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Oct

24

2025

Alex Ekwueme’s contrøversial arrest, detent!on by Buhari and how Babangida restricted his movement

Column, News, Opinion, Politics, Social IssuesNigeria, Opinion, Politics

One of the political arrests that have remained contrøversial had to do with Dr. Alex Ekwueme, then Vice President under Alhaji Shehu Shagari. Ekwueme was arrested with some others on January 17, 1984 immediately after the government of Shagari was overthrown. When Buhari was asked about his continued detention while Shagari was only placed under house arrest, the head of State was quoted by Concord newspaper as saying Ekwueme was detained in Lagos in the Kirikiri maximum-security prison because of suspected involvement in shady oil deals. "I have not seen anything against the former president. You cannot say the same…

Oct

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia North Deserves Fresh Voices — Emeka Kalu Rebukes Orji Uzor Kalu’s ‘Ownership’ Claim as Outdated

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Emeka Kalu, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

I want to address the recent statement made by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, in which he claimed that the Abia North Senate seat belongs to him until he has completed his term. Such a statement, coming from a former governor and current senator, is not only undemocratic but also disrespectful to the collective will of the people of Abia North, who have the constitutional right to freely elect their representatives. Let it be clear: no individual owns a democratic seat in Nigeria. The Senate seat for Abia North belongs to the people, not to any individual, family, or political dynasty.…

Oct

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Hands Over 28 Vehicles To Permanent Secretaries In Abia State.

Abia State, Current Events, Economy, Lifestyle, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has presented 28 brand new Geely Emgrand cars to Permanent Secretaries in the Abia State Civil Service. Presenting the cars to the beneficiaries on Tuesday, at the premises of the newly commissioned Michael Okpara Auditorium, Governor Otti said that having appointed them Permanent Secretaries, there is a need to make their job a little easier by providing them with mobility. The Governor said that the gesture was part of his administration’s resolve to restore dignity of the civil service and provide the necessary tools for effective service delivery. "So, gone are the days of…

Oct

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia To Partner ARMTI To Upgrade Subsistence Agriculture To Business.

Abia State, Business, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his Government will partner the Agriculture and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) to upgradesubsistence Agriculture in Abia State to business. The Governor stated this on Tuesday, October 21st, while receiving in his office, a delegation of the Agriculture and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) led by its Executive Director, Dr Olufeme Oladunni. Governor Otti described Abia State as a place where 70% of the population engage in one form of agricultural activity or another, saying that, if supported, the result would be more positive. "This is a place where 70% of the population…

Oct

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rhino Homes Slams Sahara Reporters Over Fake ‘Mass Casualty’ Claim at Aba Project

Abia State, Business, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Business, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Rhino Homes and Properties Limited, the official developer and concessionaire of the Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba, has strongly refuted a misleading and sensational publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that “many were feared dead” following a minor props failure at Block D of the ongoing construction site. In a statement issued by the company, Rhino Homes described the report as false, reckless, and grossly unprofessional, noting that no single casualty was recorded during the incident. According to the company, the minor technical issue occurred in one of the sections being handled by a sub-contractor, Van Daniels Construction Company, and was promptly…