Column Archives - Page 37 of 110

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2026

Abia City Boy Movement Partners Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, Column, Politics

The Abia State Chapter of the City Boy Movement (CBM) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Benjamin Kalu , Phd following a high-level courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. The delegation, led by the State Director, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu, officially decorated the Deputy Speaker as a Partner of the Movement. The recognition underscores his contributions to youth inclusion, leadership development, and national progress. In his remarks, Kalu expressed appreciation for the honour and reaffirmed his commitment to youth-focused governance. He emphasised that empowering young Nigerians…

Mar

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

As Gov. Otti Advances Industrialization, Job Creation with Commissioning of Ultimum Beverages Plant in Osisioma

Abia State, Business, Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAlex Otti, Business, Economy, Opinion

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The commissioning of the Ultimum Beverages Plant in Osisioma LGA on Wednesday, 25 March, marks a major milestone in Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s drive to industrialize Aba and Abia State. The event highlights his administration’s commitment to boosting industrial growth, creating jobs, and positioning the state as a vibrant hub of economic activity and investment. At the core of Governor Otti’s industrial strategy is the revival of dormant industries acquired from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), including the Star Paper Mills in Owerrinta and Aba. These long-inactive facilities are being rehabilitated and prepared for…

Mar

23

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia 2027: Silencing the Noise of Displaced Political Actors

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAlex Otti, Opinion, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD In recent weeks, a number of notorious and politically displaced actors in Abia State have returned to their familiar pattern of peddling propaganda and spreading falsehoods in a desperate attempt to distract the administration of His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and mislead the public. Prominent among them this time are the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a former and failed governor of the state; the newly appointed Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State, Mr. Chijioke Chukwu; and a few recruited social media urchins. These individuals, who…

Mar

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Yutong Mgt. Wowed By Gov. Otti’s Infrastructural Drive As Dr Ukaegbu Takes The World’s Leading Electric Bus Manufacturer on a Tour Of Revolutionary Public Transport in Abia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Column, Economy, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

In a bold move poised to redefine public transportation in Abia State, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, expressed excitement about the on-site visit of Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., the world-renowned bus manufacturer, to the state. The visit marked a significant step in Governor Otti’s vision to modernise and streamline transportation infrastructure for the benefit of all residents. The tour of inspection was expertly coordinated by Dr Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, Honourable Commissioner for Transport, who guided the Yutong delegation through the state’s fleet of newly acquired buses. During the tour, the Mayor of Umunneochi Local Government Area also expressed his gratitude…

Mar

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tracy Ohiri Needs Psychiatric Help; Nigerians, Ndigbo Compensated Her, Not Umahi – Ohanaeze Clarifies

Column, News, Opinion, Social IssuesDave Umahi, Metro, Opinion

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Press Release - 22nd March 2026 It is with a profound sense of responsibility and a deep commitment to truthfulness that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the paramount Igbo socio-cultural organization, issues this unequivocal statement to address the distressing circumstances surrounding Mrs. Tracy Nicholas Ohiri. We are bound by duty to delineate the facts with clarity and to extend our heartfelt concern for her wellbeing, as it appears evident that she may require immediate psychiatric intervention due to signs suggestive of dementia and memory loss. Our beloved sister, Mrs. Tracy Nicholas Ohiri, whose actions have regrettably transcended the boundaries of…