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Aug

2025

Abia State’s Historic Acquisition Of Star Paper Mill: A Catalyst For Industrial Renaissance In Southeastern Nigeria -By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Abia State's Historic Acquisition of Star Paper Mill: A Catalyst for Industrial Renaissance in Southeastern Nigeria Executive Summary In a landmark development for industrial policy in southeastern Nigeria, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has successfully secured approval for the acquisition of the moribund Star Paper Mill from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). This strategic move, announced on August 7, 2025, represents a decisive step toward revitalizing one of Nigeria's formerly thriving industrial assets that had become a symbol of economic decay after years of abandonment. The acquisition signals a bold commitment to reversing industrial decline and stimulating economic…

Aug

2025

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Otti: Grooming Young Minds Into Leaders Of Tomorrow – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Empowerment, Youths

Otti: Grooming Young Minds Into Leaders of Tomorrow By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD “The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” – Ralph Nader Leadership has always defined the fate of societies. Nations rise and fall not merely by the abundance of resources but by the quality of their leaders. True leadership goes beyond occupying positions of authority. It is about influencing change, inspiring hope, and creating pathways for others to thrive. The essence of leadership therefore is not confined to today but to the future, moulding young minds who will step into tomorrow with vision, courage,…

Aug

2025

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A Masterclass In Brevity: Commending The Registrar’s Succinct Articulation Of ABSU’s Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, Education

A Masterclass in Brevity: Commending the Registrar’s Succinct Articulation of ABSU’s Renaissance We begin by extending our profound gratitude to the Registrar of Abia State University (ABSU), Dr. Acho Elendu, for his exceptionally succinct and powerful articulation of the transformative changes sweeping through the institution. The Power of Succinct CommunicationIn an age of information saturation, the ability to communicate with clarity, conciseness, and impact is a critical leadership asset. Dr. Elendu’s piece cuts through the noise, delivering a compelling narrative on the university’s rebirth under the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Otti. His effective communication ensures that the vital story…

Aug

2025

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A Reply To Reno Omokri Regarding Peter Obi And Recent Political Allegations – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

A Reply to Reno Omokri Regarding Peter Obi and Recent Political Allegations Introduction: Setting the Record Straight Dear Reno, Thank you for engaging in political discourse, as vibrant dialogue remains essential to our democracy. While your recent comments about His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi contain several allegations, I will address them systematically, though as you suggested, Mr. Obi himself may not respond directly for reasons that will become apparent. Your critique appears to blend legitimate concerns with misleading statements and personal attacks that do little to advance substantive political discussion in Nigeria. I write this response not merely to counter…

Aug

2025

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The Pathetic Pantomime: Reno Omokri And The Art Of Grown-Up Childishness – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality

The Pathetic Pantomime: Reno Omokri and the Art of Grown-Up Childishness Reno Omokri’s public persona constitutes a masterclass in arrested development—a cringe-inducing spectacle where faux sophistication masks profound ethical infantilism. His career remains littered with juvenile antics wholly unbecoming a former presidential aide, revealing a man whose emotional maturity fossilized between playground taunts and adolescent melodrama. The farcical theater of his existence demands rigorous dissection. I. The Forgery Fiasco: A Case Study in Ethical BankruptcyThe 2014 "Wendell Simlin" scandal endures as Omokri’s most grotesque performance. While serving as President Jonathan’s Social Media Assistant, he orchestrated a fraudulent campaign to falsely…

Aug

2025

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Street Credibility: Peter Obi’s Solid Moves Vs Reno Omokri’s Waka Pass Drama – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation, Personality

🔥 Street Credibility: Peter Obi’s Solid Moves vs Reno Omokri’s Waka Pass Drama 🔥* Listen up, Nigerians! Reno Omokri dey here throwing pure gbosa from him keyboard like say him be political prophet. But make we dissect this mumu talk one by one. This dude’s entire argument na hot air and bitter beer parlour gossip. Peter Obi dey stand like rock while Omokri dey blow dust for our eyes. 🗣️ 1. "Obi No Know Him Party?" Omokri, You Dey Hallucinate!*Omokri yarn say Obi dey confuse between Labour Party and ADC. BULLSHIT! Obi don announce clear clear: "I’m going to contest…

Aug

2025

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Scapegoating Communities Won’t Work: Reno Omokri’s Flawed Analysis Is Questionable And Troubling – By Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Scapegoating Communities won't work: Reno Omokri’s Flawed Analysis is Questionable and Troubling Reno Omokri’s assertion that "homegrown terror thrives solely due to local support" fundamentally distorts Nigeria’s security crisis. His selective citation of Anambra Governor Soludo’s unverified claim—that "99% of kidnappings in Anambra are by Igbo people"—ignores empirical national data. Research by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Global Terrorism Index documents terrorism as a cross-regional threat: bandit groups in the Northwest caused more civilian deaths in 2021 than Boko Haram in the Northeast, while separatist violence in the Southeast coexists with farmer-herder conflicts in…

Aug

2025

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The ABIA Game Of Thrones: A Satire In Seven Kingdom’s Style – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy

The Abia Game of Thrones: A Satire in Seven Kingdoms' Style Beneath the searing Niger sun, amidst the whispering oil palms and bustling markets of Umuahia, unfolds a drama worthy of Westeros itself. Governor Alex Otti, erstwhile banker now ascendant ruler, sits not upon the molten Iron Throne, but a seat no less perilous: the Governorship of Abia State. His crusade? To purge the realm of the endemic profligacy and chicanery that have long sapped its coffers, a quest echoing Jon Snow’s quixotic battle against the White Walkers – an existential threat cloaked in bureaucratic fog. Enter the players, our…

Aug

2025

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Otti: Speaking The Truth And Taking A Stand On Issues – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Otti: Speaking the Truth and Taking a Stand on Issues By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The August edition of Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s monthly media interaction, aptly christened “Governor Otti Speaks to Abians”, once again reflected the governor’s unique leadership style of openness, accountability, and direct engagement with the people. The session provided a platform for Governor Otti to personally address critical issues in addition to clarifications earlier provided by the State Media Team under the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu. As is customary, Governor Otti began by highlighting progress on government programmes across various sectors. His presentation underscored…

Aug

2025

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Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity In ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity in Abia! In a bold stroke of leadership that signals a profound shift towards valuing human capital and educational excellence, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has issued a transformative directive reverberating through the state's education sector. Drawing upon the core principles of efficiency and welfare championed by his administration, as consistently reflected in official communications from the Abia State Government, Governor Otti has mandated that the 5,394 newly employed teachers – a landmark recruitment drive itself a testament to his commitment to revitalizing education – must be strategically…