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Apr
28
2025
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I’ve Concluded That Nothing Good Will Come Out Of Tinubu’s Government – Ex-APC Vice Chairman

I’ve Concluded That Nothing Good Will Come Out Of Tinubu’s Government – Ex-APC Vice Chairman

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
I’ve Concluded That Nothing Good Will Come Out Of Tinubu’s Govt – Ex-APC Vice Chairman A former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, says he has lost hope in the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, adding that he doesn’t believe the President can achieve anything significant before May 2027. Lukman was a guest on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akanda, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. He said he has come to realise that Tinubu is not the kind of progressive leader he once believed him to be, noting that he…
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Apr
28
2025
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How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites

How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites

Crime, Business, Lagos, News Flash
How Lagos Scavengers Resell Wigs Picked From Dumpsites In Lagos, the most populous city in West Africa, nothing is a waste in the hands of those who can see value in it. Despite inherent risks, particularly those that have to do with human safety and public health, when the opportunity to make cash or profit presents itself, the love of money is prioritised above all. While the city generates an estimated 5.46 million tonnes of waste annually, some of these wastes often find their way back to the market. Among these arrays of wastes that find their way back to…
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Apr
28
2025
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Don’t Bring Old PDP Habits To APC – Ned Nwoko Tells Gov. Oborevwori

Don’t Bring Old PDP Habits To APC – Ned Nwoko Tells Gov. Oborevwori

Interviews, News Flash, Politics
Don’t Bring Old PDP Habits To APC  – Ned Nwoko Tells Gov Oborevwori The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has asked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) behind as he joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Following Oborevwori’s defection, Nwoko, in a statement addressed to the governor, advised him to ensure his move to the APC is transformative. Although he commended the governor for dumping the PDP, he advised him to leave behind “old deals” that destroyed the opposition party in Delta State. He said, “Leave behind the…
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Apr
28
2025
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Enough Of This Otti Obsession! Labour Party’s Cult Of Personality Is Strangling ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Enough Of This Otti Obsession! Labour Party’s Cult Of Personality Is Strangling ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Enough of This Otti Obsession! Labour Party’s Cult of Personality is Strangling Abia! A Dimly Lit Backroom in UmuahiaTwo shadowy figures, Chief Ebuka (a disgruntled PDP stalwart) and Hon. Nkem (a defected LP legislator), huddle over bitter palm wine, their voices dripping with acrimony. Chief Ebuka: (slamming his glass) “This ‘Otti Messiah’ nonsense! Since when did Abia become a one-man shrine? Roads? Schools? Empty slogans! The man’s a dictator in agbada—even his own LP members whisper about his ‘my way or no way’ decrees!” Hon. Nkem: (leaning in, conspiratorial) “You think this ‘steady guide’ cares about party structures? Please! That…
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Apr
27
2025
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Communique Arising From ABIA North Easter Retreat That Held On 21st April, Easter Monday And Organized By ABIA North Consultative Assembly, ANCA

Communique Arising From ABIA North Easter Retreat That Held On 21st April, Easter Monday And Organized By ABIA North Consultative Assembly, ANCA

