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Aug
04
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: ‘We’re Poised To Make A Bold Statement; Those Impacting Only Their Family Members Or For Political Gains And Those Without Biz Address Will Not Be Listed’ – Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha(Chairman, Screening/Planning Committee)

OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: ‘We’re Poised To Make A Bold Statement; Those Impacting Only Their Family Members Or For Political Gains And Those Without Biz Address Will Not Be Listed’ – Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha(Chairman, Screening/Planning Committee)

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Ohafia LGA
OHAFIA HALL OF FAME We Are Poised To Make A Bold Statement; 'Those who impacted Only Their Family Members Or For Political Gains And Those Without Business Address Will Not Be Listed For Induction' - Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha(Chairman Screening/Planning Committee) As the screening and selection process for inclusion of reputable individuals from Ohafia Ofurishi for enlistment into the Prestigious OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: A Compendium of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL/ IMPACTFUL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA draws to conclusion our ATTNEWS team led by Onyemaobi Emetu had an exclusive interview with Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha, a former house of Assembly…
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Aug
04
2025
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The 2025 State Performance Index By Philips Consulting: 5 Takeaways For ABIA – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (Chief Press Secretary To Governor Otti)

The 2025 State Performance Index By Philips Consulting: 5 Takeaways For ABIA – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (Chief Press Secretary To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
The 2025 State Performance Index by Phillips Consulting: 5 Takeaways for Abia Phillips Consulting recently published its National Assessment Report for 2025 and shared important development indicators from the 36 states and the FCT. It is a robust report and while I do not agree with everything contained in the publication, there are 5 important takeaways that highlight the remarkable strides of the Governor Alex Otti Administration over the last 2 years and I would share those with us: Abia is Number 1 on capital expenditure per capita in the entire country. The meaning is that the Alex Otti administration…
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Aug
04
2025
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Greaseless Momentum: The Self-Sustaining Machinery Of Abia’s Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Greaseless Momentum: The Self-Sustaining Machinery Of Abia’s Governance Revolution – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Greaseless Momentum: The Self-Sustaining Machinery of Abia’s Governance Revolution (Sequel to Alchemy of the Grease) I. Institutional Architecture: Embedding Frictionless GovernanceGovernor Otti’s transformation of Abia’s institutional DNA transcends one-off reforms. By digitizing land administration from application to Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) issuance, his administration eradicated 17 revenue leakage points and enabled real-time gubernatorial approvals—eliminating bureaucratic gatekeepers entirely. This system, powered by the M-Files electronic document management platform, slashed processing time from 18 months to 72 hours while creating an immutable audit trail. The Greater Aba/Ohafia Development Authorities and Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA) now function as precision instruments. The UCDA’s…
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Aug
04
2025
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Music Is Controlled By Devil – Says 9ice

Music Is Controlled By Devil – Says 9ice

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Personality
Music Is Controlled By Devil – Says 9ice Singer Abolore Adegbola Akande popularly known as 9ice has claimed that the music industry is controlled by the devil, whom he refers to as the “choirmaster”. Speaking on Nancy Isime’s show, 9ice alleged devilish influence is the reason many musicians engage in certain behaviours such as smoking. He claimed that his understanding of the industry’s spiritual dynamics is based on his personal experiences and knowledge. 9ice warned aspiring musicians to be aware of the industry’s spiritual realities, emphasising that they need to understand the environment they’re entering. He stressed that the music…
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Aug
04
2025
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‘Only Virgins Deserve Bride Price In Nigeria’ – Reno Omokri

‘Only Virgins Deserve Bride Price In Nigeria’ – Reno Omokri

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, Marriage And Love, Women Affairs
‘Only Virgins Deserve Bride Price In Nigeria,’ – Reno Omokri Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has stated that bride price should only be paid for virgins, claiming that requesting money for a non-virgin under that pretext is essentially extortion. Omokri shared his view on Sunday in a detailed post on his official X account. He argued that many Africans confuse the concepts of dowry and bride price, noting that the two are often misinterpreted and wrongly used interchangeably, despite having distinct meanings and cultural origins. “There is a huge difference between a dowry and a bride price,” he explained. “However,…
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Aug
03
2025
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No Amount Of Blackmail Can Stop Ohafia Agenda For Senate 2027 – Comr. Ahamefula Kalu Aki

