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Mar

2025

The Southeast Must Chart It’s Own Economic Path- A Rebuttal To Odo Ijere’s Position By Charles Ude Esq

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, South East, South West

Rebuttal: The Southeast Must Chart Its Own Economic Path Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere’s response to Professor Bernard Odoh’s call for human capital investment in the Southeast is passionate, yet it rests on a foundation of historical grievances rather than practical solutions. While it is undeniable that the Igbo people have faced structural and institutional challenges in Nigeria, the argument that external forces alone are responsible for economic disparities is both defeatist and counterproductive. If anything, history—both global and regional—has shown that societies that rise above their historical disadvantages do so by embracing pragmatic, forward-looking strategies rather than dwelling on past…

Mar

2025

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Right of Reply: Dr. Engr Odo Ijere(Okpotemba) versus Professor Bernard Odoh.

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Politics, South East, South West

Re: Bridging the Economic Divide: The Imperative for Southeast Human Capital Investment. Professor Bernard Odoh's seminal directed to the Southeast Development Commission is apt only in so far as it relates to the caption which rightly connotes the need for the Igbo economy to do a fast catch-up with its Yoruba counterpart. The subterranean comparison buried beneath the caption by the erudite Proff between the Yoruba economy and the Igbo economy which makes the Igbos a weeping boy of the contest is distasteful, uncalled for and shows the Professor as a poor student of history. Professor Bernard Odoh was expected…

Mar

2025

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Awards Can Wait: Governor Otti’s Humble Stand On Prioritizing Governance Over Glorification – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

Awards Can Wait: Governor Otti’s Humble Stand on Prioritizing Governance Over Glorification In a political landscape often dominated by pomp and pageantry, Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has taken a bold and refreshing stance: awards can wait. From the outset of his administration, Governor Otti made it clear that his focus would be on delivering tangible results for the people of Abia, not on collecting accolades. In his inaugural speech in May 2023, he explicitly stated his refusal to accept chieftaincy titles, honorary degrees, or any form of celebratory recognition until his tenure ends. This principled decision, outlined…

Mar

2025

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NAFDAC Destroys N100bn Worth Of Confiscated Medicines

FGN, Health, News Flash

NAFDAC destroys N100bn worth of confiscated medicines On Saturday, March 8, NAFDAC destroyed expired, falsified, controlled, unregistered, and banned medicines seized from the Idumota Open Drug Market during a recent three-week enforcement operation. The destruction took place at the Lapite Dumpsite in Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, with the confiscated products valued at an estimated ₦100 billion. Several suspects were apprehended during the exercise, and those found culpable will face appropriate sanctions. Source: X @NafdacAgency

Mar

2025

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Unknown Gunmen Kill Miyetti Allah Leader

Crime, News Flash, Security

Unknown Gunmen kill Miyetti Allah Leader The leader of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Kwara State, Alhaji Idris Abubakar Sakaina, has been shot dead by gunmen. The incident, it was gathered, occurred around past 10:00 pm on Saturday when his attackers accosted and shot him dead in front of his residence in Oke Ose, Ilorin. “His attackers left him in the pool of his blood. They didn’t collect anything from him and their motive for such action is surprising”, a source said. In a chat with one of our correspondents, a witness, Aina’u Sarki, said: “I was…

Mar

2025

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Abia State Govt. To Collaborate With The Anglican Church To Fix Ngwa High School – Gov. Otti, Reaffirms His Stance On Merit-Based Appointment In Public Service

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA STATE GOVT. TO COLLABORATE WITH THE ANGLICAN CHURCH TO FIX NGWA HIGH SCHOOL – GOV. OTTI, REAFFIRMS HIS STANCE ON MERIT-BASED APPOINTMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has disclosed that his administration will partner with the Anglican Church to ensure that Ngwa High School is operated effectively and efficiently. Governor Otti made the disclosure on Saturday, 8th March, when he played host to the Old Boys Association of Ngwa High School, Aba comprising mostly of the 1982 and 1983 sets. Governor Otti who disclosed that towards the end of last year, his administration started…

Mar

2025

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Prince Okey Kanu’s Conduct Raises Questions About Collaboration With ABIA Media – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, People & Events

Prince Okey Kanu’s Conduct Raises Questions About Collaboration with Abia Media At the unveiling of ATTNews’ Abia North office, Prince Okey Kanu, Abia State’s Commissioner for Information, attended on behalf of Governor Alex Otti, whose humility and servant-leadership ethos are widely acknowledged. While the Governor’s absence was understandable due to prior commitments, his delegation of Kanu underscored the importance of the event. However, Kanu’s approach during the ceremony left room for reflection on the relationship between government officials and grassroots media. A Call for Improved Communication Kanu expressed dissatisfaction that he was not “personally invited,” despite ATTNews’ documented efforts to…

Mar

2025

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‘Focus On Journalism And Leave Politics For Politicians’ – Prince Okey Kanu Knocks ATTNEWS At The Unveiling Of Their ABIA North Office

News Flash, Abia North, Abia State, People & Events

'FOCUS ON JOURNALISM AND LEAVE POLITICS FOR POLITICIANS' - PRINCE OKEY KANU KNOCKS ATTNEWS AT THE UNVEILING OF THEIR ABIA NORTH OFFICE. Prince Okey Kanu Honourable Commissioner of information, ABIA State represented Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR at the Unveiling of ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS Abia North Office at SKOG COMPLEX AMAEKPU OHAFIA. The amiable Governor Of ABIA State would have been present himself if not for several engagements. But sending representative in the capacity of the Honourable Commissioner of information shows how much value he placed on the event and we appreciate the Governor for his untiring…

Mar

2025

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ABIA Included As FGN Approves Construction Of Three New Refineries

Abia State, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

ABIA Included As FGN Approves Construction Of Three New Refineries The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has announced the approval of licences for the construction of three new refineries. The NMDPRA, in a post on its official X handle on Friday, said the new facilities will add 140,000 barrels per day to Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity. It was noted that a 100,000 bpd refinery license was granted to Eghudu Refinery Ltd in Edo State, and a 30,000 bpd refinery license was granted to MB Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Ltd in Delta State. The third…

Mar

2025

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2027: PDP Governors Speak On Dropping Atiku For El-Rufai, Obi Presidential Ticket

News Flash, Politics

2027: PDP Governors Speak On Dropping Atiku For El-Rufai, Obi Presidential Ticket The Governors’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied speculations to the effect that five of its members are supporting a potential Nasir El-Rufai/Peter Obi presidential ticket for the 2027 election. A statement issued by the Director General of the Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, condemned the rumour as “unpleasant and provoking publications” pushed by elements determined to undermine its credibility. Agbo asserted that such baseless claims are part of a broader strategy by “negative forces” to question the leadership of the Forum amid ongoing economic challenges…