Social Issues Archives

Sep

13

2026

Abia Government Hands Over Two-Bedroom Bungalow To Widow In Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Ohafia, Social IssuesAbia State, emetu, Metro, Politics

The Abia State Government has handed over a newly built two-bedroom bungalow to Mrs. Grace Kalu, a widow from Amaekpu, Ohafia Local Government Area, as part of its intervention for vulnerable residents. The house, located at Ndi Nnachi Compound, Amaekpu Ohafia, was constructed through the state Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection with support from the member representing Ohafia South State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chief Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe). The official commissioning and handover ceremony was held on Friday in the community. Speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr.…

Sep

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deputy Governor Emetu Reunites With Classmates, Honours Teachers At GCK Class Of 2001 Silver Jubilee

Abia State, Current Events, News, Social Issues

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, on Saturday, August 29, joined his former classmates from Government College Ketu-Epe (GCK), Class of 2001, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their graduation from the college. The Silver Jubilee Reunion, held at Moonstone Hall, Whitestone Event Center, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, was a heartfelt gathering that brought together the GCK Class of 2001, celebrating not just their friendships and shared memories, but also their personal achievements and the lasting values they gained during their school years. As the Guest Speaker at the event, the Deputy Governor emphasised…

Aug

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti, Wife Chair Bayelsa Governor’s Daughter’s Wedding In Yenagoa

Current Events, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Alex Otti, Bayelsa, Entertainment

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and his wife, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, on Sunday joined dignitaries from across Nigeria at the wedding of Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere Diri, daughter of Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, in Yenagoa. The Governor chaired the wedding reception following the church service at the Royal House of Grace International Church, Greenland Paris, Yenagoa, where Stephanie was joined in holy matrimony with Mr. Ballad Tamaradoubra. Governor Otti, who congratulated the newlyweds, urged them to build their marriage on mutual understanding, commitment and the ability to resolve disagreements privately. Drawing from the biblical injunction that…

Aug

01

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

FG Hails Gov. Otti As Abia Hands Over First Nigerian Air Force Administrative Complex In Umuahia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Social Issues, Sponsored2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Opinion, Politics

UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE — The Federal Government has commended Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, following the official handover of the first-ever Nigerian Air Force Administrative Complex in Umuahia, describing the project as a landmark investment in national security and civil-military cooperation. Governor Otti formally handed over the state-of-the-art facility to the Federal Government on Friday, July 31, 2026, in the presence of the Minister of Defence and the Chief of the Air Staff. Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Otti reaffirmed that the protection of lives and property remains a fundamental responsibility of government, stressing that the project reflects the benefits…

Jul

31

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Reaffirms Commitment To South East Security As Umuahia Hosts Regional Security Summit

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Opinion, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Insecurity, Opinion, Politics, Security

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to strengthening security across the South East, declaring that peace and stability remain the bedrock of economic growth, investment and sustainable development. Governor Otti made the declaration on Thursday, July 30, 2026, while hosting the South East Regional Security Summit 2026 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. The summit was organised by the Federal Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South East). Speaking on the summit's theme, "Collaborative Approaches to Strengthening Security and…