No Amount Of Blackmail Can Stop Ohafia Agenda For Senate 2027 – Comr. Ahamefula Kalu Aki

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia North, Politics
No Amount Of Blackmail Can Stop Ohafia Agenda For Senate 2027 - Comr. Ahamefula Kalu Aki Senator Orji Uzor Kalu should stop the political gimmick he’s playing. He held the strategic position of Chief Whip in the last administration. The contrast is striking he can’t deny that. If we put sentiments aside and assess his impacts without bias, it becomes evident that my former governor—whom I still respect —may have reached the end of his political momentum. His leadership output has continued on a path of diminishing returns and has embraced content creation, and perhaps, it’s time for him to…
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Aug
03
2025
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The Fear Of The Igbo: How Ethnic Propaganda And State Policy Strangle Development In The South-South – By Charles Ude, Esq (Abuja Based Legal Practitioner And Public Opinion Analyst)

The Fear Of The Igbo: How Ethnic Propaganda And State Policy Strangle Development In The South-South – By Charles Ude, Esq (Abuja Based Legal Practitioner And Public Opinion Analyst)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, South East, South South
The Fear of the Igbo: How Ethnic Propaganda and State Policy Strangle Development in the South-South By Charles Ude, Esq.Abuja-based legal practitioner and public opinion analystEmail: charlesude2014@gmail.com Abstract The systemic marginalization of the Igbo people, driven by deep-seated fear, political rivalry, and economic suppression, now extends far beyond the South-East. Nowhere is this more palpable than in the deliberate stifling of infrastructure and industrial development in the South-South region of Nigeria. This article argues that the anti-Igbo sentiment, packaged as political strategy, has been sold to the South-South, weaponized to paralyze progress, and used as a smoke-screen to concentrate wealth…
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Aug
03
2025
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Alchemy Of The Grease – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Alchemy Of The Grease – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Alchemy of the Grease The metaphor of "grease" in Abian politics once symbolized murky financial lubrication for patronage systems. Alex Otti has transmuted this concept into something revolutionary. By deliberately creating fiscal friction—clearing salary arrears, purging ghost workers via digital payrolls, and exposing past graft—his administration forced systemic reinvention. Transparency itself became the new lubricant, starkly illustrated when Otti contrasted his $22.8 million Port Harcourt Road rehabilitation with the previous regime’s failed $29 million expenditure, weaponizing data to fuel public trust. Even counter-intuitive moves, like slashing market levies by ₦4,000 amid infrastructure demands, revealed his insight: true economic lubrication springs…
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Aug
01
2025
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How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Power & Energy
How Governor Otti’s Bold EEDC Deal Will Electrify Abia’s Industrial Revolution By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In a bold and visionary move, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has taken a decisive step toward resolving one of Abia State’s most enduring developmental challenges—access to steady, reliable electricity. Through his administration’s strategic push to acquire a 60% equity stake in the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) as it operates within Abia State, Governor Otti is not merely seeking to fix power supply; he is laying the foundation for a full-scale economic transformation anchored on industrialization, MSME growth, and inclusive development. This engagement with Interstate…
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Jul
31
2025
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Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Amah: When Truth Breaks Through Politics Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Dr. John Amah, elder brother to Abraham Amah, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has done what many within the opposition ranks often avoid—he spoke the truth. And in doing so, he has echoed the sentiments of countless Abians who daily witness and appreciate the quiet but profound transformation Governor Alex Otti is driving across the state. At a time when the political landscape is clouded by cynicism, partisan propaganda, and deliberate opposition, Dr. Amah’s voice rises above the noise—honest, unfiltered, and deeply refreshing. His testimony…
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