Columns/Opinions/Letters

Oct
26
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Beyond The Noise: Seeking Truth In A Post-Truth World (Donald Trump Vs Alex Otti)

Beyond The Noise: Seeking Truth In A Post-Truth World (Donald Trump Vs Alex Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Beyond the Noise: Seeking Truth in a Post-Truth World (Donald Trump vs Alex Otti) It's crucial to approach this comparison with critical thinking, considering multiple perspectives and facts. Regarding the claim that some President Trump's ministers or staff members may have expressed dissatisfaction or dislike towards Trump, it's essential to understand the broader context of his presidency and policies. Trump simply tore through certain bureaucratic way of reasoning and stated the facts clear and simple without massaging the truth. As for Governor Alex Otti, with so much information from multiple sources, defending each perspective convincingly, it's challenging to ignore the…
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Oct
25
2024
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Alex Otti & Jeff Bezos: The Race To Power Underserved Communities

Alex Otti & Jeff Bezos: The Race To Power Underserved Communities

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Alex Otti & Jeff Bezos: The race to power underserved communities Jeff Bezos' Bezos Earth Fund has partnered with the Rockefeller Foundation to launch a solar mini-grid program in Nigeria, aiming to provide electricity to over 86 million individuals who lack access to this basic necessity. This initiative is part of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and seeks to improve Nigeria's inconsistent power supply. The program plans to install 10 gigawatts of renewable energy mini-grids across Nigeria, enhancing productivity and reducing carbon emissions. This is a significant step towards addressing Nigeria's energy crisis, where the national…
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Oct
25
2024
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A Tribute To My Boss – By Udo Emea

A Tribute To My Boss – By Udo Emea

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Obituary
A Tribute To My Boss “The great wheel of fate rolls on like a Juggernaut and crushes us all into powder—some soon, some later. Yet it does not matter when; in the end, it crushes us all.” Sir Henry Rider Haggard's sentiments, as captured in the above quote, encapsulate a profound truth regarding human earthly existence. But no matter how truthful the above statement may seem, I still find myself at a loss in accepting the realities of those words now that THE SOON part has happened to me. I’ve always found it easy to express myself, yet your sudden…
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Oct
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
A Tribute To My Boss – By Udo Emea

A Tribute To My Boss – By Udo Emea

News Flash, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Obituary
A Tribute To My Boss “The great wheel of fate rolls on like a Juggernaut and crushes us all into powder—some soon, some later. Yet it does not matter when; in the end, it crushes us all.” Sir Henry Rider Haggard's sentiments, as captured in the above quote, encapsulate a profound truth regarding human earthly existence. But no matter how truthful the above statement may seem, I still find myself at a loss in accepting the realities of those words now that THE SOON part has happened to me. I’ve always found it easy to express myself, yet your sudden…
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Oct
24
2024
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Breaking Free From Firewood: Abia’s Transition To Cleaner Energy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Breaking Free From Firewood: Abia’s Transition To Cleaner Energy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Breaking Free from Firewood: Abia's Transition to Cleaner Energy According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), about 68.3% of Nigerian households still rely on solid biomass, specifically firewood and charcoal, for cooking ¹. This traditional cooking method not only harms the environment but also poses health risks, with the World Health Organization estimating that smoke from kitchen fires leads to approximately 93,300 deaths annually in Nigeria. The high percentage of households using firewood is largely due to the expensive nature of alternative cooking methods. For instance, the average retail price for cooking gas increased by 83.62% from N2057.71 in…
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Oct
23
2024
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Abia’s Golden Years Initiative: Ensuring Comfortable Retirement – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Golden Years Initiative: Ensuring Comfortable Retirement – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Abia's Golden Years Initiative: Ensuring Comfortable Retirements The Executive Governor's signing of the seventy thousand naira minimum wage per month is a groundbreaking move that sets the stage for revolutionary initiatives and plans for Abia State seniors as well. This significant increase from the previous thirty thousand naira minimum wage, as mandated by the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, demonstrates the government's commitment to enhancing the welfare and quality of life for public servants and seniors in Abia State. With the domestication of this law in the State, the governor has launched a higher level of financial security in…
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Oct
23
2024
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To Avoid Likely Shut Down, MTN Sets To Hike Tariff

To Avoid Likely Shut Down, MTN Sets To Hike Tariff

Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash, Telecommunications
MTN Sets To Hike Tariff To Avoid Shut Down MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has stressed the urgent need for the telecommunications sector to return to profitability to sustain its operations. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Karl Toriola, made this known on Monday during a tour of MTN’s facilities by Fellows of the Media Innovation Programme in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The MTN chief, who has about 78 million subscribers under his watch, pinpointed that the sector has been accumulating significant losses and that immediate action is necessary to reverse this trend. The operator with a corporate social investment…
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Oct
23
2024
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Why ABIA State Students Must Vote Unique Kelechi Ukpai As NAASS President, Abia State Chapter

Why ABIA State Students Must Vote Unique Kelechi Ukpai As NAASS President, Abia State Chapter

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, News Flash, Politics
A MANIFESTO PRESENTED BY UNIQUE KELECHI UKPAI- ASPIRANT FOR THE OFFICE OF NAASS PRESIDENT I present to you my manifesto aimed at improving the overall student experience and ensuring a better association for all of us. WHY CHOOSE ME?I am the best person for the office of the NAASS President because of my passion, experience, and commitment to serving the student community. I have been actively involved in various student organizations, activities, and services. My experience in providing extra support services and training opportunities, as well as asking for feedback and applying it, has taught me the importance of listening…
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Oct
22
2024
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News Commentary: As The PDP ABIA State Congress Draws Near, Chief Barrister Olugu Kalu Ugba Is Positioned To Build A ‘New PDP’ In The State – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

News Commentary: As The PDP ABIA State Congress Draws Near, Chief Barrister Olugu Kalu Ugba Is Positioned To Build A ‘New PDP’ In The State – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
AS THE PDP ABIA STATE CONGRESS DRAWS NEAR, CHIEF BARRISTER OLUGU KALU UGBA IS POSITIONED TO BUILD A 'NEW PDP' IN THE STATE. As the Abia PDP state Congress draws very close, one man stands out in what may conveniently be recaptioned a 'one horse' race to win the hearts of the state party delegates to begin a speedy rebuilding of the party. Chief Barrister Olugu Kalu Ugba, a scion of Udumaeze Ohafia ancient kingdom, a great son of Amangwu Ohafia, erudite legal luminary, a former Deputy Chief of Staff, a mega businessman and politician is poised to prove that…
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Oct
21
2024
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News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

News Commentary: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration Draws Closer

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, People & Events, South East
Commentary: THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATIONDRAWS CLOSER: This Year Nomination Of First Elevens' Distinguished Personalities Of The Igbo Great Achievers From The South East Region Of Nigeria , Including Delta , Rivers And Other Igbo Speaking States, In Their Different Fields Of Endeavour Are On-Going, Which Will End On The 15th November 2024. Heralds of the Igbo Great Achievers can begin to nominate and field the names of Who is Who and Who Does What in Igbo Land with preponderance of evidence of their landmarks, uncommon and monumental achievements, with the aim of celebrating and honouring them on…
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