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Nov
19
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
The Ultimate Movement For The Creation Of Anioma State Gains Momentum

The Ultimate Movement For The Creation Of Anioma State Gains Momentum

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, South East
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!The Ultimate Movement for the Creation of Anioma State Gains Momentum The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, in collaboration with stakeholders across the Igbo nation, is rallying support for the creation of Anioma State. Following the Anioma Stakeholders Mega Summit held in Asaba on August 31, 2024, plans are now underway for a grand Igbo Elders and Stakeholders Mega Summit to be held in Enugu. The call for Anioma State reflects a broader mission to restore Igbo unity, reverse historical marginalization, and empower Igbo communities spread across 13 Nigerian states. This movement underscores the need for all Igbo people…
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Nov
19
2024
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Ahmed Tinubu’s Fascism, A Cause For Reflection – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Ahmed Tinubu’s Fascism, A Cause For Reflection – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Ahmed Tinubu's Fascism, A Cause For Reflection. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's rabid Yorubanization policies as being witnessed by his irriducible ethno tribal appointments in a heterogeneous nation is ignoble, shameless, too insensitive, destructive and myopic. It is fascism in the brutal sense of it but twisted in tribal blend. After Buhari's fulanization conquest in the years between 2015 and 2023 that took the nation backwards by 50 years, no one had any shred of imagination that another tribal warrior could emerge that would worst the ethno tribal records set by the fulani General. Now comes Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a southerner…
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Nov
18
2024
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Apologize To Nigerians; Democracy Suffered Mortal Wound Under You – Presidency Blasts Obasanjo

Apologize To Nigerians; Democracy Suffered Mortal Wound Under You – Presidency Blasts Obasanjo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Apologize To Nigerians, Democracy Suffered Mortal Wound Under You – Presidency Blasts Obasanjo The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has lambasted former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. Dare in a statement on his X Platform, formerly (Twitter), described Obasanjo’s regime as the most corrupt government in the history of Nigeria. He said that Obasanjo has no moral right to condemn any government, noting that he should apologize to Nigerians for not laying the foundational infrastructure Nigeria needed to advance. Recall that the former military head of state, had in his keynote lecture titled, “Leadership…
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Nov
18
2024
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Obasanjo Calls For Sack Of Mahmood Yakubu, Other INEC Leaders At Federal, States, LGAs

Obasanjo Calls For Sack Of Mahmood Yakubu, Other INEC Leaders At Federal, States, LGAs

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Obasanjo Calls For Sack Of Mahmood Yakubu, Other INEC Leaders At Federal, States, LGs Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the dismissal of the Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, and officials of the commission at all levels as part of a reform of the electoral process in Nigeria. Mr Obasanjo made the call in a paper he presented at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum, Yale University, in the United States. The annual lecture honours the late Nigerian writer, Chinua Achebe. He delivered the address, titled “Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria”, in a pre-recorded speech played at the…
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Nov
18
2024
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A Governor And His Strategic Mayors 111 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Governor And His Strategic Mayors 111 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
A Governor and his Strategic Mayors III I read an article titled: Gov. Alex Otti's Alleged 'Authoritarian' policies spark outrage among Abia State Local Government Officials as Chairmen decry new restrictions on appointment, salary caps, and revenue seizure. The author reported that during a closed door meeting on November 13, 2024, there were new Instructions read out by the honorable commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu. The author's skillful report can be summarized thus:Restrictions on Appointments:Prohibition on Chairmen appointing key officials, including the Secretary to the Local Government Council. Only the Chief of Staff and a…
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Nov
17
2024
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NETWORKING FOR PROGRESS: Dr Otti And Mr Obi Connect With Global Thought Leaders At Yale – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

NETWORKING FOR PROGRESS: Dr Otti And Mr Obi Connect With Global Thought Leaders At Yale – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Networking for Progress: Dr Otti and Mr Obi connect with global thought leaders at Yale Peter Obi was recently at Yale University as a speaker at the Chinua Achebe Leadership in Africa Forum. This prestigious event aims to promote leadership and governance in Africa, aligning with Obi's expertise and experience. As a respected leader and private sector titan, his participation in such forums facilitates knowledge sharing and networking with global thought leaders.Peter Obi's Yale visit was quite the event! He shared valuable insights on effective governance and leadership. On Effective Governance, Obi emphasized the importance of good governance in Africa's…
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Nov
15
2024
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Abia’s Green Gold: Unlocking The Potential Of Palm Oil For Sustainable Development – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Green Gold: Unlocking The Potential Of Palm Oil For Sustainable Development – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Abia's Green Gold: Unlocking the potential of palm oil for sustainable development Governor Alex Chioma Otti's vision for Abia State is ambitious, with a 50-year plan that aims to transform the state into a major player in various sectors of the domestic and international economy. Today, we want to zero in on the palm oil industry. It is his hope that Abia State representingNigeria will certainly rival Malaysia and Indonesia. Generally, his Prosperous Abia plan is broken down into two 25-year phases, with each phase having its own theme and objectives. The governor's goal is to cascade resources into different…
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Nov
15
2024
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Beyond Doubting Thomases And Deceitful Thomases – Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Beyond Doubting Thomases And Deceitful Thomases – Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
BEYOND DOUBTING THOMASES TO SHAMELESS AND DECEITFUL THOMASES. The data below is from the Debt Management Office (DMO), a Federal Agency. On the inauguration of Governor Alex Otti in May 2023, Abia Debt Profile was over N191 Billion. In December 2023, just after 6 Months of the inauguration of Governor Otti, the Debt Profile of Abia State drop to a bit above N138 Billion. The June 2024 update from the Debt Management Office (DMO) put Abia Debt Profile at just above N97 Billion. They are like Uloka who had no shame borrowing and lazying about in Things Fall Apart. They…
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Nov
15
2024
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With Our 1999 Constitution, Even Angel Gabriel Won’t Save Nigeria From Miseries – Emeka Anyaoku

With Our 1999 Constitution, Even Angel Gabriel Won’t Save Nigeria From Miseries – Emeka Anyaoku

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
With 1999 Constitution, Angel Gabriel Won’t Save Nigeria From Miseries – Anyaoku Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Wednesday, warned that if Nigeria refuses to do away with the 1999 Constitution, development will continue to elude the country. While faulting the 99 Constitution which he described as unitary, Anyaoku argued that united and progressive pluralistic countries were those who addressed their diversity with true federal constitutions. The elder statesman spoke at the launch of the book: ‘The Noble Academic and Patriot: A Biography of Emeritus Professor Akinjide Osuntokun,’ held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, in Lagos. Those…
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Nov
15
2024
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Abia’s Entrepreneural Spirit: Trade, Factories And Development: A Historical Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Entrepreneural Spirit: Trade, Factories And Development: A Historical Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Abia's Entrepreneurial Spirit: Trade, Factories and Development: A Historical Assessment Abia State is a hub for trade, factories, and still striving for development in Nigeria. The state boasts an impressive array of industries, including brewing, textiles, and manufacturing. Let's dive into the history of some of the notable factories and industries in Abia State.Nigerian Breweries Plc, located in Aba, has been operational since 1957 and was upgraded in 2014.Guinness Nigeria Plc, another major brewing company, also operates in Abia State.Aba Textile Mills is a significant player in the textile industry, producing various fabrics and materials.International Glass Industry (IGI) in Aba…
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