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Jan
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
If Nigeria Is Not Working As A Country, Let’s Go Our Separate Ways – Sunday Igboho

If Nigeria Is Not Working As A Country, Let’s Go Our Separate Ways – Sunday Igboho

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash
If Nigeria Is Not Working As A Country, Let’s Go Our Separate Ways – Sunday Igboho Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has reignited the call for Nigeria’s disintegration, stating that the country’s systemic issues leave no room for national pride or unity. In a video circulating on social media, Igboho, spotted at an airport in the United Kingdom, lamented the state of Nigeria’s economy, corruption, and insecurity. He expressed his frustration over what he described as the disheartening realities faced by Nigerians, both at home and abroad. “Even inside the airport, there is no security,”…
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Jan
10
2025
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Resilience In Adversity: Lessons From ABA Businesses On Sustainable Entrepreneurship – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Resilience In Adversity: Lessons From ABA Businesses On Sustainable Entrepreneurship – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Resilience in Adversity: Lessons from Aba Businesses on Sustainable Entrepreneurship Aba, a city in Abia State, Nigeria, is renowned for its vibrant business community, particularly in the manufacturing and trading sectors. Despite facing numerous challenges, including infrastructure deficits, limited access to finance, and regulatory hurdles, Aba businesses have consistently demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability. This article explores the strategies employed by Aba businesses to remain sustainable in the face of adversity, offering valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and policymakers worldwide. This article is a product of one of the business luncheons organized by Governor Otti to press home his appeal for…
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Jan
10
2025
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Raging Inferno: LA Fires Spark Suspicion Amid Unnatural Spread – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Raging Inferno: LA Fires Spark Suspicion Amid Unnatural Spread – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International, Mishap
Raging Inferno: LA Fires Spark Suspicion Amid Unnatural Spread The current LA fires have raised suspicions about their causes, but as of now, investigations are still ongoing. The Los Angeles Fire Department has reported that the fires are being fueled by severe Santa Ana winds, a windstorm, and drought conditions. While the extremely dry conditions and powerful winds have contributed to the rapid spread of the fires, the exact causes of the fires are still unknown. The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, and Sunset Fire are some of the notable fires currently burning in the Los Angeles area. It's…
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Jan
10
2025
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Otti 2027: A Narrative Of Truth, Progress And Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Otti 2027: A Narrative Of Truth, Progress And Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
Otti 2027: A Narrative of Truth, Progress and Developlopment Truth and political narratives are intertwined in complex ways, particularly in the context of Abia State's 2027 elections. Political narratives often blur the lines between fact and fiction, making it challenging to discern the truth. Governor Alex Otti's narrative of development and progress, for instance, may be based on factual achievements, but it can also be embellished or distorted to serve political purposes. Similarly, opposing parties may create counter-narratives that dispute Otti's claims or highlight his alleged shortcomings. The tension between truth and political narratives raises important questions about the role…
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Jan
09
2025
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Otti’s ABIA Vision 2025 And Beyond: Transformation, Not Competition – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti’s ABIA Vision 2025 And Beyond: Transformation, Not Competition – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Otti's Abia Vision 2025 and Beyond: Transformation, Not Competition Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's administration is on a mission to transform Abia State, staying focused despite distractions. Attempts by some Abia PDP agents and social media critics to compare him to Enugu State Governor, Mr. Peter Mba, have not swayed Governor Otti from his comprehensive vision for Abia's rebuilding. These comparisons, often made in bad faith, aim to instigate rivalry between the governors, but Governor Otti remains committed to his goals. After 24 years of destruction, abandonment, corruption, and looting by the Abia PDP, Governor Otti has made significant…
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Jan
09
2025
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Surviving The Storm: Insights From ABIA State Residents On The 2024 Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Surviving The Storm: Insights From ABIA State Residents On The 2024 Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Surviving the Storm: Insights from Abia State Residents on the 2024 Economy This study presents a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the economic situation in Abia State, Nigeria, by capturing the real impulses and lived experiences of its residents. Through a mixed-methods approach, we gathered rich and contextualized data that reveals the complex dynamics of economic survival in the state. By listening to the voices of the people, we uncovered the intricate strategies that residents employ to navigate the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure deficits. Our findings provide a granular understanding of the socio-economic realities of Abia State, highlighting…
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Jan
08
2025
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Get Ready For A Second Term In Office! – Daniel Okeke Tells Gov. Otti

Get Ready For A Second Term In Office! – Daniel Okeke Tells Gov. Otti

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
GET READY FOR A SECOND TERM IN OFFICE! - DANIEL OKEKE TELLS GOV. OTTI The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate in the 2023 general elections, Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke, Ph.D, has told Governor Alex Otti, OFR, to get ready for a second term in office, stressing that the second term election would be stress-free because there would be no contest against him. This is coming just a day after Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe emphasized that with the way Governor Otti is going, he sees no stumbling block to his second term re-election. The Influential politician and business mogul…
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Jan
08
2025
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Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square Part 2: Investigating The Fact In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square Part 2: Investigating The Fact In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Part 2 of Dancing Naked in Ekè Market Square: Investigating the Fact that in Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation than Otti! As we delve deeper into the analysis of FAAC allocations in Abia State, it becomes increasingly evident that the numbers tell a story that is far more complex than initially meets the eye. The disparity between Ikpeazu's and Otti's FAAC allocations, when adjusted for inflation and exchange rates, raises critical questions about the state's economic management and the impact of external factors on its fiscal policies. In Part 2 of our analysis, we will explore the…
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Jan
07
2025
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Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crisis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crisis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, International
Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crises The recent outbreak in China has sparked widespread concern, and as of now, there isn't sufficient information available to provide a comprehensive scientific review with specific statistics, figures, and facts. However, I can provide some general insights and context based on the available data. China has been actively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and according to Our World in Data, the country has made significant progress in controlling the spread of the virus ¹. The data shows that China has implemented various measures, including vaccination campaigns, testing, and contact tracing. In terms of…
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Jan
07
2025
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Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square: Investigating The Fact That In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square: Investigating The Fact That In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Dancing Naked in Ekè Market Square: Investigating the fact that in real terms, Ikpeazu actually received more FAAC allocation than Otti! Dancing naked in Ekè Market Square is a metaphorical expression that encapsulates the absurdity of Abia State's opposition. The phrase is derived from the Igbo proverb, "Do not dance naked in the market square, lest you be shamed." In this context, the opposition's criticism of the state government's development efforts is akin to dancing naked – it exposes their own lack of vision and contribution to the state's underdevelopment. The opposition's antics are a manifestation of the legacy of…
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