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Oct

10

2025

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…

Oct

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon Gbenga Power Condemns Kwara State Killings, Pledges Support For Gov Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq To Curb Menace

Column, Opinion, Politics

As Nigeria marks another Independence Day, foremostPhilantropist, Honourable Gbenga Oyekunle Power hascalled for strategic collaboration to end the current rising insurgency and killings in Kwara state. He made this declaration during an exclusive interview with Journalists on Independence Day. He vehemently expressed his displeasure at the unfortunate killings and prayed for the families of the victims. The chairman of Gbenga Power Foundation promised to collaborate with the executive Governor of kwara state, His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in finding a lasting solution to the ugly menace. He applauded the efforts of the governor so far in ensuring that the good…

Oct

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

President Tinubu Commissions Remodeled Michael Okpara Auditorium, Commends Governor Otti

Abia State, Column, News, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Politics

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has commissioned the newly remodelled Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia. The iconic Michael Okpara Auditorium was recently remodelled and retrofitted by Governor Alex Otti with state-of-the-art facilities. Commissioning the project on Friday, at the premises of the auditorium, Library Avenue, Umuahia, President Bola Tinubu commended Governor Alex Otti for undertaking various infrastructural and other life-changing projects across the state, describing the quality of work done as transformational. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahilikened the leadership style of Governor Alex Otti to that of…