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Feb

14

2026

A New Dawn of Purposeful Leadership in Abia State: Celebrating Steadfast Service of Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu

Abia State, Column, Current Events, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Ikechukwu Emetu, Ohafia

Abia State is witnessing a remarkable shift, one defined by transparency, community‑driven development, and a renewed commitment to the welfare of the people. At the heart of this transformation is the collaborative leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, and his dependable Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu FNSE. Together, they are redefining what governance should look like: practical, people‑focused, and anchored on integrity. A Leadership That Delivers Beyond PromisesThe recent handover of key community development projects, ranging from a fully furnished 4‑bedroom bungalow to modern solar‑powered toilet facilities and a sustainable borehole reticulation system, reflects a government that is not…

Feb

13

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Debunking Allegations Against Ikechukwu Emetu: Setting the Record Straight on Claims of Fighting President Tinubu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

Recent allegations that Ikechukwu Emetu, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, has been leading a personal political attack against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are completely unfounded and without basis. These claims have been fabricated and are entirely without merit. There is no truth to the assertion that Emetu has engaged in any form of personal animosity or confrontation against the president. At no point has Emetu ever made any such statements against President Tinubu or his family. The accusations that Emetu is plotting to "teach Tinubu a bitter political lesson" in the 2027 elections, or that he is pursuing a…

Feb

12

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

NLC President Receives UNI-Africa Representatives, Endorses Support For First UNI-MEI Conference in Nigeria

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, RATTAWU

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has warmly received the representatives of UNI-Africa at the NLC National Secretariat, underscoring the importance of collaboration within the African labour movement. The visit was part of the formal process to inform NLC about the decision of other African unions to host the first-ever UNI-Media, Entertainment and Arts International (UNI-MEI) Conference in Nigeria, a pivotal event aimed at strengthening ties and fostering development in the media and creative industries across Africa. The UNI-Africa delegation, led by the newly elected Women President, Comrade Pauline Sawadogo, and the Regional Women Coordinator,…

Feb

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh Calls For Dialogue Over Ohafia Youth Protests; Condemns Death Wish Against Senator Orji Kalu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent APC chieftain in Abia State and a steadfast supporter of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has voiced his concerns over the recent viral video featuring a group of women from Ohafia who can be heard chanting a death wish against the senator. The video, which has sparked widespread debate, saw the women calling for the death of Senator Kalu in their local dialect. Okoh, who is known for his political influence and unwavering support for Senator Kalu, has described the sentiments expressed in the video as extreme and undemocratic. He strongly condemned the violent rhetoric,…

Feb

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Electronic Transmission Bill: Progress or a Carefully Designed Loophole?, Kalu Queries

Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAkpabio, Emeka Kalu, National Assembly, Nigeria, Politics, Senate

The passage of the Electronic Transmission Bill today was heralded as a significant step forward in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. However, rather than bringing hope, it has left many citizens with concerns about the true intent behind the bill. Originally presented as a measure to ensure transparency in elections through the real-time transmission of results, the bill appears to contain troubling loopholes. Most concerning is the provision allowing the non-electronic transmission of results in areas with “no network coverage.” This clause undermines the very essence of what electronic transmission was meant to achieve. Let us ask a simple, but crucial question:…