ebem and promised more democratic dividends for the area, adding that he has the…
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INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Self-Service Portal

INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Self-Service Portal

INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Self-service Portal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced an online self-service registration option for eligible first-time voters. A statement on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the commission’s spokesman, said the extension followed feedback received from its state offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders. “The nationwide CVR exercise commenced on 18th August 2025 and was originally scheduled to conclude on 10th July 2026,” he said. Mr Haruna said the extension would provide additional time for eligible Nigerians who are…
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