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics
COMMUNIQUE ARISING FROM ABIA NORTH EASTER RETREAT THAT HELD ON 21ST APRIL, EASTER MONDAY AND ORGANIZED BY ABIA NORTH CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY, ANCA. The retreat took notice of the fact that insecurity, power supply, dearth of industrialization, low agricultural yield, low level of infrastructure etcetera constitute a shared limitation among communities in Abia North. Speakers during the retreat were unanimous that in finding solutions to these problems, must adopt a common template that are contemplated within the following communique : Speakers upon speakers during the retreat praised the efforts of the state government in improving road infrastructure across the Abia North…
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Apr
27
2025
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A Week Of Sacrifice And Selfless Leadership: Governor Alex Otti’s Steadfast Commitment To Abia’s Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Week Of Sacrifice And Selfless Leadership: Governor Alex Otti’s Steadfast Commitment To Abia’s Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
A Week of Sacrifice and Selfless Leadership: Governor Alex Otti’s Steadfast Commitment to Abia’s Renaissance In a week that epitomized the essence of servant leadership, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State demonstrated unwavering dedication to truth, transparency, and transformative governance. From confronting misinformation to honoring community bonds and laying foundations for a prosperous future, his actions echoed a resolute commitment to sacrifice and selflessness—the hallmarks of his administration. Defending Truth, Rejecting FalsehoodGovernor Otti began the week by reaffirming his administration’s integrity in the face of politically motivated distortions. A misleading narrative alleging mismanagement of the World Bank-funded Rural Access and…
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Apr
27
2025
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Abia 2027: When The Vultures Gather, The Eagle Flies Higher – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia 2027: When The Vultures Gather, The Eagle Flies Higher – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Abia 2027: When the Vultures Gather, the Eagle Flies Higher By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (A Concerned Abian and Public Affairs Analyst) Upon reading a news item titled "Abia 2027: Ukwa-Ngwa Leaders of Old Aba Division Beckon Deputy Speaker, Kalu to Run for Governor," I couldn't help but burst into laughter. The reason for my amusement was the list of individuals championing this sinister political move. Names like Godwin Nna, Don Ubani, and Uzo Azubuike are hardly synonymous with credibility. And Hon. Benjamin Kalu, seemingly pleased with their endorsement, promised them that he and APC would deliver in 2027. Let's be…
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Apr
27
2025
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Why Governor Otti Remains Committed To ABIA Transformation Despite 2027 Noise – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Why Governor Otti Remains Committed To ABIA Transformation Despite 2027 Noise – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Why Governor Otti Remains Committed to Abia Transformation Despite 2027 Noise Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Chioma Otti's administration has been a game-changer for Abia State, marked by a relentless pursuit of development and progress. Despite the approaching 2027 elections, Governor Otti remains committed to transforming Abia State, focusing on delivering results and driving growth. Under his leadership, Abia State has witnessed significant transformations in various sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and agriculture. The Governor's commitment to transparency and accountability has helped build trust and confidence in the government. His leadership model, characterized by meritocracy, transparency, and accountability, has enabled…
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Apr
27
2025
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A Critical Exegesis Of Orji Uzor Kalu’s Governance And The Paradox Of Progress In ABIA State: A 24-Year Dialectic – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Critical Exegesis Of Orji Uzor Kalu’s Governance And The Paradox Of Progress In ABIA State: A 24-Year Dialectic – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
A Critical Exegesis of Orji Uzor Kalu’s Governance and the Paradox of Progress in Abia State: A 24-Year Dialectic The governance trajectory of Abia State, Nigeria, over the past two decades, presents a labyrinthine tableau of political machinations, developmental aspirations, and socio-economic contradictions. Central to this discourse is the tenureship of Orji Uzor Kalu (1999–2007), whose administration, often lauded for its populist rhetoric, now demands a rigorous deconstruction vis-à-vis the purported strides of subsequent regimes, particularly the current administration’s hyperbolic claims of transformative progress. This analysis eschews partisan allegiances, instead interrogating the ontological efficacy of leadership through a prism of…
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Apr
27
2025
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Critics Challenged, Policies Changed: How Otti’s Open-Door Governance Transformed Feedback Into 12 Key Reforms – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Critics Challenged, Policies Changed: How Otti’s Open-Door Governance Transformed Feedback Into 12 Key Reforms – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Critics Challenged, Policies Changed: How Otti's Open-Door Governance Transformed Feedback into 12 Key Reforms Governor Alex Otti’s administration in Abia State has consistently demonstrated responsiveness to public discourse, addressing critiques through policy adjustments and transparent communication. A notable example is his approach to concerns about his residency and operational base. Critics questioned his absence from the Government House in Umuahia, arguing that it symbolized detachment. Otti directly addressed these concerns during a March 2025 media parley, emphasizing that governance outcomes—such as road construction, healthcare improvements, and sanitation—take precedence over symbolic gestures. He clarified that delayed renovations to the Government House…
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