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18
2025
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2027: Governor Otti Will Not Sell His Soul – Nor Abia’s Treasury – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

2027: Governor Otti Will Not Sell His Soul – Nor Abia’s Treasury – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
2027: Governor Otti Will Not Sell His Soul — Nor Abia’s Treasury Leadership is never measured by how loudly one shouts in the market square of politics but by the quiet constancy of integrity when compromise beckons. As 2027 approaches, Governor Alex Otti stands as the rare leader who has refused to mortgage his conscience for political convenience. In a country where governance is often traded for patronage, Otti’s moral compass has remained true, anchored in faith, prudence, and an unyielding belief that Abia’s destiny cannot be purchased. History reminds us that every reformer is tested by resistance. From the…
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Oct
18
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Interacts With Abam APC Women Leaders, Pledges Empowering Traders With Business Support Grant

Ikenna Ukwa Interacts With Abam APC Women Leaders, Pledges Empowering Traders With Business Support Grant

News Flash, Philanthropy, Politics
IKENNA UKWA INTERACTS WITH ABAM APC WOMEN LEADERS, … Pledges to Empower The Traders With Business Support Grant The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has pledged to empower traders among the ABAM All Progressive Congress, APC women with a business support grant to boost their businesses. This was disclosed during an interactive session with the APC women leaders in Abam held on Friday 17th October 2025, in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu LGA of Abia State. The meeting, which was convened by Chief Mrs Ezinne Udo Uduma, the APC women leader, Abia State,…
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Oct
18
2025
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The National Council Of State And The Constitutional Finality Of Presidential Mercy: A Rebuttal To The Attorney-General’s Overreach – By Charles Ude, Esq

The National Council Of State And The Constitutional Finality Of Presidential Mercy: A Rebuttal To The Attorney-General’s Overreach – By Charles Ude, Esq

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency
The National Council of State and the Constitutional Finality of Presidential Mercy: A Rebuttal to the Attorney-General’s Overreach By Charles Ude, Esq.Legal Practitioner, author and Scholar of Constitutional LawEmail: charlesude2014@gmail.com This paper interrogates the constitutional architecture of the National Council of State (NCS) and the inviolability of the Prerogative of Mercy vested in the President under Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). It refutes the legality and propriety of any attempt by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to “review” or overturn a presidential pardon duly granted after consultation with the NCS. The paper argues that such an…
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Oct
18
2025
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AI Boosts Currency Stability Across Emerging Markets – New University Of Abuja Study Reveals- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

AI Boosts Currency Stability Across Emerging Markets – New University Of Abuja Study Reveals- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Business, Economy
PRESS RELEASE AI Boosts Currency Stability Across Emerging Markets — New University of Abuja Study Reveals Abuja, Nigeria A new study led by Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke of the University of Abuja’s Department of Economics and Sustainable Development Centre has revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness significantly enhances exchange-rate stability across emerging economies. Drawing on panel data from 25 emerging nations between 2010 and 2024, the research—titled “Predictive Artificial Intelligence and the Stability of Financial Equilibrium in Emerging Economies: Dynamic and Lagged Adjustment Analyses”—demonstrates that countries with higher levels of AI development and digital finance adoption experience less currency volatility…
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Oct
16
2025
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Nigeria To Have 30 APC -Controlled States By 2026 (Details Exposed)

Nigeria To Have 30 APC -Controlled States By 2026 (Details Exposed)

News Flash, Politics
Nigeria To Have 30 APC-Controlled States By 2026 (Details Emerged) The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will have 30 All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled states by 2026, as more opposition governors have indicated interest in joining the ruling party. Idris made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Quarterly Strategy Meeting of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) for Commissioners for Information of APC-governed states, held at the Government House Multipurpose Hall, Maiduguri, Borno State. The two-day event, themed “FGN–PGF Synergy 2025: One Message, One Future,” focused…
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Oct
16
2025
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Governors Who Criticised Me Are Now In APC – Wike

Governors Who Criticised Me Are Now In APC – Wike

News Flash, Politics
Governors Who Criticised Me Are Now In APC – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the mass defection of party leaders and state governors of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress has justified his support for President Bola Tinubu, as those who once criticised him are now members of the APC. The Minister made the statement on Wednesday at the flag-off of the construction of the main carriageways on the outer southern expressway in Abuja. Wike said some of the governors had previously criticised him for destabilising…
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Oct
15
2025
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Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Celebrates Mum’s Birthday

Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Celebrates Mum’s Birthday

Birthday, Ohafia LGA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BELOVED MOTHER Happy Birthday to a selfless, loving, and incredible mom. Today is all about celebrating YOU - your strength, your beauty, and your unquenchable love. I'm so grateful for the sacrifices you've made for our family and for the unconditional support you've always given. Here's to another year of love, laughter, and happiness. My wife and your grandchildren love you and wish you long life, good health and more successful years ahead. Hon (Dr) & Mrs Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa.15/10/25.
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Oct
15
2025
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Ikwu Umuolugu Ohafia Mourns Our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai

Ikwu Umuolugu Ohafia Mourns Our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai

News Flash, Obituary, Ohafia LGA
IKWU UMUOLUGU OHAFIA MOURNS OUR PATRIARCH, REV DR UMA UKPAI The Umuolugu Maternal Kindred of Ohafia mourns, with a deep sense of irreparable loss, yet with grateful heart to God, the passing on to eternal glory of our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai on 6th October, 2025 at a blessed age of 80 years. We take solace on the fact that at his glorious transition, he had fought a good fight, finished his course and kept the faith. For over six decades he traversed the world with the Gospel in fiery evangelism, demonstrating the power of God to save, heal…
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Oct
15
2025
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NAOS Vice President Urenwa Favour Olugu Felicitates With Princess Isioma Ukwa, Mother Of Hon. Chief Ikenna Ukwa On Her Birthday

NAOS Vice President Urenwa Favour Olugu Felicitates With Princess Isioma Ukwa, Mother Of Hon. Chief Ikenna Ukwa On Her Birthday

Birthday
NAOS Vice President Urenwa Favour Olugu Felicitates With Princess Isioma Ukwa, Mother Of Hon. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa On Her Birthday Happy Birthday, Ma. On this special day, I wish you abundant joy, sound health, and continuous blessings. May your years ahead be filled with peace, fulfillment, and happiness. Wishing you a truly memorable celebration.
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