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  Public Announcement   Nwabueze Success: A Prisoner of Conscience in the Reign of Tyranny  | #NwokeukwuMascot  File Image When Alex Otti’s regime abducted Nwabueze, it took over 24 hours to disclose his whereabouts—a revelation that, to this day, was never officially made by any security agency. Instead, Otti’s government resorted to framing him with frivolous charges to justify their actions. We questioned how Nwabueze, who holds no position as commissioner of finance, permanent secretary, or accountant general, could have accessed pension funds. Otti’s administration retaliated with more baseless accusations of libel and cyberbullying. Days later, a kangaroo court handed down a judgement to indefinitely incarcerate Nwabueze in a correctional center—this, amidst an ongoing judiciary strike. This ruling occurred without Nwabueze’s lawyer or public representation, exposing the regime’s brazen disregard for due process. Indeed, Otti has outdone the tyranny of Emperor...

  News   File Image Ngwa Rangers, a coalition advocating for the interests of the Old Aba Division, has commended the appointment of Chief Emeka Wogu, a former Minister of Labour and Productivity, as the Chairman of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). In a press release signed by the Publicity Secretary of Ngwa Rangers, Mr. Kingsley Ihesiaba, the group expressed confidence in Chief Wogu’s extensive experience and remarkable profile, noting that his leadership would catalyze the much-anticipated development of Ala-Igbo. The statement, titled “SEDC: Ngwa Rangers Congratulates Chief Emeka Wogu, Lauds President Tinubu,” praised the inclusion of Ngwa natives in the federal administration. It also urged President Tinubu to appoint more Ukwa-Ngwa individuals, highlighting their well-recognized leadership capabilities. The statement reads in full, “The Ngwa Rangers and the entire people of Ngwa land are thrilled to congratulate our illustrious son, Chief Nwadiala Emeka Wogu...

  News   File Image Mr. Ugochukwu Ezeanyagu, a businessman from Abia State, has shared a harrowing experience where his family was traumatised by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Across the country, Nigerians have raised severally how the anti-graft agency go out in the midnight with chisel and hammer destroying people's property in the name of looking for "Yahoo boys."  In many instances, hotel facilities have been destroyed with no one held accountable. Ezeanyagu, who narrated the traumatic experience to ABN TV in an interview, said that the EFCC operatives stormed his home, located at Umuobia Olokoro Estate, Umuahia in the early hours of Friday, December 6, on suspicion of internet fraud. The heavily armed operatives, some of whom were masked, he lamented forcibly, broke into his residence, around 2am, causing distress to his family, including his eight-month pregnant wife.  According to him, the operatives forcefully broke the ga...

  Opinion   FACT-CHECKING GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI by Moses A ORJI | #NwokeukwuMascot Alex Chioma Otti Citizen Obinna Oriaku has done excellently well as a conscientious citizen  in fact-checking this administration headed by Governor Otti. He is not the only former Finance Commissioner , and we don't know what is the matter with the rest. Some of them who brandished intimidating credentials to justify their appointments are today recoiled in their shells, or hiding in the crowd. Yet, we all know that a Government that is intentionally dishonest has befallen us. Obinna Oriaku is a heart warming testament to the fact that character is the overriding prerequisite for public office holding. Little wonder the Otti-led government is working round the clock in search of anything that could nail him and dent his image. Our GOVERNOR has never hidden his proclivity towards brandishing lies and make-believe just to enjoy the "accolades of the moment". But what our GOVERNOR fails to unde...

  News   File Image The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), a leading institution in the South-East, hosted its 36th Convocation Ceremony on Friday, December 6, 2024. The event drew notable dignitaries, including the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and his wife, Her Excellency Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, who attended in response to an invitation from the university. The convocation also had in attendance the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, CON, OON, and the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, who joined other distinguished guests in celebrating the achievements of the university. During the ceremony, honorary doctorate degrees (Honoris Causa) were conferred on Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, Governor Hope Uzodimma, and the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, in recognition of their exemplary contributions to governance and national development. In a statement signed on Saturday, December 7, 2024, the Chie...

  News   Abia Listed Among States With Significant Domestic Debt Increase, Faces Criticism Over IGR Performance | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image In a recent analysis of debt profiles and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for Nigerian states, Abia State was highlighted for its concerning domestic and external debt trends under Governor Alex Otti’s administration. Between June 2023 and June 2024, Abia’s external debt increased by $4.96 million, with domestic debt rising by ₦34.9 billion, far outstripping its 2023 IGR of ₦23.7 billion. In stark contrast, neighboring Enugu State, under Governor Peter Mbah, recorded a significant reduction in external debt, slashing it by $39.8 million within the same period. Governor Mbah also achieved a remarkable feat by boosting Enugu’s IGR from ₦37 billion to ₦144 billion —a staggering 286% increase. Critics have called for greater accountability from Governor Otti, questioning the economic direction of his administration. “Governance is not by ...