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Dec

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2025

Amb. Dr Osita Offor Sends Christmas Message to Abians — Calls for Unity, Support for Abia Arise & Alexottimania 2O27

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

As the season of Christmas fills our hearts with joy, hope, and renewed faith, Ambassador Osita Offor has extended a warm and heartfelt message to the good people of Abia State, both at home and in the diaspora. He describes Christmas as a sacred moment for reflection, gratitude, and recommitment to the values that bind us together as one people.love, unity, sacrifice, and selfless service. Amb. Offor reminds Abians that this season is not only about celebration, but also about strengthening our collective resolve to build a better Abia for ourselves and generations yet unborn. He calls on Ndi Abia…

Dec

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Spread love and peace this Christmas! RATTAWU President Urges Members and Nigerians.

Current Events, Metro, News, OpinionPrince Emeka Kalu, RATTAWU

The President of the Radio Television Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) of Nigeria and the Vice President of UNI-MEI, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Fingers), has extended his heartfelt wishes to the entire members of the Union and Nigerians as the world celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. The President of RATTAWU, in a message, reminded citizens of the power of love, compassion, and unity at Advent, which rekindles and brings to life the foretold story of Christ's coming at Christmas and calling on RATTAWU members to always remember and be guided as professionals on the very…

Dec

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Farouk Controversy and the Question of Public Responsibility – PO

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Nigeria, Peter Obi, Politics

One of the most talked-about public controersies in recent times is the allegation surrounding Farouk Ahmed. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, alleged that Mr. Farouk, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), spent about $5 million on the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland. He called for a full investigation and public explanation. At current exchange rates, $5 million is approximately ₦7.5 billion. In a country with over 18 million out-of-school children — the highest number in the world — this revelation inevitably raises questions of proportionality, public…

Dec

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

How Governor Otti is Institutionalizing Technology in Abia Civil Service

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Opinion, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration is steadily redefining public service delivery in Abia State by deliberately institutionalizing technology within the civil service. This strategy goes beyond the adoption of digital tools; it reflects a comprehensive governance philosophy that places human capital development, meritocracy, and technological innovation at the core of state administration. The recent automatic employment of 50 outstanding graduates of TechRise Cohort 2 into relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Abia State Civil Service is a practical demonstration of this vision in action. At the heart of this reform is the TechRise programme, a…

Dec

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: I Never Withdrew From Abia North Senatorial Race — Onuoha Bourdex Denies Viral Claim

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu

Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR’OON (Ugo’Ena Nde Abiriba), has dismissed as false and misleading a viral statement claiming that he has withdrawn from the 2027 Abia North Senatorial race, describing the report as a calculated attempt to misinform the public and create political confusion. In an official response, Chief Onuoha said his attention was drawn to a fabricated post currently being circulated and wrongly attributed to him. He stressed that he never made any statement suggesting that he would not contest the Abia North Senatorial seat in 2027. “I did not make any such statement,” he said, adding…