Politics

Ohafia Group Congratulates Ibe Okwara Osonwa On Chieftaincy Title, “Oke Abba Ohafia”

Ohafia Group Congratulates Ibe Okwara Osonwa On Chieftaincy Title, “Oke Abba Ohafia”

Ohafia Youths Peace Initiative Movement (OYPIM), has congratulated Financial Expert of International Repute, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, on his conferment as the Oke Abba Ohafia by the Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council. The group noted that the honour accorded to Osonwa is a confirmation of his hard work and proof that he is a hard working son of Ohafia whose service to humanity transcends beyond tribe, religion or creed that has qualified him for the exhorted traditional chieftaincy title. The message was contained in a statement issued by the group's Deputy Director General, Hon. Ukiwe Idika Okoro on Saturday. The group commenting…
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DTHA 2023: Ikpuri Declares For Warri South Constituency II Seat April 17

DTHA 2023: Ikpuri Declares For Warri South Constituency II Seat April 17

Warri based entrepreneur cum politician and two - time Supervisor for Education in Warri South Local Government Council, Chief Linda Eya Ikpuri, will on Sunday April 17, formally declare her intention to vie for the Warri South Constituency II seat in Delta State House of Assembly, under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP platform ahead of the 2023 general polls.  Chief Ikpuri, who is the Isada of Agbarha - Warri Kingdom and committed member of the PDP,  with a robust grassroots relationship with the different interests that make up Warri South Constituency II, told OHAFIA TV News, that the declaration will…
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Hope Waddell: “Dont make mistake of comparing University with a cassave farm, Ikpeazu tells Okagwe leaders.

Hope Waddell: “Dont make mistake of comparing University with a cassave farm, Ikpeazu tells Okagwe leaders.

These were the exact words of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu yesterday to the people of Okagwe Community, Ohafia LGA. The event was a meeting called at the instance of the Governor between the Okagwe Community and the leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria over some disagreements on the proposed Hope Waddell University owned by the church which is to be built in Okagwe Community. The Community and the Church have been embroiled in a series of disagreements over some issues surrounding the 100 hectares of land donated by the Community to the Church for the building of the University. While…
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Breaking: Hon. Nkole declares for Abia North Senate, picks PDP nomination form

Breaking: Hon. Nkole declares for Abia North Senate, picks PDP nomination form

The Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole has expressed his decision to contest for the position of becoming the Senator to represent Abia North Senatorial Zone in 2023. This declaration was made known in a Radio programme monitored by OHAFIA TV News. in his speech, he posited thus: In my quest to expand on my Midas touch beyond the length and breadth of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency, I have officially obtained the Expression Of Interest Form and the Senatorial Nomination Forms respectively of my party, the Peoples Democratic Party to contest as the standard-bearer for our great party…
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Ichina Ozu Endorses Prince Ike Okorafor for State Assembly Come 2023

Ichina Ozu Endorses Prince Ike Okorafor for State Assembly Come 2023

The House of Assembly hopeful under the auspices of All Progressive Grand Alliance Party (APGA), Prince Ike Okorafor today being 14th April, 2022 met with the Elders of his community, a group traditionally known and addressed as "Ndi Ichina Ozu" under the leadership of Chief Emmanuel Ebebe and Chief Uche Emeaba to officially inform them of his ambition to run for the State House Assembly elections come 2023. Prince Ike Okorafor while addressing the gray men informed them of his enthusiasm to bring governance nearer to Abam through advocacy and informed policies. He noted that there could be limitations in…
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ABIA2023: Kalu Ijomah Picks Nomination, expression of interest forms, sets four point agenda to rescue Abia State

ABIA2023: Kalu Ijomah Picks Nomination, expression of interest forms, sets four point agenda to rescue Abia State

A foremost governorship aspirant, Mr Kalu Ijomah Ukeh, of National Rescue Movement, NRM, Abia State Chapter, on Wednesday (April 13th) berated the Ikpeazu-led administration, saying it has no direction in economy, education, industrialization and others. Mr Kalu Ijomah Ukeh, stated this while speaking with journalists after picking his Expression of interest and Nomination forms at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, which were handed over to him by the National Organising Secretary of the party, Mohammad Isah. Meanwhile, Mr Ijomah promised that Abians will be rescued from the present predicament they find themselves in.He also disclosed his four-point agenda to rescue…
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2023: Ibe Okwara Osonwa calls for more opportunities for youths

2023: Ibe Okwara Osonwa calls for more opportunities for youths

A House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has called on the federal government, state governors and various political parties to avail the youths of 35 percent affirmative action in both elective and appointive positions. He made the call on Wednesday evening while interacting with Journalists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. “Having identified the critical role of youths in the emergence of any leader, I strongly urge the political parties and leaders to give youths 35 percent of nominations in the 2023 general elections and subsequently in appointments after the elections.…
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2023: Governorship aspirant, Kalu Idika Okwara, promises better days ahead for Abians

2023: Governorship aspirant, Kalu Idika Okwara, promises better days ahead for Abians

Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, a renowned Administrator and frontline gubernatorial aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Abia State has promised better days for Abians if elected governor of the state in the 2023 gubernatorial election. Idika Okwara made the promise on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the National Headquarters of the party in Abuja. He described his personality as his selling point, insisting that he is capable of winning the governorship election for the People's Democratic Party in 2023. He pledged that as an Administrator, he would position that state on the path of greatness. He said he…
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Kalu Emeghe Picks APGA Nomination And Expression Of Interest Form For Ohafia South State Constituency, Abia State House Of Assembly. 

Kalu Emeghe Picks APGA Nomination And Expression Of Interest Form For Ohafia South State Constituency, Abia State House Of Assembly. 

As the 2023 political contest continues to gather momentum with its surprises, permutations, expectations and intrigues, a sign that the 2023 contest will not be a walk in the park for any political party, or business as usual. Mr. Kalu Emeghe, fondly called CHIDERA, has today 13th April 2022, picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to run for office as a Member of the Abia State House of Assembly representing the good people of Ohafia South State Constituency of Abia State on the Platform of the ALL PROGRESSIVES GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA). Kalu, a Seasoned Politician and an experienced…
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UN reveals number of deaths recorded since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

UN reveals number of deaths recorded since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

At least 1,892 civilians have been killed and 2,558 injured since the war in Ukraine started in February, amid the Russian invasion. This was disclosed by the United Nations (UN) in a statement on Tuesday, according to CNN. “The number of recorded deaths include 478 men, 308 women, 30 girls, 52 boys, 71 children, as well as 953 adults whose sex is yet unknown. “Most of the civilian casualties recorded were caused by the use of explosive weapons with a wide impact area, including shelling from heavy artillery and multiple launch rocket systems, and missile and airstrikes,” the Office of…
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