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Jan

18

2026

Osita Offor Warns That Those With Empty Rhetoric Against Gov. Alex Otti Should Be Ready To Face “Wrath of the People”.

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

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander and the Ikenga Gburugburu, has issued a stern warning to politicians engaging in what he described as empty rhetoric, baseless allegations, and calculated propaganda against the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. Speaking during a strategic engagement with members of the Ultimate Liberation Movement Media Team, Ambassador Offor declared that those deliberately heating up the polity through misinformation and unsubstantiated attacks on the Governor would ultimately face the wrath of the people. He vowed to deploy every legitimate and legal means within the ambit of the law to…

Jan

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Sterling Bank, Ecobank, 22 Others Meet CBN Recapitalisation Thresholds Ahead of 2026

Business, Economy, NewsBusiness, CBN, Economy, Nigeria

Nigeria’s banking sector is set for renewed strength as Sterling Bank, Ecobank, and 22 other financial institutions have successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) revised recapitalisation requirements, well ahead of the March 31, 2026 compliance deadline. The milestone marks a significant step in the CBN’s effort to strengthen the resilience of the financial system, improve banks’ capacity to absorb economic shocks, and position the sector to better support national economic growth and stability. The recapitalisation programme, which commenced in 2024, requires commercial banks with international authorisation to maintain a minimum capital base of ₦500 billion, national banks to…

Jan

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

IBEDC: When will this pain be over? – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, PoliticsOpinion, Politics

The title of this commentary reflects a question asked wherever people gather - on buses, in bars, and at parties. Modern life revolves around the reliable provision of electricity, water and mass transit. Without power, the simple task of pumping water becomes nightmarish; relying on handheld pumps is a physically exhausting struggle. Dealing with our so-called electricity distribution companies is like living through a series of ‘tales of the unexpected’. It is a tragicomedy of the highest order! Many have endured the harrowing frustration of failing to load prepaid meters for days, even after payments have been cleared on their…

Jan

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Umuimo Junction Tragedy: Hon. Munachim Alozie Mourns Victims, Calls for Urgent Traffic Safety Measures

Abia State, Column, Current Events, Metro, NewsAbia State, Accident, Metro

Following the tragic road accident at Umuimo Junction, near Osisioma Junction, which claimed the lives of members of a family and left others injured, Hon. Munachim Alozie, Member representing Obingwa–Osisioma–Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking incident. The accident, which reportedly involved a private vehicle crashing into a stationary trailer laden with crates of drinks along the busy expressway, has sparked renewed concerns over road safety and the persistent danger posed by indiscriminate parking of heavy-duty vehicles on major highways. In a press statement released on Thursday, Hon. Alozie condoled with the bereaved family, described the incident…

Jan

14

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

“WE WILL NOT GIVE UP ON NIGERIA” — Stephen Osemwegie Takes Save Nigeria Group USA’s Advocacy to the Heart of U.S. Power in High-Level Engagement with Congressman Riley Moore

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Opinion, Politics, SNG, World News

By Save Nigeria Group USA. Washington, D.C. — In a decisive step toward global advocacy for the safety, dignity, and freedom of Nigerians, Stephen Osemwegie, President of Save Nigeria Group USA, has continued high-level engagement with top U.S. policymakers, reaffirming the organization’s unwavering mission: to help end insecurity, mass displacement, and religious freedom violations in Nigeria—for all Nigerians, regardless of faith or ethnicity. On January 13, 2026, Save Nigeria Group USA leadership attended a major hearing at the United States Capitol Hill, convened by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in partnership with congressional leaders and international stakeholders.…