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Jul

17

2025

Abia Deputy Governor Pens Down Hearty Birthday Message to His Beloved Wife, Adaeze.

Abia State, News, Ohafia, Politics, SponsoredBirthday, Ikechukwu Emetu

On this special day, I pause amidst the responsibilities of state to celebrate the most precious part of my life. In the quiet moments between meetings and duty, it is thoughts of you that bring me peace. Your love has been my anchor through the storms, your wisdom a light in times of uncertainty, and your strength the silent pillar behind every step I take in service to our people. Adaeze, you are not only my wife, you are the heart of our home, the soul of our family and the grace that crowns my journey. You carry yourself with…

Jul

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Jinx Broken As Prince Emeka Kalu Emerges RATTAWU’s First National President from Southeast Nigeria

Abia State, News, Politics

In a historic milestone for the Radio, Television, and Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Prince Emeka Kalu, also known as "Magic Finger," has been elected as the union's first National President from the Southeast region. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the union's leadership, reflecting its commitment to the doctrine of national character. ‎The Coordinator of Abia North Youth Agenda (ANYA), Hon. Udoeze Kalu, has congratulated RATTAWU on this achievement, describing it as a "new dawn" in the union's leadership. Hon. Kalu emphasized that this development demonstrates RATTAWU's resolve to apply the doctrine of national character, promoting…

Jul

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi Pays Condolence Visit to Buhari’s Family in Daura; Clarifies Initial Absence

Metro, News, PoliticsPeter Obi, Politics

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, visited Daura, Katsina State, to offer his condolences to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Obi was spotted at Buhari's Daura residence on Wednesday, a day after the former President was laid to rest. Obi had earlier clarified his absence from the burial ceremony, citing logistical challenges and the unavailability of flights to Katsina. He explained that the airport was closed due to the presence of dignitaries and noted that the mourning period extends until Thursday, adding that his visit on Wednesday was still part of the mourning process.…

Jul

16

2025

By Tunde Agabi

92-Year-Old Cameroon’s President Biya Announces Bid for Eighth Term in 2025 Election

News, PoliticsAfrica, Cameroon, Politics

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92, has declared his candidacy for an eighth term in the upcoming October 12, 2025, presidential election, seeking to extend his nearly 43-year tenure as the country’s leader. The announcement was made on Sunday via a bilingual post on X in French and English, where Biya stated, “I am a candidate for the 12 October 2025 presidential election. Rest assured that my determination to serve you is commensurate with the serious challenges facing us. Together, there are no challenges we cannot meet. The best is still to come.” As the leader of the Cameroon People’s…

Jul

16

2025

By Tunde Agabi

Traditional Ruler, Community Leaders Decry Plan to Demolish New Classroom Block in Abia

Abia State, Education, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsAbia State, Breaking, Education, Metro

King Larry Ogbonnaya Agwu, the traditional ruler of Ajata-na-Igu Autonomous Community in Ikwuano Local Government Area (LGA), has strongly opposed plans to demolish a newly built four-classroom block at Umuigu Central School to make way for a proposed model classroom block by the Abia State Government. The announcement has sparked outrage among community leaders and residents, who view the move as unnecessary and potentially malicious. The controversy arose following reports of ongoing demolitions of dilapidated classrooms at the school, prompting King Larry to intervene. “If you demolish the whole classrooms in the school, including the newly built one, will our…