: By Chike Walter Duru When the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently demanded a staggering ₦1.5 billion from a law firm for access to the national register of voters and polling units, many Nigerians were left bewildered. The request was made under the Freedom of
Otti: Su By Ebere Uzoukwa Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has continued to demonstrate unwavering commitment and visionary leadership in transforming Abia’s road infrastructure landscape. His administration’s latest action, the approval of new contracts for the reconstruction of major state and federal roads, has further strengthened the ongoing narrative of
The Rise of Non-State Actors in Igboland: A Failure of Governance & Effective Representation By: Ik Ogbonna In the heart of Nigeria’s Southeast region, known as Igbo land, a wave of separatist movements has gained momentum over the past two decades. Mystery figures like Ralph Uwazuruike, Nnamdi Kanu, and Simon Ekpa have emerged as prominent […]
By Steve Osuji A PLAYER AND A REFEREE: Here we go again! Here we are walking into what may be a well-packaged fraud from day one.Nigerians must have learnt not to trust President Bola Tinubu by now. Over the years, he has proved time and again that he cannot be trusted especially with electioneering matters […]
By Ik Ogbonna In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian media, few figures embody the spirit of confrontational reporting as vividly as Rufai Oseni. As a co-host on Arise TV’s Morning Show, Oseni has carved out a niche for himself through a style of journalism that prioritizes aggressive questioning and unyielding scrutiny of those in power. […]
ByNnamdi Nwigwe On October 1, this year, 2025 we marked the 65th anniversary of the flag Independence of Nigeria from Britain.During that period, many commentators rightly pointed out that a Nigerian Civili Service employee who resumed work by October 1960 would have retired by now.In other words, Nigeria is gone beyond being an adult. She’s […]
By Ebere Uzoukwa Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, appears to have developed an unrelenting obsession with Abia State’s statutory allocations. His recent outburst, in which he falsely claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been “releasing N38 billion monthly to Abia State,” exposes a
By Ebere Uzoukwa Friday, October 3, 2025, Abia State will witness yet another historic moment as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits Aba to commission some strategic road projects delivered under the transformative leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti. For the people of Abia, this is more than a routine presidential visit. It represents a strong […]
By Ebere Uzoukwa Friday, October 3, 2025, Abia State will witness yet another historic moment as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits Aba to commission some strategic road projects delivered under the transformative leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti. For the people of Abia, this is more than a routine presidential visit. It represents a strong […]
By Ebere Uzoukwa The historic city of Aba, popularly known as the Enyimba City and long celebrated as the commercial heartbeat of the Southeast, is today witnessing a bold transformation agenda under the purposeful leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Once neglected by successive administrations, Aba’s vital infrastructure collapsed, stifling its vibrant economy












