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Aug

15

2019

History of Ohafia people and the legendary Ohafia War Dance

Abia State, News, OhafiaAbia State, Africa, Biafra, Nigeria, Ohafia

By Amarachi Egbukichi- Ohafia History: Ohafia is a town and local government area in Abia State, Nigeria. It is an igbo speaking region. The ancestral capital of Ohafia is located in the village of Elu. The Ohafia Local Government Area also includes the towns of Abiriba and Nkporo. Historically, Ohafia people left Andoli and settled in Isi-Eke, from where they ran away one night, when they heard the rattling sound of calabashes. The sound was interpreted to mean that they were being invaded which lead to a commotion, as some of them escaped toward Ngodo and others went towards Isuochi.…

Jul

30

2019

By Amos Oge Kalu

Power is Transient, Loyalty is Piety, but Change is Constant – Dr. Kalu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Nigeria, Politics

“I’ve said it for the umpteenth time and I will continue to emphasize it. The total misconception of the concept of power in Nigeria and Africa is the root of all our problems and developmental setback; until we begin to change our mindset about power, our results will continue to riddle with failure and infinitesimally below-average results. The problem with Africa has remained her myopic leadership. “I see it as unfortunate and very disheartening that notwithstanding the potential and blessedness of Nigeria in human and capital resources, Nigeria has continued to crawl on her knees after many decades of fruitless…

Jul

08

2019

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bende LGA Chairmanship: In the spirit of equity, Dr. Emeka Kalu Insists

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

Press Statement: - 8/7/2019 As the political atmosphere begins to gather in Abia State towards leadership at the Local Government Levels as required by the Law, many bridges and alliances are taking shape as expected, and interests are aligning accordingly for the common goal of choosing leaders that will be pragmatic and dedicated to handling the affairs of the 17LGAs. In this light, therefore, the Director-General of Atikulated Agenda Worldwide, CEO/Chairman, Stercoll Group Corporation LTD, and one time Gubernatorial Aspirant in Abia State, Chief Dr. Emeka C. Kalu, a proud son of Bende in Bende Local Government Area, Abia State…

Nov

29

2018

By Amos Oge Kalu

Okon-Aku (Ogbo Awagwu) Hall Nearing Completion – Ifeanyi Uchendu

Abia State, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ohafia, Okon-Aku, Politics

After the assessment tour of all his ongoing projects across the Ohafia South constituency on Saturday, the 17th day Nov, the Awagwu Ukwu mini hall which is one of the numerous ongoing projects embarked upon by the action lawmaker representing Ohafia South constituency, Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu is now wearing a new look. The mini hall has now been tiled both inside and outside to further beautify the edifice. The parameter fencing of the building and those close to it which are also part of the renovation process is also ongoing and would be completed soonest. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu had during…

May

19

2018

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senator MAO acknowledges Nkole’s laudable achievements

Abia State, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Ohafia, Personality, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

Addressing the Abia State PDP Excos led by Chief Johnson Onuigbo, his entourage and other PDP faithfuls in Arochukwu LGA during the one day visit/project tour embarked by the Abia PDP leaders, Hon. Uko Nkole in his submission said he had earlier influenced the return to site of the contractor handling the Arochukwu-Ohafia-Abiriba federal road, Messers Beks Kimse Construction Ltd who are on site. Equally, he attracted the award of contract for the reconstruction of Arochukwu/Ohafia bridge, (Omenuko Bridge) Igwu River which is awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works, Housing and Power to Messers HI-MANSION ALLIED SERVICES LTD at…