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Jan

2026

They Call Me Many Names: A Pen Terrorist, A Stinging Bee, And Lately Even A London Propogandist – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality

They call me many names. A pen terrorist. A stinging bee. Lately, even a London propagandist. I wear none of these labels with anger. I understand where they come from.When you refuse to shout with the crowd, when you insist on evidence over abuse, when you choose structure over sentiment, discomfort follows. Especially when your convictions do not align with the candidate or principal others wish you to promote.Yes, I believe in what Dr. Alex Otti is doing in Abia State. Not because he is perfect, but because governance should be judged by direction, discipline, and data—not by noise. I…

Dec

2025

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Amb. Dr Osita Offor Sends Christmas Message To Abians – Call For UNITY, Support For Abia Arise And Alexottimania 2027

Abia State, Personality, Politics

Amb.Dr Osita Offor Sends Christmas Message to Abians — Calls for Unity, Support for Abia Arise & Alexottimania 2O27 As the season of Christmas fills our hearts with joy, hope, and renewed faith, Ambassador Osita Offor has extended a warm and heartfelt message to the good people of Abia State, both at home and in the diaspora. He describes Christmas as a sacred moment for reflection, gratitude, and recommitment to the values that bind us together as one people.love, unity, sacrifice, and selfless service. Amb. Offor reminds Abians that this season is not only about celebration, but also about strengthening…

Dec

2025

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He Had Just Left Law School When I Made $1m, Makinde Takes Swipe At Wike

News Flash, Personality, Politics

He Had Just Left Law School When I Made $1m, Makinde Takes Swipe At Wike Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has weighed in on issues surrounding the ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his deteriorating relationship with Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital, Makinde reflected on his early career, recalling that at the age of 29, he secured his first major contract with Mobil worth $1 million. The governor stated that he secured the contract at a time when Wike…

Dec

2025

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Ambassador Osita Offor, UAAP Celebrate Dr. Uche Ogah On His Birthday

Abia State, Birthday, People & Events, Personality

Amb. Osita Offor, UAAP Celebrate Dr. Uche Ogah on His Birthday Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander,” (IKENGA GBURUGBURU), alongside members of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, has joined well-wishers across the country to celebrate Dr. Sampson Uche Ogah, former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, as he marks his birthday. Dr. Uche Ogah, a distinguished public servant, accomplished professional, and foundation member of UAAP, was extolled for his enduring contributions to national development, community service, and leadership advancement within Abia State and beyond. In a goodwill message issued by Ambassador…

Dec

2025

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Governor Otti Sends Love Note To Wife On Birthday, Appreciates Her Support Through The Years

Abia State, Birthday, People & Events, Personality

Today I celebrate the woman whose quiet strength has carried our family through every chapter of life — my lovely wife, Chidinma. You are the true pillar of our home. A loyal partner, a trusted ally, and the calm that steadies me through the demands of leadership. Your enduring support, especially through the years of our journey into public service, helped make this path possible. And your continued presence has been central to every modest success we have achieved. For over 32 years, you’ve brought grace, wisdom, and warmth into our lives. You’ve held our family together with love and…

Dec

2025

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APC Chieftain Hon. Mba Imo Bags Honorary Doctoral Degree From Evangel University, USA

Education, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Nov

2025

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GAIYD: Amb. Osita Offor Wins Great Achievers Award As Legendary Sports -Man Of Year 2025

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

GAIYD: Amb. Dr Osita Offor Wins Great Achievers Award As Legendary Sports-Man of Year 2025 In a glittering ceremony attended by Nigeria's elite, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor-De Ultimate Commander (IKENGA GBURUGBURU) and President of United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forun has been honoured with the prestigious Legendary Sports-man of the Year 2025 award at the 3rd annual summit of the Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD). The event, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, brought together notable figures such as Ooni of Ife, HRM Adeyeye Emita Ogunwuai, Alhaji Aminu Yakubu, Wambai Wakili of Zazau, Dr.…

Nov

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Rejoices With Nkeiruka Onyejeocha On Her Birthday Anniversary

Birthday, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

IKENNA UKWA REJOICES WITH NKEIRUKA ONYEJEOCHA ON HER BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY The Senior Legislative Aide to the Nigerian Senate President, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined family, friends, well-wishers and the entire Abians to felicitate the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha on her birthday anniversary, today Sunday 23rd November 2025. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, in his birthday message to the celebrant described Barr Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha as an Amazon, Administrator Par Excellence and a consummate leader, whose antecedents and dedication to work remains exemplary, adding that her legacies would always be remembered by the selfless and phenomenal…

Nov

2025

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Wike Lacks Patience, Disrespected Tinubu In Standoff With Naval Officer – Defence Minister, Matawalle

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality

Wike Lacks Patience, Disrespected Tinubu In Standoff With Naval Officer – Defence Minister, Matawalle Defence minister Bello Matawalle has criticised former Governor Nyesom Wike over a standoff involving a naval officer, Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima. The standoff, which occurred on Tuesday, arose over the ownership of a parcel of land in Gaduwa District, Abuja, guarded by armed naval officers led by Mr Yerima, who was carrying out orders from a former naval chief, Zubairu Gambo. In an interview with DCL Hausa on Wednesday, Mr Matwalle stated that the matter ought to have been resolved administratively, rather than Mr Wike, the FCT…

Nov

2025

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I’m Not A Fool, I Am An Officer’ – Meet Fearless Lt. Yarima Who Blocked Minister Wike Over Land Access In Abuja

Abuja, Armed Forces, Personality

‘I’m Not A Fool, I Am An Officer’ – Meet Fearless Lt. Yarima Who Blocked Minister Wike Over Land Access In Abuja Yesterday a tense confrontation broke out in Abuja on Tuesday when Lt Yarima and his colleagues stopped the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from gaining access to an estate land in the FCT. The Naval Officer officer who confronted minister Wike is Lt Yarima from kaduna state. Lt AM Yerima a Naval Officer, Publicly available information on Lt. A.M. Yarima is limited, as the incident is very recent…