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Jan
07
2025
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Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square: Investigating The Fact That In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square: Investigating The Fact That In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Dancing Naked in Ekè Market Square: Investigating the fact that in real terms, Ikpeazu actually received more FAAC allocation than Otti! Dancing naked in Ekè Market Square is a metaphorical expression that encapsulates the absurdity of Abia State's opposition. The phrase is derived from the Igbo proverb, "Do not dance naked in the market square, lest you be shamed." In this context, the opposition's criticism of the state government's development efforts is akin to dancing naked – it exposes their own lack of vision and contribution to the state's underdevelopment. The opposition's antics are a manifestation of the legacy of…
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Jan
06
2025
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El-Rufai Breaks Silence Over Defection Rumours To Opposition PDP

El-Rufai Breaks Silence Over Defection Rumours To Opposition PDP

Gossips, News Flash, Politics
El-Rufai Breaks Silence Over Defection Rumours To PDP A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he has left the All Progressives Congress to join the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Reacting to the speculation on his verified X account, formerly Twitter, El-Rufai urged Nigerians to ignore the false reports, describing them as “patent lies.” He also disclosed that he has instructed his lawyers to take legal action against those spreading the misinformation. “Please disregard the patent lies and rumours about my political affiliation. I have referred the lead peddlers of the fake news for further action…
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Jan
06
2025
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Otti’s Leadership: Unlocking New Opportunities For ABIA In 2025 – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D

Otti’s Leadership: Unlocking New Opportunities For ABIA In 2025 – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Otti's Leadership: Unlocking New Opportunities for Abia in 2025 Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's New Year message for 2025 is a testament to his administration's commitment to transforming Abia State into a hub of socio-economic development and prosperity. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Otti has made significant strides in critical sectors such as health, education, agriculture, road construction, and reconstruction. These achievements demonstrate his administration's dedication to improving the lives of Abians and setting the state on a path to greatness. In the health sector, the Otti administration has initiated the renovation of 200 primary healthcare…
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Jan
06
2025
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“China’s Role In The Pandemic: Coincidence Or Conspiracy?” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“China’s Role In The Pandemic: Coincidence Or Conspiracy?” – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International
"China's Role in the Pandemic: Coincidence or Conspiracy?" The COVID-19 pandemic has raised numerous questions about China's involvement and influence on global health matters. Why has China been at the center of multiple global health crises, including SARS and COVID-19? Has China become the dominant financier of the World Health Organization (WHO), and if so, what influence does it have over the WHO's decision-making processes? These questions are crucial in understanding the complexities of the pandemic and China's role in it. China's actions during the pandemic have also sparked concerns about transparency and accountability. What has China stood to gain…
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Jan
06
2025
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The Otti Bump Is Real: Growth In Small And Medium -Sized Enterprises (SMEs) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Otti Bump Is Real: Growth In Small And Medium -Sized Enterprises (SMEs) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
The Otti Bump is Real: Growth in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) The streets of Abia State are buzzing with renewed economic activity, thanks to the impactful policies of Governor Alex Otti. From the bustling markets of Ariaria to the industrial hubs of Osisioma, the state is witnessing a remarkable turnaround. Statistics show that over 5,000 new businesses have sprung up in the past year alone, creating jobs and opportunities for thousands of residents. The numbers are telling: Abia State's GDP has grown by 20% in the past two years, outpacing the national average. The state's poverty rate has also…
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Jan
05
2025
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Onion Farmers Reveal Reasons Behind Price Hike

Onion Farmers Reveal Reasons Behind Price Hike

Business, Agriculture, News Flash
Onion Farmers Reveal Reasons Behind Price Hike The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria has attributed the surge in onion prices and scarcity across the country to flooding and climate change. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos, the National President of the Association, Mr Aliyu Isah, outlined the factors behind the rising cost of onions. NAN reports that from the fourth quarter of 2024, onion prices skyrocketed, with a bag selling between N250,000 and N270,000—up from N70,000 to N90,000 in previous months. Similarly, the price of a medium-sized onion bulb rose…
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Jan
05
2025
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Elumelu, Adeboye, Badenoch Make List Of 100 Most Reputable Africans

Elumelu, Adeboye, Badenoch Make List Of 100 Most Reputable Africans

Arts And Culture, News Flash, People & Events, Personality
Adeboye, Badenoch, Elumelu Make List Of 100 Most Reputable Africans Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Kemi Badenoch, member of the House of Parliament and Opposition Leader of the Conservative Party, and Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) have been recognised among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. The list which was released on Sunday by Reputation Poll International (RPI), in partnership with the Global Reputation Forum, had the names of other notable Nigerians and African leaders. The list featured men and women from diverse sectors across the…
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Jan
05
2025
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Otti Must Fall!: A Synthesis Of Abia’s Political Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Otti Must Fall!: A Synthesis Of Abia’s Political Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Otti Must Fall!: A Synthesis of Abia's Political Economy In the belly of Abia State, a fetid abscess of oppression festers, nurtured by the exploitative rule of Otti, the bourgeois emperor. The means of production are monopolized by Otti and his cronies, perpetuating a cycle of alienation and immiseration among the toiling masses. As the contradictions between the productive forces and the relations of production intensify, the revolutionary potential of the Abia State proletariat grows. The fetishism of commodities, wherein social relations are reduced to market transactions, obscures the inherent exploitation of the system. Yet, the objective conditions for revolution…
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Jan
05
2025
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People Will Insult Me…..But I Know What It Takes To Build A Nation – President Tinubu In Enugu

People Will Insult Me…..But I Know What It Takes To Build A Nation – President Tinubu In Enugu

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
People Will Insult Me… But I Know What It Takes To Build A Nation – President Tinubu In Enugu President Bola Tinubu says he knows what it takes to govern the country and “gather a very good team and build a nation”. Tinubu spoke in Enugu on Saturday during a meeting with stakeholders from the south-east geopolitical zone. The president was in Enugu on his first official visit to inaugurate projects initiated by Peter Mbah, governor of the state. The projects inaugurated include 30 smart green schools, 60 completed type 2 primary health centres, and the 19-kilometre Airport-New Haven–Bisalla and…
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Jan
05
2025
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Pastor Kumuyi Revolutionizes Gospel Outreach By Launching AI Tech

Pastor Kumuyi Revolutionizes Gospel Outreach By Launching AI Tech

Information Technology, News Flash, Religion
Pastor Kumuyi Launches AI Tech To Revolutionise Gospel Outreach The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Pastor (Dr.) Williams Kumuyi has launched artificial intelligence technology that will revolutionise gospel outreach. The innovative platform, known as “Ask Kumuyi AI,” is primarily designed to spread the gospel using artificial intelligence, The Nation has learnt. The high-tech tool was launched yesterday at the church’s ongoing Leadership Strategic Congress 2025 at the Deeper Life International Conference Centre (DLICC), Mowe, Ogun State, and will, among other things, make it possible for many around the globe to reach Jesus through the revered pastor’s…
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