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2025

Dr. Alex Otti’s Stand On State Creation In Nigeria: A Voice Of Economic Prudence And Equity – Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance

Dr. Alex Otti’s Stand on State Creation in Nigeria: A Voice of Economic Prudence and Equity By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Long before his election as the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, had maintained a clear, consistent, and well-articulated position on the contentious issue of state creation in Nigeria. Writing on August 10, 2020, in his widely read policy commentary “Slicing the Fat from Our Pot Bellies III,” Dr. Otti delivered a compelling critique of Nigeria’s over-bloated and economically unsustainable governance structure. A Clear Economic Position Against the Proliferation of States Dr. Otti strongly opposed the…

Jul

2025

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The Syntax Of Clarity: ‘I’M OTTIFIED’ As A Battle Cry – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

The Syntax of Clarity: "I'M OTTIFIED!" as a Battle CryThe declaration "I'M OTTIFIED!" is syntactic rebellion. Capitalized and punctuated for maximum impact, it transcends despair to become a sharp, undeniable alarm. "I'M" grounds the terror in visceral, personal witness – this individual sees the rot. "OTTIFIED" (Over-The-Top-IFIED) signifies amplified perception, reflecting the overwhelming clarity of recognizing the parasitic machinery devouring the commonwealth. Posting this on a Monday morning transforms from perceived laziness into brave confrontation – a refusal to enter the societal grind cycle silently while exploitation thrives. Philosophical Lucidity: The Ottified as Awakened WitnessesThe "Ottified" state embodies philosophical enlightenment.…

Jul

2025

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ATTTV NEWS UPDATE IN IGBO -BY ONYEMAOBI EMETU

News Review In Igbo

Jul

2025

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‘I Will Visit Edo Again,’ – Peter Obi Dismisses Okpebholo’s Threat

News Flash, Politics, Security

‘I Will Visit Edo Again,’ – Peter Obi Dismisses Okpebholo’s Threat The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Thursday responded to recent remarks by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, concerning his unannounced visits to the state. Speaking at Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha, Obi said he had no fear about visiting Edo, despite the governor’s earlier warning. “I am not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria, particularly when the purpose is to support causes that contribute to nation building, such as education, health, and poverty alleviation,” Mr Obi said. This comes…

Jul

2025

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Wet Season Farming And Food Price Dynamics In ABIA State: An Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance

Wet Season Farming and Food Price Dynamics in Abia State: An Analysis Executive SummaryThis paper examines the critical role of wet season farming in Abia State’s food security and economy, detailing key governmental initiatives such as the Wet Season Rice Farming Programme under the In-Growers Scheme. It further analyzes the complex relationship between seasonal agricultural production and local food prices, acknowledging data limitations while highlighting influential factors like seasonal supply fluctuations, transportation costs, and market demand. Recommendations focus on enhancing price monitoring, investing in market infrastructure, and sustaining farmer support to strengthen food security and price stability. 1. IntroductionAgriculture remains…

Jul

2025

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Governor Otti’s Strategic Partnership In The Fight Against Malnutrition And Poverty In ABIA State – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Governor Otti’s Strategic Partnership in the Fight Against Malnutrition and Poverty in Abia State By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s commitment to combating malnutrition in Abia State reflects a far-reaching, strategic, and profoundly human-centered approach to governance. Through the launch of the Nutrition 774 Initiative in partnership with the Federal Government, Governor Otti is confronting a long-standing public health crisis that continues to silently undermine the growth and future of children and families. Describing malnutrition as both a ticking time bomb and a silent emergency, the Governor has framed the issue as one that demands urgent, decisive, and…

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2025

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Plane Carrying About 50 Passengers Crashes

Foreign Affairs, Mishap, News Flash

Plane Carrying Nearly 50 Passengers Crashes A passenger plane carrying nearly 50 people crashed in a remote spot in Russia’s far eastern region of Amur on Thursday, with no immediate signs of survivors, authorities said. The aircraft, a twin-propeller Antonov-24 operated by Angara Airlines, was headed to the town of Tynda from the city of Blagoveshchensk when it disappeared from radar at around 1:00 pm local time (0400 GMT). A rescue helicopter later spotted the burning fuselage of the plane on a forested mountain slope about 16 kilometres (10 miles) from Tynda. Videos published by Russian investigators showed what appeared…

Jul

2025

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World Bank Partners FGN To Provide Nationwide Digital Broadband Access

Economy, FGN, News Flash

World Bank Partners FG To Provide Nationwide Digital Broadband Access The World Bank says it is working with Nigeria to provide digital broadband access across the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Wednesday, Anshula Kant, managing director and chief financial officer of the World Bank Group, said the global financial institution has a “very large programme” with Nigeria and is working closely with the government to deliver some projects. “One of the biggest forthcoming projects will be in the digital space, providing digital broadband access across the country,” Kant said. “We have projects…

Jul

2025

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Why Peter Obi Must Drop 2027 Ambition And Back Tinubu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

News Flash, Politics, South East

Why Peter Obi Must Drop 2027 Ambition And Back Tinubu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo A faction of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to abandon any plans of contesting the 2027 presidential election and instead support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. In a statement on Wednesday, the group’s Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said the South-East cannot produce a president on its own and warned that another run by Obi could worsen the region’s marginalisation. He argued that Tinubu’s government had shown commitment to Igbo development, citing the appointment of David Umahi as Minister of…

Jul

2025

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APC Gets New National Chairman

News Flash, Politics

APC Gets New National Chairman ATTNEWS reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has chosen a new national chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. He was picked to take over from Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who stepped down recently due to health reasons. Professor Yilwatda is currently the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and was once a university lecturer. He is from Plateau State and was the APC’s candidate for governor in the 2023 elections. His selection follows an agreement reached during a late-night meeting in Abuja between President Bola Tinubu and APC governors. The party’s National Executive Committee is expected to officially approve…