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Dec

29

2024

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Dangote, Wale Tinubu, Lookman, Badenoch Named Among 100 Most Influential Africans In 2024

News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Dangote, Wale Tinubu, Lookman, Badenoch Named Among 100 Most Influential Africans In 2024 The New African magazine has unveiled a list of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society in 2024. This year’s edition takes an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the individuals who are both on the continent and abroad, explained Anver Versi, editor of the London-based magazine. Her statement reads, “We need this because I cannot recall the world being so polarised, so divided, so stone-faced in the face of terrible man-made atrocities. “The 100 Most Influential…

Dec

29

2024

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Poverty In Nigeria: A Tale Of Two Statistics? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN

Poverty in Nigeria: A tale of Two Statistics? Discrepancy Between Poverty and Unemployment RatesThe World Bank's assertion that 50% of Nigerians live in poverty contradicts the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics' (NBS) claim that unemployment stands at 5%. This discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of these statistics and the underlying factors contributing to poverty in Nigeria. According to the World Bank, Nigeria's poverty rate is one of the highest in the world, with approximately 100 million people living on less than $2 a day. Unemployment Rate: A Misleading Indicator?The NBS's 5% unemployment rate seems unusually low, considering the country's economic…

Dec

28

2024

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Re: Eke O. Ako’s Obsession With Governor Otti, And The Ngwa Factor In 2024: Imperatives For 2025 – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Re: Eke O. Ako's Obsession with Governor Otti, and the Ngwa Factor in 2024: Imperatives for 2025 In 2024, we have been bombarded with argument by Ngwa born activists seeking to unseat Governor Otti in 2027. They factored developlopment projects in Ngwa land as a pivotal litmus test to guage developlopment in Abia state. How sad? Let's do a deep dive into major voting blocs in the state, and justify why they should do a rethink of their strategy, which quite frankly is an impossible task for them. Thank God all the same, it keeps us a busy in projecting…

Dec

27

2024

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UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security, World News

UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, ATMs, 23 States The United Kingdom has issued another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second in four months. In the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs. It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue of new N200, N500 and N1000 notes has led to shortages of cash. Citizens were encouraged to ensure notes provided by currency exchange vendors will be valid for the duration of their travel to Nigeria. There have been…

Dec

27

2024

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Senator Ndume Mocks Poverty In Southern Nigeria, Circulates Video Of Queues At President Tinubu’s Lagos Mansion

Economy, Empowerment, Gossips, Lagos

Ndume Mocks Poverty In Southern Nigeria, Circulates Video Of Queues At Tinubu’s Lagos Residence The Lawmaker representing Borno South in the Senate, Ali Ndume, has shared a video of long queues of Nigerians waiting for palliatives at President Bola Tinubu’s Lagos residence on Christmas Eve. The lawmaker posted the video on his X account on Wednesday, December 25. “Queues for presidential handouts at Bourdillon on Christmas Eve highlight a sobering reality. Poverty is a universal challenge that demands collective action and sustainable solutions,” Mr. Ndume wrote. The senator’s comment comes on the heels of three deadly stampedes during palliative distributions…

Dec

27

2024

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The (Re) Writing Of Abia’s History: Narratives And Legacies – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

The (Re)Writing of Abia's History: Narratives and Legacies "Abia State is located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, and boasts of a rich and diverse cultural heritage," opined Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFR, in a company of friends, the day INEC official state returning officer, Prof. Nnenna Nnannaya-Oti declared on Wednesday evening, announcing that he had polled 175,467 votes to emerge victorious. Before the expiration of my tenure, by God's grace, we'll rewrite her history. Otti continued, "The state's history is replete with fascinating stories of its people, their struggles, and their triumphs." He concluded by adding that, the narratives…

Dec

27

2024

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Reflecting On The True Spirit Of Christmas: Governor Otti’s Message Of Love, Kindness, And Generosity – Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Good Governance

Reflecting on the True Spirit of Christmas: Governor Otti's Message of Love, Kindness, and Generosity Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's 2024 Christmas message to Ndi Abia is a heartfelt reflection on the true spirit of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of love, kindness, and generosity. As he notes, "the true joy of Christmas is found in the wonders of sharing, loving, and caring." This message is particularly significant, given the governor's remarkable achievements in Abia State over the past 18 months. His administration's commitment to the welfare of the people has been evident in various sectors, including road construction and…

Dec

27

2024

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The Autonomous Paradox: A Philosophical Exploration Of AI And Human Existence – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Information Technology, Technology

The Autonomous Paradox: A Philosophical Exploration of AI and Human Existence X/formerly Twitter has become a vital training ground for artificial intelligence (AI) models, providing a vast and diverse dataset for machine learning algorithms. With over 500 million tweets posted every day, Twitter generates an enormous amount of data that can be leveraged to train AI models. This dataset is not only vast but also diverse, comprising tweets from over 330 million monthly active users worldwide. The diversity of Twitter's dataset is one of its most significant strengths. With users from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds, Twitter provides a unique…

Dec

26

2024

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The Truth Is Out There: Uncovering The Secrets Of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: Over 2,900 Cases Reported In 2024 Spark Inquiry – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, History, Spirituality

The Truth is Out There: Uncovering the Secrets of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: Over 2,900 cases reported in 2024. Spark Inquiry! The phenomenon of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) has garnered significant attention in recent years, with a staggering 120,000 reported sightings in the United States alone between 1939 and 2022 (Source: National UFO Reporting Center). This translates to an average of approximately 2,000 reported sightings per year, with a notable spike in reports during the 1950s and 1960s. A statistical analysis of UAP sightings reveals a fascinating trend. According to data from the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), the majority of reported…

Dec

26

2024

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Abia Residents Flock To Local Markets For Christmas Shopping, Spend Millions

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance

Abia Residents Flock to Local Markets for Christmas Shopping, Spend Millions As Christmas season unfolds, residents of Abia State are flocking to local markets to purchase items for the festive season. Our freelance correspondents visited three major markets in Abia State - Aba Main Market, Umuahia Main Market, and Abiriba Main Market - to capture the excitement and gather insights from shoppers. Aba Main Market: A Hub of Festive Activity At Aba Main Market, our correspondent met with three shoppers who shared their experiences. Mrs. Nneoma Okoro, a trader, said, "I come to Aba Main Market every year to buy…