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Sep

06

2026

Akumba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia Honours Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa For Exemplary Service

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, OpinionAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

The 2nd Akumba Age Grade of Amaekpu Ohafia has honoured Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, in recognition of his service to the constituency. The award was presented on Saturday, September 5, 2026, during the launch of the Age Grade's Bye-Law and the investiture of its Patron, held in Abuja. According to the Age Grade, the honour was in recognition of the lawmaker's contributions to community development, his character and integrity, commitment to selfless service, and the impact he has made in the lives of individuals across the constituency. Speaking at the…

Sep

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ekenobizi Stakeholders Rise Against Fraudulent Claims To Royal Stool; Pass Vote Of Confidence In Royal Chief, Sir Solomon Kanu, Esq., As Regent And Eze-Elect

Abia State, Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsAbia State, Metro, Opinion

A communique issued at the end of an emergency meeting comprising the Ekenobizi Council of Elders, Women and Youth Leaders, Community Chairmen, and other critical stakeholders, held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Ekenobizi, Umuopara, in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, has condemned what the stakeholders described as the fraudulent and phantom presentation of Engr. Joseph Nwakwue as the purported “Eze-Elect” of the community. The stakeholders, who rose from the meeting with one voice, warned that Nwakwue’s alleged actions pose a grave threat to the peace and stability of the community. Royal Chief, Sir. Solomon Kanu. Eze-Elect…

Aug

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benin–Agbor–Asaba Expressway: Remain Calm, Umahi Will Execute Tinubu’s Directive With Speed — Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Column, Metro, News, Politics2027, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

OHAFIATV | August 28, 2026 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on Nigerians, particularly commuters, transport operators and residents who depend on the Benin–Agbor–Asaba Expressway, to remain calm, patient and confident as the Federal Government moves to urgently restore the major highway to acceptable standards. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, in a statement dated August 27, 2026, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his swift intervention and directive aimed at addressing the deplorable condition of the Benin–Agbor–Asaba Expressway. Ohanaeze described the road as a major national transportation corridor linking the South-South, Southeast and other parts of Nigeria, stressing that it plays…

Aug

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Uko Nkole Deepens Grassroots Mobilisation As Bende Youth Coordinators Rally Behind Peter Obi’s Presidential Bid

Abia State, Metro, News, Politics

The 2027 political movement around the candidacy of Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole for the Abia North Senatorial Zone has continued to gather momentum, with the former federal lawmaker intensifying grassroots engagements across the senatorial district. As part of the ongoing consultations, Hon. Uko Nkole on Wednesday met with youth coordinators representing the 13 wards in Bende Local Government Area in Lodu Nkpa, Bende LGA. The meeting convened at the residence of Mr. Emeka Philips, popularly known as Ikukuoma Bende, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Bende South State Constituency. The engagement provided an opportunity for the youth coordinators…

Aug

13

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Women August Meeting: Bourdex Hails Women’s Strength, Calls for Unity and Empowerment

Abia State, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News2027, Abia State, Politics

The 2026 Ohafia Local Government Area Women August Meeting has been described as a colourful celebration of women, culture, unity and community development, with Labour Party Senatorial Candidate for Abia North, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, Ugo’Ena Nde Abiriba, commending the women of Ohafia for their contributions to families and society. Bourdex made the remarks while speaking at the Ohafia Women August Meeting 2026, where women from communities across the local government area gathered alongside traditional rulers, community leaders, political groups, youths, government appointees, Labour Party supporters and other stakeholders. The gathering featured cultural displays and traditional…