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Nov

15

2025

Nnamdi Kanu: Abia Man O’ War Calls For Calm Ahead Of November 20 Judgment

Abia State, Current Events, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesAbia State, Court, Freedom, IPOB, Metro, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Security

As the day draws nearer to the November 20 judgement on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, tensions and uncertainty have begun to rise, particularly among young people across the southeast region. The atmosphere of apprehension is palpable, with many anxiously watching to see how the court’s decision will shape the political and social landscape. Against this backdrop, Man O’ War, an agency operating under the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre and dedicated to leadership development, citizenship training, and community order, has appealed for calm. The organisation has expressed deep concern over the heightened anxiety and has urged youths across the Southeast to…

Nov

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Breaks New Ground As First-Ever CNG Mother Station Is to Take Off at AIIP

Abia State, Business, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu, Politics

Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu, development advocate and co-founder of the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), has expressed profound joy over the latest breakthrough in Abia State’s quest for sustainable industrial transformation. He described the newly approved Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station as “a decisive step toward repositioning Abia as an energy-secure, industrially competitive state.” Abia State has recorded a landmark achievement as the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has formally granted the License to Construct (LTC) for the Lijie Gas Nigeria Limited CNG Mother Station, to be sited inside the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), Ukwa West.…

Nov

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s Security Challenges; Looming Crisis: Sir Chikwe Udensi Proffers Solution.

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsInsecurity, Next Level, Politics, Security, Sir Chikwe Udensi

Sir Chikwe Udensi, a renowned security consultant, has raised the alarm about Nigeria's escalating security challenges, warning that the country’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States is a wake-up call for the government to take immediate action. Speaking on African Independent Television (AIT), Udensi emphasised that the CPC designation is not just a label, but a precursor to potential economic sanctions, reduced loans, and aid, which could cripple the nation's economy. He clarified that this does not necessarily mean the U.S. will intervene militarily in Nigeria; rather, it is a call for the government…

Nov

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

2025 International Day of the Blind: Throwback to Onyeizu’s Vision That Restored Sight to 67 Blind Patients in Bayelsa

Abia State, Health, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Health, Healthcare, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu, Opinion

As the world marks the 2025 International Day of the Blind, one inspiring story from over two decades ago still shines brightly, and remains a timeless reminder that one person’s vision and compassion can illuminate many lives. In 2003, while serving as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Kaiama, Bayelsa State, Onyeizu accomplished what many thought impossible. Through sheer determination and an unshakable sense of purpose, he attracted a team of eye-care specialists from the United Kingdom to Nigeria. Their mission: to bring light back into the lives of those living in darkness. By the end of that…

Nov

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Sheriff: Raising The Margins Beyond Partisanship And Propaganda To Performance I.

Column, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Delta State, Nwaokobia Jnr, Politics

Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most notable performing Governors. His administration’s “MORE Agenda” — Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace And Security — has provided a clear roadmap for governance, translating plans into tangible outcomes across infrastructure, social welfare, and fiscal management. Delta State under Governor Oborevwori is proving that clear vision and disciplined execution can deliver real change. In just about every sector and aspect of leadership the protagonist of the M.O.R.E Agenda the Executive Governor of Delta State Chief Sheriff Oborevwori has shown…