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Oct

16

2025

Gov. Otti Promises To Continue To Prioritize Welfare Of Workers In Abia State.

Abia State, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, Politics, Social IssuesAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says that his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of workers and the entire people of Abia State. Governor Otti stated this on wednesday, October 15th in his office when he received in audience, a delegation of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by the National President, Comrade Joe Ajero. Governor Otti while noting that his administration is a labour - friendly one, said that, government is about the welfare of the people and added that his government has employed 5,394 new teachers and is currently employing 771 health professionals. "And for…

Oct

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu Mourns Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Describes him as An Unwavering Pillar of Faith and Good Shepherd.

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesIkechukwu Emetu, Metro, Religion

Deputy Governor of Abia State, join millions of voices across Nigeria and the global Christian community to mourn the passing of a spiritual icon, a father in the faith, and a dearly beloved son of Ohafia Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. Engr. Emetu described the late Christian Leader as one of Africa’s most revered Gospel preachers and an international evangelist whose ministry spanned decades and touched continents, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was a beacon of hope, a vessel of divine inspiration, and a tireless labourer in the vineyard of the Lord. His unwavering commitment to spreading the message of Christ, healing…

Oct

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rev. Simon Onwubiko Pays Tribute to Rev. Uma Ukpai: A Saint Has Gone Home

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Metro, Religion, Uma Ukpai

Rev. Simon Onwubiko, the Abia State Commander of Man O' War Nigeria, has joined millions of Christians across Nigeria and beyond to mourn the passing of the revered evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. Describing his death as “the transition of a saint and a general in God’s army,” Rev. Onwubiko said that Rev. Ukpai’s earthly departure marks the end of an era but also the beginning of a glorious legacy that will continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt tribute, Rev. Onwubiko praised Rev. Uma Ukpai’s unwavering commitment to evangelism, faith healing, and the spiritual transformation of lives across Africa.…

Oct

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

House of Representatives Pays Tribute to Late Evangelist Dr. Uma Ukpai

Column, Lifestyle, Metro, News, VideoHouse of reps, Uma Ukpai

Abuja – The Nigerian House of Representatives on Tuesday paid a solemn tribute to the memory of the renowned evangelist and philanthropist, Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai, Founder and President of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association Incorporated, who passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. The tribute was rendered at the commencement of Tuesday's plenary, acknowledging the late preacher’s profound lifelong contributions to national spiritual growth, moral development, and humanitarian service.The proceedings followed a formal notification of Dr. Ukpai’s demise to the House by Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State. https://youtu.be/WcWDFWv-5WA?si=FZD6wYe_DR1dRL1e…

Oct

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Welcomes Atieo Group CEO, Victor Ikechukwu Okoronkwo; a Heartwarming Reunion.

Abia State, Current Events, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Opinion, Politics

...and a Shared Commitment to Progress It was a moment filled with warmth, pride, and shared purpose as the Honourable Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, received in his office his senior brother, constituent, and CEO of Atieo Group, Victor Ikechukwu Okoronkwo. Mr. Okoronkwo, one of Abia’s finest exports in the oil and gas industry, was in Abuja to participate in the Annual Downstream Petroleum Week organized by the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) — a committee where Hon. Osonwa also plays an active role. The meeting, which could easily be described as a reunion of…