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Oct

07

2026

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Obi Ga Eme Karia – The Man Who Turned Ohuhu’s Pain Into Abia’s Pride And Why Ikwuano/Umuahia North And South Must Send Him Back Again

National Assembly, Politics

OBI GA EME KARIA - THE MAN WHO TURNED OHUHU'S PAIN INTO ABIA'S PRIDE AND WHY IKWUANO/UMUAHIA MUST SEND HIM BACK AGAIN WRITTEN BY PETER MBA UKPAI - LEAD, ODOGWUTV MEDIA TEAM IN 2023, WHEN MANY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE, ONE QUIET BUT DETERMINED SON OF OHUHU DID THE UNTHINKABLE. HE STOOD AGAINST A POLITICAL GIANT, THE INCUMBENT SPEAKER OF THE ABIA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND SON OF A FORMER GOVERNOR, AND THE PEOPLE ROARED ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. THAT MAN IS RT. HON. OBI AGUOCHA, THE MAN THE STREETS NOW PROUDLY CALL OBI AGU OCHA. HIS VICTORY WAS NOT BY…

Oct

07

2026

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Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027: Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Too Prepared And Focused To Be Distracted

Arochukwu, National Assembly, Ohafia LGA, Politics

#RenewedMediaHub2027: ‎HON. IKENNA UKWA IS TOO FOCUSED TO BE DISTRACTED.‎‎In politics, distractions are inevitable, but focused leaders know how to rise above them. Hon. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa is one man who cannot be easily distracted.‎‎His eyes remain firmly fixed on the bigger picture, the future and development of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency.‎‎While others may spend their energy on political propaganda, Ikenna Ukwa continues to focus on service, empowerment, development and building meaningful connections for his people.‎‎He understands that leadership is not about noise. It is about capacity, character, vision and results.‎‎The 2027 journey is sure. So, Ikenna Ukwa remains calm,…

Oct

07

2026

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Rt. Honourable Uko Nkole: A Leader With The People At Heart; The Needed Voice For Ndi Abia North

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

LEADERSHIP WITH THE PEOPLE AT HEART Leadership begins with listening. It begins with understanding the aspirations of the people, recognizing the challenges within our communities, and having the courage to engage with the issues that shape our collective future. For Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, the journey toward representing Abia North in the Senate under the NDC is an opportunity to be part of a broader conversation about responsible representation, effective leadership, accountability and meaningful development. Abia North is a region rich in people, ideas, talent and potential. From our towns and villages to our growing businesses and institutions, the people…

Oct

06

2026

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Alex Otti And The Battle For Abia’s Future: Development, Dissent And The Politics Of Proof – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Alex Otti and the Battle for Abia’s Future: Development, Dissent and the Politics of Proof By AProf Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke The strongest defence of Governor Alex Otti’s administration begins with evidence: named projects, identifiable locations, dated records and benefits citizens can assess. Abia deserves vigorous scrutiny. It also deserves a political debate in which documented achievements cannot be erased because acknowledging them would inconvenience an opponent. The central argument in our earlier articles remains clear: assess government through demonstrable results. Applying that principle to the allegations now circulating exposes the weakness of sweeping claims that Otti has achieved nothing. THE…

Oct

06

2026

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Inauguration Of Dr. Prince Temple Nwosu Into The Campaign Council Of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, Politics

INAUGURATION OF DR. PRINCE TEMPLE NWOSU INTO THE CAMPAIGN COUNCIL OF HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. ALEX CHIOMA OTTI Yesterday, 5th October 2026, history was made at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, as Dr. Prince Temple Nwosu alongside other distinguished appointees, was officially inaugurated into the Campaign Council of our God-sent Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti. The colourful ceremony was graced by critical stakeholders of the Abia State Government and the Labour Party family. In a massive show of love and solidarity, the good people of Ugwunagbo - stakeholders, party faithful and supporters - turned out in their numbers to…

Oct

05

2026

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Facts On Ground Contradict Kalu Kalu’s Claim: Governor Otti’s Administration Has Delivered Multiple Projects – GODA

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

‎FACTS ON GROUND CONTRADICT KALU KALU’S CLAIM: GOV OTTI'S ADMINISTRATION HAS DELIVERED MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN OHAFIA‎‎Recent comments attributed to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Abia, Barr. Kalu Kalu, challenging Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, to identify a single project executed by his administration in Ohafia Local Government Area, have been described by many as one of the funniest political claims of the year, given the visible infrastructure interventions spread across Ohafia.‎‎Kalu was reportedly quoted as saying that he would abandon his 2027 governorship ambition if even one project executed by the Otti administration could be identified in…

Oct

05

2026

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WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: Hon. Chief Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe) Celebrates Teachers Across Ohafia South And Abia State

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY 2026 Etiokwe Celebrates Teachers Across Ohafia South and Abia State The Member representing Ohafia South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chief Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe), warmly celebrates teachers across Ohafia South and Abia State as the world marks World Teachers’ Day 2026. Today, we honour the dedicated men and women who have devoted themselves to educating, mentoring and shaping the next generation. Your commitment, patience and sacrifices continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of our children and in the development of our communities. Teachers are not only educators, they…

Oct

05

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Promises Solar Street Lights For Ugwunchara Plantation, A Remote Settlement In Abiriba

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA PROMISES SOLAR STREET LIGHTS FOR UGWUNCHARA PLANTATION, OUK PROMISES ROAD AND SCHOOL Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the APC Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has promised to install solar-powered street lights for Ugwunchara Plantation, a remote settlement in Abiriba, Ohafia LGA. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa made the promise while addressing the people of Ugwunchara during the ward tour of the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Hon. Ikenna Ukwa said he was touched by the plight of the people who are living without electricity and basic social amenities despite their immense contribution to…

Oct

04

2026

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Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole: The Right Man For Ndi Abia North- The Choice Is Clear, The Time Is Now

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

THE CHOICE IS CLEAR. THE TIME IS NOW. Ndi Abia North deserve leadership that listens, understands the challenges of the people, and is ready to take decisive action. We need a representative with the courage to speak for our communities, the capacity to attract development, and the commitment to put the interests of the people first. RT. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole represents a new chapter of purposeful representation, stronger advocacy, and renewed hope for Abia North. This is about our roads. Our electricity. Our communities. Our future. Let us change the narrative. Let us restore confidence. Let us give Abia…

Oct

04

2026

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Ohafor Clan Confers Prestigious Ike-Agwu 1 Of Ohafor Title On Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Arts And Culture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events

OHAFOR CLAN CONFERS PRESTIGIOUS IKE-AGWU I OF OHAFOR TITLE ON IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA In a historic and colourful ceremony, the ancient Ohafor Clan has conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of IKE-AGWU I OF OHAFOR on Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa. The conferment took place during the 2026 New Yam Festival of Ohafor Clan comprising Asaga, Eziafor, Ndi Orieke, Amuke and Ndi Ibe communities, held at the Onu-Ogo Eziukwu Square, Asaga Ohafia. The chieftaincy was jointly conferred by the revered traditional rulers of Ohafor Clan, including HRH Eze Elder Dr. Ogechukwu A. Ukweni, Ezematita II of Asaga Ukwu Autonomous Community; HRH Eze…