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Jun

2025

2027: Why INEC Cannot Stop Anti-Tinubu Coalition Party – Amechi Report

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2027: Why INEC Cannot Stop Anti-Tinubu Coalition Party – Amaechi Report Political observers appear united in reaching a consensus that the coalition is largely motivated by widespread discontent with President Bola Tinubu’s handling of national affairs. On their part, promoters of the coalition argue that the administration has failed to address pressing national issues, including security of lives and property. According to them, the essence of life is being eroded on daily basis because of the administration’s lack of capacity to deal issues of national development. It is also note worthy to consider the fact that former Vice President Atiku…

Jun

2025

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Abia Arise: The People’s Vanguard Powering Governor Otti’s New ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Abia Arise: The People’s Vanguard Powering Governor Otti’s New Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD A silent revolution is reshaping Abia State, and at its core is Abia Arise—a dynamic people-centered movement that has evolved beyond politics into a crusade for accountable governance and sustained development. Under the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the state is witnessing an unprecedented turnaround. This transformation, unfolding across communities and sectors, is not just about infrastructure or policy—it is about values, leadership, and restoring dignity to public service. Abia Arise stands as both the conscience and catalyst of this new order, mobilizing citizens…

Jun

2025

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Robust Condemnation Of Mohammed Khalid’s Hypocrisy And Incitement Of Jewish Phobia

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🔥 Robust Condemnation of Mohammed Khalid's Hypocrisy and Incitement of Jewish Phobia Mohammed Khalid (Mahmoud Khalil) stands condemned for orchestrating an environment of targeted fear against Jewish students while cynically exploiting progressive rhetoric as cover. As CUAD's lead negotiator during Columbia's Gaza protests, Khalid publicly espoused "liberation for all" yet privately enabled systematic harassment: Jewish students reported being blocked from classrooms, subjected to antisemitic slurs during Hanukkah events, and barricaded in dormitories as protesters attempted to breach doors—acts Khalid dismissed as "smears" rather than confront . His laptop displayed a map of Israel "completely blacked out," symbolizing the eliminationist ideology…

Jun

2025

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A Symphony Of Renewal: The Unseen Spring In Abia’s Soul – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

A Symphony of Renewal: The Unseen Spring in Abia's Soul The 24-Year Winter: A Landscape Frozen in Time**For nearly a quarter-century, an unnatural chill gripped Abia. Like snow in the tropics, hope seemed impossible. Institutions iced over. Roads became jagged glaciers. Pensioners shivered in a "welfare winter," abandoned as political youths feasted on phantom empowerment billions. The air thickened with broken promises—until even pastors tuned out, muttering, "Lies, all lies." The Radio Silence of ProgressGovernor Otti’s leadership speaks through a profound quiet. As Peter Obi observed in Umuahia, "You don’t need to tune to the radio to see his works."…

Jun

2025

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That Umahi Blow To Abia’s Naysayers – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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

That Umahi Blow to Abia’s Naysayers By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent commendation by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, of Governor Alex Otti’s efforts in reconstructing federal roads in Abia State has delivered a major blow to cynics and critics who have relentlessly peddled misinformation. The minister’s visit to Abia and his glowing praise of the governor’s dedication to infrastructure development reaffirm that Governor Otti enjoys a productive working relationship with the federal government. This acknowledgment stands as a clear testament to Governor Otti’s commitment to collaborative governance and his capacity to forge strategic partnerships for the benefit…

Jun

2025

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The Politics Of ABIA State: Demystifying 2027 – A Gramscian Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

The Politics of Abia State: Demystifying 2027 - A Gramscian Analysis Historical Context: The Roots of Political PolarizationAbia State's current political polarization stems from the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 24-year hegemony (1999-2023), characterized by infrastructural neglect, chronic unpaid salaries, and pension arrears, creating a profound legitimacy crisis in Marxist terms. The 2023 electoral revolution saw Alex Otti's victory on the Labour Party (LP) platform shatter this dominance, driven by Otti wave, mass frustration with perceived kleptocratic governance described as "free-for-all looting," and Otti's credibility as a banker with a strong anti-corruption message. Crucially, the "Abia Charter of Equity" zoning principle,…

Jun

2025

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Abia Poised To Become Nigeria’s Leading Data Centre Hubb By 2030 – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Information Technology

Abia readies to Emerge a Robust Data Center Hub by 2030 Through strategic infrastructure investments and forward-looking policies, Abia State is positioned to eclipse Lagos as Nigeria's leading data center destination by 2030. The administration has accelerated this transformation with a statewide fiber-optic backbone, a landmark broadband partnership with MTN ensuring universal 4G/5G coverage by 2025, and dedicated energy infrastructure—including negotiations to acquire Umuahia’s ring-fenced power grid and 7,000+ solar installations. Coupled with the 25-year flood-resilient Greater Aba Master Plan, mandatory tech-upskilling for civil servants, and streamlined investment incentives, Abia directly addresses Lagos’ crippling power deficits, spatial constraints, and operational…

Jun

2025

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

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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…

Jun

2025

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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)

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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…

Jun

2025

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

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, War

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…