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Feb

12

2026

NLC President Receives UNI-Africa Representatives, Endorses Support For First UNI-MEI Conference in Nigeria

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, RATTAWU

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has warmly received the representatives of UNI-Africa at the NLC National Secretariat, underscoring the importance of collaboration within the African labour movement. The visit was part of the formal process to inform NLC about the decision of other African unions to host the first-ever UNI-Media, Entertainment and Arts International (UNI-MEI) Conference in Nigeria, a pivotal event aimed at strengthening ties and fostering development in the media and creative industries across Africa. The UNI-Africa delegation, led by the newly elected Women President, Comrade Pauline Sawadogo, and the Regional Women Coordinator,…

Feb

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh Calls For Dialogue Over Ohafia Youth Protests; Condemns Death Wish Against Senator Orji Kalu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent APC chieftain in Abia State and a steadfast supporter of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has voiced his concerns over the recent viral video featuring a group of women from Ohafia who can be heard chanting a death wish against the senator. The video, which has sparked widespread debate, saw the women calling for the death of Senator Kalu in their local dialect. Okoh, who is known for his political influence and unwavering support for Senator Kalu, has described the sentiments expressed in the video as extreme and undemocratic. He strongly condemned the violent rhetoric,…

Feb

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Electronic Transmission Bill: Progress or a Carefully Designed Loophole?, Kalu Queries

Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAkpabio, Emeka Kalu, National Assembly, Nigeria, Politics, Senate

The passage of the Electronic Transmission Bill today was heralded as a significant step forward in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. However, rather than bringing hope, it has left many citizens with concerns about the true intent behind the bill. Originally presented as a measure to ensure transparency in elections through the real-time transmission of results, the bill appears to contain troubling loopholes. Most concerning is the provision allowing the non-electronic transmission of results in areas with “no network coverage.” This clause undermines the very essence of what electronic transmission was meant to achieve. Let us ask a simple, but crucial question:…

Feb

09

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kalu Makes Urgent Call for Electoral Act Reform: A Plea for Integrity and Justice in Nigeria’s Democracy

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Kalu, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu As a concerned Nigerian and a staunch advocate of good governance, I feel compelled to speak on an issue of utmost importance to the future of our democracy. Today, I address the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the distinguished members of the National Assembly, urging them to take immediate and corrective action regarding a critical matter that threatens the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system. Democracy, as we know, is not sustained merely by the conduct of elections. It requires a framework built on credible laws, transparent processes, and, above all, the trust of…

Feb

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Offor to Orji Kalu: Drop Petition Against Ohafia Youths, Tender Public Apology Without Delay

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

…Cautions the senator to inbibe in the spirit of dialogue instead of intimidation and political desperation. Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” and the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has called on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to immediately withdraw his case against youths of Ohafia Local Government Area and tender an unreserved public apology to the Ohafia Clan. Dr. Offor was reacting to the recent political tension between the former Abia State governor and Ohafia youths following the senator’s decision to petition the youth association for openly expressing their political views. He described the move…