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Jan

13

2026

Ifemba Age Grade of Okon-Aku Commissions Tarred Road to Mark Traditional Retirement

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

https://youtu.be/8AriK3EEMcU?si=5ReN-5aeAw7K60DZ The ancient town of Okon-Aku Ohafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, came alive on December 29, 2025, as sons and daughters of the community gathered to witness the traditional retirement ceremony of the Ifemba Age Grade from active community service. The event, which drew indigenes from across Nigeria and the diaspora, marked a significant milestone in the life of the age grade. Traditionally, such retirement ceremonies are moments of thanksgiving to God for life, strength, and the opportunity to serve one’s community to the fullest. For members of the Ifemba Age Grade, the occasion was both…

Jan

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Beyond Sentiment, a Call for Justice, Accountability, and Responsible Leadership in Okon-Aku Ohafia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, Social IssuesAbia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

My name is Comr. Amos Oge Kalu,. For those who have reached out to understand the true situation surrounding the crisis in my village, Okon-Aku, Ohafia, it must be stated clearly that the matter is as complex as it appears simple. At the heart of the problem lies the persistent inability of critical stakeholders to find common ground and reconcile their differences. I have maintained silence for some time, largely out of respect for Hon. Akuma, who was not just a close friend but a brother from my maternal lineage of Umu Ezie. His encouragement and support in my professional…

Jan

09

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kalu’s 1999 vs Otti’s 2023: How the Former Governor Further Exposed His Intellectual Deficiency

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Nigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Public commentary by political leaders carries a responsibility. It must be grounded in facts, context, and historical honesty. When these pillars are absent, statements may ignite partisan passions but will inevitably collapse under scrutiny. This is the fundamental flaw in Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s recent attacks on Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR, particularly his reckless attempts to compare governance outcomes between 1999 and 2023 while disregarding context, economic realities, and his own legacy in office. Kalu’s latest pronouncements reveal a troubling combination of arrogance, historical amnesia, and intellectual superficiality. The former governor had during his recent…

Jan

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Traditional Rulers’ Council Pays Compassionate, Solidarity Visit to Eze Ndukwe Iko After Palace Fire

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, Metro, NewsAbia State, Metro, Ndukwe Iko, Okon-Aku

Ohafia, Abia State — The Ohafia Local Government Area Traditional Rulers’ Council has paid a compassionate and solidarity visit to HRH Eze (Engr.) Ndukwe Iko, Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku, following the burning of his palace in the wake of the needless killing of a youth in the community. The visit, led by senior members of the council, was aimed at commiserating with the monarch over the unfortunate incident, which reportedly occurred amid heightened tensions after the killing. The palace was said to have been set ablaze by hoodlums and criminal elements during the unrest that followed the tragic event. Speaking…

Jan

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Otti’s Futuristic Strategy In Public Transport Management In Abia State

Abia State, Business, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Business, Economy, Metro, Politics

Governor Alex Otti is introducing a rather strange paradigm shift in governance here. It's strange in a very positive way. One sector where this is clearly self evident is in the management of the public transportation system in the state. One of the key parameters that define modern cities is their public transport system. There is usually proper organization here to ensure maximum comfort for the citizens. From well built terminals that promote effective nodality to the different means of transport, garnished with adequate security, management of public transport is critical in building modern cities. In these parts, public transport…