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Mar

2025

Ohafia LGA Mayor, Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Welcomes Renewed Hope Initiative To Ohafia

Earlier yesterday, the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, welcomed the Renewed Hope Initiative to Ohafia, marking a significant milestone in the local government agricultural development. This innovative program, launched in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to empower young farmers through the Young Farmers Club, Nigeria, an initiative championed by Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. During the event, the Representative of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Abia State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chioma Otti, highlighted the vital role agriculture…

Mar

2025

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Governor Otti’s Efforts To Address Years Of Ukwa Neglect – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

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

Governor Otti's Efforts to Address Years of Ukwa Neglect Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Abia State's journey to redemption began on May 29, 2023, when Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR took the reins, marking the end of the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 24-year rule. The PDP's tenure was marred by mismanagement, looting, and neglect of critical areas, particularly Ukwa and its people. For nearly two and a half decades, the PDP's administration prioritized personal interests over the welfare of the people, leaving a trail of devastation and despair in its wake. Ukwa West's contribution to Abia's status as an oil-producing state is…

Mar

2025

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An Advice To Those Underestimating Governor Otti: He’s Watching, Listening, Recording, And Strategizing – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality, Politics

An Advice to Those Underestimating Governor Otti: He’s Watching, Listening, Recording, and Strategizing To those who dismiss Governor Alex Otti as a political neophyte, it is time to wake up and smell the coffee. Such underestimation is not only misguided but also dangerously naive. Governor Otti is no novice; he is a seasoned political strategist who has weathered the storms of Nigerian politics with resilience and determination. Those who fail to recognize this do so at their own peril. Let it be known: Otti is watching, listening, recording, and meticulously planning his next moves. Underestimating him is a grave miscalculation…

Mar

2025

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Breaking News!!!: Governor Otti Reportedly Struggling – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Breaking News!!!: Governor Otti is reportedly struggling The rapidity of the Governor of Abia State on fostering collaboration between banks, financial institutions, and local businesses in Ohafia, Aba, and Umuahia, is amazing and the media isn't focusing so much attention on it. It was heartwarming to watch the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria praise our governor's numerous efforts an even symphatize with him as he operates from his private residence. The President understood the centrifugal forces at work here in Abia. My job has been to report the most times, under reported activities of the inner workings of…

Mar

2025

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Gov. Otti Flags-Off The Reconstruction Of Obehie-Owaza Road, Says Era Of Neglecting Ukwa Is Over – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Works

GOV. OTTI FLAGS - OFF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF OBEHE-OWAZA ROAD, SAYS ERA OF NEGLECTING UKWA IS OVER. The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has officially flagged-off the reconstruction of the 11.1 kilometres Obehie - Umudobia - Owaza road in Ukwa West Local Government Area with an assurance that the road will be completed within one year. Flagging-off the road project at St. Ann Secondary School, Obehie Asa, Governor Alex Otti said that the road at completion, would boost marketability and viability of Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP). He said that significant changes would occur in the area after…

Mar

2025

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Go, Akpabio Go – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics

GO, AKPABIO GO. Much to my earlier predictions and warnings on the ongoing Akpabio Natasha scandalous debacle at the Senate, the Senate President has now been dragged before the International Parliamentary Union by Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan. The stench of the Akpabio defecation is reeking internationally now as we speak. Akpabio's disgrace has become our collective disgrace. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will face International riddicle and hostile hashtag for no less an reason than sexual harassment and molestation of women gender in politics, a very sensitive issue of global advocacy. Not for anything serious as usual with…

Mar

2025

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Senator Natasha Reports Her Suspension, Case Against Akpabio To UN Inter-Parliamentary Union

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Women Affairs

Senator Natasha Reports Her Suspension, Case Against Akpabio To UN Inter-Parliamentary Union It appears the controversy over the allegations by Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill and her suspension from the Red Chamber may not be getting off the news anytime soon. This is because the suspended Kogi Senator on Tuesday took her case to a global stage. At the Women in Parliament session held at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Meeting (IPU) at the United Nations in New York, Senator Natasha is seeking justice and the intervention of global democratic institutions. The lawmaker is asking for justice over what…

Mar

2025

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Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Political Actors To Respect Court Rulings

FGN, News Flash, Politics, South South

Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Political Actors To Respect Court Rulings President Bola Tinubu says political stakeholders in Rivers State must respect court rulings and uphold the rule of law to restore peace in the crisis-hit state. In a Tuesday statement titled “President Tinubu Calls for Adherence to the Rule of Law to Restore Peace in Rivers State”, signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President made the call during a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with leaders of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum. “I am here by the grace of God, appreciating your support, prayers, and…

Mar

2025

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EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List)

Crime, FGN, News Flash

EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding the activities of 58 companies allegedly operating illegal Ponzi schemes across Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, on its verified Facebook account, the anti-graft agency warned that these companies pose as investment entities but are defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money. The EFCC noted that the firms are neither registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) nor the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the EFCC, both regulatory bodies confirmed in separate correspondences…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Inaugurated In Nkporo, Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, Humanitarian, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events, Philanthropy, Politics

IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP INAUGURATED IN NKPORO, OHAFIA LGA The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group has been officially inaugurated in Nkporo, Ohafia LGA of Abia State with the goal of positively impacting the community and her members. The IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, is a pro-group of Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria with the aim to expand its reach and bring meaningful projects and empowerment to the people. During the inauguration on Saturday 8th March 2025, the Director General, Mr. Francis Igwe, who led other Excos to Nkporo emphasized the importance of…