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Nigeria At 66, Osita Offor Calls For National Unity, Intentional Development

Nigeria At 66, Osita Offor Calls For National Unity, Intentional Development

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu President of the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander,” has urged Nigerians to make national unity and intentional development central to the country’s next phase as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Offor, the Ikenga Gburuguru of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, said Nigeria’s greatest strength lies in its people and diversity, urging citizens to resist divisions that undermine collective progress. He called for greater resilience from Nigerians and more deliberate action from leaders, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment, enterprise and human capital development. According to him,…
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Hon. Uko Nkole For Senate 2027: Verifiable Projects – Part 2

Hon. Uko Nkole For Senate 2027: Verifiable Projects – Part 2

There is an adage that says, a taste of the pudding is in the eating. As Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Uko Nkole delivered dividends of democracy that are still visible today: BRIDGES & ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE: Rehabilitation of Anyim Bridge, Atan Abam — the critical link between Abia State and Akwa Ibom State — completed in 2016. Palliative repairs on Mmuri Bridge, Ebem Ohafia and its approaches, to ensure all-season ease of movement for our people. Reconstruction of Afagala Bridge, Idima Abam — completed in 2016. Attracted the construction of the new Omenuko Bridge, Arochukwu (Igwu River, Ozu Abam)…
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Ndi Bende, Let’s Put Politics Aside And Support Hon. Karibe Ojigwe To Be Our Federal Rep. Member

Ndi Bende, Let’s Put Politics Aside And Support Hon. Karibe Ojigwe To Be Our Federal Rep. Member

By Amb. Monyeazor Oluebube Sunday Ndi Bende ibem, biko, let us drop party cap for one minute and talk as one family. Remove PDP cap. Remove APC cap. Remove Labour Party cap. Remove NDC cap. Just be Bende man, Bende woman, Bende youth. Look at our land with ordinary eye — not party eye. Our land is tired. In Itumbauzo, our brothers still climb hills to make calls because network no dey. In Ebem Ohafia road that enters Bende, gully is swallowing houses. In Umuhu Ezechi, water project done since 2013 is now monument of rust. In Nkpa, young girls…
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Bourdex: How Revolving Enterprise Fund Will End Political Dependency, Drive Sustainable Jobs In Abia North.

Bourdex: How Revolving Enterprise Fund Will End Political Dependency, Drive Sustainable Jobs In Abia North.

Prominent industrialist and Labour Party candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, has detailed a bold economic strategy aimed at shifting the senatorial district away from short-term political handouts toward self-sustaining wealth creation. Speaking during the latest edition of the interactive radio program Bourdex Hour, the telecom pioneer emphasized that genuine economic transformation will not come from endless government appointments or temporary political patronage, but through structured, revolving enterprise financing that empowers private businesses across Abia North's five local government areas. Highlighting the mechanics of the proposed intervention, Chief Bourdex revealed how a professionally managed…
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Still on Osun and the election that was!  (2)

Still on Osun and the election that was!  (2)

By abiodun KOMOLAFE In its natural, neutral and humane form, politics ought to be “the messy, vital machinery of human compromise designed to resolve conflict without violence.” Far too often, though, it degenerates into “a high-stakes theatrical circus” where leaders pretend a “clumsy, synchronized dance” was the plan all along. Little wonder Ernest Benn defined politics as “the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it wrongly, and applying unsuitable remedies.” Truth be told, Osun APC at the moment is fighting on a myriad of fronts. In the first place, it has to achieve maximum turnout in January…
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