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Aug
11
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
To Kill A Monkey And Abia’s Renewal: From Cinematic Allegory To Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

To Kill A Monkey And Abia’s Renewal: From Cinematic Allegory To Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
To Kill a Monkey and Abia's Renewal: From Cinematic Allegory to Governance Revolution Kemi Adetiba's Netflix crime thriller To Kill a Monkey (2025) offers a visceral exploration of Nigeria's systemic failures through protagonist Efemini "Efe" Edewor's descent into cybercrime. This first-class graduate, driven to criminality by workplace sexual harassment, familial abuse, and desperate poverty, embodies how institutional neglect breeds moral compromise. The series' title carries layered symbolism: "Killing the monkey" represents both the destruction of one's ethical foundations for survival and the urgent need to eradicate societal corruption. Through authentic cultural textures like Pidgin English and Urhobo dialects, the narrative…
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Aug
10
2025
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The PDP’s Theatre Of The Absurd: A Masterclass In Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The PDP’s Theatre Of The Absurd: A Masterclass In Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
🔥 The PDP's Theatre of the Absurd: A Masterclass in Political Charlatanism 🔥 Let us surgically dissect PDP’s simulacrum of opposition—a Baudrillardian nightmare where simulated concern masks genuine malfeasance. While Otti constructs enduring legacies in brick and mortar, PDP peddles cardboard cutouts of accountability, engaging in what can only be described as epistemological violence against Abia’s progress. Their shameful farce unfolds across four acts of deliberate deception. 💸 Fiscal Illiteracy & Economic Sabotage PDP’s "dwindling outcomes" narrative is neoliberal gaslighting at its most pernicious. They shriek about ₦75 billion in capital spending while willfully ignoring the concrete manifestations of that…
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Aug
08
2025
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The Intersection Of Policy And Philosophy: An Analysis Of Mrs. Priscilla Otti’s Advocacy For Exclusive Breastfeeding – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Intersection Of Policy And Philosophy: An Analysis Of Mrs. Priscilla Otti’s Advocacy For Exclusive Breastfeeding – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Women Affairs
The Intersection of Policy and Philosophy: An Analysis of Mrs. Priscilla Otti's Advocacy for Exclusive Breastfeeding Mrs. Priscilla Otti, the wife of the Abia State Governor, has been a vocal advocate for exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria. Her advocacy has been instrumental in shaping policy decisions, particularly the extension of parental leave for nursing mothers. This paper will explore the philosophical underpinnings of Mrs. Otti's advocacy and how it informs policy decisions. Elevating this initiative beyond bureaucratic decree, Mrs. Priscilla Otti emerges as the philosophical architect and moral compass of this transformative policy. Her announcement transcends mere information dissemination; it is…
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Aug
08
2025
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The IGBO Question In Nigeria Gradually Turning To A Yoruba Vs Igbo Fight – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

