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Mazi Chibuike Jonas Blasts Abia LGA Chairmen: ‘The Clock is Ticking'”

Mazi Chibuike Jonas Blasts Abia LGA Chairmen: ‘The Clock is Ticking'”

Mazi Chibuike Jonas, former Arochukwu Local Government chairman and 2023 gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has issued a stern warning to local government chairmen across the 17 local governments in Abia State to step up and deliver on their development promises or face the consequences of political relegation. With the autonomy granted to local governments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mazi Jonas emphasised that chairmen have no excuse for non-performance, given the significant funds at their disposal. "The Financial Crimes Watchdog is keenly watching, and they must give an account of every billion naira they're signing out," he cautioned. Mazi…
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Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle.

Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle.

Taking Governance Beyond Partisanship To Performance And Service Delivery I. Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle. Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, as Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has made remarkable strides across Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Security and Economic Reform. With a technocratic background and a vision for sustainable transformation, his tenure is already being described as “unprecedented” by Traditional Rulers, Political Operators, Civil Society Advocates, Stakeholders and Critics alike. A Vision Rooted in Reform and Delivery. Governance under Dr. Otti is characterised by professionalism, data‑driven decision‐making and transparency. Former Banker turned Governor, he has…
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Creation of New State from South East Long Overdue – Chief Emeka Kalu

Creation of New State from South East Long Overdue – Chief Emeka Kalu

The creation of an additional state from the South East geo-political zone is long overdue, according to Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a seasoned politician and aspirant to the Abia North senatorial seat. Reacting to the National Assembly Joint Committee's recommendations on constitutional review, Kalu commended the efforts of those working tirelessly to ensure the realization of this vision. In an exclusive interview with Sunday Independent, Kalu highlighted the historical marginalization of the South East region, citing denial of balance of power, unequal revenue allocation, and inadequate representation in the federal parliament. He emphasized that creating a new state would address…
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Before It Comes Upon Us: By Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr

Before It Comes Upon Us: By Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr

I have been away from the Country since the middle of August when my health made a very bold call for urgent and immediate attention. Whilst here in the United States I have made very strident interventions for the good of Country even at the detriment of my health. Quite a lot of friends have called to 'command' me to rest and concentrate on my medicals, but alas the 'love for Country' will always have its way. I wrote close to five pungent interventions on the State of the nation and granted several Television and Radio interviews through virtual mediums…
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Nnamdi Kanu in the Shadows of Ken Saro-Wiwa

Nnamdi Kanu in the Shadows of Ken Saro-Wiwa

It is now official. President Tinubu has granted general amnesty to Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni leaders who were condemned to death and executed by the Nigerian government in the administration of General Abacha as military Head of State. For those who do not know, Ken Saro-Wiwa was a renowned writer and environmentalist who mobilized Ogoni people to demand some kind of independence for Ogoni people in Nigeria. Ken’s case is what many now called fiscal independence. He wanted Ogoni to control the oil in Ogoniland and its revenue. For a country constituted on the basis of federal ownership of…
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