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Abia North APC Chairman Chief Dr. Mba Imo Congratulates Deputy Speaker Of House Of Representatives Rt. Hon. Dr. Benjamin Kalu CFR On His Birthday

Abia North APC Chairman Chief Dr. Mba Imo Congratulates Deputy Speaker Of House Of Representatives Rt. Hon. Dr. Benjamin Kalu CFR On His Birthday

ABIA NORTH APC CHAIRMAN CHIEF DR. MBA IMO CONGRATULATES DEPUTY SPEAKER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY The Abia North Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC Chief Dr. Mba Imo Uduma has joined Abians all over the world to celebrate an exceptional leader and a distinguished Lawmaker the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, RT Hon Dr. Benjamin Kalu, CFR on the occasion of his birthday. Chief Mba Imo eulogized the Deputy Speaker's legislative and human capital impacts on his constituency, Abia and across the length and breadth of our nation. "It is my prayer that this new year brings…
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Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates Deputy Speaker On The Occasion Of His Birthday Anniversary

Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates Deputy Speaker On The Occasion Of His Birthday Anniversary

IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES DEPUTY SPEAKER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY A Frontline All Progressives Congress, APC House of Representatives aspirant, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined Abians all over the world to celebrate an exceptional leader and a distinguished patriot, the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, RT Hon Dr. Benjamin Kalu, CFR on the auspicious occasion of his birthday anniversary. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his congratulatory message described Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu as a refined parliamentarian who has redefined legislative leadership through his dedication to service and pursuit for excellence. Chief Ikenna Ukwa noted…
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How Abia Secured Access To $700m World Bank SURWASH Fund – By Ebere Uzoukwa,  Ph.D( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Abia Secured Access To $700m World Bank SURWASH Fund – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Abia Secured Access to $700M World Bank SURWASH Fund By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State’s qualification for the 700 million dollar World Bank supported SURWASH programme stands as a defining moment in its development trajectory. It signals a clear endorsement of the state’s governance direction under Governor Alex Chioma Otti. Far from being incidental, this achievement reflects a disciplined commitment to transparency, accountability and prudent management of public resources; qualities that have steadily restored confidence in Abia’s institutions and leadership. Abia State’s emergence as one of the six beneficiaries of the programme is neither accidental nor politically convenient, rather…
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The President Who Inherited Apartheid’s Wound But Failed To Heal Xenophobia- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The President Who Inherited Apartheid’s Wound But Failed To Heal Xenophobia- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The President Who Inherited Apartheid’s Wound but Failed to Heal Xenophobia The renewed xenophobic violence against foreigners and African migrants in South Africa must be placed where constitutional responsibility ultimately rests: at the foot of President Cyril Ramaphosa, the current President of the Republic of South Africa. This is not because he personally threw stones, looted shops, chased migrants, or shouted hate slogans. It is because a president is not merely a ceremonial occupant of office; he is the constitutional custodian of national morality, public order, human dignity, and the rule of law.South Africa’s Constitution is not silent. It declares…
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Abia Debt Controversy: When Exchange Rate Is Dressed Up As Scandal – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia Debt Controversy: When Exchange Rate Is Dressed Up As Scandal – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

ABIA DEBT CONTROVERSY: WHEN EXCHANGE RATE IS DRESSED UP AS SCANDAL Let us be honest: this argument is trying to mix debt repayment, external debt stock, exchange-rate depreciation, and gratuity arrears into one pot of confusion.The DMO figure does not support the claim that Abia State has been lying. It supports the fact that Abia’s domestic debt has crashed heavily under Governor Alex Otti.As at June 30, 2023, Abia’s domestic debt stood at ₦142.47 billion. By December 31, 2025, the same DMO placed Abia’s domestic debt at ₦48.41 billion. That is a reduction of about ₦94.06 billion in domestic debt.…
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External Debts Mischief Exposed: Why Abia Is Not The Scandal They Want You To Believe – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

External Debts Mischief Exposed: Why Abia Is Not The Scandal They Want You To Believe – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

EXTERNAL DEBT MISCHIEF EXPOSED: WHY ABIA IS NOT THE SCANDAL THEY WANT YOU TO BELIEVE The Obinna Oriaku geng’s trick is simple: throw a national headline — “States’ external debt rose to $5.7bn” — then quietly insert Abia into the noise as if Abia is one of the reckless borrowers. That is clever mischief. The real data says something different: Abia’s external debt rose by only $5.69m, representing a modest 5.61% increase, while several states recorded far heavier increases. The PUNCH/ABN report itself admits this. https://punchng.com/states-fct-external-debt-nears-1bn-amid-higher-faac/⁠� https://abntv.com.ng/news/states-fct-external-debt-sums-up-to-5-7bn-despite-higher-faac-disbursements/⁠� Compare the figures. Katsina rose by $100.16m. Niger rose by $73.38m. Kogi rose…
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Portable Needs Brain Scan After Celebrity Boxing Bout With Carter Efe – Doctor

Portable Needs Brain Scan After Celebrity Boxing Bout With Carter Efe – Doctor

Portable Needs Brain Scan After Celebrity Boxing Bout With Carter Efe – Doctor A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Arinze Onwumelu, has urged singer Portable to undergo a brain scan following the fierce celebrity boxing match between him and skit maker Carter Efe. The high-intensity bout took place over the weekend in Lagos between the two celebrities, with Portable losing. The fight’s outcome, which attracted huge attention from fans and celebrities, generated buzz on social media as the ‘Zazuu’ crooner was defeated. In a post and viral video on social media, Mr Onwumelu, popularly known as Dr Zo, advised Portable to undergo…
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Don’t Come Here, Allow Us Build NDC In Peace – Peter Obi Dares Tinubu Govt

Don’t Come Here, Allow Us Build NDC In Peace – Peter Obi Dares Tinubu Govt

Don’t Come Here, Allow Us Build NDC In Peace – Peter Obi Dares Tinubu Govt Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Sunday urged the Nigerian government against interfering with the activities of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC. Obi urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to allow him and members to build the NDC peacefully. He made the remark while receiving members of the NDC in Abuja shortly after he joined the party. According to Obi: “We want to pull people out of poverty because we want to build a country where a child of no body can become somebody without knowing…
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Pension Propaganda Exposed: Why This Attack On Otti Is Clever Mischief, Not Honest Advocacy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Pension Propaganda Exposed: Why This Attack On Otti Is Clever Mischief, Not Honest Advocacy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

PENSION PROPAGANDA EXPOSED: WHY THIS ATTACK ON OTTI IS CLEVER MISCHIEF, NOT HONEST ADVOCACY The Otti Critic’s article sounds compassionate on the surface, but its structure is politically mischievous because it tells only the emotional half of the story and hides the reform half. A fair article on Abia pensions must admit one obvious truth: Governor Alex Otti inherited a pension and gratuity crisis built over many years, not a clean table. To write as if the entire burden began with him is not analysis; it is selective outrage.The first proof of mischief is that the article speaks broadly about…
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Three Influencers Arrested Over Alleged False Claim Tony Elumelu Divorced Wife, Awele

Three Influencers Arrested Over Alleged False Claim Tony Elumelu Divorced Wife, Awele

Three Influencers Arrested Over Alleged False Claim Tony Elumelu Divorced Wife, Awele Three individuals have been arrested for circulating a “false claim” on social media alleging that Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, had divorced his wife, Awele. In a statement issued by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communication, Alero Ladipo, the institution described the report as “false, defamatory, and malicious,” stressing that the claim was entirely fabricated and intended to mislead the public and damage Mr Elumelu’s reputation. UBA said the matter had been reported to law enforcement authorities, who have…
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