By: Mandy Park A former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in Abia State, Prof Phillips Nto, has urged Nigerians to celebrate the country’s achievements since independence while focusing on strengthening human capital and national institutions for sustainable development. Nto, who made the call in an Independence Day message marking Nigeria’s 66th anniversary on Thursday, said although the country still faced serious challenges, its journey since October 1, 1960, had produced significant economic, social, political, technological and institutional gains. According to him, Nigeria of 2026 is considerably different from the…
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Ohanaeze @ 50: Otti, Obi, Achebe challenge Igbo leaders on relevance … Book exposes crises, weaknesses seeks new direction for Igbo leadership
Photo: Otti, Achebe, Obi, others at the unveiling of the new book By Daniel Kanu The 50-year history, struggles and future of Ohanaeze Ndigbo came under intense scrutiny in Lagos on Tuesday, 22nd September, as prominent Igbo leaders, political figures and traditional rulers gathered for the public presentation of a new book examining the evolution and relevance of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. The 602-page book, Ohanaeze at 50: The Burden of Memory, The Politics of Relevance – A Critical Biographical Reflection of an Igbo Institution, written by Agbeze Ireke…
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Photo: Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma, Clad in White, Book Author By Daniel Kanu “Ohanaeze must inspire the next generation” — Gov Otti “This is not a coffee table book, it is for us to read” –Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma (AI-KO) Prominent Igbo leaders, political figures and traditional rulers on Tuesday converged in Lagos for the public presentation of a new book examining the 50-year journey, challenges and future of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The book, Ohanaeze at 50: The Burden of Memory, The Politics of Relevance – A Critical Biographical Reflection of…
Read MoreAbia LP chieftains set up strategic committees, reaffirm support for Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. By CHIDI NNOROM Chieftains of the Labour Party in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Governor Alex Otti and constituted three strategic committees to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued on Monday after an extensive deliberation at a strategic meeting convened by the stakeholders’ chairman and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba. The stakeholders commended Otti for what they described…
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