Year: 2026
FEATURE: The Abia State House of Assembly Fiasco – The Truth
I was hoping to avoid the drama of Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA) members and how much they get as monthly remuneration because I firmly believed the Speaker, Emmanue Emeruwa, spoke on a lighter note; the same way HE Okezie Ikpeazu jokingly said “flyover ogbasara unu” and a certain Alex Otti made opposition meal…
The Rise of Smart Schools: A Focus on State Governments Claims, Definitions, and Infrastructure Realities
This article explores the concept of smart schools, defines them clearly, outlines the essential infrastructure they require
Mass Education: OUK Foundation Sponsors JAMB Registration for 2,000 Students in Abia North
The initiative represents a direct investment in academic excellence, human capital development, and the long-term socio-economic growth
Orji Uzor Kalu: The Fearless Truth-Teller Seeking Peace Amidst the Echoes of Conflict
Following the Federal High Court’s sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment in November 2025, reactions across the South-East have been mixed. While some leaders chose silence and others resorted to emotional responses, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu took a different path. He spoke plainly and honestly, even though the truth was uncomfortable. The former Governor…
Why Alex Otti of Abia State Must Not Be Allowed To Develop A Messiah Complex – And Reasons He Must Be Held Accountable
Ik Ogbonna In the realm of psychology and leadership, the term “Messiah complex” – also known as a savior complex – describes a psychological state where an individual believes they are uniquely destined or chosen to “save,” redeem, or fix others, often at the expense of rational governance or accountability. This isn’t an official clinical…
Abia North: The Master vs. The Apprentice
By Dr. Violate Akifagbowo In politics, there is a clear distinction between those who build empires of impact and those who merely perform for the cameras. Recently, the political atmosphere has been clouded by the erratic movements of Chief Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, a man whose foray into the public square has been characterized more by…
Second Term Election Desperation; Governor Alex Otti’s Clash with APC Leaders & Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu Statesmanly Disposition
By Ik Ogbonna: Since assuming office in 2023, Governor Otti has frequently found himself at odds with APC figures
Research Shows that Poor and Hungry Men Like Big Breasts More
A scientific study has revealed that men experiencing financial insecurity or hunger tend to find larger female breasts more attractive. The research, published in PLOS ONE, a peer-reviewed publication, by psychologists Viren Swami and Martin J. Tovée, investigated whether breast size serves as an indicator of fat reserves and resource access, and whether men facing…
DHQ Renames Armed Forces Remembrance Day
The Defence Headquarters has changed the name of Armed Forces Remembrance Day to Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday. According to Major General Uba, the name change was necessitated by the need to capture the dual purpose of…
Alex Otti, Seyi Makinde, Three Other Governors To Join ADC
The party also claims that the defection also includes 18 senators and several members of the House of Representatives