Opinion

Jan
27
2026
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By Abdulrahman
Okon-Aku Crisis Misinformation, Political Opportunism, And The Integrity Of Abia’s Deputy Governor

Okon-Aku Crisis Misinformation, Political Opportunism, And The Integrity Of Abia’s Deputy Governor

Breaking, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, ,
The tragic events surrounding the Okon-Aku communal crisis demand sobriety, restraint, and a collective commitment to truth. Sadly, what has emerged in recent days is a parallel narrative driven not by facts or public interest, but by sensationalism, misinformation, and political opportunism. At the centre of this troubling development is blogger Promise Uzoma Okoro, whose persistent attacks on the Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has raised serious concerns about motive, ethics, and responsibility. Rather than contribute meaningfully to peace-building or allow due process to run its course, Okoro has chosen a path of conjecture…
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Jul
28
2025
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By Abdulrahman
Success: A Friend of Many, Failure: A Lonely Orphan

Success: A Friend of Many, Failure: A Lonely Orphan

Breaking, Nigeria, Opinion, Sport,
In the dynamic world of sports and life, the maxim “Success has many friends, but failure is an orphan” continues to ring true with timeless relevance. The recent triumph of Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) provides a compelling illustration of this reality. Once a relatively unknown player from Ohiya-Ohuhu in Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, Esther is today the pride of a nation, a continent, and—suddenly—of every community that can remotely link itself to her bloodline or birthplace. Since her outstanding performance at WAFCON, where she not only demonstrated skill but…
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Feb
23
2025
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By Abdulrahman
The Cor State: Origin Of State Creation In Nigeria

The Cor State: Origin Of State Creation In Nigeria

Africa, Breaking, Featured, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, ,
With exactly a week to go, on May 27, 1967, Gowon began the creation of states in N!geria. The creation of states destroyed and buried what was left of the unification decree of May 1966 promulgated by Ironsi. As peace, security, justice, and progress continued to elude N!geria, Ojukwu and Gowon met in Aburi to find a way out between January 4 and 5, 1967. The discussion was friendly and fruitful. Days later, Gowon reneged on the decisions. As the insecurity of the lives of Easterners continued unabated, Ojukwu decided that he would create the state of B!afra if nothing…
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Aug
20
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
“Don’t Distract Otti with Talks of APC, 2027” – “Ikenga Gburugburu” Cautions Deputy Speaker, Ben. Kalu

“Don’t Distract Otti with Talks of APC, 2027” – “Ikenga Gburugburu” Cautions Deputy Speaker, Ben. Kalu

Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, , ,
The Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and President of United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) feels compelled to address the recent utterances of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, which threaten the fabric of our democracy. We urge him to desist from making undemocratic statements, as Nigeria is not a one-party state. We reject the notion that every governor must come from the APC simply because the party holds power at the center. This idea contradicts democratic principles and the rule of law. There is no law in Nigeria mandating governors to come from a particular party. The APC's…
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Apr
12
2024
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By Abdulrahman
Bwari LGA: Ismaila Yusuf Atumeyi, a square Peg In a square hole.

Bwari LGA: Ismaila Yusuf Atumeyi, a square Peg In a square hole.

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An advocate of good governance and a better society, Chief Chidiebere Okoh, has called on the people. of Bwari Local Government Area to use the opportunity of the upcoming election to make a conscious decision that will affect them positively as a people. He made this call in Abuja while drawing the attention of the people to the qualities of Hon. Ismaila Yusuf Atumeyi, one of the foremost contenders for the position, charging them to go beyond party lines to choose the best hand *One of the greatest gifts God gave man is the power to choose, the ability to…
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