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Feb

25

2025

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Tales Of A Money Heist: The Drowned Former Finance Commissioner And His Desperation To Stay Afloat – By Miracle Chukwunenye (Media Aide To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

TALES OF A MONEY HEIST: THE DROWNED FORMER FINANCE COMMISSIONER AND HIS DESPERATION TO STAY AFLOAT. "The guilty always seek to condemn the innocent, for in doing so, they justify their own guilt" ~ Miracle Chukwunenye Here in Abia, a former commissioner of finance under the Ikpeazu-led administration has proven the above quote to be true. In his desperation to vilify the efforts of Governor Alex Otti's administration, he is seen daily dancing naked in the streets of shame, guilt, and public opprobrium, just to make a point and disparage the New Abia administration. But, in fact, each time he…

Feb

24

2025

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Tinubu Appointing His ‘Boys’ – El-Rufai

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality, Politics

Tinubu Appointing His ‘Boys’ – El-Rufai Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has criticised the appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since assuming office. Speaking on Monday during an interview on Arise TV, El-Rufai said Tinubu is only appointing his ‘boys’ from Lagos into political offices. El-Rufai said: “The president’s appointments are not being made because the appointees are Yoruba, but because they are his own boys. Most of the appointments do not even reasonably cover the South-West. “So people should stop confusing the truth. The appointments are not balanced. Yes, definitely, definitely, right? You cannot argue that, but…

Feb

24

2025

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Progress Over Propaganda: An Assessment Of Otti’s Week Of Strategic Social Investment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

*Progress Over Propaganda: *An assessment of Otti's week of strategic social investment** In the face of unprecedented progress, critics of Governor Alex Otti's administration have resorted to peddling propaganda and misinformation. Despite the tangible results on the ground, naysayers continue to spread falsehoods and conspiracy theories in a desperate bid to discredit the governor's achievements. However, the people of Abia State are not fooled; they can see the progress with their own eyes. One of the most notable achievements of Governor Otti's administration is the delivery of reliable power in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State. This feat, which…

Feb

24

2025

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Nigerians React As Ex-RCCG Campus Pastor Weds Gay Partner In US

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, Love & Life, Marriage And Love

Nigerians react as ex-RCCG campus pastor weds gay partner in USThe couple wedded on Wednesday Jimmy Adekoya, a former campus pastor and leader of the Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF) at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), has sparked controversy on social media following news of his same-sex wedding in the United States. Mr Adekoya, who graduated from the OOU, served as a preacher, music director, and President of RCF before graduating in 2019. Photos of Mr Adekoya, who holds a Master’s degree in Medical Microbiology from the University of Hertford, alongside his gay partner, Seamus O’Donovan (identified as the wife), surfaced online…

Feb

24

2025

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Commendations As Governor Otti’s Achievements Unite Abians Across Political Parties – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Pubic Affairs)

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

Commendations As Governor Otti's Achievements Unite Abians Across Political Parties Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's ascension to power in Abia State was not by chance; he came prepared to transform the state. The delay in assuming office due to electoral malpractices proved to be a blessing in disguise. It gave him ample time to study and document the extent of the rot and decay inflicted on the state and its people. This period of preparation enabled him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing Abia, allowing him to craft effective solutions to address them. In less than…

Feb

24

2025

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“From Enyimba’s 2003 Glory To Ahudiya Queens’ Legacy: Nigeria’s Next Super Falcons Roots To Rise – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Football, Sports

"From Enyimba’s 2003 Glory to Ahudiyia Queens’ Legacy: Nigeria’s Next Super Falcons 🌟⚽ #RootsToRise" In the heart of southeastern Nigeria, where the hum of ambition mingles with the rhythm of bouncing footballs, Abia State has quietly sculpted itself into a powerhouse of sporting dreams. Here, dusty village fields and sunbaked stadiums have birthed legends, shattered barriers, and forged a legacy that transcends trophies—it’s a story of grit, glory, and the unyielding belief that greatness grows from the ground up. Enyimba FC: Where Continental History Was WrittenWhen Enyimba International FC hoisted the CAF Champions League trophy in October 2003, they didn’t…

Feb

23

2025

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The IGBO Coup: Truth, Justice, And The Rejection Of Tribalized Narratives – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, South East

The Igbo Coup: Truth, Justice, and the Rejection of Tribalized Narratives To defend the Igbo people is to confront a history deliberately distorted by prejudice, political expediency, and the toxic legacy of colonialism. Every historical account is written with preconceived biases, but the Igbo story in Nigeria has been uniquely mangled by tribalized falsehoods designed to legitimize their oppression. Justice delayed is justice denied—and for the Igbos, this delay has spanned generations, perpetuating cycles of marginalization and erasure. The 1966 Coup: A Multi-Ethinic Act, Not an "Igbo Plot"*The lie that the 1966 coup was an “Igbo coup” is a cornerstone…

Feb

22

2025

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Media-Driven Development And The Afro-Modernity Blueprint – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Media-Driven Development and the Afro-Modernity BlueprintAbia State, Nigeria’s southeastern dynamo, is scripting a media-propelled development narrative akin to Rwanda’s post-2000 Image of Africa rebranding and Singapore’s state-crafted “Lion City” identity. By leveraging media as a strategic tool, Abia has amplified its industrial resurgence, spotlighting the $1.5 billion Enyimba Economic City—a project likened to Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone in scale—through partnerships with Channels TV, Arise News, and BBC Africa. This mirrors Rwanda’s use of international media to pivot from “genocide nation” to “Africa’s Singapore” (BBC, 2021). The state’s SME sector, contributing 30% of GDP, thrives on viral “Made-in-Aba” campaigns, echoing…

Feb

22

2025

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German Envoy Present At ATTNEWS Unveiling, Gives Strong Commendations; Says That’s The Only Nigerian Online Newspaper He Reads

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, People & Events, Personality

GERMAN ENVOY PRESENT AT ATTNEWS UNVEILING, GIVES STRONG COMMENDATION; SAYS THAT'S THE ONLY NIGERIAN ONLINE NEWSPAPER HE READS The German envoy Mr. Fredrick Carl who was present at the Unveiling of the ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS, Abia North Office in Ohafia was full of praises of the pattern of reportage of ATTNEWS stories and headlines. He told our news correspondent Onyemaobi Emetu during a short interview after the event that anytime he is in the country like this, he reads ATTNEWS updates and also when he is in his country. That it gives him bits of what is…

Feb

21

2025

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Credible Journalism: Chief Eleanya Kalu, Mayor Ohafia LGA And Prince Okey Kanu, Honourable Commissioner For Information Endorse ATTNEWS

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA KALU JOINED THE COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION, PRINCE OKEY KANU TO ENDORSE ATTNEWS AT THE UNVEILING OF IT'S ABIA NORTH OFFICE IN OHAFIA LGA. The unveiling of Abia Think Tank Online Newspaper (ATTNEWS) at Ohafia LGA was a resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of credible and reliable journalism in Abia State. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, who lavished praise on ATTNEWS for its unwavering commitment to fact-based reporting. Chief Kalu's endorsement of ATTNEWS is a testament to the online…