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I must marry Osu, Ume woman
By Professor Ambassador Nwaocha Ogechukwu Based on the true life story of a young man in Imo State. According to Igbo custom, when a young man wants to marry, he would like to know the woman’s place before going ahead. If he decides to marry a lady from…
Read More »New Year Broadcast by Governor Alex C. Otti
By Alex C. Otti Ndi Abia ibe m, I bring you warm and joyful greetings. I have come with a deep sense of our collective gratitude to the Almighty God for the blessing and privilege of waking up to another New Year. Let me join families, friends, and…
Read More »Business Email Compromise: Staying vigilant amid year-end fatigue, festive season distractions
By Mukondeleli Masiza As the year draws to a close, businesses are grappling with the dual pressures of year-end fatigue and the approaching festive season. This period, characterised by increased workloads and a rush to meet annual targets, presents a ripe opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities…
Read More »Quality governance, national image, Diaspora community
By Alex C. Otti The world has been shrunk by technology into a small community of movers, dreamers and goal-getters. While it is true that transport and communication technology systems have contributed greatly in expanding our capacity to move and dream beyond the boundaries of…
Read More »Tapping into a brighter future: Nestlé’s water projects in Nigerian communities
Stanley Ihedigbo examines and delves into Nestlé Nigeria’s water legacy, the impact, and the successes of its community-driven water projects. Imagine how different life would be without accessible clean water. It’s unfathomable. The activities we take for granted in developed countries like washing our…
Read More »Dangers of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
By: Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell In recent years, as natural gas prices have dropped in the United States and the natural gas supply has increased, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles are becoming the focus of renewed attention. Compressed natural gas is…
Read More »Taking stock, looking aheadÂ
Being the Text of an Address by Governor Alex C Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Special Retreat for Members of the Abia State Executive Council and Senior Appointees of the Government Held at Panyu Hotel and Resort, Aba on Friday, September 27, 2024. For many…
Read More »Monetary Policy Rate in layman’s languageÂ
This is an announcement from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stating that: MPR (Monetary Policy Rate): The interest rate at which the CBN lends to commercial banks has been increased to 27.25%. This means loans from banks are likely to become more expensive. CRR (Cash…
Read More »7 effective strategies for managing anxiety as a freelance journalist
By Beryn Orera Constantly looking for clients, dealing with loneliness and uncertainty, and navigating blurred boundaries between work and personal life can lead to significant anxiety for freelance journalists. These conditions can discourage freelancers and impact the quality of their work. Fortunately, however, there are ways to…
Read More »Nobody has claimed responsibility
By Odoh Diego Okenyodo Nobody has claimed responsibility The night is quiet, until it’s not, A crack in the air, a city shot, Bandits rise, inscribed in dread, Holding banners of blood They step forward, boldly claiming fire and brimstone They say it’s theirs, the…
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