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Sep
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
A Poisoned Chalice: Obinna Oriaku’s Sour Grapes – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Poisoned Chalice: Obinna Oriaku’s Sour Grapes – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
A Poisoned Chalice: Oriaku's Sour Grapes Listen here, Obinna Oriaku, the self-appointed "Oracle" of empty rhetoric and economic sabotage. Your sudden, feigned concern for Abia workers is as transparent as it is nauseating. It is the anguished cry of a political scavenger whose snout has been rightfully removed from the treasury's trough. You, who presided over the financial carnage of Abia as its worst Exchequer in history, now dare to lecture on fiscal responsibility? The sheer audacity is only matched by your staggering hypocrisy. You are like a arsonist who sets a house ablaze and then arrives with a thimble…
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Sep
22
2025
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Shehu Sani Urges FGN To Change LGA ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’

Shehu Sani Urges FGN To Change LGA ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, LGA, News Flash
Shehu Sani Urges FG To Change LG ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’ A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, on Sunday urged the Federal Government and relevant authorities to consider replacing the designation of Local Government “Chairman” with the title of “Mayor,” arguing that the current nomenclature does not properly reflect the executive authority of the office. In a post on his official Facebook page, Sani noted that the title “Chairman” appears more suited to a committee setting than an executive office, adding that it undermines the importance of local government as the third tier of governance in the…
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Sep
21
2025
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CJN Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 57 New SANs

CJN Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 57 New SANs

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash
CJN Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 57 New SANs According to a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Supreme Court, Dr Festus Akande, on Sunday, the swearing-in ceremony forms part of activities marking the formal commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the apex court. The CJN will deliver an address that will highlight the performance of the Supreme Court in the 2024/2025 legal year and provide an overview of developments across the Nigerian judiciary. “In line with long-standing tradition, the CJN will deliver a State of the Judiciary address with a view to highlighting…
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Sep
21
2025
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‘My Steadying Anchor’, Tinubu Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi On Birthday

‘My Steadying Anchor’, Tinubu Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi On Birthday

Birthday, News Flash, Presidency
‘My Steadying Anchor’, Tinubu Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi On Birthday President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at her 65th birthday anniversary addressing her as the love of his life and steadying anchor. In a statement personally signed by President Bola Tinubu he says “Oluremi Mi, as you celebrate your 65th birthday today, I honour not only the love of my life, but also a woman whose quiet strength and enduring grace have been my steadying anchor. Through every season, from the long years of struggle and political exile, to leadership responsibilities, you have…
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Sep
21
2025
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Abia State’s Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia State's Wage Management: A Reformist Agenda? In recent days, baseless allegations have circulated regarding Abia State's implementation of the national minimum wage, making sensational claims that deliberately distort the reality of Governor Alex Otti's administration. These malicious assertions not only misrepresent the facts but conveniently ignore the comprehensive reforms and systemic cleansing currently underway in Abia's civil service. The administration of Governor Otti has demonstrated nothing short of exemplary commitment to transparency, accountability, and the welfare of Abia workers, while simultaneously addressing deep-rooted corruption inherited from previous governments. The notion that Abia State continues to pay workers a meager…
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Sep
21
2025
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Political Satire, Public Perception And Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR And ‘Gov Amuneke’ – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Political Satire, Public Perception And Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR And ‘Gov Amuneke’ – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Political Satire, Public Perception and Discourse: Gov Alex Chioma Otti OFR and 'Gov Amuneke' In the dynamic landscape of modern governance, the interplay between official statecraft and public commentary has evolved into a sophisticated dialogue. In Abia State, this dialogue has found a unique and powerful voice, framing the transformative administration of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, through the unexpected lens of satirical acclaim. The Unlikely Synergy: Earnest Governance and Satirical Amplification The emergence of the digital persona "Governor Amuneke" represents a cultural phenomenon that transcends mere entertainment. This character, through exaggerated mimicry and farcical narrative, performs a…
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Sep
19
2025
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Beyond Made-In-China: ABIA State Aims To Become Africa’s New Workshop For Innovation With Creative Talent Hunt – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Made-In-China: ABIA State Aims To Become Africa’s New Workshop For Innovation With Creative Talent Hunt – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Beyond Made-in-China: Abia State Aims to Become Africa's New Workshop for Innovation with Creative Talent Hunt UMUAHIA, Abia State – In a bold move that echoes the state-directed industrial revolutions of East Asia, the Abia State Government has launched a strategic initiative to identify, nurture, and deploy its most valuable natural resource: the ingenuity of its youth. The Abia Creatives Talent Hunt, which closes applications today, September 18, 2025, is not merely a contest; it is the foundational pillar of a grand economic strategy to position the state as Africa’s premier hub for tangible innovation and manufacturing creativity. Gone is…
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Sep
19
2025
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The Government Of ABIA State Is Data-Driven And Here’s A Rebuttal To Another MisInformation – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Government Of ABIA State Is Data-Driven And Here’s A Rebuttal To Another MisInformation – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
THE GOVERNMENT OF ABIA STATE IS DATA-DRIVEN AND HERE'S A REBUTTAL TO ANOTHER MISINFORMATION I note with dismay a recent publication authored by one Ujo Justice, PhD, purporting to be on behalf of Prince Paul Ikonne. The piece, riddled with factual inaccuracies and a profound misrepresentation of the state's financial and developmental strides, necessitates a clear, statistics-based clarification for the discerning public. It is regrettable that the opposition has chosen a path of deliberate misinformation rather than engaging in constructive criticism based on verifiable data. On the ₦54 Billion "Phantom" Schools Project: The assertion that "not a single school has…
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