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Otti And New Aba In New Abia – By Casmir Echebiri

Otti And New Aba In New Abia – By Casmir Echebiri

There has always been this debate concerning the roles leadership and followership play in building societies. While some argue that leadership is the major influencer of change, others hold that change comes from the interplay of the two. Obviously, these standpoints meritorious. Only when leaders and those they are leading work together does true development happen. However, judging from historical experiences, and realities on ground world over today, societies building process is almost always majorly driven by leadership. It was leadership not followership that ended the obnoxious and centuries old slave trade. Before Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 as the…
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Onyeizu: The Abia South Senator We Never Had, As Another Chance Beckons

Onyeizu: The Abia South Senator We Never Had, As Another Chance Beckons

By Emmanuel Bonaventure Agbai In the build-up to the 2023 general elections, a political wave swept across Abia State, a wave powered by hope, reform, and the collective resolve of the people to chart a new course. The people voted overwhelmingly for candidates of the Labour Party at all levels, signalling a clear rejection of the old order. Among those who rode on that wave of popular mandate was Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu, an MIT Sloan Fellow and Harvard-trained technocrat whose pedigree inspired confidence across Abia South. A seasoned petroleum engineer, Onyeizu brought with him a wealth of experience from his…
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The Season Of Roasted Corn: Why Nigeria’s Opulent Ghosts Are Returning To Their Villages

The Season Of Roasted Corn: Why Nigeria’s Opulent Ghosts Are Returning To Their Villages

By Dr. Sunny Oby Maduka (DSM) The charcoal is being lit. Across the 774 local government areas of Nigeria, the scent of burning corn will soon waft through the air, mingling with the dust of neglected roads. But this isn’t the aroma of a harvest celebration; it is the scent of a recurring crime scene. In a few days, the “Abuja Saints”, those men and women who haven’t tasted the brackish water of their villages since they were sworn in in 2023 will undergo a miraculous transformation. The bulletproof glass of their N200 million SUVs will slide down. The stiff,…
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Lolo Elizabeth Ndidiamaka Obioma: A Strategic Force in Abia Politics Joins ADC

Lolo Elizabeth Ndidiamaka Obioma: A Strategic Force in Abia Politics Joins ADC

Lolo Elizabeth Ndidiamaka Obioma, a prominent figure in Abia State, has recently made headlines with her decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a stakeholder. The Nkpa, Bende South native is not just known for her political journey but also for her philanthropy and contributions to the community. Once a House of Assembly candidate under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Lolo Obioma’s recent transition to the ADC is seen as a strategic move that could have significant implications for Abia State politics. Political pundits described her decision as a “plus” for the ADC, emphasizing her grassroots strength…
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Prince Emeka Kalu as Chairman of OTRC and Ezeship Selection; Stellar Acts Of Patriotism

Since the Okon-Aku crisis erupted in January 2026, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu has exercised remarkable restraint in speaking publicly. His silence has not been born of indifference but of principle.As the President of Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU), the largest umbrella body for Media and Cultural Workers in Africa (which gives him unfethered access to endless media), but taking to media would've given the impression that he seeks to interfere in investigations or sway public opinion, especially, given that an Administrative Panel of Inquiry was set by the Abia State Government, while other relevant security authorities are…
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