The Impact of Governor Ikpeazu’s Administration on Abians in Diaspora By Paul Okezie
Diasporans engagement in the development of any state, the country can not be overemphasized. And one of the good qualities of a leader is to instil in his people, hope for success and a belief in themselves. In the words of the President OSO NSU Ngwa Nigeria, and 52nd Inaugural Lecturer of ABIA State University, Distinguished Professor Ogbonna Onuoha “Positive...
Management Of COVID-19 In Nigeria: An Urgent Call For A Different Approach – Uko Nkole
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic blindsided the whole world with the nature of its arrival and spread. The fact that the most advanced civilizations were not able to prevent its spread to their countries nor manage its effects bears testimony to just how unpredictable a scourge this is. Till date, all efforts geared towards the virus have at best been...
[OPINION] Killing Of Onyedikachi Nwogu: That NSCDC Statement Is Worrisomely In Bad Taste – Eric Ikwuagwu
Following the sad and unfortunate killing of Onyedikachi Nwogu right in front of his house in Umuokpo Umuokoro village of Obingwa LGA of Abia State, we were shocked to read a statement attributed to the Akwa Ibom State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Mr Samuel Fadeyi, seeking to absolve the Command and the suspected...
Buhari’s 600 Road Projects Is A Record – Garba Shehu
As we mark the 60th Anniversary Day, the record-setting, mega roadways infrastructure development projects by the Buhari administration numbering up to 600 that are undergoing major upgradation or rehabilitation call for public attention and appreciation. The size and magnitude of the road projects notwithstanding, the clamour by Nigerians for more motorable roads is not abating, and neither is the President...
#EndSARS: The Need To Adhere To The Call For Youth Inclusiveness In Ohafia LGA, X-raying The Aspirants Under PDP
It is on record that the nationwide #EndSARS protest was not just an agitation for an end to police brutality against the youths, bad governance but also a call for youths' inclusiveness in governance. It is important that the leaders and stakeholders in Ohafia LGA politics alongside the delegates, seize this opportunity presented by the forthcoming LGA elections to gratify...
Nigeria Won’t Prosper With Large Number Of Poor People – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, says Nigeria will not develop and prosper with a large rising poor population. According to a report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in May, 82.9 million Nigerians are living in poverty. This figure represents 40.09 per cent of the total population and excludes Borno which has been ravaged by insurgency. In a statement to...
[OPINION] Ikpeazu, Ngwa Road And The Audacity Of Hope, By Ben Udechukwu
When you live in Aba, when you have interactions with owners of the thousands of small scale businesses that thrive in the city, when you imagine that there are well over 60 streets adjoining Ngwa Road whose inhabitants have hardly breathed for well over 25 years, you will appreciate the enormity of economic advantages, reconstructing Ngwa Road is. Come...
REVEALED: Why Abia State Needs “MR FIX IT” Prof Gregory Ibe (Part 1)
He isn't a passive spectator in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He is one of the pioneers of the four pillars (Peace and Security, Developing Infrastructure, Policy harmonisation, and Good Corporate Governance) on which the organisation effectively functions. He is also a sounding board for new ideas for the United Nations (UN), an international organisation that preserves...
The Symbolism Of CAMP NEYA, By Sufuyan Ojeifo
Last week, a friend sent to me, via WhatsApp, a video on YouTube entitled: “CAMP NEYA: The home of Dr Orji Uzor Kalu,” showing his expansive and palatial residence in his Igbere village in Abia state. My friend must have decided to share the video with me knowing that I enjoy some friendship with the former governor of Abia...
RE: ABIA’S LEGACY OF POVERTY
I watched a video clip of the programme tagged "my advocacy" anchored by Liborous Oshoma Esq and for the records, it is imperative to state the facts in order not to get the public misled on the above subject. Let me remind the public that before Kalu's sojourn in the murky waters of politics, he had built a robust and...
