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Jul

07

2026

Nigeria’s First Manu-Tech UniPod Launched In Abia To Boost Innovation, Manufacturing

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Education, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Education, Nigeria, Politics

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The Federal Government, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Abia State Government, has launched Nigeria's first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod (Manu-Tech UniPod) at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), in Abia State. In a deataled press release by Ctz. Ukoha, Njoku Ukoha Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, the landmark initiative is designed to strengthen innovation, research commercialisation, entrepreneurship and industrial development, while positioning universities as drivers of economic growth and job creation. Speaking at the inauguration,…

Jul

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu’s Handshake Across The Continental Shelve, Another Mistake Of History – Odo Ijere.

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The recent meeting of the southwest and Southsouth regions of the country convened at the instance of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ogun state government house is another revisionist effort to isolate the Igbo southeast region geographically situated at the very heart of southern Nigeria. It is perhaps a lameduck approach to implement the decade-long policies of Igbo encyclement or what late Buhari had mocked as a dot in the circle. For those who still pretend not to know, Igboland is located at the epicenter of the geographical expression of what the Whiteman originally described as the Niger Delta. There has…

Jul

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Seun Vs Ali Modu Sheriff: When Journalists Stop Asking Hard Questions, Falsehood Wins, Lies Gain Credence

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsNigeria, Opinion, Politics

The recent edition of Politics Today on Channels Television, anchored by Mr. Seun Okinbaloye, once again brought to the fore an issue that should concern every Nigerian who values responsible journalism. During the interview with former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, familiar allegations were made against Mr. Peter Obi—claims that have been publicly disputed and repeatedly addressed over the years. Yet, rather than subject those assertions to rigorous scrutiny or provide the necessary context for viewers, the interviewer allowed them to pass without challenge. That, in my view, represents a failure of one of the cardinal responsibilities of journalism.…

Jul

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ihenta Community Applauds Osonwa As Contractors Resume Work On Ohafia Road Project

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

The Ihenta community in Ohafia Local Government Area has commended the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, following the resumption of work on the Ihenta-Ohafia Road project after a brief lull. Construction activities resumed on Friday, July 4, 2026, after the federal lawmaker reportedly intervened to facilitate the contractors' return to site amid delays affecting several federally funded projects across the country. According to community sources, Hon. Osonwa engaged the relevant authorities to ensure work recommenced, reaffirming his commitment to seeing every project attracted to the constituency through to completion despite prevailing budgetary constraints. The lawmaker was…

Jul

06

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Obingwa West Drums Support for Appolos, Anosike

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics, Sponsored

The people of Obingwa West in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State have declared their support for the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Kelechi Anosike, and the party’s House of Assembly candidate for Obingwa West State Constituency, Enyinnaya Appolos, ahead of the 2027 general election. The declaration was made during a well-attended thank-you rally held at Isiko, the country home of Appolos, where party faithful, community leaders, and supporters gathered to reaffirm their commitment to the PDP and its candidates. Addressing the gathering, Appolos expressed profound gratitude to the leadership and members of the PDP…