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Nov

16

2025

Abia State Government Revokes Certificate Of Occupancy, Retakes Possession Of Abia Hotels, Umuahia

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: The Abia State Government has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy and retaken possession of Abia Hotels, Umuahia, from Investment Guarantee Limited, the lessee, due to the company's failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Development Lease Agreement signed with the State Government in 2013. In the development lease agreement, Investment Guarantee Limited committed to upgrade and redevelop the Hotel to a 3-Star Protea Standard Hotel and manage it for 25 years. However, the company has failed to upgrade and redevelop the Hotel to the agreed standards after 12 years and are in breach of other…

Nov

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Former Abia Governor Theodore Orji Resigns from PDP

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Former Abia State Governor, Senator Theodore Orji, has officially resigned from the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Umuahia Ward 1, Orji cited "wide consultations with family and associates" as the reason for his decision, effective immediately. Orji, who served as governor from 2007 to 2015 and represented Abia Central in the Senate, expressed gratitude for the opportunities he received during his time in the party. His resignation marks a significant development in Abia politics, given his influential role in the PDP. Notably, this isn't the first time Orji has switched parties; he…

Nov

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

How Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Is Steadily Changing the Narrative on Youth and Women’s Development

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By Sunny Idika Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa is often seen as a child of destiny. Some may say he was born with a golden spoon, but the truth is that he has earned every achievement through hard work, determination, discipline, and a constant desire to learn. His political journey has never been easy. Since he stepped into the murky waters of Abia and Nigerian politics, he has faced many challenges. I will not dwell much on events before 2019, but from 2019 to his victory in 2023, it was clear that some people viewed his personality with unease. I sensed…

Nov

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) Launches to End Election Rigging, Makes Recommendations

Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Next Level, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion, Politics

Press Release - 14 November, 2025 COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE NATIONAL POLITICAL SUMMIT ON CREDIBLE ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL STABILITY OF NIGERIA, HELD ON TUESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER, 2025 AT THE CONFERENCE HALL, NICON LUXURY HOTEL, TAFAWA BALEWA WAY, FCT ABUJA Preamble:The National Political Summit, 2025 was convened by the National Consultative Front (NCFront) in conjunction with the Labour & Civil Society Front (LCSF), under the theme: "Critical & Mandatory Constitutional Amendments for Credible Elections in 2027." The Summit attracted over 600 participants and delegates representing a broad spectrum of stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, political parties, the diaspora,…

Nov

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

BREAKING: Former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano Alive and Well, Debunks Death Rumors

Current Events, Lifestyle, News, Social IssuesLifestyle, Obiano

Abuja, Nigeria - In a swift response to circulating rumors, former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has assured the public that he is alive and in excellent health. The rumors, which began to circulate on social media, claimed that Obiano had passed away. However, the former governor took to his official Facebook page to personally debunk the false reports. "I'm alive, hale, hearty, and in excellent health," Obiano wrote, putting an end to the speculation. This confirmation was further corroborated by his former Commissioner for Information, C. Don Adinuba, and other officials, who stated that Obiano is currently residing…