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Dec
12
2025
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The Long Game Of Institutions: An Institutional Economic Strategy For Abia State – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Long Game Of Institutions: An Institutional Economic Strategy For Abia State – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
THE LONG GAME OF INSTITUTIONS: AN INSTITUTIONAL ECONOMIC STRATEGY FOR ABIA STATE Institutions as the Foundation of Economic Life K. William Kapp’s The Foundations of Institutional Economics begins from a fundamental rejection of the idea that economic outcomes are the natural result of market forces operating in isolation. For Kapp, the economy is not an autonomous system governed solely by prices and individual choice, but a social process embedded in legal, political, and cultural institutions. As he argues, “economic processes are always socially organized and institutionally conditioned” (Kapp, 2011, p. 6). Development, therefore, cannot be reduced to capital accumulation or…
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Dec
12
2025
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From Elusive Growth To Deliberate Reform: Otti Through Easterly’s Lens – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

From Elusive Growth To Deliberate Reform: Otti Through Easterly’s Lens – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Infrastructure
From Elusive Growth to Deliberate Reform: Otti Through Easterly’s Lens William Easterly’s central argument in The Elusive Quest for Growth is that underdevelopment persists not because leaders fail to dream, but because economies operate on the wrong incentives. Growth does not emerge from declarations, committees or applause; it emerges when the rules of a society reward productivity, innovation and accountability rather than rent-seeking. Viewed through this lens, Abia State under Governor Alex Otti represents a deliberate attempt to reverse decades of distorted incentives and institutional decay. What makes the Otti moment particularly significant is that he is not merely increasing…
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Dec
11
2025
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The Rise Of Manufactured Narratives In Abia Politics: How Mischief-Makers Distort Facts About Gov. Otti & Actual Records – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Rise Of Manufactured Narratives In Abia Politics: How Mischief-Makers Distort Facts About Gov. Otti & Actual Records – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
THE ANATOMY OF A TWISTED NARRATIVE: HOW MISCHIEF-MAKERS DISTORT FACTS ABOUT GOVERNOR OTTI — AND WHAT THE RECORD ACTUALLY SHOWS The Rise of Manufactured Narratives in Abia Politics Twisted narratives have become the preferred weapon of political mischief-makers, especially in periods where governance reforms threaten entrenched interests. What is unfolding in Abia State illustrates this perfectly. A series of sensational claims—ranging from the so-called “SSG resignation saga” to alleged airport land scandals and fictitious internal government collapses—have been designed to provoke suspicion, confusion, and doubt. Yet when these allegations are placed beside documented evidence, reputable newspaper reports, and independent transparency…
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Dec
10
2025
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Diaspora Leaders Voice Of Reason: Alex Otti An Incredible Leader – By Christian Kalu Mba Agbai

Diaspora Leaders Voice Of Reason: Alex Otti An Incredible Leader – By Christian Kalu Mba Agbai

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Diaspora Leaders voice of reason - Alex Otti an incredible leaderBy Christian Kalu Mba Agbai Welcome to the first instalment of Diaspora leaders voice of reason. My name is Chris Kalu Mba Agbai and I am one of the prominent UK Nigerian Diaspora leaders, a senior teacher who has worked successfully as a vice chair of the prestigious Nigeria CANUK group and the Nigerian UK high commission. CANUK (Central association of Nigerians in the UK is an umbrella body charged with informing, caring and communicating with the numerous Nigerian associations in the UK.The key comment of this article is Governor…
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Dec
10
2025
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Chief Dr. Sam Anya(Akaekpuchionwa) Officially Resigns From PDP, Joins APC, Poised To Grab Abia North Senatorial Ticket

Chief Dr. Sam Anya(Akaekpuchionwa) Officially Resigns From PDP, Joins APC, Poised To Grab Abia North Senatorial Ticket

