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Mar

2026

Noise Vs Nation-Building: Why Sowore’s Rhetoric Misses The Point In Abia – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

Noise vs Nation-Building: Why Sowore’s Rhetoric Misses the Point in Abia In every political season, there are men who build—and there are men who broadcast. The difference is not subtle. Builders leave roads, systems, and order behind them. Broadcasters leave headlines.Recent comments by Omoyele Sowore on Abia State fall squarely into the second category: loud, dismissive, and curiously detached from on-ground realities. To describe Governor Alex Otti as a “failure” and reduce ongoing reforms to “half transformation” is not a critique; it is a performance. Let us be clear: Abia’s renewal did not begin with slogans. It began with order.…

Mar

2026

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Dr Uche Ogah Is Not The Problem- He Is The Man Who Had The Courage To Tell The Truth – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

DR UCHE OGAH IS NOT THE PROBLEM — HE IS THE MAN WHO HAD THE COURAGE TO TELL THE TRUTH Let nobody twist this matter.Dr. Uche Ogah did not disgrace himself. He distinguished himself.He showed what many in politics lack: courage, clarity, and independent judgment.At a time when too many politicians are imprisoned by bitterness, envy, and blind party fanaticism, Uche Ogah chose to stand on performance, truth, and visible results. That is why his public support for Governor Alex Otti has shaken so many people. Not because he lied. Not because he was confused. But because he said openly…

Mar

2026

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Akaekpuchionwa Movement: A Clarion Call By Arochukwu/Ohafia Concerned Youth

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Youths

RE: CLARION CALL BY AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA CONCERNED YOUTH I wish to sincerely thank the leadership and members of the Concerned Youth of Arochukwu/Ohafia for the communique issued on 16th March 2026, in which they expressed their confidence in me and appealed that I consider offering myself for service as the representative of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). I am deeply humbled and honoured by this show of confidence. It is both encouraging and inspiring to know that the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia have taken notice of…

Mar

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Will Be Special Guest Of Honour At The 2026 Ofali Agwu Primary School Annual Inter-House Sports Competition On Tuesday 24th March, 2026

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Personality, Sports

Ikenna Ukwa Will Be Special Guest Of Honour At The 2026 Ofali Agwu Primary School Annual Inter-House Sports Coming Up On Tuesday 24th March, 2026. Chief Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the leading/dominant House of Reps contender for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency will be the special guest of Honour at the forth coming 2026 annual Inter-House Sports of Ofali Agwu Primary School organized by OFALI Agwu Primary School Alumni Association, Amaekpu Ohafia. The event which will attract sports lovers and spectators across Ohafia LGA is expected to showcase talents in different sporting activities and reward winners. Different sporting events and games including…

Mar

2026

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Eid-El-Fitr: Ultimate Commander Charges Muslim Faithful On Love & Unity

Abia North, People & Events, Religion

EID-EL-FITR: Ultimate Commander Charges Muslim Faithful On Love & Unity In a heartfelt message to mark the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, fondly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), has called on Muslim faithful across the nation to embrace love, unity, and communal harmony. Addressing celebrants, Ambassador Offor emphasized the importance of the spirit of Eid, which commemorates the conclusion of Ramadan, a period of fasting, self-reflection, and spiritual renewal. He urged the faithful to use the festival as an opportunity to strengthen bonds within families, communities, and the wider society. “Eid-el-Fitr is not only a…

Mar

2026

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2027 Battle Lines: Governor Alex Otti Draws The Red Line Against Electoral Sabotage In Abia – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

2027 Battle Lines: Governor Alex Otti Draws the Red Line Against Electoral Sabotage in AbiaThe political terrain in Abia State is already taking the shape of a pre-election battlefield, and Governor Alex Otti has moved early to define the rules of engagement long before the first campaign banners appear.Speaking during the October edition of “Alex Otti Speaks to Abians” at Government House, Umuahia, the governor issued what can only be described as a clear warning to political actors contemplating electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 governorship election.The message was neither casual nor diplomatic. It was strategic, blunt, and unmistakable.According to…

Mar

2026

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About N1Trn “Missing”? – Stop Misleading The Public On Abia’s Finances – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

ABOUT ₦1TRN “MISSING”? — STOP MISLEADING THE PUBLIC ON ABIA’S FINANCES A writer who cannot distinguish between budget appropriation and actual revenue/expenditure has no business frightening the public with propaganda. Saying Abia “received ₦1.6 trillion in 2.5 years” is, at best, a reckless distortion. The state’s 2024 revised budget was ₦567.24bn and its 2025 final budget was ₦900.28bn—those are spending plans, not automatic cash receipts. Official Abia budget reports show actual 2025 total revenue (including opening balance) at ₦414.17bn, with actual expenditure at ₦409.56bn; for 2023, actual revenue was ₦113.13bn and expenditure ₦71.51bn. Even Abia’s 2024 Q1–Q3 report showed actual…

Mar

2026

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Nigeria Signs UK Deal To Receive Deported Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals

Foreign Affairs, Immigration, News Flash

Nigeria Signs UK Deal To Receive Deported Failed Asylum Seekers, Crim¡nals Nigeria and the United Kingdom signed a major new migration partnership on Thursday, March 19, 2026, designed to fast-track the deportation of failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals. The agreement was formalized during President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to the UK—the first by a West African leader in 37 years. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood. The deal specifically targets individuals with no legal right to remain in the UK, including thousands of…

Mar

2026

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I Threw All My Gold Jewellery Into Lagoon After Salvation- Adeboye’s Wife

News Flash, People Reorientation, Personality, Religion

I Threw All My Gold Jewellery Into Lagoon After Salvation — Adeboye’s Wife Foluke Adeboye, wife of Enoch Adeboye, has revealed how she threw away her gold jewellery after becoming a born-again Christian. In a resurfaced throwback video, she recounted how her love for fashion once shaped her lifestyle before joining the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). “But joining the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) demanded a new lifestyle, one that discouraged wearing earrings at the time,” she said. “Every woman loves fashion. The moment we were born again then in RCCG, it was a taboo for you…

Mar

2026

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Hon. Ikenna Ukwa: A Philanthropist With A Heart Of Gold Ready To Serve Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency- By Ikechukwu Uka

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Philanthropy

Hon. Ikenna Ukwa: A Philanthropist with a Heart of Gold Ready to Serve Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency In the heart of Ohafia and Arochukwu, a beacon of hope and progress emerges in the name of Hon. Ikenna Ukwa, a devoted philanthropist whose unwavering commitment to the community shines through every initiative he undertakes. With a heart of gold and a vision for a brighter future, Hon. Ikenna Ukwa is set to bring transformational leadership to the House of Representatives, advocating for the values and needs of the people he deeply cares about. A Legacy of Service Hon. Ikenna Ukwa's journey is…