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Mar

2025

2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election

Abia North, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) and representative of Abia North Senatorial District, has rejected calls by the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to contest the 2027 presidential election. The Northern coalition, consisting of 40 youth groups, had urged Kalu to run for president with either Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal or Adamawa State Governor Umar Fintiri as his running mate. The appeal was made after a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State,…

Mar

2025

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The Ancient Shrine Of Isi-Ume And Ugwuele: Tracing The Origins Of Humankind In Igboland

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, History, South East

The Ancient Shrine of Isi-Ume and Ugwuele: Tracing the Origins of Humankind in Igboland The history of the Igbo people is deeply intertwined with the ancient past of humankind itself. A remarkable archaeological discovery by Prof. Joseph Anozie has shed light on an ancient civilization in Igboland dating as far back as 500,000 B.C. This groundbreaking find provides compelling evidence that regions such as Uturu , Okigwe, Nsukka, Udi, Orlu, and Awka served as the epicenter of early Igbo settlements, playing a crucial role in the development of their culture and traditions. Recently, a research team embarked on a journey…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Set To Organize Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, Football, Ohafia LGA, Sports

IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION SET TO ORGANIZE FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA Hon. Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION will under the auspices of his pro-group, IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP organize a football competition for the three (3) clans in Ohafia LGA, namely; Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo. The Official Kick-Off and Opening Ceremony has been scheduled to be held as follows; DATE: Sunday 30th March 2025 VENUE: Ofali Agwu Primary School Mini Stadium, Amaekpu Ohafia, in Ohafia LGA, Abia State. TIME: 4:00 PM, While the Finals and Presentation of Prizes will be…

Mar

2025

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Hon. Uchendu Eni Tours Schools, Empowers Indigent Pupils With PSLAT Exam Sponsorship

Abia North, Education, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

HON. UCHENDU ENI TOURS SCHOOLS, EMPOWERS INDIGENT PUPILS WITH PSLAT EXAM SPONSORSHIP Hon. Uchendu Agwu Eni, the Councilor representing Ohafor Ward in Ohafia Local Government Area, and Chief Whip of Ohafia Legislative Council, has launched a transformative initiative to enroll indigent pupils for the General Placement Test (GPT) and Primary School Leaving Assessment Test (PSLAT) across his constituency. The ongoing program, which was flagged off earlier this month, has already brought relief to several families by ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder young learners from advancing academically. Hon. Eni’s initiative, which covers the full cost of exam registration, testifies…

Mar

2025

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Chief Ikenna Ukwa Pays Condolence Visit To Hon Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu

Abia North, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events

CHIEF IKENNA UKWA PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO HON EMEKA IBEM UDUMA KALU The Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Nigerian Senate, Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , yesterday paid a condolence visit to Chief Barr. Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu at his Port Harcourt residence. The visit was to offer condolences over the passing of Chief Kalu's mother, Late Mrs. Grace Uduma Kalu Ukairo, who lived a remarkable 95 years. During his visit, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa described the late matriarch as a devout Christian and a peaceful, humane person who positively impacted her community and family. He urged…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Gets Honorary Doctorate In Media & Communication From The Myles Leadership University, Ghana

Abia State, Abia North, Education, International, Personality

IKENNA UKWA GETS HONORARY DOCTORATE IN MEDIA & COMMUNICATION FROM THE MYLES LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY, GHANA The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reigh Advertising & Consulting Agency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has been conferred with a Doctor of Media and Communication, (Honoris Causa) from Myles Leadership University - MLU , Ghana. This prestigious honor is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of media and advertising. Though unavoidably absent to receive the Honorary Doctorate Award today Thursday 20th March 2025 in Accra Ghana, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his acceptance speech after receiving the letter of notification from…

Mar

2025

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Nkporo Youths Pay Courtesy Visit To The Executive Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, LGA, Ohafia LGA, Youths

NKPORO YOUTHS PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF OHAFIA LGA CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU Earlier today, the Nkporo Youth paid a solidarity visit to the office of Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA. During the visit, Elder Otuwe Agwu, the Youths Leader speaking on behalf of the Nkporo Youth, pledged their unwavering support to the Mayor's government, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the development and progress of Ohafia LGA. In response, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu expressed his gratitude for the youths' support and reassured them of his dedication to initiating ideas and projects that…

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…

Mar

2025

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Prince Okey Kanu’s Conduct Raises Questions About Collaboration With ABIA Media – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, People & Events

Prince Okey Kanu’s Conduct Raises Questions About Collaboration with Abia Media At the unveiling of ATTNews’ Abia North office, Prince Okey Kanu, Abia State’s Commissioner for Information, attended on behalf of Governor Alex Otti, whose humility and servant-leadership ethos are widely acknowledged. While the Governor’s absence was understandable due to prior commitments, his delegation of Kanu underscored the importance of the event. However, Kanu’s approach during the ceremony left room for reflection on the relationship between government officials and grassroots media. A Call for Improved Communication Kanu expressed dissatisfaction that he was not “personally invited,” despite ATTNews’ documented efforts to…

Mar

2025

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‘Focus On Journalism And Leave Politics For Politicians’ – Prince Okey Kanu Knocks ATTNEWS At The Unveiling Of Their ABIA North Office

News Flash, Abia North, Abia State, People & Events

'FOCUS ON JOURNALISM AND LEAVE POLITICS FOR POLITICIANS' - PRINCE OKEY KANU KNOCKS ATTNEWS AT THE UNVEILING OF THEIR ABIA NORTH OFFICE. Prince Okey Kanu Honourable Commissioner of information, ABIA State represented Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR at the Unveiling of ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS Abia North Office at SKOG COMPLEX AMAEKPU OHAFIA. The amiable Governor Of ABIA State would have been present himself if not for several engagements. But sending representative in the capacity of the Honourable Commissioner of information shows how much value he placed on the event and we appreciate the Governor for his untiring…