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Mar

04

2026

Abia North Senatorial Hopefully, Dr. Emeka Kalu, Vows to Fight Poverty, Empower Locals to Create Millionaires

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Chief Engr. Dr. Charles Emeka Kalu, an electrical engineer, and a business tycoon based in the United States, and a Labour Party (LP) contender for the Abia North Senatorial seat, has expressed his commitment to transforming the zone by creating millionaires within four years, should he win the 2027 election. Kalu, who has extensive international business experience, plans to leverage his global network to bring wealth to the senatorial zone. He intends to channel funds from the National Assembly into local businesses, artisans, and large-scale farmers across all five local government areas (LGAs) of Abia North. Speaking with journalists at…

Mar

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu Calls on Ohafia People to Shun Social Ills, Preserve Core Values

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The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu (FNSE), has called on the people of Ohafia—whom he described as a people known for courage, discipline, honour, and unity—to sustain the noble values for which they are widely recognized. Engr. Emetu made this call at the Ohafia Central Primary School Field, Elu Ohafia, while declaring the Ohafia Reorientation Summit open. He maintained that these enduring values have played a vital role in strengthening families and building cohesive communities. The Ohafia-born Deputy Governor strongly condemned drug and substance abuse, cultism, criminal practices, moral decline, and the vandalization of public infrastructure, noting…

Feb

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU President, Prince Emeka Kalu Leads Union Delegation in Solidarity at Burial of Jane Ozoemena’s Mother in Enugu

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The National President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, popularly known as Magic Fingers, on Saturday led a high-powered delegation of union leaders to Umuofiagu-Ukehe, Igbo-Etiti LGA, Enugu State to stand in solidarity with one of its distinguished members, Comrade Jane Ozoemena, during the burial rites of her late mother. The solemn ceremony, held at the palace of the late Igwe Peter Aninweze in Umuofiagu-Ukehe, drew the presence of members of the RATTAWU National Executive Council, State Council, and various chapter leadership, all of whom gathered to pay their last…

Feb

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU President Stands in Solidarity with John Nwankwo During Time of Loss

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, Social Issues

The President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU), Comrade Prince. Emeka Kalu (Magic Fingers), accompanied by members of his entourage, paid a heartfelt condolence visit to his long-standing friend, Mr. John Nwankwo, in Ozalla, Nkanu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The visit, which took place in a solemn and reflective atmosphere, was aimed at commiserating with Mr. Nwankwo and his family over their recent loss. The RATTAWU President expressed deep sympathy, describing the loss as painful not only to the immediate family but also to friends and associates who were touched by the life of…

Feb

27

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Empowering Africa’s Future: Valorous Hope for African Youths (VHAY) Advancing Youth Development, Health, Sustainable Growth Across Nigeria and Africa

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In the heart of Nigeria’s bustling communities, Akuma Shedrack Chukwuebuka stands as a symbol of visionary leadership, integrity, and youth-driven transformation. As Personal Assistant to Hon. Dr. Chukwuekezie Vincent Udobi — CEO of Central Market Kubwa, Central Market Motor Park, and Central Mass Transit Transport Company — Akuma has distinguished himself not only in administrative leadership but also in humanitarian impact. Beyond his professional responsibilities, he is the Founder of Valorous Hope for African Youths (VHAY), a forward-thinking organization committed to empowering young Africans through digital skills, vocational training, healthcare outreach, agricultural innovation, and structured community development initiatives. With established…