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Sep

11

2026

For The Progress Of Bende, Let Us Give Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe Our Mandate

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Metro, Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, Politics

Bende is our community. Our land. The place we come from.And for too long, we have waited for the kind of leadership that feels our pain, speaks our language, and builds for our children. That is why today, with one united voice, we say: For the progress of Bende, give Hon. Pascal Karibe Ojigwe your mandate as the representative of the people of Bende Federal Constituency. Give your vote to the NDC! BENDE NEEDS SOMEONE WHO KNOWS THE WAY Politics is not about big names. Politics is about service. Bende needs a representative who understands the road from Alayi to…

Sep

10

2026

By Nneka Nancy

CMDs And MDs Of Federal Tertiary Hospitals In Nigeria Praise Gov Otti’s Health Sector Reforms And Investments

Abia State, Health, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Health, Healthcare, Ikechukwu Emetu

...As Abia Promises Medical Directors Ongoing Healthcare Transformation Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Executive Governor of Abia State, has earned high praise from the Committee of Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria for his administration’s impactful reforms and investments in the health sector. This recognition came during a gala night organized by the Abia State Government for the CMDs and MDs at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, coinciding with the 115th Quarterly Meeting of the Committee. At the event, Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, represented Governor Otti and reassured…

Sep

10

2026

By Nneka Nancy

A Leader Of Good Conscience — A Leader Worthy Of Continuity

Abia State, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Opinion, Politics

In every generation, there comes a time when the people must look beyond political rhetoric and ask a fundamental question: Who possesses the conscience, capacity, competence, and commitment required to serve effectively? For the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, the answer continues to be Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Oke Abaa Ohafia). Leadership is not measured solely by the office one holds, but by the impact one makes, the people one serves, and the responsibilities one embraces, even when no one is watching. Leadership grounded in good conscience is demonstrated through sincerity of purpose, compassion, accountability, the courage to advocate for…

Sep

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ezie Abiansi, Chief Agwu Kalu Idika Calls For Peaceful Cultural Celebration And Unity In Okon-Aku Ohafia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, SponsoredAbiansi, Metro, Okon-Aku

OKON-AKU, OHAFIA — The leader of Abiansi Okon-Aku (Ezie Dibia), N. Dr. Chief Agwu Kalu Idika, popularly known as Zeruwa, has called on members of Okon-Aku Ohafia community, particularly practitioners of traditional medicine, to embrace peace, unity and responsible conduct as the community prepares for the 2026 Abiansi (Dibia) Celebration and New Yam activities. As custodian of the rites and traditional history of Okon-Aku, Chief Agwu Kalu, described the annual cultural activities as an important avenue for preserving the heritage, history and identity of the people, and urged participants to ensure that the celebration is conducted in a peaceful and…

Sep

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Now That The Campaign Is Here… III. There Must Be Space For Wholesome And Peaceful Debate – Nwaokobia Jnr.

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics

There Must Be Space For Wholesome And Peaceful Debate And Ventilation Of Ideas. It MUST BE About Issues NOT Darts. WEEK THREE (3rd September - 9th September). If this campaign means anything, we must first insist on two things: a wholesome, peaceful environment, and the free ventilation of ideas. Elections are not wars. They are conversations. Any attempt to silence voices or intimidate opponents is an assault on democracy itself. Therefore the show of shame orchestrated by the Governor of Benue State Reverend Father Alia who mobilized thugs to stop the convoy of the NDC Presidential Candidate Peter Obi from…