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May

31

2024

ONE YEAR IN OFFICE: We Are Not Surprised About The Performance Of Gov. Otti – UAAP

Abia State, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Osita Offor, Politics, UAAP, Ultimate Commander

The United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP) has stated that they are not surprise at the superlative performance of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR in one year in office as Abia State, chief executive. The group who stated this during a press briefing in Umuahia on 30th May 2023 posited that they were fully aware of the capacity of Governor Otti before they decided to support the governor in the last election. “We were fully aware of the capacity and abilities of the governor; we followed his trajectory and concluded that he is the best man for Abia State…

May

31

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Sit-at-home: Kalu condemns the killing of soldiers in Aba, calls for investigation, justice.

Abia State, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Comr Amos Kalu, Emeka Kalu, Insecurity, Nigeria, Politics, Security

Following the reports of the unfortunate incident in the South East on the 30th of May 2024, which resulted in the death of two soldiers on their duty post, the President and CEO of ECK Foundation, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has described the action as barbaric and unwarranted. He insists that the matter should be well investigated to ensure that any form of political colouration is proven otherwise. Recall that on May 30th, 2024, IPOB declared a Sit-at-home to mourn the dead of millions of Biafrans, both soldiers and innocent people who fell during the genocidal civil war that lasted…

May

30

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

FG’s Withdrawal of Miyetti Allah Leader’s Terrorism Charges Dishonours New National Anthem

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Kalu, Freedom, Miyetti Allah, Opinion, Politics

To put it bluntly, I am against the Federal Government of Nigeria's decision to drop the three-count terrorist allegation the Defence Intelligence Agency had filed against Alhaji Bello Bodejo through the office of the Attorney General of the Federation. Based on credible intelligence inputs, Bello was detained some months ago for allegedly supporting, funding, and overseeing the actions of terrorists who have been ruthlessly generating chaos in public spaces and endangering human lives in Nasarawa State and other regions of the nation. In light of this, he was prosecuted and tried in the Nigerian Federal High Court division. The judge…

May

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Will Be Among First States To Pay New Minimum Wage When Agreed – Alex Otti

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Opinion, Politics

Governor Alex Otti of Abia on Wednesday, assured workers that his government will be amongst the first to pay whatever becomes the new national minimum wage. This was part of a speech to mark his First Anniversary in Office. Otti noted that his administration has kept the bargain with senior citizens through regular and full payment of their entitlements. He said: “We are, however, conscious of our promise and as soon as a headway is made, Abia will be amongst the first to pay whatever becomes the new national minimum wage. “The patience, understanding, and sacrifices of the workers are…

May

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mayor of Ikwuano, Nwaka, determined to rebuild trust of the people.

Abia State, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Ikwuano LGA, OMPAN, Politics

...He has promised to collaborate closely with OMPAN to achieve this goal. The Mayor of Ikwuano local government area in Abia State, Mr Osinachi Nwaka, has pledged to restore the confidence of the people who have suffered from misgovernance and neglect over the years. He made this commitment while meeting with members of the Abia State chapter of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) during a courtesy visit to his office. Mayor Nwaka expressed his determination to change the current situation in Ikwuano, where many people tend to identify more with Umuahia due to the perceived lack of…