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Jan
23
2026
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Otti: The Leadership And Conviction That Rescued The Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: The Leadership And Conviction That Rescued The Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Otti: The Leadership and Conviction That Rescued the Labour Party By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The political journey of His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, formally began in 2014 when he stunned many Nigerians with his decision to exit a flourishing banking career. Having risen to the pinnacle of the financial sector as a Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Governor Otti resigned to confront and change the disturbing and chequered history of governance in his dear state, Abia. Without hesitation, he declared his intention to govern Abia State. From the outset, Governor Otti demonstrated uncommon consistency, courage and…
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Jan
22
2026
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2027: No Appointments For Non APC Members – National Chair, Yilwatda

2027: No Appointments For Non APC Members – National Chair, Yilwatda

News Flash, Politics
2027: No Appointments For Non-APC Members – National Chair, Yilwatda The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that political appointments following the 2027 general elections will be strictly reserved for party loyalists rather than technocrats or professionals. Speaking Tuesday night in Abuja at an event tagged “Renewed Hope Promise Kept 2027: Meet and Greet North-West Mobilisation,” organised by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, Nentawe emphasised that governance is inherently political and appointees must actively support the party that brought them to power. A video of his statement went viral on…
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Jan
22
2026
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US Poised To Exit World Health Organization

US Poised To Exit World Health Organization

International, News Flash, World News
US Poised To Exit World Health Organization The United States (U.S.) is due to officially leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025, despite legal requirements to clear outstanding dues and growing concerns over the impact on U.S. and global health. The exit comes after Trump gave formal notice on his first day in office in 2025, triggering a one-year withdrawal process under U.S. law. That law also requires Washington to pay about $260 million in unpaid fees before leaving, a condition the WHO says has not been met.…
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Jan
22
2026
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Akpabio Drags Natasha To Supreme Court Over Senate Suspension Row

Akpabio Drags Natasha To Supreme Court Over Senate Suspension Row

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash
Akpabio Drags Natasha To Supreme Court Over Senate Suspension Row The legal battle over the suspension of the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has escalated as the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has again approached the Supreme Court. Court documents sighted on Thursday showed that Akpabio filed an application before the apex court to regularise and sustain his appeal challenging decisions of the lower courts on the matter. The documents are marked SC NO: SC/CV/1111/2025. Appeal No: CA/ABJ/CV/1107/2025. Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025. It partly read, “Motion on Notice brought pursuant to Order 4 Rules 6 & 16 of the Supreme Court…
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Jan
22
2026
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Otti’s Agricultural Revolution: Exploring Strategic Partnership With Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti’s Agricultural Revolution: Exploring Strategic Partnership With Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Otti’s Agricultural Revolution: Exploring Strategic Partnership with Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent engagement between Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR and Senator Emmanuel Anosike-led Executive Management Committee of the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority marks a defining moment in Abia State’s renewed drive to reposition agriculture as a central pillar of economic growth, food sufficiency and rural development. Beyond the ceremonial value of the visit, the interaction clearly reflects a shared commitment to reviving structured agriculture through strategic collaboration, effective use of data and purposeful governance. The Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority is one of…
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Jan
22
2026
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FGN To Integrate Islamic Finance Standards Into Nigeria’s Reporting System

FGN To Integrate Islamic Finance Standards Into Nigeria’s Reporting System

Business, Economy, FGN, News Flash
FG To Integrate Islamic Finance Standards Into Nigeria’s Reporting System The Federal Government has initiated steps to integrate Islamic finance accounting and auditing standards into Nigeria’s financial reporting system, as part of efforts to enhance transparency, deepen financial inclusion,, and position the country as a leading hub for non-interest finance in Africa. The initiative was unveiled by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria at a stakeholders’ engagement on the integration of Islamic finance standards into the Nigerian Financial Reporting Framework, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel on Wednesday in Abuja. Attnews reports that the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic…
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Jan
22
2026
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Police Arrest Man For Conducting Illegal INEC Voters’ Registration In Abia

Police Arrest Man For Conducting Illegal INEC Voters’ Registration In Abia

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Politics
Police Arrest Man For Conducting Illegal INEC Voters’ Registration In Abia Personnel of the Abia State Command of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested a 47-year-old man, identified as Chukwuemeka Nwaobilor, for having the voters’ registration machine of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Nwaobilor was arrested at a football field in Mbawsi, Isiala Ngwa North local government area of the state, with an INEC registration machine that was meant for the registration of voters in Isiala Ngwa South local government area. Unconfirmed reports noted that Nwaobilor, a staff member of INEC who works in Isiala Ngwa South, was alleged…
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Jan
22
2026
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The Three Musketeers Of Abia Politics- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Three Musketeers Of Abia Politics- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
THE THREE MUSKETEERS OF ABIA POLITICS How Not to Govern a StateBy any stretch of irony, Abia State has seen its own version of The Three Musketeers—not the gallant defenders of crown and country, but three former governors who mastered a different art: how not to govern.Like Alexandre Dumas’ famous trio, they were bound by a slogan. Not “All for one, one for all,” but rather: “All for self, budget for none.”For years, Abia was governed as a stage play—loud speeches, colourful press releases, endless political choreography—while infrastructure decayed, salaries staggered, and public finance became an abstract concept known only…
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Jan
22
2026
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Is Abia Being Governed? Yes – And Here Is The Evidence- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Is Abia Being Governed? Yes – And Here Is The Evidence- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
IS ABIA BEING GOVERNED? YES — AND HERE IS THE EVIDENCE Why the narrative of “loot” collapses under facts, fiscal rules, and visible reformsBy any serious standard of public finance, governance is not measured by noise but by systems, rules, and outcomes. In Abia State under Governor Alex C. Otti, the evidence points in one direction: a government restoring order to public finance, not looting it.The controversy around virement and supplementary appropriations has been loudly framed as scandal. Yet, when examined with sobriety and knowledge of budget law, the claim collapses.Virement is not theft. It is a legal fiscal instrument.Across…
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Jan
21
2026
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2027: Amb. Osita Offor Urges Ndi-Abia To Secure PVCs, Translate Support For Gov. Alex Otti Into Votes

2027: Amb. Osita Offor Urges Ndi-Abia To Secure PVCs, Translate Support For Gov. Alex Otti Into Votes

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
2027: Amb. Osita Offor Urges Ndi-Abia to Secure PVCs, Translate Support for Gov. Alex Otti into Votes Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu), has called on Ndi-Abia across the state and in the diaspora to move beyond verbal support and actively defend the gains of good governance by registering with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), stressing that the PVC remains the only lawful instrument through which the people can decide who governs Abia State in 2027. According to him, history has shown that progressive leadership can only be sustained…
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