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Aug

10

2026

Gov. Otti, Wife Chair Bayelsa Governor’s Daughter’s Wedding In Yenagoa

Current Events, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Alex Otti, Bayelsa, Entertainment

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and his wife, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, on Sunday joined dignitaries from across Nigeria at the wedding of Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere Diri, daughter of Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, in Yenagoa. The Governor chaired the wedding reception following the church service at the Royal House of Grace International Church, Greenland Paris, Yenagoa, where Stephanie was joined in holy matrimony with Mr. Ballad Tamaradoubra. Governor Otti, who congratulated the newlyweds, urged them to build their marriage on mutual understanding, commitment and the ability to resolve disagreements privately. Drawing from the biblical injunction that…

Jul

30

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

ASEPA DGM Buries Beloved Sister Amidst Tears In Abia

Abia State, Metro, News

AMIZI, Abia State – It was an atmosphere of profound grief and heartfelt tributes on Wednesday as the Deputy General Manager of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Catechist Ambrose Jonah, broke down in tears while paying his final respects to his late elder sister, Lady Immaculate Chioma Jonah. The funeral service, held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Amizi, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, drew family members, friends, associates and sympathisers who gathered to honour the memory of a woman widely remembered for her humility, kindness and selfless devotion to her family. Speaking shortly after his…

Jul

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

GODA DG Obinna Odum Intensifies Grassroots Mobilisation for Governor Otti, Receives Ibe Osonwa Support Group

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, MetroAbia State, Opinion, Politics

The Director General of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), Elder Engr. Obinna Odum, has reaffirmed his commitment to deepening grassroots mobilisation across Abia North in support of the re-election of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and all Labour Party candidates in the 2027 general elections. Odum made the declaration while receiving members of the Grassroots Supporters Movement for Hon. Ibe Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, who paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Asaga, Ohafia. Addressing the delegation, the GODA Director General stressed the need for sustained grassroots engagement, urging members of the support group to…

Jul

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Osita Offor Rallies Umunneochi For Governor Otti’s Homecoming, Urges Massive Grassroots Support Ahead Of 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Metro, News, OpinionAbia State, Opinion, Politics

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has called on the people of Umunneochi Local Government Area to troop out in large numbers to welcome the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, during his homecoming and reception scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026. In a goodwill message made available to OHAFIATV, Ambassador Offor described Governor Otti as a pragmatic, visionary and indefatigable leader whose administration has restored public confidence in governance through purposeful leadership, infrastructural renewal and people-oriented policies across Abia State. According to him, the Governor's visit…

Jul

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court sentences native doctor to 6 years in prison, N20m fine in Anambra

Metro, NewsCrime

An Awka High Court has sentenced one of the arrested fake native doctors, Onyebuchi Okocha, aka Onyeze Jesus, to six years' imprisonment with a fine of N20 million. This is coming as seven suspected fake pastors arrested last month in Anambra were ordered to be remanded in custody until their respective matters are dispensed with by the court. Another suspected fake native doctor popularly known as Eke-Hit had his matter adjourned to September 26th as the counsels for the accused and the prosecution submitted their respective written addresses to the court on the same day. Onyeze Jesus had been in…