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18

2026

Governor Alex Otti’s Investment Drive Gains Global Momentum as Ambassador Offor Meets Eric Trump in Washington, D.C.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Column, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The international investment drive of the Abia State Government received another boost as Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as "De Ultimate Commander" and revered as Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms, held a strategic engagement with Eric Trump, son of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, at Congress Hall, Washington, D.C. The high-profile meeting forms part of Ambassador Offor's ongoing working visit to the United States, where he is combining political advocacy for the re-election of Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, with an economic mission aimed at attracting foreign investors…

Jul

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Massive Turnout In Abiriba As Labour Party Stakeholders Declare Support For Otti, Bourdex Ahead Of 2027

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

ABIRIBA — The political atmosphere in Ohafia Local Government Area is currently experiencing a tidal wave of momentum, following a highly successful and historic gathering of political heavyweights, traditional leaders, and grassroots mobilizers in the ancient kingdom of Abiriba. What was initially conceived as a routine Special Iriama Meeting of the Labour Party (LP) and the Abia Arise family swiftly transformed into a spectacular demonstration of political unity, solidarity, and strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections. Hosted at the residence of the esteemed Labour Party Leader in Abiriba, Chief Ebueme Ezikpe, the event drew an overwhelming crowd, signaling…

Jul

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Supreme Court Upholds Final Forfeiture Of Emefiele’s Properties

News, Opinion, PoliticsCrime, DSS/EFCC, Politics

The Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of properties linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, bringing an end to the legal dispute over the assets. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member panel led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the apex court overturned the earlier decision of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, which had ordered a fresh hearing of the forfeiture case. The Supreme Court set aside the appellate court's ruling and affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which had ordered the final forfeiture of the properties.…

Jul

17

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Rejects Atiku’s Call For Umahi’s Suspension, Urges Due Process Over Mary Habila’s Death

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Atiku Abubakar, Dave Umahi, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

ABUJA — Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has rejected calls by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the suspension and resignation of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila, insisting that due process must take precedence over political pressure. In a statement issued on Friday and jointly signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Deputy Secretary General, Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation described the demands for Umahi's resignation as premature, politically motivated and inconsistent with the principles of justice and fairness. The group maintained that while the death of…

Jul

16

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Umunneochi Gears Up To Receive Governor Otti On July 24

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Politics

Residents of Umunneochi Local Government Area are set to welcome the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, who will embark on an official visit to the council area on Friday, July 24, 2026. The visit is expected to further strengthen the Governor's engagement with the grassroots as his administration continues to drive its development agenda across the state. It will also provide an opportunity for the people of Umunneochi to interact with the Governor and reaffirm their support for his administration. According to a statement issued by the Executive Mayor of Umunneochi LGA, Hon. Sunny Afurobi,…