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Mar

2025

Governor Otti’s Efforts To Address Years Of Ukwa Neglect – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Governor Otti's Efforts to Address Years of Ukwa Neglect Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Abia State's journey to redemption began on May 29, 2023, when Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR took the reins, marking the end of the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 24-year rule. The PDP's tenure was marred by mismanagement, looting, and neglect of critical areas, particularly Ukwa and its people. For nearly two and a half decades, the PDP's administration prioritized personal interests over the welfare of the people, leaving a trail of devastation and despair in its wake. Ukwa West's contribution to Abia's status as an oil-producing state is…

Mar

2025

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An Advice To Those Underestimating Governor Otti: He’s Watching, Listening, Recording, And Strategizing – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality, Politics

An Advice to Those Underestimating Governor Otti: He’s Watching, Listening, Recording, and Strategizing To those who dismiss Governor Alex Otti as a political neophyte, it is time to wake up and smell the coffee. Such underestimation is not only misguided but also dangerously naive. Governor Otti is no novice; he is a seasoned political strategist who has weathered the storms of Nigerian politics with resilience and determination. Those who fail to recognize this do so at their own peril. Let it be known: Otti is watching, listening, recording, and meticulously planning his next moves. Underestimating him is a grave miscalculation…

Mar

2025

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Breaking News!!!: Governor Otti Reportedly Struggling – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Breaking News!!!: Governor Otti is reportedly struggling The rapidity of the Governor of Abia State on fostering collaboration between banks, financial institutions, and local businesses in Ohafia, Aba, and Umuahia, is amazing and the media isn't focusing so much attention on it. It was heartwarming to watch the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria praise our governor's numerous efforts an even symphatize with him as he operates from his private residence. The President understood the centrifugal forces at work here in Abia. My job has been to report the most times, under reported activities of the inner workings of…

Mar

2025

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Go, Akpabio Go – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics

GO, AKPABIO GO. Much to my earlier predictions and warnings on the ongoing Akpabio Natasha scandalous debacle at the Senate, the Senate President has now been dragged before the International Parliamentary Union by Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan. The stench of the Akpabio defecation is reeking internationally now as we speak. Akpabio's disgrace has become our collective disgrace. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will face International riddicle and hostile hashtag for no less an reason than sexual harassment and molestation of women gender in politics, a very sensitive issue of global advocacy. Not for anything serious as usual with…

Mar

2025

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A Report On The Artisan Economy In Abia State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy

A Report on the Artisan Economy in Abia State The artisan economy in Abia State is a cornerstone of the region’s socio-economic fabric, particularly in cities like Aba, which is widely recognized as a hub for small-scale manufacturing and craftsmanship. This sector encompasses a wide range of activities, including leatherworks, garment production, shoe-making, metal fabrication, and other handicrafts. It is a critical source of employment, especially for the youth, and contributes significantly to the state’s GDP. However, despite its immense potential, the sector faces numerous challenges that hinder its growth and sustainability. This report provides a detailed analysis of the…

Mar

2025

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Davido Makes Me Love Nigerian Pidgin In All Forms – British King Charles 111

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, International, World News

Davido Makes Me Love Nigerian Pidgin In All Forms – British King Charles III British monarch, King Charles III has opened up on his admiration for Nigerian Pidgin English, revealing that his interest in the language was ignited by Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. King Charles III’s remarks followed the launch of his exclusive playlist, ‘The King’s Music Room’, on Apple Music. The playlist includes Davido’s hit “Kante” featuring Fave, along with songs from global legends such as Beyoncé, Bob Marley, and Miriam Makeba. This carefully curated selection showcases the monarch’s deep appreciation for the rich and…

Mar

2025

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Governor Otti’s Caterpillars Roll Into Ukwa West – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Governor Otti's Caterpillars Roll into Ukwa West Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D On Tuesday, 11th March, 2025, Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR of Abia State will flag-off the construction of the 11.1km Obehie-Umudobia-Owaza Road in Ukwa West LGA, marking another significant milestone in his quest to transform Abia State's road infrastructure. This project demonstrates the governor's commitment to equitable development across the three senatorial districts, ensuring improved connectivity and economic growth for the people. The Ukwa West project is part of a broader vision to revamp Abia's road network, which has been in disrepair for decades. Governor Otti's administration has delivered several…

Mar

2025

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The Southeast Must Chart It’s Own Economic Path- A Rebuttal To Odo Ijere’s Position By Charles Ude Esq

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, South East, South West

Rebuttal: The Southeast Must Chart Its Own Economic Path Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere’s response to Professor Bernard Odoh’s call for human capital investment in the Southeast is passionate, yet it rests on a foundation of historical grievances rather than practical solutions. While it is undeniable that the Igbo people have faced structural and institutional challenges in Nigeria, the argument that external forces alone are responsible for economic disparities is both defeatist and counterproductive. If anything, history—both global and regional—has shown that societies that rise above their historical disadvantages do so by embracing pragmatic, forward-looking strategies rather than dwelling on past…

Mar

2025

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Right of Reply: Dr. Engr Odo Ijere(Okpotemba) versus Professor Bernard Odoh.

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Politics, South East, South West

Re: Bridging the Economic Divide: The Imperative for Southeast Human Capital Investment. Professor Bernard Odoh's seminal directed to the Southeast Development Commission is apt only in so far as it relates to the caption which rightly connotes the need for the Igbo economy to do a fast catch-up with its Yoruba counterpart. The subterranean comparison buried beneath the caption by the erudite Proff between the Yoruba economy and the Igbo economy which makes the Igbos a weeping boy of the contest is distasteful, uncalled for and shows the Professor as a poor student of history. Professor Bernard Odoh was expected…

Mar

2025

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Awards Can Wait: Governor Otti’s Humble Stand On Prioritizing Governance Over Glorification – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Awards Can Wait: Governor Otti’s Humble Stand on Prioritizing Governance Over Glorification In a political landscape often dominated by pomp and pageantry, Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has taken a bold and refreshing stance: awards can wait. From the outset of his administration, Governor Otti made it clear that his focus would be on delivering tangible results for the people of Abia, not on collecting accolades. In his inaugural speech in May 2023, he explicitly stated his refusal to accept chieftaincy titles, honorary degrees, or any form of celebratory recognition until his tenure ends. This principled decision, outlined…