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US Democratic Party Grappling With Ideological Dissonance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

US Democratic Party Grappling With Ideological Dissonance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

US Democratic Party Grappling with Ideological Dissonance Democrats have been accused of advancing policies characterized as fundamentally anti-American through systematic opposition to core national values, institutional subversion, and perceived betrayal of citizen interests. These allegations center on their purported rejection of constitutional principles (e.g., Second Amendment rights, immigration enforcement), obstruction of security initiatives (border control, counterterrorism), and symbolic defiance during national moments (refusing to applaud military service, childhood cancer survivors, or law enforcement in presidential addresses) . Critics further contend that Democratic leadership prioritizes globalist agendas—such as climate accords and multinational partnerships—over American economic sovereignty, while enabling cultural movements deemed…
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Ikpeazu Holds No Political Relevance And Cannot Distract Governor Otti – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Ikpeazu Holds No Political Relevance And Cannot Distract Governor Otti – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Ikpeazu Holds No Political Relevance and Cannot Distract Governor Otti By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In a move that has sparked widespread concern across Abia State, former Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu recently convened a politically charged meeting at his Umuobiakwa residence in Obingwa Local Government Area. This gathering, which included his former aides, loyalists, and a segment of local residents, was not only ill-timed but clearly violated constitutional provisions and the regulations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding political campaigns. Although he stopped short of a formal declaration, Ikpeazu’s open call for his supporters to “deliver their booths and…
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The Gaza Crucible: A Global Poverty And Unyielding Resilience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Gaza Crucible: A Global Poverty And Unyielding Resilience – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Gaza Crucible: A Global Metaphor for Engineered Poverty and Unyielding ResilienceData as of June 2025 Ⅰ. Anatomy of Scarcity: The Architecture of DeprivationThe Gaza Strip’s 2.1 million Palestinians endure orchestrated deprivation under a 17-year blockade. Seventy-five percent face "Emergency" or "Catastrophic" food insecurity (IPC Phase 4-5), with acute malnutrition afflicting 5.8% of children under five—a 23% rise since January 2025. Documented child starvation deaths reached 57 by May 2025. Water access has collapsed to under 10 liters daily per person due to saline contamination and infrastructure damage causing 50-65% piped-water leakage. Movement restrictions have displaced 664,800 people since March…
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Bobrisky Knocks Senators, Reps Over Silence On Benue Killings

Bobrisky Knocks Senators, Reps Over Silence On Benue Killings

Bobrisky Knocks Senators, Reps Over Silence On Benue Killings Nigerian media personality, Okuneye Idris, better known as Bobrisky, has criticised Nigerian senators and house of Reps Members for their perceived inaction regarding the recent killings in Benue State. Bobrisky, on Monday, expressed his frustration on Instagram, highlighting that while lawmakers swiftly convened meetings over his legal issues, they have remained silent on the ongoing violence in Benue. He wrote, “Senator/House representative didn’t call urgent meeting over the killing happening in Benue. “Senator/House representative didn’t call an urgent meeting over the killing happening in Benue. But they can call an urgent…
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Governor Otti: Delivering Results, Defying Detractors – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti: Delivering Results, Defying Detractors – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti: Delivering Results, Defying Detractors By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s bold decision to venture into politics in 2014—leaving behind a highly successful career as Chief Executive Officer in the banking sector—marked the dawn of a new era for Abia State. His resolve to join hands with other progressive-minded Abians to rescue a sinking state and reposition it for greatness has been evident in his style of governance. Today, Governor Otti has demonstrated not only preparedness but an unwavering commitment to fulfilling his electoral promises. In just two years, Governor Otti’s administration has significantly improved the lives…
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Benue-Plateau Trough: When Will This Madness Stop? – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Benue-Plateau Trough: When Will This Madness Stop? – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Benue-Plateau Trough: When Will This Madness Stop? I. The Unending Carnage: Quantifying the TragedyThe violence across Nigeria’s Middle Belt, particularly in Benue and Plateau states, has escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe. Recent massacres in April–June 2025 alone claimed over 270 lives in Benue’s Gwer West, Logo, and Ukum areas, including 42 in Tyolaha and Tse-Ubiam villages and 44 in coordinated raids on Ahume and Aondona. Victims included a pregnant woman "macheted" and a two-year-old boy "mutilated," while a Catholic priest was critically wounded . Historical scale reveals a grimmer picture: at least 6,896 deaths in Benue since May 2023 and…
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No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore

No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore

No Nigerian Should Go To Hell Again, We’re Already In One For Long – Sowore Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that many Nigerians are already living in “hell” due to persistent government failures, and should not have to experience it again after life on earth. Speaking on Rubbin’ Minds, a Channels Television programme hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Sowore urged Nigerians to embrace political action and push for a better future, rather than merely holding on to hope. “You must embrace the reality and fight for the future that can give you hope. And hope…
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Governor Alex Otti: Architect Of A New ABIA And Champion Of Inclusion – By Charles Ude, Esq

Governor Alex Otti: Architect Of A New ABIA And Champion Of Inclusion – By Charles Ude, Esq

Governor Alex Otti: Architect of a New Abia and Champion of InclusionBy Charles Ude, Esq.Abuja-based legal practitioner and public opinion analystEmail: charlesude2014@gmail.com Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has emerged as a bold and visionary leader whose legacy is already reshaping the identity and destiny of Abia State. He came with a mission, he is executing it with precision, and today, Abia is rising,economically, socially, and morally. Tangible Achievements: A New Dawn for Abia Under his leadership, Abia State has experienced a rapid and well-coordinated transformation. Roads are being reconstructed across both urban and rural areas. Healthcare and education are undergoing…
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Governor Otti: In The Pursuit Of Happiness For The Common Man – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti: In The Pursuit Of Happiness For The Common Man – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

In The Pursuit of Happyness for the Common Man"You got a dream… you gotta protect it."— Chris Gardner’s lesson to his son in The Pursuit of Happyness Governor Alex Otti’s radical transformation of Abia State mirrors Chris Gardner’s visceral battle against homelessness and institutional indifference. Like Gardner chasing a stockbroking dream amid eviction notices and bathroom shelters, Otti confronts 16 years of systemic decay while pursuing his "New Abia" vision. This narrative reveals how Otti’s governance embodies the film’s philosophical core—resilience as political ethic, the redefinition of happiness as collective dignity, and leadership as defiant stewardship against corrosive neglect. 🎬…
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