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Jun

26

2026

Gov Otti Reaffirms Commitment To Creative Economy As Abia Showcases Arts, Culture And Identity

Abia State, Column, Entertainment, News, Social Issues

UMUAHIA — Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to harnessing the arts, culture and the creative economy as strategic tools for youth empowerment, tourism development and sustainable economic growth. The Governor made the declaration while officially opening the Canvas & Culture Art Festival 2026, themed "Defining Us: The New Abia," held in Umuahia to mark World Art Day. Represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, the Governor described art as one of humanity's most powerful expressions of identity, stressing that it preserves cultural heritage, inspires innovation, promotes unity and provides communities…

Jun

25

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Deputy Governor Receives Netherlands-Based Abian Who Drove 10,000km Across 13 Countries, Donates Expedition Vehicle To State

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, emetu, Ikechukwu Emetu, Politics

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, has commended a Netherlands-based Abian, Mr. Azubuike Onwuka, for undertaking a historic overland journey from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, describing the feat as a remarkable demonstration of courage, resilience and patriotism. Emetu gave the commendation while receiving Onwuka and members of his team on behalf of Governor Alex Otti at the Government House, Umuahia. The Deputy Governor expressed delight over the successful completion of the expedition, which saw the young Abian travel through 13 countries and cover more than 10,000 kilometres before arriving…

Jun

25

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Three Years Of Impact: How Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Is Redefining Representation In Arochukwu/Ohafia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Arochukwu, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

Three years ago, the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency made a choice at the polls. Today, that choice has a visible record of legislative performance, constituency development, empowerment, and grassroots engagement. At the National Assembly, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa has emerged as one of the active voices of the 10th House of Representatives, distinguishing himself through legislative interventions and advocacy on issues affecting his constituents. Among his notable legislative contributions is the sponsorship of the Federal Medical Centre, Ohafia Bill, which is currently advancing through the House of Representatives. He also sponsored the Freight Forwarding Bill and moved critical motions…

Jun

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Rejects Calls For Tinubu’s Resignation, Distances Ndigbo From Peter Obi’s Remarks

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics

OHANAEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE - OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE "STARMER'S RESIGNATION: TINUBU REMAINS STEADFAST AS SOUTHEAST INFRASTRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION DEEPENS — OHANAEZE NDIGBO REJECTS CALLS FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU'S RESIGNATION AND CAUTIONS MR. PETER OBI" Date: 22 June 2026 INTRODUCTION The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has taken cognisance of recent public commentary attributed to the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, in which he allegedly called for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following political developments in the United Kingdom involving the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide issues this statement to clearly articulate its…

Jun

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria to Receive Additional 5MW Solar Power Deployment Through REA – Tegbe

Column, Economy, News, Politics

Nigeria is set to benefit from an additional 5 megawatts (MW) of solar energy capacity as part of ongoing efforts to expand access to reliable electricity across the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday during the inauguration of a 504-kilowatt interconnected mini-grid project in Epe, Lagos State. According to the minister, the new solar energy deployment will be facilitated through the Rural Electrification Agency and is aimed at strengthening power supply in Epe and surrounding economic hubs. Tegbe explained that the initiative forms part of the Federal Government’s Interconnected Mini-Grid Acceleration Scheme, which seeks to…