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Mar

08

2026

NYSC Controversy Against DS, Benjamin Kalu: Political Witch Hunt, Not Truth – Chidiebere Okoh

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics

The recent NYSC and legal qualification allegations against Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu have been described by his supporters as a politically motivated witch hunt allegedly sponsored by Abia State government to silence the indefatigable leader. An Abia APC chieftain, Chief Chidiebere Okoh, condemned the attacks, noting that opposition forces threatened by Kalu’s rising influence are behind the smear campaign. Kalu’s office, through Chief Press Secretary Levinus Nwabughiogu, clarified that the claims are based on an unverified petition and have no foundation. The Deputy Speaker remains a fully qualified legal practitioner, called to the Nigerian Bar in 2011,…

Mar

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Is Committed To Establishing Safety Commission, Says Gov. Otti.

Abia State, News, Politics, Social IssuesAbia State, Alex Otti, Politics

Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to establishing the Abia State Safety Commission to ensure effective regulation of safety standards across homes, offices, markets, and industries in the State. Governor Otti made this known on Friday, March 6th, in office, when he received members of the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations, led by its Chairman, Hon. David Idris Zakarias. The Governor disclosed that Abia State has already commenced the process of establishing the Commission, explaining that the policy has received State Executive Council approval and is awaiting…

Mar

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ambassador Offor Tackles Deputy Speaker Kalu Over Omenuko Bridge Claims, Backs Gov. Alex Otti

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Benjamin Kalu, Opinion, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

In a blistering response to recent statements by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has condemned the lawmaker for what he described as a shameful attempt to rewrite history and steal credit from Abia State Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Kalu had recently insisted that the Omenuko Bridge, a landmark infrastructure achievement under Governor Otti’s administration, should be credited as a federal project on account of the state receiving refund of the project’s cost from the federal government. This…

Mar

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

City Boy Movement Unveils Abia State Central Management Hub to Strengthen Grassroots Mobilization

Abia State, Column, News, Politics, Sponsored2027, Abia State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, City Boys Movement, Politics

The Abia State Chapter of the City Boy Movement has officially unveiled the list of officers constituting its Central Management Hub, the apex coordinating body responsible for overseeing the activities of the Movement across the state. The announcement, made after extensive consultations with stakeholders and leaders from the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State, marks a major step in strengthening the Movement’s organizational structure and expanding its grassroots engagement ahead of future political activities. According to the State Director of the Movement, Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu, the members of the Central Management Hub were carefully selected…

Mar

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Meets Gov. Alex Otti, Reaffirms Commitment to Health, Economic Development in Abia

Abia State, Economy, Health, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Health, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro, Ohafia, Politics

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the health and economic wellbeing of the people of Abia State following a strategic meeting with the State Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti (OFR). Speaking after the meeting held yesterday, Hon. Osonwa described the engagement with the Governor as productive and focused on strengthening collaboration aimed at delivering tangible benefits to the people of Abia, particularly residents of Arochukwu and Ohafia communities. The federal lawmaker emphasized that his priority remains the fulfillment of his campaign promises, especially in advancing initiatives that will enhance healthcare…