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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Blames Nnamdi Kanu for Over 30,000 Deaths

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Blames Nnamdi Kanu for Over 30,000 Deaths

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has attributed the deaths of over 30,000 people and widespread destruction of businesses in the South-East to the agitation led by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, Kalu expressed his concerns, stating that Kanu's actions had devastating consequences, including the loss of lives and livelihoods. He recalled instances where traders, including his friend's late mother, lost their businesses during the unrest. Kalu, who alleged to have been involved in efforts to resolve the issue, urged for a political…
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Our Intention In  Building Correctional  Facility Is To  Reduce  Congestion – Gov. Otti

Our Intention In Building Correctional Facility Is To  Reduce Congestion – Gov. Otti

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says his intention in building new facilities for the Correctional Centres in Abia State is to reduce congestion in the facilities. Governor Otti stated this on Friday, November 21st in his office, when the new Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Correctional Services, Owerri, Zone E and Assistant Controller General of Corrections , Dr Ngozi Amanze, paid him a familiarisation visit. In the words of the Governor, "Our intention when we decided to build new facilities (for the Correctional Centres) is to reduce congestion and reduce the temptation to more crime in there. "Even…
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Kanu’s Conviction is for Electoral Convenience in 2027, Dr Kalu Alleges

Kanu’s Conviction is for Electoral Convenience in 2027, Dr Kalu Alleges

Following the unexpected conviction of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, after a protracted incarceration and legal process widely described as unjust by many observers, new allegations have surfaced regarding the motives behind the government’s actions. Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Chairman of the E.C.K Foundation and a prominent political commentator, has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of orchestrating Kanu’s conviction not solely on legal grounds, but as a calculated political maneuver aimed at the 2027 general elections. According to Dr. Kalu, the government’s handling of Kanu’s case is steeped in political…
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Nigerian Wrestling Legend, Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia & UAAP Chairman, Ambassador Osita Offor, Greets Jonathan at 68, Says Ex-President an Exemplary Democrat

Nigerian Wrestling Legend, Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia & UAAP Chairman, Ambassador Osita Offor, Greets Jonathan at 68, Says Ex-President an Exemplary Democrat

The United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) has joined prominent voices across Nigeria and Africa in celebrating former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the occasion of his 68th birthday. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday, the Chairman of UAAP and celebrated Nigerian wrestling icon, Ambassador Osita Offor, hailed Jonathan as “a continental statesman whose humility, democratic credentials, and peace mission work have enriched Africa’s political landscape.” Ambassador Offor, widely known as “The Ultimate Commander” and honoured with the revered chieftaincy title Ikenga Gburugburu Ohafia is one of Nigeria’s most decorated wrestlers. He transitioned from a successful global sporting…
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ABSU Hosts 80th Inaugural Lecture As Deputy Governor Emetu Calls For Responsible Use Of Power

ABSU Hosts 80th Inaugural Lecture As Deputy Governor Emetu Calls For Responsible Use Of Power

Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), on Wednesday hosted its 80th Inaugural Lecture, a thought-provoking academic event that drew scholars, students, and dignitaries from across the state. The lecture, delivered by Professor Dick Ogburanwa Uduma, examined the theme “Interrogating the Centrality of Machtpolitik in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.” ‎Declaring the event open, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, praised ABSU for its enduring role in developing the high-level manpower that drives both state and national growth. He conveyed the warm felicitation of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, who he said remains committed to strengthening education, research, and institutional…
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