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Emeka Kalu Condemns Elites Opposed to Nnamdi Kanu’s Release: Calls Nigeria’s Legal System to Uphold Integrity

Emeka Kalu Condemns Elites Opposed to Nnamdi Kanu’s Release: Calls Nigeria’s Legal System to Uphold Integrity

The case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a significant test for justice, fairness, and the integrity of Nigeria’s legal system. His prolonged detention and extended trial have become emblematic of the challenges facing Nigeria’s courts, where political interests often overshadow the principles of due process and human rights. Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, a respected politician and US-based business tycoon, has expressed deep concern over the opposition to Kanu’s release, pointing out that it is largely driven by politicians and businessmen who lack genuine support among the masses. According to Dr Kalu, those…
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Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa celebrates with people of Ohafia at the 2025 Iri-Ji Ohamoha Ohafia New Yam Festival.

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa celebrates with people of Ohafia at the 2025 Iri-Ji Ohamoha Ohafia New Yam Festival.

The Federal House Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, joined the Udumeze Ohafia and other dignitaries to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Ohafia people at this year’s Iri-Ji Ohamoha New Yam Festival. Held at the Ohafia Central School Field, the event brought together notable figures including His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, Deputy Governor of Abia State; Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA; Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke, Member representing Ohafia South at the Abia State House of Assembly; and Chief David Ogba (Bourdex), among others. Hon. Okwara commended the organizers for preserving…
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Gov. Otti Flags Off Reconstruction Of The 13.5km Ariam Usaka Ring Road, Promise More To Come.

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has officially flagged off of the construction of the 13.5 Ariam-Usaka Ring Road in Ikwuano LGA. Flagging off the road project on Friday, at Obeama Ariam Model Primary School, Governor Otti said that fixing Ariam-Usaka ring road would signal the beginning of a new cycle of investments that would ultimately transform Ikwuano into the next frontlines of opportunities and prosperity. He said that the Ariam-Usaka Ring Road has been designed as an economic enabler for the people of Ikwuano in particular and the entire Abia at large, because of the interconnectivity of agriculture…
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Gov. Otti Flags Off Reconstruction Of Umuahia – Ikot-Ekpene Road, Says No Dichotomy In Fixing Roads.

Gov. Otti Flags Off Reconstruction Of Umuahia – Ikot-Ekpene Road, Says No Dichotomy In Fixing Roads.

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has flagged off the reconstruction of the long abandoned 25 kilometres Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road with assurance that the work will be completed within 18 months. Speaking while flagging-off the project on Friday, at Umuahia Timber Market, Governor Alex Otti described the project as an end to the age long nightmare of motorists and communities along that corridor . The Governor who titled his speech, ‘The End of a Nightmare",  said that the project symbolises his administration’s commitment to reversing years of infrastructural decay and noted that his administration’s focus on road infrastructure…
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President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the Service Chiefs and appointed new ones.

According to a statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), replacing General Christopher Musa. The new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu; Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke has been appointed as the Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye will continue to serve as the Chief of Defence Intelligence. The statement also noted that President Tinubu expressed his deepest appreciation to the outgoing Chief…
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