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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 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…

May

2026

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, 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,…

Apr

2026

Abia Under The Spotlight: Data, Programmes, And The Real Story Behind The Numbers – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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…

Apr

2026

Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Buries Only Sister Mrs Lucy Nnenna ‘Baby’ Okwuanalu(Nee Ukwa); Burial Arrangements As Announced By Family… (Inside Text)

BURIAL ANNOUNCEMENT On behalf of the families of MR DAVID OKWUANALU and ENGR. EKE UKWA, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, in-law and friend, MRS LUCY NNENNA "BABY" OKWUANALU (NEE UKWA) who departed this life on Sunday 5th April, 2026. BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS: SERVICE OF SONGS DATE: Friday 17th April 2026TIME: 5:00pmVENUE: The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, First Abuja Parish FUNERAL SERVICE & INTERMENT DATE: Wednesday 22nd April, 2026TIME: To be AnnouncedVENUE: Amaekpu Ohafia, Abia State. DRESS CODE: Black. We invite family, friends and well-wishers to join us as we honour her life and commit her…

Mar

2026

Nigerian Musicians Bring More Money From UK Than Tinubu’s Trips – Says Sowore

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment

Nigerian Musicians Bring More Money From UK Than Tinubu’s Trips – Says Sowore Human rights lawyer and politician Omoyele Sowore has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing trip to the United Kingdom, claiming that Nigerian musicians generate more economic value from their visits abroad than the president’s official travels. Sowore, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, described the trip as a “diplomatic excursion” that offers little tangible benefit to Nigeria. “These visits are nothing more than diplomatic excursions. Perhaps the president will also see his doctors; he has not travelled in about a month,”…

Mar

2026

Tinubu Orders Appointees Eyeing 2027 Elections To Resign Before March 31

Tinubu Orders Appointees Eyeing 2027 Elections To Resign Before March 31 President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 31. The directive was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Dewan Goshit. The move is seen as a preemptive step to enforce political neutrality within government and prevent the use of public office for electoral advantage ahead of the…

Feb

2026

Grammys 2026: Again, South Africa’s Tyla Outshines Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr In African Music Category

Africa, Arts, Entertainment

Grammys 2026: Again, South Africa’s Tyla Outshines Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr In African Music Category South African pop star, Tyla, has once again stamped her authority on the global music stage after winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, defeating Nigeria’s biggest exports — Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Wizkid — in a fiercely contested category. Tyla secured the honour with her viral record, “Push 2 Start,” ahead of Burna Boy’s “Love,” Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration “With You,” Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat,” as well as Eddy Kenzo and Mehran Matin’s…

Jan

2026

How Prof. Mkpa’s Testimony Validates Governor Otti’s Transformational Governance In Abia -By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

How Prof. Mkpa’s Testimony Validates Governor Otti’s Transformational Governance in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State has firmly entered a new era in which governance is measured not by promises, but by visible outcomes, institutional reforms, and the restoration of public trust. Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, governance has become purposeful, people-centred, and results-driven. Across the State, the people are offering compelling testimonies that affirm a clear and irreversible departure from the failures of the past. From the expansive renewal and widening of roads in Umuahia metropolis to the liberalisation of public…

Jan

2026