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2026

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Otti Listens: Why Whistleblowers, Critical Voices And Surgical Analysis Matter In Governance – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

OTTI LISTENS: WHY WHISTLEBLOWERS, CRITICAL VOICES AND SURGICAL ANALYSIS MATTER IN GOVERNANCE There is an important democratic lesson emerging from the recent developments surrounding Abia State University, Uturu. It goes beyond the strike. It goes beyond salaries, allowances, promotions and administrative bottlenecks. It is about the usefulness of dissent, the value of whistleblowers and, ultimately, the character of a government that is prepared to listen when uncomfortable issues are placed before it. Governor Alex Otti’s public apology to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abia State University branch, deserves attention for precisely this reason. At the Abia@35 celebration, the Governor…

Aug

28

2026

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“Abia Is A State Blessed With Resilient, Industrious and Creative People Who Have Made Their Marks Across Nigeria And Beyond” – Ikenna Ukwa Felicitating Abia@35

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash

ABIA @ 35: IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES ABIANS As Abia State marks its 35th Anniversary today, Thursday 27th August 2027, the All Progressives Congress, APC House of Representatives Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has felicitated with the people of Abia State. In his goodwill message, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa described Abia as a state blessed with resilient, industrious, and creative people who have continued to make their mark across Nigeria and beyond. “35 years is a milestone that calls for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment. I congratulate every Abian at home and in the diaspora on this…

Aug

28

2026

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Bende South Friends Of Uko Nkole Hold Inaugural Meeting In Imenyi

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

Bende South Friends Of Uko Nkole Hold Inaugural Meeting In Imenyi The Bende South State Constituency chapter of Friends of Uko Nkole has held its inaugural meeting at the residence of Mr. Emeka Philips Lohum in Imenyi, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. The meeting brought together friends, supporters and stakeholders united by their commitment to the political project of H.E. Mr. Peter Obi and Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, the NDC candidate for President and Abia North Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. Discussions at the meeting centred on strengthening grassroots mobilisation, expanding the Friends of Uko Nkole…

Aug

28

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Attends The Flag-Off Ceremony Of The Sustainable NASENI Empowerment Programme, NSEP

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

IKENNA UKWA ATTENDS THE FLAG-OFF CEREMONY OF THE SUSTAINABLE NASENI EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME, NSEP The All Progressives Congress, APC House of Representatives Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today graced the National Agency for Science & Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI Empowerment Programme, domiciled under the Office of the Presidency, for beneficiaries in Abia State. The empowerment programme, held at the Uma Ukpai Memorial Primary School, Asaga Ohafia was attracted by Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Finance Incorporated, MOFI. In his vote of thanks, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa expressed gratitude to President…

Aug

27

2026

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Abominable Arithmetic: How A 30-Kilometre Road Project Became A “N28 Billion Bridge” – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

ABOMINABLE ARITHMETIC: How a 30-Kilometre Road Project Became a “₦28 Billion Bridge” There is a new school of accounting in Abia politics, and I must confess that it deserves its own department in one of our universities. 😂😂😂 Its methodology is very simple. First, find a bridge. Second, find a large figure somewhere inside a budget or expenditure report. Third, ignore the road attached to the bridge. Fourth, ignore the communities connected by the road. Fifth, ignore drainage, earthworks, culverts, approaches and associated engineering works. Finally, carry the entire figure, dump it on top of the bridge and shout: “₦28…

Aug

27

2026

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Moses Ayodele Orji’s Latest Intervention Is Written With Admirable Confidence; Unfortunately, Confidence Is Not A Substitute For Arithmetic- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Moses Ayodele Orji’s latest intervention is written with admirable confidence. Unfortunately, confidence is not a substitute for arithmetic. The portion devoted to Dr Ebere Uzoukwa is particularly revealing. Ebere is accused of doing a “perfunctory job” merely because he described Governor Alex Otti’s approach to the gratuity problem as compassionate and responsible. One would have expected the author, having invoked corruption, integrity, public finance and pension administration in one breath, to confront Ebere’s actual figures. Instead, we are treated to “Whaaat!” Wonderful argument. But public finance is not WhatsApp theatre. It has numbers. The first inconvenient fact is that Ebere…

Aug

27

2026

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Moses Ayodele Orji’s Latest Intervention Is Written With Admirable Confidence; Unfortunately, Confidence Is Not A Substitute For Arithmetic – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Moses Ayodele Orji’s latest intervention is written with admirable confidence. Unfortunately, confidence is not a substitute for arithmetic. The portion devoted to Dr Ebere Uzoukwa is particularly revealing. Ebere is accused of doing a “perfunctory job” merely because he described Governor Alex Otti’s approach to the gratuity problem as compassionate and responsible. One would have expected the author, having invoked corruption, integrity, public finance and pension administration in one breath, to confront Ebere’s actual figures. Instead, we are treated to “Whaaat!” Wonderful argument. But public finance is not WhatsApp theatre. It has numbers. The first inconvenient fact is that Ebere…

Aug

27

2026

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OTTIMANIA LEGACY MOVEMENT CELEBRATES AMB. OSITA OFFOR, DE ULTIMATE COMMANDER OUR PRESIDENT AND CONVENER ON HIS BIRTHDAY

Abia State, Birthday, News Flash

OTTIMANIA LEGACY MOVEMENT CELEBRATES AMB. OSITA OFFOR, DE ULTIMATE COMMANDER OUR PRESIDENT AND CONVENER ON HIS BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to a true living legend whose wisdom, grace, and impact continue to inspire everyone around him. Happy birthday Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdom. Happy Birthday our dear President/Convener. Your impact is timeless and your legacy is unmatched.""Cheers to another year of greatness, wisdom, and the incredible light you bring to the world.""The world is a better and brighter place because you have been in it for all these amazing years." Congratulations! We are very proud to be associated…

Aug

27

2026

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USA/Global Legends Celebrate Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander”, A Visionary Entrepreneur And Otti’s Strong Ally As He Marks His Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, News Flash

USA/Global Legends Celebrate Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander”, A Visionary Entrepreneur And Otti’s Strong Ally As He Marks His Birthday By Comr. Amos Kalu As Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gbogbo of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), celebrates his birthday, his contributions to business, culture, civic engagement and politics continue to attract attention across Abia State and beyond. Ambassador Offor is the President of the Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC), the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum and the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement. Through these platforms, he has remained actively involved in initiatives centred on enterprise development,…

Aug

27

2026

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N7.2 Billion Gratuity Payment And The Security-Vote Debate: Let Us Compare Like With Like – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

₦7.2 BILLION GRATUITY PAYMENT AND THE SECURITY-VOTE DEBATE: LET US COMPARE LIKE WITH LIKE A recent graphic seeks to create controversy by placing the reported ₦7.2 billion gratuity payment beside alleged security-related expenditure of about ₦23.49 billion between 2023 and 2025. The comparison may make an attractive political poster, but it does not by itself amount to serious public-finance analysis. Gratuity and security expenditure are fundamentally different obligations. Gratuity is a statutory retirement benefit owed to qualifying former public servants. Its payment is rightly of immense public interest because pensioners deserve dignity after years of service. The Abia State Government…