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Mar

2025

Governor Alex Otti And ABIA State: A Global Investment And Cultural Destination – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Governor Alex Otti and Abia State: A Global Investment and Cultural Destination UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE — Fresh off sweeping reforms to revitalize security and governance, Governor Alex Otti is hinting an ambitious blueprint to catapult Abia State onto the international stage. Likely to be dubbed “Project Global Abia,” the initiative seeks to transform the southeastern Nigerian state into a magnet for foreign investment, tourism, and innovation, leveraging its entrepreneurial energy, cultural heritage, and strategic reforms. Branding Abia: “Africa’s Home of Enterprise, Culture, and Innovation”At the heart of Otti’s strategy is a rebranding campaign centered on a new slogan: “Abia State:…

Mar

2025

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If I Were Nyesom Wike – By Azuh Arinze

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, Politics

If I were Nyesom Wike - by Azuh Arinze Yes, if I were Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State, I would, against the advice of many, remain magnanimous in victory and thank God for ultimately granting me the grace to triumph over a mentee-turned-political adversary, especially after an energy-sapping battle. I will celebrate and rejoice over the Supreme Court judgement but not too much. I will also suspend granting any other interview on the matter or other matters until further notice. Above all, I will shock the world by picking up…

Mar

2025

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Human Capital Development In ABIA State: A Microeconomic Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Human Capital Development in Abia State, Nigeria: *A Microeconomic Analysis Abia State, situated in southeastern Nigeria, embodies a microcosm of the nation’s human capital challenges and opportunities. Known for its entrepreneurial energy, particularly in cities like Aba—a bustling hub for commerce and small-scale manufacturing—the state grapples with systemic barriers rooted in economic decision-making, cultural norms, and institutional shortcomings. A microeconomic lens reveals how individual and household choices, shaped by costs, benefits, and constraints, intersect with broader structural inefficiencies to shape human capital outcomes. At the core of Abia’s human capital dynamics lies Human Capital Theory, which posits that investments in…

Mar

2025

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Bad Governance May Trigger Revolution In Nigeria – Obasanjo Warns

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN, Security

Bad governance may trigger revolution in Nigeria Obasanjo warns Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns over rising frustration among Nigerian youths, cautioning that continued misgovernance could trigger a revolution driven by hunger and anger. In his newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo criticized the country’s leadership for mismanaging resources, fostering corruption, and failing to address the needs of young people. He stated, “Current trends on the continent portray a more assertive, younger population, intolerant of abuses of power and in search of the dividends of good governance, such that whether or not we accept it, an inevitable…

Mar

2025

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Exclusive Interview And Rejoinder By Senator (Prince) Ned Nwoko On The Senate Vs Senator Natasha Matter

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND REJOINDER BY SENATOR (PRINCE) NED NWOKO ON THE SENATE VS. SENATOR NATASHA MATTER Defending the Senate’s Integrity Against Emotional Manipulation and Misrepresentation Distinguished Nigerians, It is important that we separate facts from sensationalism and resist the growing trend of exploiting gender sentiments to mask disorderly conduct within the Senate. The legislative chamber is not a battleground for personal grievances or emotional outbursts but a place of order, debate, and democratic principles. The recent outcry over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been twisted into a false narrative of victimization and suppression. Let it be clear: what…

Mar

2025

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The Ontology Of Place And Utopia In Praxis: A Dialectic Of Neglect And Renewal – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

The Ontology of Place and Utopia in Praxis: A Dialectic of Neglect and Renewal **What does it mean to *be* a place? Abia State, under Governor Alex Otti, is no longer a mere geographic entity but a living testament to the interplay of philosophy and action. The Ontology of Place—the essence of a community’s identity—is being rewritten through roads like the Obehie-Owaza corridor, which transcend asphalt to become arteries of hope, reconnecting Ukwa’s marginalized soul to its latent potential. Simultaneously, Utopia in Praxis emerges not as a distant ideal but as daily governance: modular refineries rising from neglected soil, universities…

Mar

2025

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True Life Romance: I’m Married With 2 Kids, But Now More In Love With My Ex… Who Wants Us Together Again- By Yemi Opadijo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Marriage And Love, True Life Story

Good morning, I am married and I have two kids for my husband. Before I married him, I had a child for my ex. I came across with my ex sometimes ago and we began to chat. Now, I have fallen in love with him again. I love my husband but I'm in love with my ex more. My husband is too hot tempered and he doesn't put me into the things he does. He prefers confiding in outsiders than me. Honestly, my ex is totally different, we broke up because he wasn't ready to settle down, but now he…

Mar

2025

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Enyimba Hospitality Zone: Examining Otti’s Vision, Prospects And The Future – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Enyimba Hospitality Zone: Examining Otti's Vision, Prospects and the Future Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Chioma Otti's administration is poised to transform Aba, the great Enyimba city, into a hub of hospitality, tourism, and entertainment. At the heart of this vision is the Enyimba Hospitality Zone, a comprehensive project that will revitalize the abandoned Enyima hotel and create new facilities to boost the local economy. This ambitious project is a testament to Governor Otti's commitment to transforming Abia State into a hub of economic growth and development. According to Architect Uche Ukeje, General Manager of the Greater Aba Development Authority…

Mar

2025

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‘Even If Tinubu Made His Wife The INEC Chairman, He Will Lose A Second Term Come Back.’ – By Hon. Ariyo Felix Kayode(Analyst, Writer, Politician)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Northern Nigeria, Politics, Presidency

“Even if Tinubu made his wife the INEC chairman, he will lose a second term comeback.' I've said this time without numbers, that President Tinubu will not return to power for a second term. The North scripted the 2023 winning formula/strategies for Tinubu. This time, the same North is saying OTP. one term President. The game is on, the CPC factions of the APC have pulled out of the party, the CPC is the largest faction of the APC and predominantly North. Hon. Ariyo Felix Kayode.(Analyst, Writer, Politician)

Mar

2025

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Otti’s Strides To Preserve Culture And Cultural Heritage In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Otti's Strides to Preserve Culture and Cultural Heritage in Abia State Revitalization of Cultural Festivals and EventsUnder Otti's administration, Abia State has witnessed a remarkable revival of its cultural festivals, which serve as a vibrant expression of the state's rich heritage. The government has actively supported and funded traditional events such as the New Yam Festival (Iri Ji) and the Ikeji Festival, ensuring they are celebrated with renewed vigor and grandeur. These festivals, deeply rooted in the traditions of the Igbo people, have become major tourist attractions, drawing visitors from across Nigeria and beyond. By investing in these cultural events,…