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Jan

13

2026

Ifemba Age Grade of Okon-Aku Commissions Tarred Road to Mark Traditional Retirement

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

https://youtu.be/8AriK3EEMcU?si=5ReN-5aeAw7K60DZ The ancient town of Okon-Aku Ohafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, came alive on December 29, 2025, as sons and daughters of the community gathered to witness the traditional retirement ceremony of the Ifemba Age Grade from active community service. The event, which drew indigenes from across Nigeria and the diaspora, marked a significant milestone in the life of the age grade. Traditionally, such retirement ceremonies are moments of thanksgiving to God for life, strength, and the opportunity to serve one’s community to the fullest. For members of the Ifemba Age Grade, the occasion was both…

Jan

13

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

ABSG Inaugurates 7-Man Admin Panel Of Enquiry Into Okon-Aku Community Crisis

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Okon-Aku

Abia State Government (ABSG) has inaugurated a 7-man administrative panel of enquiry to investigate the crisis in Okon Aku community, Ohafia Local Government Area of the state, with retired Justice Kenneth Wosu as serving as Chairman. This followed a crisis that erupted in Okon Aku community couple of days ago, which led to a casualty in the community. Inaugurating the panel of enquiry, at JAAC Secretariat Umuahia, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu charged members of the panel to carry out their duties with diligence. He said that constituting the panel was necessitated by the…

Jan

09

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Okon-Aku Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Demands Thorough Investigation, Decries Alleged Blackmail of Deputy Governor

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, Metro, News, OpinionAbia State, Okon-Aku, Osita Offor, Ultimate Commander

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” and the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has expressed deep concern over the recent descent into chaos in Okon-Aku Autonomous Community, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.‎stateme ‎In a statement made available to the press, Ambassador Offor described the crisis as unfortunate and avoidable, stressing that disagreements within communities should always be resolved through dialogue, reconciliation, and mutual understanding rather than violence. He lamented that the situation had escalated to a level that now threatens peace, unity, and social stability in the area. According to him, violence has…

Jan

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Traditional Rulers’ Council Pays Compassionate, Solidarity Visit to Eze Ndukwe Iko After Palace Fire

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, Metro, NewsAbia State, Metro, Ndukwe Iko, Okon-Aku

Ohafia, Abia State — The Ohafia Local Government Area Traditional Rulers’ Council has paid a compassionate and solidarity visit to HRH Eze (Engr.) Ndukwe Iko, Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku, following the burning of his palace in the wake of the needless killing of a youth in the community. The visit, led by senior members of the council, was aimed at commiserating with the monarch over the unfortunate incident, which reportedly occurred amid heightened tensions after the killing. The palace was said to have been set ablaze by hoodlums and criminal elements during the unrest that followed the tragic event. Speaking…

Jan

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Palace Arson: Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku Reacts, Calls for Peace, Says He Will Speak Fully Later

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, NewsNdukwe Iko, Okon-Aku

The traditional ruler of Okon-Aku, His Royal Highness, Eze Engr. Ndukwe Iko (Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku), has reacted to the violent attack on his palace which resulted in the burning of multiple buildings and properties, describing the incident as traumatic while indicating that he would make a comprehensive statement at a later time. According to the monarch’s personal account, his palace was set ablaze by hired hoodlums and criminal elements, acting under the pretext of the alleged murder of Akuma Akwu Igwe, a youth from the community—an incident in which he stated he has no direct involvement. The attack led…