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Jan

2026

Noise Vs Reality: The AI-Generated Crisis And The Evidence That Refuses To Disappear- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

NOISE VS. REALITY: THE AI-GENERATED CRISIS AND THE EVIDENCE THAT REFUSES TO DISAPPEAR How Abia’s Governance Record Survived the Age of DeepfakesIn the digital age, governance now competes not only with politics, but with algorithms. In Abia State, this reality crystallised into what many now describe as the AI-generated crisis—a controversy sparked by viral videos alleging that Governor Alex C. Otti’s administration used artificial intelligence to fabricate images of development projects.The claim spread fast. The intention was obvious: erase reality with virality.But facts, once documented, are stubborn.Independent fact-checking organisation Dubawa addressed the controversy directly, clarifying that while one viral video…

Jan

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Interacts With APC Members And Stakeholders In Ohafor Ward

Abia North, Abia State, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA INTERACTS WITH APC MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS IN OHAFOR WARD …Empowered Physically Challenged Boy, Emmanuel Kalu In continution of his ward tour in Ohafia LGA of Abia State, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa arrived Ohafor ward where the APC members and stakeholders converged at the residence of the former commissioner of Abia State and APC Chieftain from the ward, Hon Chidiebere Uwagwu in Asaga Ohafia to receive him and his team. The meeting, which was well attended by the members and stakeholders of the party from the communities that make…

Jan

2026

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Dr. Alex Otti: The Model Of A Lion Heart – By Chief MacDonald Enwere

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

DR ALEX OTTI: THE MODEL OF A LION HEART. Chief MacDonald Enwere The fragile desperation of some sponsored political drummer-boys in Abia State to invoke public opprobrium against the standing reputation and sweeping achievements of Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, is not only amusing but irritating. For some time, these hackers have continued in their pedestrian fiction, petty malignancy, and delusional fantasy only to smear the supersoonic achievements of Dr Alex Otti.Such a display of hollowness and sheer demonstration of irrationality and emptiness should not be cheered at all. There should be a red line against such pathological…

Jan

2026

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When Men Choose Blindness: A Short History Of Develomental Denial – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

WHEN MEN CHOOSE BLINDNESS: A SHORT HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT DENIAL From Ancient States to Osisioma NgwaHistory records a strange but recurring political disease: the refusal to see. Not because nothing exists, but because seeing would destroy a carefully built narrative. Across centuries and continents, political actors have chosen blindness to developmental efforts—sometimes out of rivalry, sometimes out of wounded pride, sometimes out of the simple fear that acknowledgment would elevate a rival.Abia State, today, is not exempt from this ancient habit. THE OLD STORY, RETOLDFrom Athens to Washington, from Singapore to Johannesburg, history shows that reform periods attract a peculiar…

Jan

2026

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Gov Otti’s Impromptu Attendance To Worship Centres And Its Imperative Impacts – By Charles Ogugbuaja, Ph.D

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

Gov Otti's impromptu attendance to worship centres and its imperative impacts By Charles Ogugbuaja, Ph.D. There is a popular Igbo adage that says Mgberede nyiri dike, obu kwa mgberede ka eji ama dike. This is translated to mean that a sudden thing that happens to a strong - willed man takes a toll on him, also, a powerful man is rated by his ability to withstand or handle any sudden thing that comes his way. The above proverb is taken seriously in describing any creative, brilliant, intelligent and organized individual. It is not out of place to say that any…

Jan

2026

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Governor Otti’s Leadership Footprints And The Reawakening Of Ukwa-La-Ngwa – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Governor Otti’s Leadership Footprints and the Reawakening of Ukwa-La-Ngwa By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD For decades, Ukwa-La-Ngwa stood as a paradox within Abia State, rich in culture, commerce, and natural resources, yet weakened by political fragmentation, abandoned infrastructure, and missed opportunities. That narrative is now changing. Since 2023, the region has witnessed a quiet but profound reawakening driven by the governance philosophy and leadership footprints of Governor Alex Chioma Otti. What is unfolding across Ukwa-La-Ngwa is neither accidental nor cosmetic. It is the product of deliberate choices anchored on transparency, inclusion, and results-driven governance, steadily replacing stagnation with progress, discord with…

Jan

2026

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A Befitting Birthday Greeting From AttNews To A Great Abian, Internationally Recognized Lawyer, Kenneth Ahia SAN

Abia State, Birthday, Personality

A befitting happy birthday to a great Abian, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, internationally recognized lawyer, philanthropist and Elder stateman Kenneth Ahia SAN. Your wisdom, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of good governance, justice, equity and fairness is unparalleled. May your remaining years ahead be filled with joy, peace, love and extravagant grace of God. Enjoy your day and best wishes from all of us @ AttNews.

Jan

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Interacts With Ikenna Ukwa Women Support Group

Abia North, Abia State, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA INTERACTS WITH IKENNA UKWA WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP …Reaffirms His Commitment To The Welfare of the Women. On Saturday 24th January 2026, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa had robust and fruitful interactions with the members of his support group, the IKENNA UKWA WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP, led by the Women Leader, Chief Mrs Ezinne Udo Uduma. The meeting was held at the country home of Barr & Mrs Udo Uduma in Ebem Ohafia.Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa who expressed gratitude to the women for their continuous support and warm welcome and…

Jan

2026

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THE POLITICS OF BAIT AND CAMERA ANGLES: How Click-Chasing Content Creators Mistook Governance For A Photo Contest- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

THE POLITICS OF BAIT AND CAMERA ANGLES: How Click-Chasing Content Creators Mistook Governance for a Photo Contest It takes a special kind of unseriousness to reduce governance to a scavenger hunt. The now-circulating poster daring the public to “name five standard projects completed by Governor Otti” — with a cash prize dangling like influencer bait — is not accountability. It is content creation masquerading as civic engagement.This is not a policy audit. It is not investigative journalism. It is the politics of thumbnails, hashtags, and monetised outrage — designed to rubbish governance by converting serious public discourse into a street…

Jan

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Resumes His Ward Tour In Ohafia As He Visits Okamu Ward

Abia State, Abia North, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA RESUMES HIS WARD TOUR IN OHAFIA AS HE VISITS OKAMU WARD Today, Sunday 25th January 2025, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa resumes his ward tour as he visits Okamu ward, in Okon Aku Ohafia with his team to interact with members and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC and the members of his pro-group, Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group in the ward. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa who reeled out his achievements under the auspices of his foundation, which he co-founded with his wife, charged the party members to…