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Enugu As The Centre Of Corporate National Engagement Under Peter Mba: A Legacy Beyond The Darts Of Naysayers.

Enugu As The Centre Of Corporate National Engagement Under Peter Mba: A Legacy Beyond The Darts Of Naysayers.

...From Education To Healthcare, From Industrial Growth To Very Bold Feats In Technology, From Improved Security We have seen the SMART SCHOOLS sprouting across the State which Naysayers struggle to rubbish. We have seen the Healthcare Centres that they pretend they cannot see. We have seen Enugu State emerge from a quiet State to the Centre of Corporate activities hosting the most serious Conferences and Corporate events in the Country, which is a testament to uncommon transformation, would the Naysayers also dispute that? We have seen the eventual end of the Sit-At-Home protestation of IPOB and Pro-Biafra Agitators in the…
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Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Celebrates Governor Alex Otti on His Birthday, Commends Visionary Leadership

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Celebrates Governor Alex Otti on His Birthday, Commends Visionary Leadership

Abuja, Nigeria — Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, the President of the United Abia Artistes & Patriots (UAAP) Forum and a prominent figure in Abia’s political and economic circles, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, praising his visionary leadership and transformative contributions to Abia State. In a statement issued today, Ambassador Offor described Governor Otti as a “true statesman” whose leadership has not only revived the dignity of Ndi Abia but has also set the state on a path toward sustainable economic growth. Highlighting the Governor’s approval of the Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC) as a…
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Chaos in House of Reps as Lawmakers Clash Over “Real-Time” Election Results

Chaos in House of Reps as Lawmakers Clash Over “Real-Time” Election Results

​Date: February 17, 2026 Location: National Assembly Complex, Abuja ​A heated legislative battle—described by witnesses as a "war" of words and ideology—erupted today in the Nigerian House of Representatives. The chamber was thrown into a rowdy session as opposition lawmakers fiercely resisted a move to rescind the mandatory "real-time" electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. ​The Core ConflictThe commotion began when a motion was introduced to revisit Clause 60(3) of the 2026 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill.​The Proposal: The new motion seeks to walk back the requirement for immediate, mandatory upload of results from polling units…
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Insecurity, economic fragility and the poverty of politicsByabiodun KOMOLAFE

Insecurity, economic fragility and the poverty of politicsByabiodun KOMOLAFE

The title captures the interwovenness of economics and the social factors that define our well-being. It is a reality that any lender or partner must weigh when judging the true creditworthiness of a nation. This interrelationship must be laid bare; otherwise, what is fast becoming an intractable problem will never be solved with the systemic overhaul it demands. History shows us that over the last century and a half, a ‘war on poverty’ - to borrow the words of US President Lyndon Johnson in 1965 - is, when properly handled, actually a blueprint for economic development. People like the Brazilian…
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UAAP Celebrates Foundation Member Hon. Lady Grace Ibeh on Her Birthday

UAAP Celebrates Foundation Member Hon. Lady Grace Ibeh on Her Birthday

The United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) has extended its heartfelt birthday wishes to Hon. Lady Grace Ibeh, a distinguished member of the Abia State House of Assembly Service Commission and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants. In a statement issued on her special day, the UAAP, through her President Ambassador Dr Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburgburu), praised Hon. Ibeh for her exceptional contributions to the development of Abia State, particularly her role as the State Coordinator for the Onu-Ugu Women for Dr. Alex Otti. The organization lauded her as a dedicated and…
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