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Apr

08

2025

Nneoma Kalu Uche Wins April Edition of Chief Kingsley Kalu Okeh’s Empowerment Initiative

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News

In a heartwarming display of philanthropy, Chief Kingsley Kalu Okeh, founder of OGBAJIE FOUNDATION, has announced Nneoma Kalu Uche as the lucky winner for the April edition of his empowerment initiative. This initiative aims to support the Abuja branch of Okon-Aku Youth wing, aligning with Chief Okeh's commitment to provide ₦1.2 million to the youth wing throughout the year. Nneoma Kalu Uche, will receive support as part of Chief Okeh's pledge to empower young people in his community. This gesture demonstrates Chief Okeh's dedication to youth development programs and his vision for a brighter future for the younger generation. Chief…

Apr

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senator Kalu Demands Swift Prosecution of Killers of Chinese Expatriates, Police Officer in Abia

Abia State, Metro, News, OpinionAbia State, Crime, Metro, Orji Uzor Kalu

Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Abia State Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen who ambushed a convoy transporting Chinese expatriates and their police escorts to a mining site in Isuikwuato, Abia State. In a statement issued from his media office on Sunday, Kalu condemned the brutal…

Apr

05

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Meta Shuts Down Fact-Checking; Community Notes Take Over As Approach to Online Moderation

NewsFacebook, Meta, World News

Meta, Facebook's parent company, is indeed shutting down its fact-checking program in the US. As of Monday, the program will be "officially over," meaning no new fact-checks will be conducted, and the fact-checkers will be let go. This move is part of a larger shift towards community-based moderation, where users will be responsible for flagging and correcting misinformation. Meta will introduce "Community Notes" on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, which will allow users to add notes to posts that may be misleading or inaccurate. Critics argue that this change may lead to an increase in misinformation, as users may not have…

Apr

05

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and the part of our past (1): By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics

On October 1, 1999, I wrote an article titled ‘The Ethical Imperative of Governance’ in one of Nigeria’s leading national newspapers. In the said article, I advocated for a deep sense of objective right and wrong in society, one that transcended Nigeria’s multicultural identity, as this shared moral foundation was essential for achieving our national objectives. Fast-forward to 2025, nearly three decades later, and the question remains: has anything changed? If so, what exactly has changed, and how do we measure the extent of this transformation? In fairness to posterity, to ask how we got to wherever we are is…

Apr

05

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Governor Alex Otti Inaugurates State, LG Executives of Abia Arise Political Structure

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

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, on Saturday inaugurated the State and Local Government Executives of the Abia Arise Political Structure. During the inauguration, the Governor charged the newly appointed leaders to strengthen the structure across the 17 Local Government Areas, stating that political activities will soon commence in full force. He expressed confidence in the capacity of the appointees to drive the vision of the structure and ensure it reaches every ward and community in the state. State Leadership: • Chairman: Mazi Nkem Okoro • Deputy Chairman: Sophia Chidinma Ikpeama • Secretary: Dr. Sylvester Ibeleme • Organizing…