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Oct
08
2026
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Otti, Abia Teachers And The New Deal For Education- By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D ( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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OTTI, ABIA TEACHERS AND THE NEW DEAL FOR EDUCATION By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s decision to approve a N1 billion special allowance for teachers on the 2026 Teachers’ Day may have been the headline-grabbing moment, but the bigger story lies in what the gesture says about the place of education in his administration’s development strategy. In one announcement, Governor Otti combined immediate financial recognition with commitments to resolve salary and promotion issues, expand professional training, deploy technology to classrooms and improve the physical condition of public schools. Taken together, these measures point to something larger than a…
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Oct
01
2026
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Hon. Chief Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe) Wishes People Of Ohafia South And Abians A Happy 66th Independence Anniversary; Prays For Peace, Unity And Progress In His Constituency As We Prepare For His Re-election In Office.

Hon. Chief Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe) Wishes People Of Ohafia South And Abians A Happy 66th Independence Anniversary; Prays For Peace, Unity And Progress In His Constituency As We Prepare For His Re-election In Office.

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Happy New Month and Happy 66th Independence Anniversary Message. From the Office of the Honourable Member Representing the Ohafia South State Constituency,8th Assembly,Abia State House of Assembly. My dear Constituents of Ohafia South State Constituency,Fellow Abians,Distinguished Nigerians, I bring you warm greetings as we step into the new month of October and, more significantly, as our great nation marks its 66th Independence Anniversary today, 1st October 2026. Happy New Month!Happy 66th Independence Anniversary, Nigeria! Sixty-six years ago, on this day in 1960, our founding fathers secured for us the precious gift of self-determination. That historic moment remains a source of…
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Sep
18
2026
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APC Abia Should Get Its Facts Right – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

APC Abia Should Get Its Facts Right – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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APC ABIA SHOULD GET ITS FACTS RIGHT The latest statement credited to the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress raises several issues that deserve clarification. Political disagreement is legitimate, but allegations of ethnic profiling, financial wrongdoing and deliberate discrimination should be supported by verifiable evidence rather than repeated as established facts. First, the APC claims that the present administration dismissed more than 15,000 workers and suggests that the majority were Ngwa people. What is documented is that, in September 2023, the Abia State Government issued a directive disengaging persons employed into the state public service from December 2022…
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Aug
17
2026
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Uko Nkole Takes Senatorial Ambition To Umunneochi; Builds Grassroots Momentum For Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidency

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Uko Nkole Takes Senatorial Ambition To Umunneochi.Builds Grassroots Momentum For Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidency The political momentum surrounding the senatorial ambition of Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole received a fresh boost on Sunday as he embarked on a strategic consultation across Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, engaging traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders and party executives ahead of the 2027 general elections. The consultation, which took place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, formed part of Nkole’s wider engagement with stakeholders across Abia North as he sought their support for his ambition to represent the Senatorial District at the…
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Jul
16
2026
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BBNaija: A New Season 11 To Premiere July 26 With N160m Grand Prize

BBNaija: A New Season 11 To Premiere July 26 With N160m Grand Prize

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BBNaija: A New Season 11 To Premiere July 26 With N160m Grand Prize MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) will premiere on Sunday, 26 July 2026, with the winner set to receive a record-breaking grand prize of N160 million. The announcement was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, and organisers said the prize package, comprising N100 million in cash and a brand-new SUV, is the highest in the reality show’s history. The launch show will air from 7 pm on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family. The 24-hour live channel will…
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Jun
25
2026
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Haha! Government Is A Continum. Must A Governor Demolish An Inherited Hospital Before Renovation Will Count? – By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Haha! Government Is A Continum. Must A Governor Demolish An Inherited Hospital Before Renovation Will Count? – By Pastor Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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Haba! Government is a continuum, not a relay race where every new governor pretends the stadium was built yesterday! 😂😂😂 So because Governor Alex Otti renovated, upgraded and gave life to an abandoned or poorly maintained hospital, he must deny the history of the structure? What exactly is the crime here? 😂 Nobody says the building fell from heaven during Otti’s tenure. The real question is: what condition was it in, and what condition is it in today? Government projects belong to Abia State—not T.A. Orji, Ikpeazu, Chinwendu Kanu or Alex Otti personally. A responsible government inherits public assets, improves…
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May
25
2026
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Gowon Should Apologise To Igbo Over ‘Palm Tree’ War Comment – Onoh

Gowon Should Apologise To Igbo Over ‘Palm Tree’ War Comment – Onoh

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Gowon Should Apologise To Igbo Over ‘Palm Tree’ War Comment – Onoh Former member of the Enugu State House of Assembly and ex-South-East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Onoh, has criticised former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, over his recent comments on civilian casualties during the Nigerian Civil War, describing the remarks as a dangerous minimisation of the human tragedy of the conflict. In a statement yesterday, Onoh faulted Gowon’s remarks during an interview on Arise Television in which the former military ruler said that after visiting former Biafran territories following the war, he noticed black spots on palm…
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May
12
2026
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Prosperity From The Grassroots: Rural Livelihoods, Agriculture And The New Abia Vision- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Prosperity From The Grassroots: Rural Livelihoods, Agriculture And The New Abia Vision- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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PROSPERITY FROM THE GRASSROOTS: RURAL LIVELIHOODS, AGRICULTURE AND THE NEW ABIA VISION A working Abia must not work for the cities alone. It must work for the villages, farms, markets, cooperative societies, women traders, livestock operators, youth groups and households that form the foundation of community life.Development that does not reach the grassroots is incomplete. A state cannot claim real progress if rural communities remain disconnected from opportunity. Roads, power, schools, health centres, markets, security and productive infrastructure must connect directly to the daily struggles and aspirations of ordinary people.This is why the New Abia vision under Governor Alex Otti…
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May
06
2026
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Revealed: Why Otti Remains Focused On Governance Amid 2027 Politics- By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Revealed: Why Otti Remains Focused On Governance Amid 2027 Politics- By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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Revealed: Why Otti Remains Focused on Governance Amid 2027 Politics By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In a political climate already heating up ahead of 2027, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has chosen an uncommon path defined not by noise, distractions, or early campaigns, but by relentless governance. While many politicians are recalibrating alliances and amplifying rhetoric, Otti has remained firmly committed to rebuilding Abia State. For some observers, his ability to sustain momentum in governance while managing political responsibilities appears almost magical. Yet the explanation is straightforward. From his first day in office, Otti committed himself to disciplined and purposeful leadership,…
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Apr
18
2026
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Abia Under The Spotlight: Data, Programmes, And The Real Story Behind The Numbers – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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ABIA UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: DATA, PROGRAMMES, AND THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NUMBERS A growing wave of commentary around Abia State’s finances and development trajectory has triggered renewed scrutiny of the administration of Governor Alex Otti. While critics cite large aggregate revenue figures—often quoted around ₦1.6 trillion since 2023—the more important question for analysts is not the headline number, but what constitutes that figure and how it translates into measurable outcomes.Public finance records show that state revenues in Nigeria are not monolithic. They comprise Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursements, internally generated revenue (IGR), grants, and local government allocations. According…
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