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May
26
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Jonathan’s Eligibility For 2027 Presidential Poll

Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Jonathan’s Eligibility For 2027 Presidential Poll

News Flash, Politics
Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Jonathan’s Eligibility For 2027 Presidential Poll A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging the eligibility of Goodluck Jonathan to contest in the 2027 presidential election. In the judgment on Tuesday, Peter Lifu, presiding judge, held that JohnMary Jideobi, the plaintiff, lacked the legal right to have instituted the suit, having not suffered any loss from Jonathan’s perceived intention to vie in next year’s poll. The judge awarded a N20 million fine against Jideobi and in favour of the ex-president, and a one million fine against the plaintiff and in favour of the…
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May
25
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Dr. Kelechi Anosike Emerges Winner Of The Abia State PDP Governorship Primaries, Defeating His Closest Challenger Chief John Okiyi Kalu With A Wide Margin

Dr. Kelechi Anosike Emerges Winner Of The Abia State PDP Governorship Primaries, Defeating His Closest Challenger Chief John Okiyi Kalu With A Wide Margin

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
The political atmosphere in Abia State is becoming more intense and interesting by the day. Winner of the Abia State PDP Primaries Election, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, polled an impressive 16,543 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, who garnered 3,100 votes. This outcome sends a strong message about the current direction of Abia politics and the shifting support base within the state. It also reflects how political narratives and public perception can change rapidly when leadership performance becomes the center of discussion. Many individuals who spent months and years attacking Governor Alex Otti with different allegations and…
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May
24
2026
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Gunmen Abduct INEC Official During ADC Primary In Cross River

Gunmen Abduct INEC Official During ADC Primary In Cross River

Crime, News Flash, Politics
Gunmen Abduct INEC Official During ADC Primary In Cross River An official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was abducted after gunmen reportedly disrupted an African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election in Yakurr LGA of Cross River state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, reported that security sources said the incident occurred around 11:15pm on May 22 at Wummy Hotel in Ekori community, where the party primary election held. According to the report, two groups of suspected kidnappers stormed the venue during the exercise. One of the groups reportedly abducted the INEC returning officer,…
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May
24
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
2027: APC Members Alone Can Re-Elect Tinubu – Gov Uzodinma

2027: APC Members Alone Can Re-Elect Tinubu – Gov Uzodinma

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: APC Members Alone Can Re-elect Tinubu – Gov Uzodinma The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said that if only members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, vote in 2027, President Bola Tinubu would secure a second term. Uzodinma spoke on Saturday against the backdrop of the large turnout of voters at the ongoing APC presidential primary in Orlu East Local Government Area of the state. According to the governor: “It’s very obvious that Tinubu has done enough to deserve going back for a second term. Look at how the grassroots have been stimulated, starting from the membership registration,…
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May
23
2026
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414 Roads, 864.12km Of Proof: Otti Is Turning Abia’s Development Debate From Social Media Noise To Visible Performance- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

414 Roads, 864.12km Of Proof: Otti Is Turning Abia’s Development Debate From Social Media Noise To Visible Performance- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
414 ROADS, 864.12KM OF PROOF: OTTI IS TURNING ABIA’S DEVELOPMENT DEBATE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA NOISE TO VISIBLE PERFORMANCE There is a point at which propaganda becomes tired. There is a point at which political bitterness loses its entertainment value. There is a point at which people who have made a career out of shouting “nothing is happening” must either open their eyes, leave their keyboards and inspect what is happening around them, or accept that they are no longer critics of government but prisoners of their own resentment. That point has arrived in Abia State. Governor Alex Otti has placed…
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May
22
2026
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Abia 2027: OTTIMANIA MOVEMENT Declares “Operation No Opposition” As Amb. Offor Commends Political Actors For Embracing Continuity

Abia 2027: OTTIMANIA MOVEMENT Declares “Operation No Opposition” As Amb. Offor Commends Political Actors For Embracing Continuity

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
Abia 2027: OTTIMENIA Movement Declares “Operation No Opposition” As Amb. Offor Commends Political Actors for Embracing Continuity The OTTIMENIA Movement has declared “Operation No Opposition 2027”, expressing appreciation to opposition elements in Abia State, especially the governorship aspirants for what it described as their wise decision to embrace the reality of good governance and development under the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR This position was made known by Ambassador Dr Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, who praised political leaders across opposition parties, including the Kalu Blocs of APC and others, for…
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May
22
2026
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Abure’s Claims, Otti’s Restraint And The Difference Between Reconciliation And Surrender- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abure’s Claims, Otti’s Restraint And The Difference Between Reconciliation And Surrender- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
ABURE’S CLAIMS, OTTI’S RESTRAINT AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RECONCILIATION AND SURRENDER There is a simple rule in serious public reasoning: an allegation is not automatically a fact merely because it is repeated in a headline. What has been reported is that Mr. Julius Abure claimed that, during a reconciliation discussion with Governor Alex Otti, proposals were presented concerning positions within the Labour Party and elective opportunities in Abia and elsewhere. He also claimed that Governor Otti declined those proposals and allegedly mentioned positions within the Board of Trustees. That is Abure’s narration of a private meeting. It deserves to be…
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May
21
2026
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Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First

Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First

News Flash, Politics
BREAKING: Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has officially pulled out of the APC governorship primaries. Fubara said he made the decision after consulting with family, friends, and political allies, adding that peace and unity in Rivers State are more important than personal ambition. He also promised to support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. The governor thanked his supporters and appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his encouragement and support during the process. Fubara said his decision was not because of pressure or fear, but because he…
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May
20
2026
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Obinna Oriaku Should Stop Confusing Noise For Data – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Obinna Oriaku Should Stop Confusing Noise For Data – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
OBINNA ORIAKU SHOULD STOP CONFUSING NOISE FOR DATA Since he asked people to “speak to the facts,” let us school him properly. Bus terminal is not manhole politics.A modern transport terminal is urban infrastructure. It improves movement, order, safety, commerce and city planning. If he cannot distinguish between a manhole cover and a transport system, that is not criticism. That is confusion. Twenty electric buses delivered is not failure.It is called phased delivery. Serious public transport systems are rolled out in batches, tested, charged, deployed, maintained and expanded. Only a desperate opposition will call a first phase a scandal simply…
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May
19
2026
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I’ll Secure NDC VP Position, It’d Open Door For Kano To Produce President – Kwankwaso

I’ll Secure NDC VP Position, It’d Open Door For Kano To Produce President – Kwankwaso

News Flash, Politics
I’ll Secure NDC VP Position; It’d Open Door For Kano To Produce President – Kwankwaso Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he is confident of securing the party’s vice-presidential slot, which would eventually open the door for Kano state to produce the president. The former Kano governor spoke over the weekend during an interview on Premier Radio. “By God’s grace, the next election will be unlike anything that has ever happened in our state and country, especially if I secure the ticket and my name is on the ballot,” Kwankwaso said. “​Since the First…
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