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Oct

21

2025

TSUNAMI: Abia North; A Time To Upgrade – The E.C.K. Factor

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The term "Jungle" has taken on a new meaning as the stage is set and the environment has reached its peak of intensity. The recent entry of Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu into the race has sent shockwaves through Abia North over the past week. This tactical grassroots mobilizer and catalyst for disruption in the political landscape, both in Arizona and Nigeria, has reportedly caused an old contender to panic, stating, "I will relocate in February to deliver… and myself." This reaction is a clear sign of fear. E.C.K. is committed to bringing accountability, as evidenced by his over 30 years…

Oct

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Birthday Message To RT. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole

Abia State, Lifestyle, NewsAbia State, Lifestyle, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

On behalf of the leadership, elders, stakeholders and the entire family of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, I extend warm felicitations to a distinguished son of Abia, a loyal party man, consummate legislator and grassroots mobilizer, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday today. Rt. Hon. Nkole is a rare breed in public service — intelligent, articulate, courageous and deeply connected to the people. As a former Member of the House of Representatives for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, he distinguished himself as a parliamentarian of uncommon vision, eloquence and capacity, always driven by…

Oct

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia North Senate Seat Belongs to Me and I’m Not Done Yet – Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

https://youtube.com/shorts/I9zaq6HFjJs?si=T2uhgVxA7S9_z6gT Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, has stirred political controversy after declaring that the Senate seat for Abia North is “not in contest” and warning those preparing to challenge him in 2027 to “wait until I’m done.” The former Abia State Governor said, “Abia North senate seat is not in contest with anybody. I am not contesting with anybody. They should all wait till I finish before they come out. Which Senate are they going to, and what are they going to do that I am not doing? I am sincere with the people of…

Oct

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Assures Of Increased Speed In Driving Developmemt In The State, Says The Best Is Yet To Come

Abia State, Metro, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assured Abians of increased speed in driving development across the State as he moves towards the third year of the first tenure of his administration, urging Abians and residents not to lose hope because the best is yet to come. Governor Otti stated this on Sunday at the Methodist Theological Institute (MTI), Mission Hill, Umuahia, where he went to worship God in the Beauty of His Holiness in his usual way of going to Church unannounced. Addressing the joyous congregation who warmly received him, the Governor thanked them for their…

Oct

19

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ekiti, Oct 27: Date with destiny! – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Opinion, Politics

The allegations of contrived mayhem in the State of Ekiti are an acknowledgement that desperation has taken root in the quest to gain entrance into Oke Ayoba. This is ominous, but it also reveals the infantile elements in Nigeria’s political paradox, where one addresses a daunting reality, not with a countervailing strategy, but with stones and missiles. Indeed, without relying on scientific opinion polls, it is absolutely clear that unseating the incumbent government will be quite a task. For a start, those snapping at his heels within his own party and the opposition have run out of tricks. But they’re…