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Oct
02
2026
By Amos Oge Kalu
EFCC Opens Awka Regional Office, To Cover Anambra And Imo

EFCC Opens Awka Regional Office, To Cover Anambra And Imo

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo; Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, were among dignitaries at the commissioning of the commission’s new Zonal Directorate in Awka on Friday. The new facility, located at Udoka Housing Estate, Awka, will serve as the EFCC’s operational base for Anambra and Imo states, expanding the commission’s presence and bringing its activities closer to economic centres in the two states. Speaking at the event, Olukoyede said the Awka office was not established…
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Sep
28
2026
By Amos Oge Kalu
“The falcon must once again hear the falconer.” — Uche Nworah Calls on Igbo Elders to Step Into Growing Soludo–Peter Obi Drama

“The falcon must once again hear the falconer.” — Uche Nworah Calls on Igbo Elders to Step Into Growing Soludo–Peter Obi Drama

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As the public exchange between Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, and former Governor Peter Obi continues to generate intense reactions online, social media commentator Uche Nworah has made an urgent appeal to Igbo elders to intervene. Nworah is calling on respected Igbo leaders to immediately engage both men and help address the issues now playing out publicly, urging dialogue before the situation attracts even greater attention. “Are There No More Leaders in Igboland?” The escalating war of words between the Anambra State Government and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has reached a point where one begins…
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Sep
24
2026
By Amos Oge Kalu
OTTIMANIA Women Leaders Launch Abia Central Mobilisation Drive For Otti 2027

OTTIMANIA Women Leaders Launch Abia Central Mobilisation Drive For Otti 2027

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Women leaders drawn from the six Local Government Areas of Abia Central Senatorial District have commenced a grassroots mobilisation drive for the re-election of Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 elections. The women defied a heavy downpour to attend the inaugural familiarisation meeting of the OTTIMANIA Women Movement, held at the Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Headquarters. The meeting was presided over by Lady Nkechi Chibueze, Supervisor for Health, Environment and Women Affairs in Isiala Ngwa North, who welcomed the participants and outlined the movement’s role as a Labour Party support group for Governor Otti and other LP candidates ahead…
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Sep
21
2026
By Amos Oge Kalu
Ohafia Monarchs, RATTAWU President Grace Kwararafa Heritage Gathering In Abuja

Ohafia Monarchs, RATTAWU President Grace Kwararafa Heritage Gathering In Abuja

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Current Events, Metro, News, Ohafia, , ,
Prominent traditional rulers and eminent sons of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom featured prominently at the Kwararafa Development Forum’s historic cultural gathering held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Saturday. The event, themed “The Splendour of the Confederacy: Ancient Truth and the New Dawn,” brought together royal fathers, statesmen and delegates from Kwararafa nationalities across 22 states and five geopolitical zones to celebrate their shared heritage, unity and cultural identity. Among the Ohafia delegation were HRM Ezieogo Mba Odo Okereke, JP, Ezieogo Akanu Ohafia and Secretary-General of the Council of Ohafia Monarchs; His Royal Majesty, Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV, the…
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Sep
19
2026
By OHAFIATV
Emetu Celebrates Abiriba New Yam Festival, Calls For Unity Ahead Of 2027

Emetu Celebrates Abiriba New Yam Festival, Calls For Unity Ahead Of 2027

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…Says Abiriba’s Support For Otti Administration Comes With Expectations Of Measurable Development The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, has joined the people of Abiriba Ancient Kingdom in celebrating the 2026 Eke Mbu, Iri Ndi Ndi Abiriba New Yam Festival, describing the annual cultural gathering as a celebration of heritage, communal bonds, hard work and gratitude to God. Emetu, who represented the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, at the event, attended the festival on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Amaukwu, Amaeke, Abiriba. He conveyed Governor Otti’s warm greetings…
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