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Chief Dr. Sam Anya (Akaekpuchionwa), today tendered his formal resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect, at all levels of involvement and participation. He said, after deep reflection on the lingering internal crisis within the party and its current state, he has come to the painful but inevitable conclusion that he can no longer, in good conscience, continue to associate with or lend his support to the party’s activities, structure, or agenda. See attached resignation letter. During a telephone interview with our team, he said he is now prepared and well positioned to grab the Abia North…
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Dec
10
2025
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We Are Happy Ikenna Ukwa Has Remembered Us By Facilitating Solar Street Lights In Nkporo….HRH Eze Agwu N. Kalu

We Are Happy Ikenna Ukwa Has Remembered Us By Facilitating Solar Street Lights In Nkporo….HRH Eze Agwu N. Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Humanitarian, Infrastructure, Ohafia LGA, Politics
WE ARE HAPPY IKENNA UKWA HAS REMEMBERED US BY FACILITATING SOLAR STREET LIGHTS IN NKPORO…HRH Eze Agwu N. Kalu The Aloke 1 of Agbaja Nkporo Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Agwu Nwankwo Kalu has lauded the track records of development-driven initiatives and the giants efforts of the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in bringing social amenities and infrastructures in communities in Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs, and particularly, for remembering Nkporo by facilitating the installation of solar powered street lights for the clan. The Royal Father made the commendation on Tuesday 9th December 202t…
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Dec
09
2025
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Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt

Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt

National Assembly, News Flash, Security
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, endorsing a regional intervention aimed at restoring stability after an attempted coup in the neighbouring country. The decision followed deliberations in the Senate Committee of the Whole, during which lawmakers considered the President’s appeal in accordance with Section 5, Part II of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval during plenary, noting that the vote was overwhelming. Akpabio described the move as both strategic and…
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Dec
09
2025
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EFCC Probes ’46 Bank Accounts’ Linked To Ex-AGF Malami

EFCC Probes ’46 Bank Accounts’ Linked To Ex-AGF Malami

News Flash, Crime
EFCC Probes ‘46 Bank Accounts’ Linked To Ex-AGF Malami Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, spent Monday night at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as interrogations over an ongoing investigation intensified, TheCable has learnt. An associate of the former minister told TheCable that Malami was invited for questioning on Monday but arrived late in the evening, which resulted in him staying overnight to continue responding to investigators’ queries. The associate also disclosed that 46 bank accounts allegedly linked to Malami are currently under investigation, forming a major part of…
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Dec
09
2025
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France President, Macron Offers To Help Tinubu Tackle Insecurity

France President, Macron Offers To Help Tinubu Tackle Insecurity

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Presidency, Security
France President, Macron Offers To Help Tinubu Tackle Insecurity France President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his country’s solidarity with Nigeria as the country confronts a range of security challenges, particularly the persistent threat of terrorism in the North. In a statement on his X handle yesterday after speaking with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Macron said he reaffirmed France’s readiness to intensify cooperation with Nigeria in response to the rising security concerns. “I spoke with President Tinubu of Nigeria, @officialABAT. I conveyed France’s solidarity in the face of the various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the North,” Macron said.…
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Dec
09
2025
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Tears Of Joy As Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Empowers Over 1,000 Widows, Disabled And Youths Of Arochukwu And Ohafia LGA

Tears Of Joy As Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Empowers Over 1,000 Widows, Disabled And Youths Of Arochukwu And Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Tears of Joy As Ikenna Ukwa Empowers Widows, Disabled and Youth of Arochukwu And Ohafia LGA It was gathering of senior political giants in ABIA State and specifically Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs as Ikenna Ukwa Empowered over One thousand Ohafia And Arochukwu youths on Sunday 7th December, 2025. The empowerment which cut across political divides included Motorcycles, Sewing machines, Hair driers, Barbering machines, Wheel chairs, Grinding Machines, Bags of rice and Cheques for business takeoffs was given to deserving Widows, youths and the physically challenged from the different wards of Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs. The event was well attended by…
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