Blog

Jul
07
2026
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
Governor Otti Also Rescued Abia Pensioners – The Evidence Is Public – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti Also Rescued Abia Pensioners – The Evidence Is Public – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
GOVERNOR OTTI ALSO RESCUED ABIA PENSIONERS—THE EVIDENCE IS PUBLIC Governor Caleb Mutfwang deserves commendation for addressing Plateau State’s long-standing pension liabilities. However, Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, has also undertaken a major pension rescue in Abia State. In March 2024, the Otti administration paid over ₦9 billion to settle inherited pension arrears owed to about 12,500 Abia retirees. The arrears had reportedly accumulated for approximately nine years, dating back to 2014. The Abia State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners confirmed that payments were received and publicly commended the Governor. This was not merely a government media claim. The…
Read More
Jul
06
2026
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent, And Impartial Investigation Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

Press Statement: CEPCC Calls For A Thorough, Transparent, And Impartial Investigation Into The Alleged Fake Government Agency Scandal

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, South East
PRESS STATEMENT CEPCC CALLS FOR A THOROUGH, TRANSPARENT, AND IMPARTIAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGED FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY SCANDAL Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) Official National Consultative, Advisory, and Policy Arm of the Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Assembly in Nigeria (CEPCAN) In Strategic Affiliation with the Christian Association of Clergies in Nigeria (CACN) Abuja, Nigeria The Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCC) has expressed concern over recent public reports surrounding the alleged operation of a fraudulent government agency and the serious questions such reports have raised regarding accountability, institutional oversight, public financial management,…
Read More
Jul
06
2026
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
This Is Not Accountability, It Is A Political Gimmick- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

This Is Not Accountability, It Is A Political Gimmick- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
THIS IS NOT ACCOUNTABILITY; IT IS A POLITICAL GIMMICK A short flood video cannot prove that “all Abia roads are dilapidated” or that ₦1.8 trillion is “gone.” The post provides no audited account, budget analysis, project list, engineering report, rainfall data, exact location history or evidence linking the flooding directly to government expenditure. It simply combines: one flooded location an unexplained ₦1.8 trillion figure a sweeping attack on every road in Abia That is propaganda by exaggeration. Flooding at Ovom Road deserves urgent inspection, drainage clearance and corrective action. But responsible criticism must identify the exact road, contractor, project status,…
Read More
Jul
06
2026
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father

Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father

News Flash, People & Events
Governor Soludo’s Son Dances To Viral Song Mocking Tinubu, His Father Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has generated widespread reactions online after sharing a video of himself dancing to a viral song that criticises several Nigerian political figures, including his father. In the clip posted on his social media page, Ozonna was seen singing and dancing as the song began with the lyrics: “Tinubu shame unto you, all power belongs to Jesus.” The song goes on to mention Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and…
Read More
Jul
06
2026
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition

NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition

News Flash, Politics
NDC Chieftain Warns Against Candidate Imposition The South-East bloc of the Nigerian Democratic Congress has warned the party’s national leadership against delaying the release of outstanding primary election results and imposing candidates, saying such actions could trigger fresh internal crises and weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The warning comes as political parties race to beat the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for uploading the names of candidates for the 2027 elections. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, the Chairman of the NDC South-East in the Federal Capital Territory, Maxwell Igbokwe, urged the party leadership to adhere…
Read More
Jul
06
2026
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week

2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week

News Flash, Politics
2027: APC Moves To Beat INEC Deadline, Set To Upload Tinubu, Running Mate This Week The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is on course to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) July 11 deadline for the submission of its presidential and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. A senior member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the upload of candidates’ details was at an advanced stage, with the details of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate expected to be uploaded by the middle of the week.…
Read More
Jul
06
2026
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
Northampton Lecture Reinforces Why Abia Must Sustain Otti’s Transformational Leadership – Ambassador Osita Offor

Northampton Lecture Reinforces Why Abia Must Sustain Otti’s Transformational Leadership – Ambassador Osita Offor

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Northampton Lecture Reinforces Why Abia Must Sustain Otti's Transformational Leadership — Ambassador Osita Offor Before the 2027 governorship election, the founder of the OTTIMANIA movement and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, has said Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, continues to distinguish himself as a leader whose competence and credibility are earning global recognition, describing his recent public lecture at the University of Northampton, United Kingdom, as another compelling reason Abians should sustain the current administration beyond its first term. Reacting to Governor Otti's keynote lecture at the University's annual conference on racial…
Read More
Jul
06
2026
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
Poverty Responsible For New HIV Infections – Doctors

Poverty Responsible For New HIV Infections – Doctors

Health, News Flash
Poverty Responsible For New HIV Infections — Doctors Medical doctors have attributed the rise in new Human Immunodeficiency Virus infections in Nigeria to declining donor funding, worsening poverty, and reduced awareness campaigns around the infection. They warned that the cut in funding, poverty, and reduced awareness campaigns are threatening the country’s progress in HIV prevention and control, and could reverse years of gains made in the fight against HIV. The physicians noted that reductions in donor funding have affected the availability of prevention programmes and testing services, while economic hardship has increased vulnerability to risky behaviours that fuel HIV transmission.…
Read More
Jul
06
2026
0 Comments
By Abia ThinkTank
There Is Nobody That Can Please A Woman – Funke Adejumo Tells Men

There Is Nobody That Can Please A Woman – Funke Adejumo Tells Men

Marriage And Love, Love & Life
There Is Nobody That Can Please A Woman – Funke Adejumo Tells Men Nigerian preacher and marriage counsellor, Reverend Funke Felix-Adejumo, has cautioned married men against sacrificing their health or lives while trying to please their spouses. Felix-Adejumo argued that it is impossible for a man to completely satisfy a woman. AttNews reports that Felix-Adejumo stated this while addressing her congregants. “Listen to me very, very carefully. Do everything, but don’t kill yourself. Married men, hear me, I’m a woman speaking to you now. There is nobody that can please a woman,” she said. Explaining her remarks, Felix-Adejumo said women…
Read More