The IGBO Question In Nigeria Gradually Turning To A Yoruba Vs Igbo Fight – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, South East
THE IGBO QUESTION IN NIGERIA GRADUALLY TURNING TO A YORUBA vs IGBO FIGHT. The seminal and trite statement by Reuben Abati, a seasoned journalist and former Presidential Adviser few days ago that the Civil war that was said to have ended in 1970 never really ended but continued economically, socially, politically, geopolitically, commercially, infrastructurally, institutionally, systemically, and environmentally until the advent of Buhari's 5% participation for the Igbo ethnic group that boasts of at least 30% of total Nigeria population, natural resources and demography. Today, Tinubu's government that promised to continue where Buhari stopped is upping the marginalization policy to…
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Aug
07
2025
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Governor Otti: A Case Study In Transparent And Accountable Leadership – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti: A Case Study In Transparent And Accountable Leadership – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Governor Otti: A Case Study in Transparent and Accountable Leadership By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In today’s landscape of modern governance, particularly at the state level, the ability to manage public resources transparently and responsibly is not just a hallmark of good leadership but the foundation of sustainable development. Since assuming office in May 2023, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has demonstrated a consistent commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and service-oriented leadership. These guiding principles have shaped his stewardship of Abia State and have already delivered visible results that continue to attract national attention and growing public trust. Recently, however, a misleading…
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Aug
07
2025
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The Little Things That Matter: Maintaining Order And Decorum In Public Spaces – An ABIA State Case Study – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Little Things That Matter: Maintaining Order And Decorum In Public Spaces – An ABIA State Case Study – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, People Reorientation
The Little Things that Matter: Maintaining Order and Decorum in Public Spaces – An Abia State Case Study Introduction: The Architecture of OrderThe recent joint enforcement initiative across Abia State’s critical arteries—Isi Gate, Bende Road, and Aba Road—epitomizes Governor Alex Otti’s foundational axiom that "development constitutes the logical culmination of meticulous planning." These operations transcend superficial urban adjustments, representing strategic interventions to recalibrate the state’s socioeconomic ecosystem. Empirical analyses indicate that disordered public infrastructure costs Nigerian municipalities approximately ₦1.2 trillion annually through productivity erosion, healthcare expenditures, and environmental remediation. This treatise contends that Abia’s meticulous attention to seemingly minor elements—pedestrian…
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Aug
06
2025
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‘If Buhari Was A Failure, Tinubu Is A Disaster’- Ex-Minister Adamu Waziri

‘If Buhari Was A Failure, Tinubu Is A Disaster’- Ex-Minister Adamu Waziri

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics
‘If Buhari Was A Failure, Tinubu Is A Disaster’ – Ex-minister Adamu Waziri Former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Maina Waziri, has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as worse than that of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Waziri said if Buhari’s administration was a failure, Tinubu’s government was a disastrous catastrophe. The African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain spoke during an interview on Trust TV. Waziri said Tinubu’s administration has failed in the areas of security, economy, fighting corruption. He insisted that Tinubu has under performed when compared to Buhari’s government. Waziri said: “If the Buhari government was a failure, the Tinubu…
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Aug
05
2025
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No Government Can Solve All Problems, Even In 20 Years – Wike

No Government Can Solve All Problems, Even In 20 Years – Wike

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency
No Government Can Solve All Problems, Even In 20 Years – Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot resolve all of Nigeria’s challenges, even if it remains in power for two decades. Wike stated this during a media briefing in Abuja, where he addressed concerns over uncommissioned projects and the government’s development efforts. “I will not say here that every problem has been solved. All problems cannot be solved, even if this government stays for 20 years; no government can solve all problems,” he declared. However,…
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Aug
05
2025
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Single Term: It’s An Insult For Obi To Compare Himself To Mandela – LP Chieftain, Arabami

Single Term: It’s An Insult For Obi To Compare Himself To Mandela – LP Chieftain, Arabami

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency
Single Term: It’s An Insult For Obi To Compare Himself To Mandela  – LP Chieftain, Arabambi Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) Abayomi Arabambi, has slammed Peter Obi for citing Nelson Mandela’s presidency in South Africa as a justification for his single-term vow if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027. The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party recently reiterated his pledge to serve one term of four years, saying he does not need eight years to fix the country. In a recent statement, the ex-governor cited the leadership examples of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson…
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Aug
05
2025
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Obi Genuinely Wants To Serve! He’s Not Desperate – Chimamanda

Obi Genuinely Wants To Serve! He’s Not Desperate – Chimamanda

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Obi Genuinely Wants To Serve; He’s Not Desperate – Chimamanda Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said her unwavering support for Peter Obi stems from her belief in his selfless leadership and genuine commitment to Nigeria’s future. Speaking during an exclusive interview, Adichie praised the former Anambra State governor for his humility and clear sense of purpose, which she said sets him apart from many politicians motivated by ego and personal ambition. “He doesn’t need to be president. He wants to be because he cares about Nigeria—but he doesn’t need to be. And that’s a very important distinction,” she…
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