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Dec

31

2024

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2024: A Year Of Growth And Development For ABIA State’s Economic Renaissance: A Story Of Progress And Prosperity – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

2024: A Year of Growth and Development for Abia State's Economic Renaissance: A Story of Progress and Prosperity Abia State's economy has shown remarkable growth and development in 2024, driven by the government's strategic initiatives and investments in key sectors. Infrastructure Development has been a major focus area, with the state government launching several projects to improve roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. These efforts have not only enhanced connectivity but also opened up new opportunities for economic growth and investment. For instance, the state government has invested N15 billion in road construction, resulting in a 30% reduction in travel…

Dec

30

2024

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“2025: A New Era Of Growth And Development For Ohafia LGA Under Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu’s Visionary Leadership”- By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Ohafia LGA

"2025: A New Era of Growth and Development for Ohafia LGA Under Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu's Visionary Leadership" Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, has been making significant strides in driving development in the local government area. His innovative approach to leadership has been evident in his call for a major shift in strategy to sustain demand for goods and services in Ohafia. By urging citizens to work together to develop a thriving market, he aims to unlock opportunities for businesses to flourish, create jobs, and drive innovation. This vision is expected to transform Ohafia into a…

Dec

30

2024

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Sowing The Seeds Of Digital Prosperity: Africa’s Regional Agricultural Initiatives – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Sowing the Seeds of Digital Prosperity: Africa's Regional Agricultural Initiatives In the scorching deserts of North Africa, a new gold rush has begun. But this time, it's not about digging for precious metals – it's about grains. The price of wheat has skyrocketed to $300 per ton, making it more valuable than gold (which is currently trading at $1,300 per ounce). In Egypt, the largest wheat importer in Africa, farmers are cashing in on the grain craze. "I used to grow dates, but now I'm planting wheat," says Ahmed, a farmer from Cairo. "It's like printing money!" But not everyone…

Dec

30

2024

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Fact-Checking The Fact-Checkers: Exposing The Misinformation And Bias Of @AbiaFactCheck And Other Social Media Handles – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Fact-Checking the Fact-Checkers: Exposing the Misinformation and Bias of @AbiaFactCheck and Other Social Media Handles I, Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke is following and observing these platforms with dismay. The recent trend of using unprintable phrases to malign Governor Alex Otti on social media platforms is alarming. Handles like @AbiaFactCheck, @AbiaYouthForum, @NaijaNews, @EconomicAnalyst, and @AbiaAPC have been perpetuating negativity and spreading falsehoods about the governor's administration. Instead of promoting constructive criticism and respectful discourse, these handles have resorted to personal attacks and insults. The constant barrage of negative posts and comments from these handles has created a toxic online environment. @AbiaFactCheck,…

Dec

30

2024

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Africa Rising: How The Continent Can Harness It’s Economic Power To Achieve The Sustainable Development Goals – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/LettersAfrica

Africa Rising: How the Continent Can Harness its Economic Power to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals The intricate dance of demand and supply, reminiscent of the delicate balance between protons and neutrons in an atom. Just as the number of protons (demand) and neutrons (supply) must be in harmony for an atom to remain stable, so too must the forces of demand and supply be in equilibrium for a market to function efficiently. In international economics, this balance is crucial for maintaining economic stability and promoting growth. However, the current state of global trade and economic policies threatens to disrupt…

Dec

30

2024

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‘I’m Ready For War,’ Dele Farotimi Blows Hot Amid Legal Fireworks

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash, People Reorientation

‘I’m Ready For War,’ Dele Farotimi Blows Hot Amid Legal Battle Dele Farotimi, a human rights activist and lawyer, has just broken his silence amid a heated legal battle. In a bold statement on X, Farotimi declared, “I’m ready for war”. “I am strong enough to rumble unruffled against principalities and powers, but I am human enough to retain the capacity to shed tears of joy in appreciation of the grace of God, expressed in the concerted efforts of fellow victims. “My battle axes are newly sharpened, my guns primed, I am ready to war. “My resolve was NEVER tested,…

Dec

29

2024

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The Invisible Hands Of Chaos: Unveiling The Houthi Rebels’ True Intentions In The Middle East – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International

The Invisible Hands of Chaos: Unveiling the Houthi Rebels' True Intentions in the Middle East The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, emerged in the 1990s in Saada Governorate, Yemen. The group's ideology is influenced by Hezbollah and focuses on defending their community from discrimination and fighting against the alleged expansion of Salafism in Yemen. According to a report by the International Crisis Group, the Houthi movement's early leader, Hussein al-Houthi, was killed by the Yemeni military in 2004, sparking the Houthi insurgency (International Crisis Group, 2020). The ongoing civil war in Yemen has resulted in a devastating humanitarian…

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…