News Archives - Page 18 of 597

Aug

30

2026

Mary Habila’s Family Revelation Exonerates Umahi Over Death Allegations; Ohanaeze Urges Atiku, SOKAPU, Others to Apologise

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, PoliticsNigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

The global executive committee of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has said the revelation by the family of late Miss Mary Habila that she had a pre-existing heart condition has effectively exonerated the Minister of Works, Senator David Nweze Umahi, from allegations and accusations linked to her death. Ohanaeze, in a statement signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Acting Secretary General, Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa, also called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Southern Kaduna Peoples United Association (SOKAPU) to retract their earlier accusations against Umahi and tender apologies to the Minister. The organisation, while expressing its…

Aug

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ihechiowa Women Rally Behind Uko Nkole, Chinedu Ijoma, Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

Women from Amamiri Ihechiowa and Obichie Ihechiowa communities in Arochukwu Local Government Area have expressed strong support for the NDC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, while commending the contributions of Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole to the development and empowerment of women in the communities. The women made their positions known during their respective meetings attended by Hon. Chinedu Ijoma Ogbonnaya, the NDC candidate for Arochukwu State Constituency, alongside Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, the NDC candidate for Abia North Senatorial Zone. At the Amamiri Ihechiowa women's meeting, the delegation was received by the President-General of the community, Chief…

Aug

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

KARIBE2027: Prioritizing Masses’ Interest Over Personal Benefits, Self Glorification Through Effective Representation

Abia State, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Politics

The best way to rediscover our identity as a people is to Elect a Credible Leader like Hon. Karibe Pascal Ojigwe who is committed towards Representing the Democratic Interests of the Good People of Bende Federal Constituency if given the opportunity to serve the masses with his knowledge, wealth of experience, impeccable character, political sagacity and competence. This is because Hon. Karibe Pascal Ojigwe possesses sterling qualities of hard work, creativity, resilience, focus, passion and love for the masses and he is willing to give them sustainable Grassroots Development through Productive and Functional Legislation that would help transform the Political…

Aug

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ben Kalu’s Omission From APC List May Cost Party In 2027, Abia APC Chieftain Warns

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Benjamin Kalu, Nigeria, Politics

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chidiebere J. Okoh, has described the reported omission of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, from the APC Campaign list as an error that could prove costly for the party if not urgently corrected. Okoh, who is also a staunch supporter of the Deputy Speaker, said Kalu has made significant contributions towards strengthening the APC and promoting the party across the South-East, stressing that his efforts have produced enormous results. According to him, the Deputy Speaker has remained a major political force…

Aug

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

OUK, Bourdex And The True Test Of Political Influence

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics

Influence Must Leave Evidence By Precious Ijo I recently came across an article written by one Ogbonnaya James and titled “Bourdex and the Politics of Borrowed Influence.” The article attempts to question the political relevance, empowerment record, experience and independent capacity of Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON. Those are legitimate subjects for political debate. But if we are going to ask questions about political relevance, influence, empowerment and performance, then let us apply the same standard to everyone. Let the facts speak. BORROWED INFLUENCE? WHAT EXACTLY IS WRONG WITH POLITICAL ALIGNMENT? The attempt to portray Bourdex's political…