Abia State Archives - Page 179 of 300

Aug

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2024

Okon-Aku Development Union President, Mc Kalu Umeh, Celebrates Birthday

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, NewsAbia State, Birthday, Lifestyle, Personality

The President General of Okon-Aku Development Union, Dr. Mmecha Kalu Umeh, is celebrating his birthday today amidst joy and thanksgiving. In a post, Dr. Umeh expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life and the opportunity to mark another year. "Thank you Lord for another victory and opportunity to celebrate life and the living in a new age with Bliss!" he wrote. Dr. Umeh's birthday is a significant milestone, and his leadership has brought immense development and progress to the Okon-Aku community. His dedication and selfless service have earned him respect and admiration from many. Join us in wishing…

Aug

20

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deputy Speaker Kalu Disowns Viral Video, Threatens Legal Action Against Radio Station

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

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has denied granting an interview to Umuahia-based radio station, Spin FM 95.3, where he allegedly urged Governor Alex Otti to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a press statement, Kalu's Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, described the video as "fake" and "mischievous", stating that the radio station had admitted to not conducting the interview. "We are shocked by the release of such video into the media because at no time did the Deputy Speaker grant Spin FM 95.3 any interview of such," the statement read. Kalu's office accused political…

Aug

20

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor “Ikenga Gburugburu” Cautions Deputy Speaker, Kalu: “Don’t Distract Otti with Talks of APC, 2027”

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom and President of United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAAP) feels compelled to address the recent utterances of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, which threaten the fabric of our democracy. We urge him to desist from making undemocratic statements, as Nigeria is not a one-party state. We reject the notion that every governor must come from the APC simply because the party holds power at the center. This idea contradicts democratic principles and the rule of law. There is no law in Nigeria mandating governors to come from a particular party. The APC's…

Aug

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Youth Group Hails Gov. Otti’s Transformative Leadership in Abia, Commends Reappointment of Mayor Osinachi Nwaka

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Opinion, Ossy Nwaka, Politics

The Executives and entire members of Ibere Concerned Youth Forum, a renowned socio-political group in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State have unanimously restated their satisfaction over the quintessential leadership of the Labour Party (LP) government of Dr. Alex Otti. Describing Otti's leadership style as 'second to none' in a communiquéissued at the end of the general meeting of Ibere Concerned Youth Forum (ICYF) held on August 13, 2024 in Ibere, and made available to the famousreporters.com, the group lauded the Governor for transforming the state "through his developmental and infrastructural strides since assuming office as the Executive Governor…

Aug

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia LP Chieftain Defends Governor Otti Against Critics

Abia State, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Labour Party, Opinion, Politics

Ebere Uzoukwa, a senior official of the Labour Party in Abia State, has come to the defense of Governor Alex Otti, dismissing criticisms of his policies and actions as "unwarranted" and "smear campaigns". Uzoukwa, who serves as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Governor, attributed the attacks to "agents of the PDP" in the state, motivated by a desire to undermine Otti's efforts to transform Abia. According to Uzoukwa, the Governor's achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and agriculture demonstrate his commitment to the state's development. He highlighted initiatives such as school retrofitting, hospital upgrades, road construction, and agricultural…