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  Opinion   …The Problem with PDP in Abia State is Lack of Consequences   (pt1) by JOK | #NwokeukwuMascot   Dr Alex Chioma Otti   “ Herein lies the good side of Governor Otti as a politician: he knows that a betrayer is a betrayer and makes those who betrayed him or their party suffer consequences"  —  JOK | #NwokeukwuMascot   During the last governorship election, a popular PDP chieftain from Abia North who has occupied various elective and appointive positions courtesy of the party was mobilized by an LP chieftain, funded and given soldiers to go from polling unit to polling unit to arrest and beat up his fellow PDP members. The same man participated in 'writing' result for LP in his LGA and all the other chieftains of the party witnessed this and cowered except for a few who incidentally are my friends.  This so called PDP chieftain even took pictures as a LP stakeholder after the election.  After betraying his politica...

  Lifestyle   …How to recover after your partner cheats | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image   Finding out that your partner has cheated can do a number on your self-esteem. It's hard not to get into a negative headspace when you're trying to figure out why it happened to you. But don't let yourself fall into that trap. According to experts, there are simple and empowering ways you can  recover after your partner cheats . As author and therapist,  Connie Omari, LPC , tells Bustle, it's so easy to feel down on yourself  after being cheated on  because we often internalize feelings of rejection. "As women, we have been normalized to feel responsible for the behaviors of others," she says. "Therefore, when we are betrayed, we often internalize this as some error on our part." There are so many different ways to cope after being cheated on. According to Omari, some people may try to change themselves by working on their physical appearance or shi...

  News   …Identities of the 16 Slain Army Personnel Killed In Delta Community clash | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image   The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has released the names of the 16 Army personnel who lost their lives in an ambush by suspected youths in the Okuama community of Ughelli South local government area in Delta State. The fallen soldiers include Lieutenant Colonel AH Ali, who was the Commanding Officer of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, Major SD Shafa, Major DE Obi, Captain U Zakari, and Sergeant Yahaya Saidu. Also among the casualties are Corporal Yahaya Danbaba, Corporal Kabir Bashir, Lance Corporal Bulus Haruna, Lance Corporal Sole Opeyemi, Lance Corporal Bello Anas, Lance Corporal Hamman Peter, Lance Corporal Ibrahim Abdullahi, Private Alhaji Isah, Private Clement Francis, Private Abubakar Ali, Private Ibrahim Adamu, and Private Adamu Ibrahim. These brave soldiers were on a peace mission to the Okuama community when they were attacked without pr...

  News   ...Angry Nigerian Soldiers reportedly k!ll residents and burn down houses in Bayelsa community | #NwokeukwuMascot    File Image    Troops of the Nigerian Army on Monday morning invaded Igbomotoru community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, razing houses and allegedly killing about 11 people. The soldiers in five gunboats invaded the community, razing three houses suspected to be the hideout of a militant leader allegedly involved in the killing of the military men on rescue mission in Delta State. A community leader, Ayibakipreye Solomon Clarkson Suobo, in an SOS alert to President Bola Tinubu and the Governor Of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, shared with SaharaReporters also confirmed the invasion and arson by the military.    He said, "I am calling on all security chiefs in Nigeria to please kindly intervene to save lives and property in Igbomotoru 2 community which started about 8am this morning, information rea...

  News   ...Islamic Development Bank Allocates $125 Million For Abia State Infrastructure Project | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image   The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has earmarked $125 million to facilitate the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. This strategic initiative, part of a broader $225 million funding approval, is set to propel new development ventures in Nigeria. The decision was made during the 354th meeting of the IsDB Board of Executive Directors, chaired by H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, President and Group Chairman of IsDB. The approval signifies the bank’s commitment to supporting infrastructure projects that enhance market accessibility, social services, and overall mobility for local communities. The $125 million allocation for Nigeria aims to significantly reduce travel times and costs on major roadways in Abia State. By improving road infrastructure, the project seeks to enhance access to markets and social service...

  Opinion   ...THE FOLLY OF PROPAGANDA AND LIES IN ABIA: AN ILLUSION THAT CANNOT BE SUSTAINED | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image   In a society plagued by lies, deceit, and propaganda, the truth has a way of surfacing and exposing the fragility of such falsehoods. It is worth remembering how certain individuals, vehemently defended the claim of 24/7 power supply in Aba. Those who dared to question this narrative were immediately labeled as opponents of progress and targeted by their supporters. The media coverage surrounding the re-asphalting of only 9 roads in 9 months, accompanied by strategically placed street lights, further added to the illusion that significant progress was being made. Social media platforms were flooded with sponsored skits and posts from Lagos-based influencers, celebrating the non-existent 24/7 electricity in Aba. This left the residents of Aba perplexed and disillusioned, as they experienced the reality of the situation firsthand. Ho...

   News    ...Killing Of 14 Soldiers: How Delta Community Petitioned Governor Oborevwori, Police Commissioner In January To Act On Terror Group | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image   The people of Okuama Community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State petitioned the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the Delta State Commissioner of Police in January and February, alleging how Patrick Akpobenekeme, former Director of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), formed an alleged terror group from neighbouring Okoloba Community in the Bomadi Local Government Area. The people of Okuama community who had called on the governor and the police in the letter for an urgent intervention, accused Akpobenekeme and his alleged terror group of murder, kidnapping, assault, torture and promoting communal crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities. They made the allegations in a letter dated February 2, 2024, signed by ...