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Apr

02

2024

Abia PDP loses Ikpeazu’s Ex–Chief Of Staff, Agbazuere, Uzor Azubuike, Chikamnayo, Others to APC in latest decamping

Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Peoples Democratic Party

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State has suffered a severe political earthquake as a result of the departure of prominent party members on Monday in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). These individuals include Mr. ACB Agbazuere, the former chief of staff to the state's most recent governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Eze Chikamnayo, a former commissioner for information, and Uzor Azubuike, a former member of the House of Representatives. This is happening before the All Progressives Congress (APC) zonal caucus meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Chief Donatus Nwankpa, the party's national welfare secretary,…

Apr

02

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bello El-Rufai, explain how your father’s good governance left a debt of $587Million in Kaduna – Udoeze

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEl-Rufai, Opinion, Politics, Udoeze Kalu

Truth they say cannot be hidden for too long. It was not long ago when the son of the former governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai appeared on a TV Show to boast of his father's good performance which was better than that of the former governor of Anambra state and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election. His outburst was so irritating that many Nigerians questioned his motives for taking such a path to leave defending his father by telling Nigerians what his father did to pass his good governance litmus test as…

Apr

02

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo reiterates backing for Umahi’s adoption of Tinubu’s Eight-Year Presidency

Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

In the face of prevalent challenges and economic turmoil experienced by Nigerians during the past 11 months of President Tinubu's administration, Ohanaeze Ndigbo stands resolute behind Senator Dave Umahi's endorsement of a transformative 8-year presidency under Tinubu's leadership. Amidst the backdrop of national infrastructure development endeavors, particularly in the realm of delivering high-quality and enduring road networks utilizing innovative cement technology across the six geopolitical zones, the sentiment on the ground is unanimous. Nigerians, notably the Igbo community, laud the ongoing projects and share the conviction expressed by the Minister of Works, affirming that President Tinubu's performance is nothing short…

Apr

01

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Bloggers Commences New Membership Registration.

Abia State, News, SponsoredAbia State, OMPAN

Abia State Bloggers under the aegis of the Online Media Publishers Association of Nigeria(OMPAN) has announced the commencement of New Membership Registration to admit Bloggers in the state who are not yet Registered with the Union. A Statement Jointly Signed by the Chairman of the Membership Registration Nneka Torti and Secretary Success Nwabueze urged all bloggers resident in Abia State or even outside but from Abia to take the Opportunity and get registered with the Union. Below is the Statement. Registration Registration Registration. Are you a blogger? Are you passionate about blogging or journalism? Do you own a blog? Our…

Apr

01

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Accept Appeal Court Decision That You Can’t Be Sworn in As Abia Assembly Lawmaker— Hon Christian Ikechukwu Tells Uzodike Aaron

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA) who was the Chairmanship Candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance in the 2016 Abia State Local Government Election Hon Christian Chinyeaka Ikechukwu has advised the Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) of the Aba North State Constituency Hon Aaron Uzodike to try again in 2027, to recontest as he declared that Hon Destiny Nwagwu remains the Representative of the People of Aba North State constituency till 2027. The Court of Appeal in Abuja had in Appeal Number CA/OW/47M/2023/30/2023 ruled that Hon Aaron Uzodike cannot be sworn in. Hon Christian wondered why…