Bende LGA Archives

Aug

23

2026

Karibe Ojigwe Joins Akoliufu/Amaokwe Elu Alayi Women At Annual General Meeting

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, Politics

The NDC candidate for Bende Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Pascal Karibe Ojigwe, on Sunday joined other distinguished guests at the Annual General Meeting of the Akoliufu/Amaokwe Elu Alayi Women. Ojigwe’s presence added colour to the gathering, which brought together members of the women’s group, community stakeholders and other special guests to celebrate the organisation’s anniversary and reflect on its activities and contributions to community development. One of the major highlights of the event was the cutting of the anniversary cake, where Karibe Ojigwe joined other special guests to perform the ceremonial cutting. Adding a strong touch of…

Aug

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh Lists Benjamin Kalu’s Achievements, Warns Against Politics of Setback

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, chidiebere okoh, Next Level, Politics

A vocal Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has thrown his weight behind the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, insisting that anyone working to bring him down is standing against the thousands of lives he has transformed across Bende Federal Constituency. Okoh maintained that Hon. Benjamin Kalu's record in office speaks louder than political rhetoric, arguing that his performance has set a benchmark difficult to ignore. According to him, the lawmaker is currently facilitating monthly salaries for more than 11,200 beneficiaries through programmes coordinated by his office, providing…

Aug

03

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh Defends Hon. Ben Kalu, Condemns Alleged Umunna Youths Sponsored Protest, Highlights DS Development Strides in Bende

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, Benjamin Kalu, chidiebere okoh, Politics

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, has cautioned youths from Umunna against what he described as attempts to undermine the political standing and developmental achievements of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Reacting to a recent protest staged by some youths in Umunna community, Chief Okoh alleged that the demonstration was sponsored and politically motivated, urging the youths to desist from allowing themselves to be used to advance interests that, according to him, do not align with the long-term progress of the area. The…

Jul

30

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon Pascal Karibe Ojigwe: From Football Excellence to Public Service.

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, Opinion, Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, Politics

Pascal Karibe Ojigwe is a former Nigerian professional footballer whose life has been defined by discipline, resilience, and a commitment to excellence, he built an outstanding football career that took him from Nigeria to some of Germany's biggest football clubs, including 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 1. FC Köln, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and TSV 1860 Munich. As a defensive midfielder and defender, he earned a reputation for his strength, tactical intelligence, and unwavering determination. One of the highlights of his career was being part of the 1. FC Kaiserslautern squad that won the 1997–98 German Bundesliga title, one of the most…

Jul

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

NDC Picks Pascal Karibe Ojigwe as Flag Bearer for Bende Federal Constituency, Receives ANYA Congratulations

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Bende LGA, Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, Politics

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially announced former Super Eagles star and former Abia State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Paschal Karibe Ojigwe, as its flag bearer for the Bende Federal Constituency House of Representatives election ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ojigwe's emergence follows the successful completion of the party's nomination process, having earlier obtained his Expression of Interest Form with a firm commitment to offer innovative, accountable and people-oriented representation to the people of Bende Federal Constituency. His emergence has been widely welcomed by supporters and political observers who believe that his remarkable achievements in sports administration, public…