Abia State Archives - Page 311 of 315

May

08

2020

Rep. Benjamin Kalu Felicitates With Distinguished Senator Orji Kalu

Abia State, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Crime, Ohafia, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Spokesperson of the Federal House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, has felicitated with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his victory at the Supreme Court. In a statement he personally signed, Hon. Kalu, said he is happy that the Supreme had served justice which the lower court failed to do. “It is with great joy that I celebrate with His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his victory today and the nullification of his conviction by the Supreme Court”, parts of the statement reads. “Like I always maintained, the erroneous conviction of Senator Kalu…

Apr

21

2020

By OHAFIATV

Kalu celebrates OUK, an Iroko of Africa at 60.

Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Ohafia, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics, Senate

Today would been half done if I do not take a quality time to celebrate my brother, friend and ally who has been many things to many people. A man of many parts, fearless, focused and indefatigable erudite leader. Chief Dr Orji Uzor kalu, two time Governor of Abia State and Senator Representing the Good people of Abia North Sartorial Zone, will remain the "Mmiri Nyiri Enyi of Ndigbo", the OUK of Africa (Oke Oji), the mighty Iroko of our time. And the good book says "many are the afflictions of a man, but God delivers him from them all".…

Apr

14

2020

By OHAFIATV

Inspector Sunday Daniel Beatup AFNews Reporter, Confiscates His Gadgets

Abia State, NewsAbia State, Nigeria, OMPAN, Politics

The offensive against media professionals by security agents is obviously on the increase with the case study of what happened to AFNews (Abia Facts Newspaper) reporter today on his way to work. AFNews reporter by name Thompson Nsisiongabasi was on his way to work today from Ahiaeke axis, when he got to Orpet junction in Umuahia, he saw people running not knowing that Police Officers and Civil Defense officers have had a face off at the junction. Police officers led by one Inspector Sunday Daniel rounded up Thompson and accused him of recording them, meanwhile Thompson's phone was down since…

Feb

14

2020

By Amos Oge Kalu

Origin of Ohafia War Dance (Download MP3 Audio)

Abia State, Music, News, OhafiaAbia State, Metro, Ohafia

The Ohafia War Dance (Igbo: ikpirikpi ogu) is a popular war dance performed in several parts of Eastern Nigeria. The dance which has its roots from Ohafia is performed by a group of muscular men in commemoration of their strength in fighting and winning wars in the past. DOWNLOAD ORIGIN According to oral history, the ancestors of Ohafia were renowned to be mighty men of war who were always on the lookout for wars to take part in. The Ohafia warrior tradition which remains one of the fundamental identities of the people of Ohafia is hinged on the performance of…

Dec

10

2019

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Ikpeazu, Ogah, Otti Set To Grace, Receive AFN Awards

Abia State, Lifestyle, News, PoliticsAbia State, AFNews, Nigeria, Okezie Ikpeazu, Politics

The Abia State Governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu PhD, has praised the efforts of the Abia Facts Newspaper in maintaining balanced and objective journalism. Speaking through his Chief of Staff Dr. ACB Agbazuere, at government house Umuahia, Dr. Ikpeazu accepted his nomination as Media Friendly Governor of the year 2019 and thanked Abia Facts Newspaper for recognizing his efforts in governance. Mean while, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) gubernatorial candidate in the just concluded general election in Abia State Dr. Alex Otti and the All Progressives Congress counterpart Honorbale Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Sampson Ogah…