Abia State Archives - Page 25 of 297

Aug

10

2026

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

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Newly Elected Ohafia Youth Executive Pays Courtesy Visit to Hon. Ibe, Passes Vote of Confidence, Endorses 2027 Bid

Abia State, Politics2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Politics

The newly elected executive council of the Ohafia Youth Movement paid a courtesy visit to Honorable Ibe at his country residence, formally passing a vote of confidence on his leadership and declaring their endorsement for his re-election bid in 2027. Led by the newly elected President, Ume Kalu, the executive delegation met with the lawmaker to foster stronger collaboration between local youth leadership and public representatives in driving community development. During the visit, Comrade Ume Kalu highlighted recent milestones achieved by the leadership, notably the formal incorporation and establishment of the new Ohafia Youth Office. Focusing on sustainable empowerment, the…

Aug

09

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

RATTAWU Mobilises For Minister Mohammed Idris’ Umuahia Visit, As Prince Emeka Kalu Leads Memorable Reception

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Opinion, RATTAWU News2027, Abia State, RATTAWU

https://youtu.be/7pjbVIPTRmk?si=LLLYL-R7LGXuGmCk The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) on penultimate Sunday made a strong statement of unity and organisation as its members turned out in impressive numbers to receive the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, during his working visit to Umuahia, Abia State. The Minister was received by the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, while the RATTAWU delegation brought significant colour and visibility to the official engagement. The reception was led by the union’s President, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, popularly known as “Magic Fingers,” whose Golden Era…

Aug

09

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal And Spiritual Blessings Across Ohafia, Abiriba, Nkporo

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Opinion, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

…Reaffirms Commitment To Effective Representation, Completion Of Projects Facilitated During 8th And 9th NASS The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, represented by the party’s candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, has officially commenced his consultation tour across the senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general election, receiving royal blessings and goodwill from traditional rulers in Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo. Rt. Hon. Nkole, immediate past member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, began the consultation as part of his wider engagement with traditional institutions, community leaders, religious leaders, women,…

Aug

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Why Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole Stands Out As The Candidate Of Experience, Capacity And Results For Abia North

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole

As the 2027 political season gathers momentum in Abia North Senatorial District, the question of who possesses the experience, legislative exposure and capacity to effectively represent the zone at the National Assembly is increasingly taking centre stage. Among the prominent names in the conversation is Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, FNITP, PhD, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 8th and 9th National Assemblies. Nkole's candidacy is anchored on twelve years public experience garnered at the Federal Public Service where he voluntarily retired @ Middle Management Cadre + eight years of legislative experience,…