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Jan

18

2026

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From Scotland With Noise: The Curious Case Of Long-Distance Criticism- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

From Scotland with Noise: The Curious Case of Long-Distance Criticism Why shouting from a functioning state doesn’t qualify as local knowledge—and why reform unsettles those who fled responsibility.There is a peculiar genre of political commentary gaining traction in Abia discourse: the Scotland Desk Analyst—a commentator who enjoys the full dividend of a functioning state abroad while issuing loud, absolutist judgments about a society he no longer inhabits. The voice is confident, the tone theatrical, the distance safe. The facts, however, are often thin. Eke O. Ako has perfected this genre.From the comfort of Scotland—where institutions work, welfare systems function, and…

Jan

17

2026

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President Museveni Wins Seventh Term Election, Extends 40-Year Rule In Uganda

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Politics

President Museveni Wins Seventh Term Election, Extends 40-Year Rule In Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday’s election extending his four decades in power by another five years. He gained 72% of the vote, the election commission announced, against 25% for his closest challenger Bobi Wine, who has condemned what he described as “fake results”. Wine has called on Ugandans to hold non-violent protests. Museveni, 81, first came to power as a rebel leader in 1986 but since then has won seven elections. The election process was marred by violence and Wine, a 43-year-old former pop…

Jan

17

2026

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Nigerian Women Cooking With Firewood Risk Having Children With Low IQ – Experts

Culture, Power & Energy

Nigerian Women Cooking With Firewood Risk Having Children With Low IQ — Experts In an attempt to nourish their families, many women remain stuck in the age-old tradition of cooking over open-fire stoves, as they believe that it cooks food faster and properly, and makes it tastier, undoubtedly exposing them to smoke and toxins. The National Bureau of Statistics, in its 2024 Nigeria Residential Energy Demand-Side Survey, indicated that 67.8 per cent of Nigerians rely on firewood for cooking, including for agricultural, commercial, cultural, or religious purposes. Disaggregation by state indicates that Bauchi State reported the highest, with 91.0 per…

Jan

17

2026

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When Governance Enters The Syllabus- And The Opposition Starts Panicking- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

WHEN GOVERNANCE ENTERS THE SYLLABUS — AND THE OPPOSITION STARTS PANICKING For months now, the Abia opposition has tried—often desperately—to reduce Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration to slogans, soundbites, and social-media optics. What they did not anticipate is that Abia’s reform experiment would migrate from partisan chatter into serious policy conversations, boardrooms, and academic spaces. When governance begins to look like curriculum material, politics inevitably turns uncomfortable for those whose own records cannot survive footnotes.At the centre of this unease is Governor Otti’s 25-Year Abia State Development Plan, a document that has circulated widely in policy and academic discussions and…

Jan

16

2026

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Abia’s Ascent: Otti Tops South-East Performance Poll, Redefinning Governance Narratives – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Abia’s Ascent: Otti Tops South-East Performance Poll, Redefining Governance Narratives In a political climate often dominated by noise rather than nuance, a new empirical assessment has injected fresh reality into the conversation about state leadership performance in Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone. According to a recent performance poll conducted by the Forum of South-East Democratic Organisations (FOSAD), Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR of Abia State emerged as the best-performing governor in the region, capturing 55.5% of total votes across a range of governance indicators.The poll — which evaluated the Five South-East governors on security, economic development, infrastructure, education, health, and overall…

Jan

16

2026

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Rivers Assembly Urges Chief Judge To Begin Impeachment Probe Against Fubara, Deputy

House Of Assembly, Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Rivers Assembly Urges Chief Judge To Begin Impeachment Probe Against Fubara, Deputy Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday called on the Chief Judge of the state to set up panel to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The assembly members, who made the call through a unanimous vote, vowed to continue with the impeachment process. The lawmakers had earlier addressed a live press conference in Port Harcourt where they accused Fubara of allegedly using blackmail. Addressing journalists, the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol,said Fubara lacked the trust needed to address the…

Jan

16

2026

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Supreme Court Reverses Ex-Jigawa Governor Lamido’s Acquittal In N1.35bn Fraud Trial

Crime, Economy, Judiciary

Supreme Court Reverses Ex-Jigawa Governor Lamido’s Acquittal In N1.35bn Fraud Trial The Supreme Court has set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal that discharged former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido and his sons, Mustapha and Aminu, of money laundering charges. A five‑member panel of the Supreme Court handed down the decision in a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday in separate appeals filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In the lead judgment read by a member of the panel, Abubakar Umar, the Supreme Court set aside the 25 July 2023 rulings of the Court of Appeal…

Jan

16

2026

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Are You Mad? I Said I Am Not Your Dad – Davido Blasts Alleged Daughter In Private DM

Gossips, News Flash, Personality

Are You Mad? I Said I Am Not Your Dad – Davido Blasts Alleged Daughter In Private DM Afrobeats superstar, Davido Adeleke, has berated Anu Adeleke over her consistent claims that he is her biological father. In a chat shared on her Instagram page, Anu had sent a message to Davido begging him for a DNA test. However, Davido insisted that he is not her father and warned that he would arrest her mother if they keep making allegations against him. He stated that he had already undergone five DNA tests, all of which confirmed that they are not biologically…

Jan

16

2026

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: How Governor Otti Restored Security In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: How Governor Otti Restored Security in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD For years, insecurity defined daily life in Abia State. Kidnapping, violent crimes, and persistent fear crippled economic activities, forced businesses to relocate, and eroded public confidence, particularly in Aba, the commercial heartbeat of the state. The local economy did not collapse for lack of enterprise or ingenuity, but because insecurity made productive life unsafe and unpredictable. Restoring security therefore became not just a governance obligation but an economic and moral imperative. Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR confronted this challenge head on upon assuming office in…

Jan

15

2026

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As Ukwa La Ngwa Prepares For Landmark Reception Of Governor Otti – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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

As Ukwa La Ngwa Prepares for Landmark Reception of Governor Otti By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD On 30 January 2026, the people of Ukwa La Ngwa, in collaboration with the Aba Union under the leadership of Chief Barrister Theo Nkire, will roll-out the red carpet for their illustrious son and Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. The grand reception, scheduled to hold at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, promises to be historic in both symbolism and substance.This epoch making event is expected to mark a defining moment for Ukwa La Ngwa, reflecting not only celebration but…