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May

11

2026

Aba Catholic Diocese Celebrates World’s Oldest Serving Parish Priest

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAbia State, Metro, Religion

The ancient community of Umule, a suburb of Aba, came alive with jubilation as Catholic priests, parishioners, community leaders, and members of the Aba business community gathered to honour Very Rev. Monsignor Innocent Okechi Ajuonu, reputed to be the world’s oldest serving parish priest. The occasion marked the public presentation of the biography titled "Called to Serve: The Life and Legacy of Very Rev. Monsignor Innocent Okechi Ajuonu", a compelling account of the life, ministry, and enduring legacy of the revered Catholic cleric. The colourful event attracted an array of distinguished personalities, including Most Rev. Prof. Augustine Ndubueze Echema, Bishop…

May

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Janny Linda Ozochi Faces N100 Million Defamation Suit Over Alleged Cyberbullying of Promise Uzoma Okoro, Mother

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesJanny Linda Ozochi, Metro, PUO

The Legal Counsel to Promise Uzoma Okoro, a Journalist and Former Deputy Chairman of Bende Local Government Area of Abia State has issued a N100 million demand notice against a self-acclaimed social media user Janny Linda Ozochi Over alleged defamatory and cyberbullying publications targeted at Hon. Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro (anipr), popularly known as PUO and the Mother. The demand was contained in a legal letter dated May 5, 2026, written by LADU .N. MARTINS & CO., solicitors to the Supreme Court of Nigeria, acting on behalf of Hon. Promise Uzoma Okoro. According to the letter, Ozochi allegedly used her…

May

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Calls For Embrace Of Digital Education, Approves Aba NOUN Study Centre

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, Metro, NewsAbia State, Alex Otti, Education, Metro, NOUN

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has urged Nigerians to fully embrace digital and distance learning, describing it as the inevitable future of education in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Speaking at Government House while receiving a delegation from the (NOUN) led by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Uduma Orji Uduma, Governor Otti acknowledged the institution’s pioneering role in virtual learning long before it became globally mainstream. The Governor noted that technological advancement has transformed education beyond physical classrooms, stressing that virtual platforms have now become central to both learning and communication. “It is interesting that NOUN pioneered virtual learning…

May

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Workers’ Day 2026: Amb. Dr. Osita Offor (De Ultimate Commander) Celebrates Abia Workforce, Reaffirms Support for Gov. Otti’s Reform Agenda

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu), has paid glowing tribute to Abia workers on the occasion of the 2026 International Workers’ Day, praising their consistency and vital role in sustaining the State’s ongoing transformation. In his Workers’ Day message, Offor highlighted the silent but powerful impact of the Abia workforce, noting that beyond policies and leadership, it is the daily sacrifices of civil servants, professionals, and artisans that keep the wheels of progress turning across the State. He pointed out that the renewed sense of direction in Abia is not accidental but a product of alignment between…

May

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deputy Governor Emetu Celebrates Abia Workers’ Resilience On Workers’ Day, Calls For Continued Support For Gov. Otti’s People-Centered Administration

Abia State, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, Metro, Opinion, Politics

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2026 International Workers’ Day, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, extends warm greetings and heartfelt appreciation to all workers across Abia State for their unwavering commitment, resilience, and immense contributions to the growth and development of the State. Today, we celebrate the courage, discipline, and doggedness of Abia workers whose dedication and sacrifices continue to sustain the machinery of governance, strengthen institutions, and drive productivity across all sectors. The Deputy Governor acknowledges the critical role workers play in building a stronger and more prosperous Abia…