Day: April 24, 2026

Photo: Governor Alex Otti delivering TheNiche lecture By: Mandy Park Abia State Governor Alex Chioma Otti has delivered a sweeping critique of Nigeria’s political economy, warning that poor leadership choices, corruption, and voter apathy remain the biggest obstacles to economic progress. Speaking at the 2026 edition of TheNiche Annual Lecture held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Otti declared that Nigeria’s economic fortunes are inseparable from its political decisions, stressing that the 2027 general elections will determine whether the country moves toward prosperity or deeper decline. Delivering a lecture…

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Photo: Dr Philips Nto By: Mandy Park A former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in Abia State, Dr Philips Nto on Friday declared that he has accepted the genuine calls by well meaning citizens for him to contest the Abia North Senatorial seat under the All Progressive Congress ( APC) in 2027. ” With obedience to the will of God, with humility and respect to my teeming well wishers who have urged me to enter this race, I wish to offer myself for service at this critical and pivotal…

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