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Chief Kalu Accuses Critics of Gov. Otti of Self-Interest, Says 2027 Will Reward Performance Over Propaganda

Chief Kalu Accuses Critics of Gov. Otti of Self-Interest, Says 2027 Will Reward Performance Over Propaganda

Chairman of the E.C.K. Foundation Worldwide, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has strongly condemned what he described as unwarranted and politically motivated attacks against Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, accusing the politicians behind the criticisms of having no genuine interest in the welfare of the people. Speaking against the backdrop of rising political tensions in the state, Chief Kalu observed that the recent verbal assaults on Governor Otti are not driven by concern for governance or public good, but by deep-seated fear and desperation among politicians whose relevance, he said, is being steadily eroded by the governor’s growing popularity…
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IBEDC: When will this pain be over? – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

IBEDC: When will this pain be over? – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

The title of this commentary reflects a question asked wherever people gather - on buses, in bars, and at parties. Modern life revolves around the reliable provision of electricity, water and mass transit. Without power, the simple task of pumping water becomes nightmarish; relying on handheld pumps is a physically exhausting struggle. Dealing with our so-called electricity distribution companies is like living through a series of ‘tales of the unexpected’. It is a tragicomedy of the highest order! Many have endured the harrowing frustration of failing to load prepaid meters for days, even after payments have been cleared on their…
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Umuimo Junction Tragedy: Hon. Munachim Alozie Mourns Victims, Calls for Urgent Traffic Safety Measures

Umuimo Junction Tragedy: Hon. Munachim Alozie Mourns Victims, Calls for Urgent Traffic Safety Measures

Following the tragic road accident at Umuimo Junction, near Osisioma Junction, which claimed the lives of members of a family and left others injured, Hon. Munachim Alozie, Member representing Obingwa–Osisioma–Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking incident. The accident, which reportedly involved a private vehicle crashing into a stationary trailer laden with crates of drinks along the busy expressway, has sparked renewed concerns over road safety and the persistent danger posed by indiscriminate parking of heavy-duty vehicles on major highways. In a press statement released on Thursday, Hon. Alozie condoled with the bereaved family, described the incident…
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“WE WILL NOT GIVE UP ON NIGERIA” — Stephen Osemwegie Takes Save Nigeria Group USA’s Advocacy to the Heart of U.S. Power in High-Level Engagement with Congressman Riley Moore

“WE WILL NOT GIVE UP ON NIGERIA” — Stephen Osemwegie Takes Save Nigeria Group USA’s Advocacy to the Heart of U.S. Power in High-Level Engagement with Congressman Riley Moore

By Save Nigeria Group USA. Washington, D.C. — In a decisive step toward global advocacy for the safety, dignity, and freedom of Nigerians, Stephen Osemwegie, President of Save Nigeria Group USA, has continued high-level engagement with top U.S. policymakers, reaffirming the organization’s unwavering mission: to help end insecurity, mass displacement, and religious freedom violations in Nigeria—for all Nigerians, regardless of faith or ethnicity. On January 13, 2026, Save Nigeria Group USA leadership attended a major hearing at the United States Capitol Hill, convened by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in partnership with congressional leaders and international stakeholders.…
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Of Fallacies, Forgery And Fakery III – As The Descent To Shamelessness Continues, I Worry For Nigeria.

Of Fallacies, Forgery And Fakery III – As The Descent To Shamelessness Continues, I Worry For Nigeria.

Tinubu: Imperial Rulers Like You Who Do Not Listen, Populate The Ignoble Dumpsites Of History. I was unequivocal when I noted in the New Year Day brief of this series that the year 2026 will be a year of long knives, of betrayal, of subterfuge and of perfidy. If I were one of the Merchants of Faith my followers would have gone to town screaming that my prophecies and proselytizing have come through and true so quickly… But not so, because the truth is before us, and the APC is incapable of pulling out pleasant surprises. The President of the…
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