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Oct

12

2025

Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu to Lead an Energy Panel at Africa Energy Summit in Rwanda

Abia State, Column, Economy, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Chinedu Onyeizu, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

KIGALI, RWANDA — Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu, the Chief Executive Officer of the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), is set to lead a high-level panel discussion at the upcoming Africa Energy Summit, scheduled to take place in November at the prestigious Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. A globally-recognized petroleum engineer, Engr. Onyeizu brings decades of experience and insight to the summit’s strategic conversations on Africa’s energy future. His selection to chair a panel underscores his growing influence in shaping energy policy and industrial innovation across the continent. Before his current leadership role in Abia State’s industrial transformation, Onyeizu had built an…

Oct

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and UAE Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Drive Tourism, Culture and Creative Growth

Column, Cultural Heritage, News, Social Issuesculture, Nigeria, UAE

Abuja, October 8, 2025 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the United Arab Emirates through shared initiatives in arts, culture, tourism, and the creative economy. The Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, warmly received His Excellency Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoubi Al Shamsi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, at the Ministry headquarters in Abuja. She was joined by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Directors, and senior officials, while Ambassador Al Shamsi led a high-level UAE delegation. The meeting focused on strengthening…

Oct

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Credit Must Be Given to Whom It Is Due: President Tinubu Deserves Recognition for Increased Funding to States

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Hon. Dame Blessing Nwagba, PhD During the recent commissioning of some projects in Abia State, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made a statement that has since sparked debate across various political and media circles. He rightly acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making funds available to the states, funds that have enabled many of them, including Abia, to embark on impactful development projects. The Deputy Speaker’s assertion aligns perfectly with the message I delivered at the Ogbako Umunwanyi Igbo Worldwide 2025 August Meeting, held under the auspices of Igbo daughters in the…

Oct

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

INEC Leadership: Bishop Prof Nwankpa Urges Appointment of Person of Integrity as Chairman’s Tenure Ends

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Nwankpa, INEC, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

As the tenure of the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has called for the appointment of a person of unquestionable integrity to head the nation’s electoral body. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bishop Nwankpa emphasized that the selection of a new INEC Chairman must be based on competence, credibility, and impartiality, qualities he believes are essential to strengthening democracy and restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system. 'The appointment of a new INEC Chairman is not just…

Oct

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governance In Abia: Benjamin Kalu Needs Tutorial More Than He Needs a Microphone – Ekeoma

Abia State, Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Benjamin Kalu, Opinion, Politics

Press Release The attention of Abia State government has been drawn to a trending video that contained a statement made by the House of Representatives Member for Bende Federal Constituency and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu wherein he made some spurious allegations over the performance of the Alex Otti government and further made infantile comparison between the Governor and his two immediate predecessors. It's important to lay a foundation premised on empirical data which would serve as a potent tool in curing Kalu's deep-rooted deficiency of knowledge in financial and economic matters.Abia's 2025 Year to date FAAC allocation (8…