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Apr

05

2026

Easter Celebrations; INEC And Jos Killings Can Attract Trump’s Attention Again – Ohanaeze Warns

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesBandits, Herdsmen, Ndi-ABAT, Nigeria

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE: 5th April 2026 The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has issued its Easter celebration message to all Christians, with a particular focus on Ndigbo. In this message, the organization urges all Christian faithful to continue exercising patience with the Federal Government. The current hardships faced by Nigerians, resulting from the sudden hike in petroleum products, are directly attributed to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which commenced in March 2026. The consequences of the US-Israeli military actions against Iran have triggered a global crisis, and the hike in petroleum products is a clear manifestation of…

Apr

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: APC Chieftain Declares Hon. Benjamin Kalu as the Candidate to Beat Gov. Alex Otti

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, All Progressives Congress, Benjamin Kalu, chidiebere okoh, Politics

ABIA—As political speculations intensify ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections in Abia State, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced strong support for Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of Federal House of Representatives, asserting that he is the only candidate capable of defeating the incumbent Governor Alex Otti. Speaking during a recent political gathering in Abuja, Chief Okoh described Kalu as a “visionary leader whose track record and political acumen position him to take on the challenges of leadership in the state.” The APC chieftain expressed confidence that Kalu’s candidacy would galvanize…

Apr

05

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Easter Message Of Hope From Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu

Abia State, Metro, News, Social Issues

My dear brothers and sisters of Abia South, As we celebrate this sacred season of Easter, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to you and your families. Easter reminds us that no matter how dark the night may seem, a new dawn will surely come. It is a powerful symbol of hope, renewal, and victory, one that comes with light over darkness, of life over death, and of faith over fear. In the same spirit, I urge every son and daughter of Abia South not to lose hope in our collective future. Our land is blessed with hardworking,…

Apr

04

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Otti Receives Omerekpe, Nnaji, other Opposition Heavyweights Into LP, Explains Capacity Of Abia Airport

Abia State, News, Politics

Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has officially received some key opposition political heavyweights from Umunnato - Ngwa, comprising Osisioma, Isiala Ngwa North, and Isiala Ngwa South LGAs, including Chief Ncheta Omerekpe, Onyebuchi Ememanka, GOC Nnaji, and others who recently dumped the PDP, APC, and ADC to join the Labour Party. Receiving the new members into the Labour Party on Saturday, at the Nbawsi Mini Stadium, Isialangwa North LGA, Governor Otti said that no new member of the party would be discriminated against. "So, as you are joining today, you have the same status with me. If…

Apr

04

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu: The Leader Ready to Transform Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, All Progressives Congress, Dr Martina Amarachi Ononiwu - Martina Martins, Politics

For too long, the story of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, has followed a predictable cycle—promises made, hopes raised, and aspirations left unfulfilled. The people have endured, persevered, and believed, yet the gap between leadership and reality has only widened. Now, a new chapter is beginning. A chapter defined not by empty rhetoric, but by competence, vision, and an unshakable commitment to the people. Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu, widely known as Martina Martins, is not merely entering the political arena; she is stepping forward with purpose, insight, and an unwavering dedication to service. She understands the struggles…