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22
2025
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Why ABIA North Should Reject Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Third Term Agenda – By Comr. Ahamefula Kalu Aki

Why ABIA North Should Reject Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Third Term Agenda – By Comr. Ahamefula Kalu Aki

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia North, Politics
WHY ABIA NORTH SHOULD REJECT SENATOR ORJI UZOR KALU THIRD TERM AGENDA. By: Comr. Ahamefula Kalu Aki. A long political career marked by highs and lows. As former Governor of Abia State (1999–2007), he positioned himself as a development advocate, but his record is tainted by serious allegations of financial misconduct, including a high-profile fraud conviction that was later nullified. While Senator Kalu enjoys social media endorsements from various unidentified groups ahead of the 2027 elections—such as few sycophants leaders from Ohafia praising his projects and APC chieftains urging rivals to step aside—we all know that his re-election would perpetuate…
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Sep
22
2025
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Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked

Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked

Crime, Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash
Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked The trial of suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, which was schedule to begin on Monday has been stalled due to an objection raised by the defendant. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is standing trial over cybercrime charges brought against her by the federal government before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Mohammed Abubakar, and was granted bail, following which Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned till September 22 for the commencement of trial. During proceedings…
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Sep
22
2025
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No Visa For Corrupt Nigerian Officials – US Declares

No Visa For Corrupt Nigerian Officials – US Declares

Foreign Affairs, Crime, News Flash
No Visa For Corrupt Nigerian Officials – US Declares The United States has declared that corrupt Nigerian government officials will face visa restrictions, reiterating that there is no limit on accountability. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria gave the warning in a statement released on Monday via its official X handle. “Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals engage in corruption, they can be barred from receiving U.S. visas,” the Mission stated. The warning comes just hours after Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was petitioned before U.S. authorities over alleged unlawful acquisition of multimillion-dollar…
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Sep
22
2025
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A Poisoned Chalice: Obinna Oriaku’s Sour Grapes – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Poisoned Chalice: Obinna Oriaku’s Sour Grapes – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
A Poisoned Chalice: Oriaku's Sour Grapes Listen here, Obinna Oriaku, the self-appointed "Oracle" of empty rhetoric and economic sabotage. Your sudden, feigned concern for Abia workers is as transparent as it is nauseating. It is the anguished cry of a political scavenger whose snout has been rightfully removed from the treasury's trough. You, who presided over the financial carnage of Abia as its worst Exchequer in history, now dare to lecture on fiscal responsibility? The sheer audacity is only matched by your staggering hypocrisy. You are like a arsonist who sets a house ablaze and then arrives with a thimble…
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Sep
22
2025
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Shehu Sani Urges FGN To Change LGA ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’

Shehu Sani Urges FGN To Change LGA ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, LGA, News Flash
Shehu Sani Urges FG To Change LG ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’ A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, on Sunday urged the Federal Government and relevant authorities to consider replacing the designation of Local Government “Chairman” with the title of “Mayor,” arguing that the current nomenclature does not properly reflect the executive authority of the office. In a post on his official Facebook page, Sani noted that the title “Chairman” appears more suited to a committee setting than an executive office, adding that it undermines the importance of local government as the third tier of governance in the…
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Sep
21
2025
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CJN Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 57 New SANs

CJN Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 57 New SANs

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash
CJN Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 57 New SANs According to a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Supreme Court, Dr Festus Akande, on Sunday, the swearing-in ceremony forms part of activities marking the formal commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the apex court. The CJN will deliver an address that will highlight the performance of the Supreme Court in the 2024/2025 legal year and provide an overview of developments across the Nigerian judiciary. “In line with long-standing tradition, the CJN will deliver a State of the Judiciary address with a view to highlighting…
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Sep
21
2025
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‘My Steadying Anchor’, Tinubu Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi On Birthday

‘My Steadying Anchor’, Tinubu Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi On Birthday

Birthday, News Flash, Presidency
‘My Steadying Anchor’, Tinubu Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi On Birthday President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at her 65th birthday anniversary addressing her as the love of his life and steadying anchor. In a statement personally signed by President Bola Tinubu he says “Oluremi Mi, as you celebrate your 65th birthday today, I honour not only the love of my life, but also a woman whose quiet strength and enduring grace have been my steadying anchor. Through every season, from the long years of struggle and political exile, to leadership responsibilities, you have…
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Sep
21
2025
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Abia State’s Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia State's Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? In recent days, baseless allegations have circulated regarding Abia State's implementation of the national minimum wage, making sensational claims that deliberately distort the reality of Governor Alex Otti's administration. These malicious assertions not only misrepresent the facts but conveniently ignore the comprehensive reforms and systemic cleansing currently underway in Abia's civil service. The administration of Governor Otti has demonstrated nothing short of exemplary commitment to transparency, accountability, and the welfare of Abia workers, while simultaneously addressing deep-rooted corruption inherited from previous governments. The notion that Abia State continues to pay workers a meager…
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Sep
21
2025
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Political Satire, Public Perception And Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR And ‘Gov Amuneke’ – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Political Satire, Public Perception And Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR And ‘Gov Amuneke’ – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Political Satire, Public Perception and Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR and 'Gov Amuneke' In the dynamic landscape of modern governance, the interplay between official statecraft and public commentary has evolved into a sophisticated dialogue. In Abia State, this dialogue has found a unique and powerful voice, framing the transformative administration of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, through the unexpected lens of satirical acclaim. The Unlikely Synergy: Earnest Governance and Satirical Amplification The emergence of the digital persona "Governor Amuneke" represents a cultural phenomenon that transcends mere entertainment. This character, through exaggerated mimicry and farcical narrative, performs a…
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