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Oct

14

2026

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Honourable Obi Aguocha Honoured With The Prestigious Gideon’s Certificate As The Best Performing Parliamentarian Of The National Assembly Of Nigeria

National Assembly, News Flash, Personality, Politics

PRESS RELEASE ON THE 11/10/2026 Honorable Obi Aguocha, MFR and the Member Representing Ikwuano and Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency was today honored with another plaudit as a proud awardee of the prestigious Gideon's Certificate as the best performing Parliamentarian of the National Assembly of Nigeria by the American Veterans of Igbo Descent, AVID, on the occasion of their 2026 National Convention that took place on the 10th of October, in far away United States of America. Honorable Obi Aguocha is by the award being recognized as bold, objective, nationalist, and being able to speak truth to power always,…

Oct

14

2026

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Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Felicitates With An Illustrious Son Of Ohafia, A Global Icon And Former Minister Of Finance Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu As He Marks His Birthday

Abia North, Birthday, News Flash, Personality

BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO AN ELDER STATESMAN: DR. KALU IDIKA KALU On behalf of my family, I most respectfully felicitate with an illustrious son of Ohafia, a global icon, and a patriotic Nigerian, Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu, former Honourable Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, as he marks his birthday. Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu is a rare breed, a scholar, a diplomat, a technocrat, and a statesman whose contributions to Nigeria's economic development and foreign diplomacy remain indelible and legendary. As Minister of Finance, you laid a foundation of fiscal discipline. As an Ambassador Plenipotentiary, you flew the flag of Nigeria…

Oct

14

2026

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Where Is The Evidence That Otti Touched Local Government Funds? – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

WHERE IS THE EVIDENCE THAT OTTI TOUCHED LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS? YES, OTTI MADE THE PROMISE — BUT QUOTE THE WHOLE PROMISE The attack on Governor Alex Otti begins with a quotation from January 16, 2023: “Local government money belongs to the local governments.” That quotation is genuine. Otti also said his administration would not touch “one kobo” of local government funds. But this is precisely where a serious analysis must begin, because a quotation removed from its full political and institutional context can easily become a weapon of distortion. Otti did not simply say, “I will never have anything to…

Oct

13

2026

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Abia North Has Spoken: Peter Obi For President, Uko Nkole For Senate For The Rescue

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

ABIA NORTH IS READY! ✌️ Today we flagged off grassroots mobilization for New Nigeria! ELU OHFIA:Market Women led by Clara Ogechukwu Okwun declared total support — "Nigeria has to be OK moving forward." Abia North needs experience, not experiment! ANIA/ISIAMA - AKANU & AMAEKPU: Inaugurated Polling Unit Officers. Structure complete from compound to village. 1 Family = 10 Votes! BENDE - UZUAKOLI:Powerful prayer session with PFN Bende Chapter.We committed Peter Obi/Kwankwaso, Uko Nkole & Emeka Philips to God. 2027 is a rescue mission! Abia North has spoken:Peter Obi for President!Kwankwaso for Vice!Uko Nkole for Senate!Emeka Philips for Bende South! Abia…

Oct

13

2026

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Let The Record Speak: Hon. Obi Aguocha’s Educational Interventions Make A Strong Case For Continuity

Education, National Assembly, Politics

Let the Record Speak: Hon. Obi Aguocha’s Educational Interventions Make a Strong Case for Continuity Education remains a cornerstone of societal development, and Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha, Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has made school infrastructure, scholarships and student assistance important parts of his commitment to the people. Across the constituency, his educational interventions include the reconstruction of the burnt-down Ofeme Community Central School in Ofeme, Ohuhu, Umuahia North; construction of a new classroom block at Ibeama Primary School, Umuana Ndume; and rehabilitation of two upstairs classroom blocks at Girls Secondary School, Amazukwu,…

Oct

12

2026

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Captains Of Industry, Top Political Leaders, Nollywood Veterans Make List As OTTIMANIA LEGACY MOVEMENT Unveils Campaign Structure

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

Captains of industry, political leaders, legal practitioners, Nollywood veterans, entertainers, media professionals and grassroots mobilisers feature in the movement’s state, zonal and local government leadershipThe OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement has unveiled a 209-entry leadership and campaign structure comprising prominent political figures, captains of industry, professionals, entertainers, Nollywood veterans, community leaders and grassroots mobilisers as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections. The structure is designed to coordinate the movement’s activities across Abia State in support of Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti’s re-election bid and other Labour Party candidates.The leadership list is headed by former Minister of States for Mines…

Oct

12

2026

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As Ukwa La Ngwa Appointees Endorse Otti’s Leadership, Reject Clannish Politics In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

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

AS UKWA LA NGWA APPOINTEES ENDORSE OTTI’S LEADERSHIP, REJECT CLANNISH POLITICS IN ABIA By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The declaration of solidarity by 85 political appointees and nine mayors from Ukwa La Ngwa serving in the administration of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, sends a clear message to those seeking to create division between the Governor and his people. Their eight-point resolutions, released on Thursday, October 8, 2026, reaffirm confidence in the Governor’s leadership, endorse his development agenda and reject the exploitation of clannish sentiments for political gain. The declaration challenges attempts by a few self-serving politicians to portray…

Oct

12

2026

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DR. AKO-ATULOMAH, FOLLOW THE MONEY—AND ACKNOWLEDGE WHAT IT HAS BUILT – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke Dr. Enyinnaya Duke Ako-Atulomah, thank you for your considered response, your acknowledgement of the official documents and your Sunday goodwill. Happy Sunday to you too. Your acceptance that financial records are available has moved this discussion forward. Your recognition that budget underperformance does not automatically establish wrongdoing is equally welcome. The Abia State administration accepts scrutiny. But scrutiny must examine the financing structure, the expenditure record, the history of implementation and the projects delivered. Repeatedly stating that publication is insufficient does not answer the evidence already presented. ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIRES THE WHOLE RECORD. THE ₦900.28 BILLION…

Oct

12

2026

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Akumba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia Unanimously Endorse Etiokwe For Re-election 2027

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

AKUMBA AGE GRADE OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSES ETIOKWE FOR RE ELECTION 2027. The Akumba Age Grade of Amaekpu Ohafia has unanimously endorsed its member, the Honourable Member representing Ohafia South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe), for re-election in 2027. The endorsement was made on Sunday, October 11, 2026, during the age grade’s monthly meeting held at Akajiaku Hall, Amaekpu Ohafia, where members gathered to deliberate on matters concerning their association and reaffirm their commitment to unity, peace and mutual understanding. Hon. Etiokwe, a registered member of the renowned Akumba Age…

Oct

12

2026

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Don’t Panic Over Gunshots – Nigerian Army Alert Ohafia Residents

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

DON'T PANIC OVER GUNSHOTS - NIGERIAN ARMY ALERT TO OHAFIA RESIDENTS The Headquarters of the 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ohafia has announced a scheduled shooting exercise. Venue: Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Shooting Range, OhafiaDate: From October 5 to October 15, 2026Time From 9:00 AM daily (Day and Night exercise)Purpose: Routine military training to improve soldiers' marksmanship and combat readiness. Residents of Ohafia and neighbouring communities should not panic when they hear gunshots.The exercise will be inside a controlled and secured environment.All civilians should stay away from the shooting range and surrounding areas throughout the period.No unauthorized movement around the training zone.Obey…