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Oct

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2025

ABSG To Flag Off Waste – To-Wealth Initiative, Concludes Plans To Acquire Afro-Beverages.

Abia State, Business, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his government will soon flag off the Waste - To - Wealth initiative aimed at turning debris into wealth for the development of Abia State. Governor Otti disclosed this on Thursday in Government House, Umuahia, during the October edition of "Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians", a monthly interactive programme of the Governor. The Governor acknowledged that waste collection and disposal have been properly dealt with in the State from the inception of his administration, when he declared state of emergency on waste management, but said that the process is now moving to…

Oct

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh, Slams Aviation Minister Keyamo Over Comments on Orji Uzor Kalu

Column, News, Opinion, Politicschidiebere okoh, Nigeria, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and a close ally of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has strongly criticized Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, over what he described as “unguarded and disrespectful comments” directed at the former governor. Chief Okoh, speaking in Umuahia on Friday, expressed disappointment at Minister Keyamo’s remarks, stating that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s track record in both politics and the aviation sector speaks for itself. “It is disappointing and unacceptable for a federal minister like Festus Keyamo to address Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in such an…

Oct

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chief Kalu Commends Gov. Otti for Prioritizing Bende in Electricity Roadmap, Affirming Him as a Leader Who Truly Listens.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Emeka Kalu

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Chairman of E.C.K Foundation, has expressed his gratitude to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, for promptly including Bende Local Government Area in his administration's electricity roadmap. This development comes after Chief Kalu made a passionate appeal through an open letter, emphasizing the urgent need for improved electricity supply in Bende, a longstanding challenge for its residents. Chief Kalu praised Governor Otti as a "listening Governor" who prioritizes the welfare of the people. "Governor Alex Otti is a listening Governor who remains focused on delivering the dividends of democracy and good…

Oct

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe: House of Reps Approves Bill To Establish Federal Medical Center Ohafia for Third Reading

Abia State, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Politics

On Tuesday 14th October, the House of Representatives received the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on the Federal Medical Centre Ohafia (Establishment) Bill, HB.257, sponsored by Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. This marks a major step forward in establishing a Federal Medical Centre in Ohafia, Abia State. The Bill had earlier passed its second reading and was referred to the Committee on Health Institutions for detailed review and public input. The Committee’s report, now presented to the House, confirms that the Bill has undergone full legislative examination and amendment. A Federal Medical Centre in…

Oct

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Stop Politicizing Nnamdi Kanu’s Release” – Bishop Nwankpa Warns Politicians, Calls on President Tinubu to Act in Interest of National Unity

Abia State, Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Nwankpa, Freedom, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Politics

Abuja, Nigeria – October 17, 2025: Renowned cleric and good governance advocate, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, has issued a stern warning to politicians across the country, urging them to refrain from politicizing the ongoing calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Bishop Nwankpa, who is also the Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance (SEMGG), expressed deep concern over the recent development in which certain political figures are believed to have hijacked the upcoming protest scheduled for October 20, originally intended to peacefully advocate for Kanu’s release.…