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Oct
14
2025
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Governor Otti Vs The Chokepoints: How Abia Is Breaking Free From Nigeria’s Economic Traps – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Otti Vs The Chokepoints: How Abia Is Breaking Free From Nigeria’s Economic Traps – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Gov Otti vs the Chokepoints: How Abia Is Breaking Free from Nigeria’s Economic Traps When American scholar Edward Fishman released his 2025 bestseller Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare, he wasn’t writing about Nigeria.But his ideas — that real power lies in who controls economic gateways like banking, trade routes, and digital systems — speak loudly to what’s happening right now in Abia State under Governor Alex Otti. From the dust of bad debts and broken promises, Otti is building a new Abia — one that refuses to be strangled by national and global chokepoints. In his…
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Oct
14
2025
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Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Another Saviour: If You Release Him, A Certain Political Party Might Not Win The Election- Abba Kaka

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Another Saviour: If You Release Him, A Certain Political Party Might Not Win The Election- Abba Kaka

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, Politics
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Another Saviour If You Allow Nnamdi Kanu to Come Out, A Certain Political Party Might Not Win The Election, his issue has gone beyond the courtroom,It has become a symbol of political manipulation----------Abba Kaka In a recent interview on Arise TV, political analyst and development expert Abba Kaka shed light on the political undertones surrounding the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). His remarks have reignited public debate over the complex relationship between justice, politics, and national unity in Nigeria’s democratic system. Speaking during a panel discussion, Kaka suggested…
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Oct
14
2025
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The Masses And Akaekpuchionwa: A Combination The People Cannot Trade Off – By Comrade Ahamefula Kalu

The Masses And Akaekpuchionwa: A Combination The People Cannot Trade Off – By Comrade Ahamefula Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
THE MASSES AND AKAEPKUCHIONWA: A COMBINATION THE PEOPLE CANNOT TRADE-OFF! At every market visited and every stop made, one is reminded of the emotional investment Ndi Abia have in a leader who truly understands and cares for them. Chief. Dr. Sam Anya has proven to be that leader, combining exceptional performance with genuine empathy. Since creation of Akaepkuchionwa Movement, Dr. Sam Anya has prioritized the "real people" - those who may not fully grasp policies but see progress in their daily lives. Beyond the impressive infrastructure, education, health, and agricultural reforms, and huge investments in technology, and empowerment , there's…
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Oct
12
2025
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Alex Otti And The New Grammar Of Money: How ABIA State Is Rewriting Skidelsky’s Political Economy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Alex Otti And The New Grammar Of Money: How ABIA State Is Rewriting Skidelsky’s Political Economy – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Alex Otti and the New Grammar of Money: How Abia State Is Rewriting Skidelsky’s Political Economy When Robert Skidelsky wrote Money and Government, he was lamenting a world that had forgotten the moral purpose of economics — a world that treated markets as gods and governments as beggars.In faraway Abia, Governor Alex Otti seems to have taken that lament as a challenge. From the shattered books of a debt-ridden treasury, Otti has begun scripting a new grammar of governance — one that reads like a live translation of Skidelsky’s theory into Nigerian reality. In this new narrative, money is not…
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Oct
11
2025
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SATURDAY SPECIAL: How Viewers Voted In BBNaija Season 10

SATURDAY SPECIAL: How Viewers Voted In BBNaija Season 10

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Movie People
Saturday Special: How Viewers Voted In BBNaija Season 10 The certified voting results for Big Brother Naija Season 10 (10/10 edition) have been released, showing how viewers kept and cut their favourite housemates week after week. According to the official data published on the official Big Brother Naija website on Friday, the season featured several twists, including split launch shows, fake nominations, a “Nullify Nominations” card, and a last-minute disqualification that reduced the finale lineup from a historic top 10 to top 9. Season 10 launched with female housemates entering the house on Saturday, July 26, and male housemates joining…
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Oct
11
2025
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When Tweets Meet Policy: How Social Media Shapes Economic Expectations In Africa – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke, University of Abuja

When Tweets Meet Policy: How Social Media Shapes Economic Expectations In Africa – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke, University of Abuja

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Information Technology
When Tweets Meet Policy: How Social Media Shapes Economic Expectations in Africa By Professor Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke, University of Abuja The Big Question Can WhatsApp, X (Twitter), and TikTok really influence how citizens respond to government policies?My latest research—“Rational Expectations, Social Media and Policy Ineffectiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa (2000–2024)”—set out to answer this. The Research Journey We examined how fast-spreading digital information affects the traditional link between macroeconomic policy and economic growth.The guiding idea was simple: when everyone receives policy news instantly, they adjust their expectations sooner—possibly neutralizing policy impact. Data and Methods To capture twenty-five years of evidence (2000–2024),…
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Oct
09
2025
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Benjamin Kalu: When No: 6 Becomes An Anathema – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Benjamin Kalu: When No: 6 Becomes An Anathema – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, National Assembly
Benjamin Kalu: When No. 6 Becomes an Anathema By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In the evolving political landscape of Abia State, one figure has increasingly drawn attention not for the depth of his contributions, but for his tendency to wield political rank like a weapon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, has in recent times turned his so-called “Number 6” position on the national protocol list into a symbol of political arrogance rather than service. Instead of leveraging his influence to uplift his people, Kalu appears more preoccupied with using it…
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Oct
09
2025
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Allerged Certificate Forgery: Why I Resigned As Minister – Uche Nnaji Breaks Silence

Allerged Certificate Forgery: Why I Resigned As Minister – Uche Nnaji Breaks Silence

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash, Personality
Alleged Certificate Forgery: Why I Resigned As Minister – Uche Nnaji Breaks Silence Uche Nnaji, former minister of innovation, science and technology, says his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet is not an admission of guilt but a mark of respect for due process. Nnaji resigned on Monday following allegations of certificate forgery against him. An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES revealed Nnaji did not complete his university education and that both the bachelor’s degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate he presented to Tinubu, as well as to the offices of the secretary to the government of the federation…
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Oct
09
2025
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Nigeria Has Pulled Back From Economic Collapse – Emir Sanusi Hails CBN Reforms

Nigeria Has Pulled Back From Economic Collapse – Emir Sanusi Hails CBN Reforms

CBN/Commercial Banking, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Nigeria Has Pulled Back From Economic Collapse – Emir Sanusi Hails CBN Reforms Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Muhammadu Sanusi, has praised the current leadership of the apex bank for what he described as a “remarkable turnaround” in Nigeria’s monetary and economic stability. Speaking on recent economic developments, Sanusi said he had “nothing but positive words” for the CBN’s policies, noting that the institution had successfully stabilized the exchange rate and curbed the reckless monetary expansion that once threatened the economy. “We came from a period of very high instability due to loose monetary policy and uncontrolled…
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Oct
09
2025
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2027: Atiku, Obi, Jonathan Can’t Defeat Tinubu – Orji Kalu Declares

2027: Atiku, Obi, Jonathan Can’t Defeat Tinubu – Orji Kalu Declares

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Interviews, Politics, Presidency
2027: Atiku, Obi, Jonathan Can’t Defeat Tinubu  –  Orji Kalu Declares Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, is confident that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win re-election in 2027, insisting that no opposition figure, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, or Labour Party’s Peter Obi, can defeat him. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kalu said Tinubu has performed creditably in steering Nigeria’s economy and governance, maintaining that his achievements and political strength would guarantee him victory in the next general elections. “None of these people parading can defeat President Tinubu,”…
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