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29
2026
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Endorsement For Ikenna Ukwa Gathers Momentum As More Youths Declare Support

Endorsement For Ikenna Ukwa Gathers Momentum As More Youths Declare Support

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
ENDORSEMENT FOR IKENNA UKWA GATHERS MOMENTUM AS MORE YOUTHS DECLARE SUPPORT Support for the All Progressives Congress, APC House of Representatives Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa is gathering momentum as some youths from Elu Community in Ohafia LGA converged for an interactive session with him and unanimously endorsed his candidacy for 2027. During the meeting, the youths cited Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa’s track record of service as the reason for their support. They specifically mentioned the installation of solar-powered street lights in Elu Community, distribution of academic materials to schools in Elu, among others, and his…
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Aug
29
2026
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Abia North Youth Movement, Aba Branch Pledges Support For Uko Nkole, Peter Obi

Abia North Youth Movement, Aba Branch Pledges Support For Uko Nkole, Peter Obi

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Abia North Youth Movement, Aba Branch Pledges Support For Uko Nkole, Peter Obi/Kwankwaso 2027 Project The leadership of the Abia North Youth Movement, Aba Branch, led by its Chairman, Hon. Chukwu Eni, has pledged its support for the 2027 senatorial ambition of Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole. The commitment was made when Hon. Uko Nkole honoured the invitation extended to him by the leadership of the movement during their meeting at Grandlotto World Hotel, Ehi Road, Aba, where discussions centred on the 2027 elections and the need for credible leadership in Abia North. The group also expressed its readiness to mobilise…
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Aug
29
2026
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Governor Otti’s Government Spends Wisely, Not Recklessly – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti’s Government Spends Wisely, Not Recklessly – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
GOVERNOR OTTI’S GOVERNMENT SPENDS WISELY, NOT RECKLESSLY The latest attempt to manufacture a scandal around Governor Alex Otti from the ₦1.003 billion entry in the 2025 Accountant-General’s Report deserves a response grounded in common sense, accounting discipline and the government’s actual spending record. The allegation is sensational: “Otti spent ₦1.003 billion on just two Hilux vehicles.” Divide the figure by two, scream ₦501 million per vehicle, design a frightening poster, tag everybody from Sowore to the World Bank and Basketmouth, and suddenly an accounting entry has become proof of corruption. Not so fast. The most compelling evidence in Governor Otti’s…
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Aug
28
2026
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Otti Listens: Why Whistleblowers, Critical Voices And Surgical Analysis Matter In Governance – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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…
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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 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…
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28
2026
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Bende South Friends Of Uko Nkole Hold Inaugural Meeting In Imenyi

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…
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Aug
28
2026
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Ikenna Ukwa Attends The Flag-Off Ceremony Of The Sustainable NASENI Empowerment Programme, NSEP

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…
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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

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…
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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

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…
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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

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…
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