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Sep

06

2026

Akumba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia Honours Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa For Exemplary Service

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, OpinionAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

The 2nd Akumba Age Grade of Amaekpu Ohafia has honoured Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, in recognition of his service to the constituency. The award was presented on Saturday, September 5, 2026, during the launch of the Age Grade's Bye-Law and the investiture of its Patron, held in Abuja. According to the Age Grade, the honour was in recognition of the lawmaker's contributions to community development, his character and integrity, commitment to selfless service, and the impact he has made in the lives of individuals across the constituency. Speaking at the…

Sep

02

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ekenobizi Stakeholders Rise Against Fraudulent Claims To Royal Stool; Pass Vote Of Confidence In Royal Chief, Sir Solomon Kanu, Esq., As Regent And Eze-Elect

Abia State, Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsAbia State, Metro, Opinion

A communique issued at the end of an emergency meeting comprising the Ekenobizi Council of Elders, Women and Youth Leaders, Community Chairmen, and other critical stakeholders, held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Ekenobizi, Umuopara, in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, has condemned what the stakeholders described as the fraudulent and phantom presentation of Engr. Joseph Nwakwue as the purported “Eze-Elect” of the community. The stakeholders, who rose from the meeting with one voice, warned that Nwakwue’s alleged actions pose a grave threat to the peace and stability of the community. Royal Chief, Sir. Solomon Kanu. Eze-Elect…

Aug

23

2026

By Nneka Nancy

2027: Egwuonwu Endorses Karibe Ojigwe, Says NDC Candidate Represents Hope For Bende

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

A chieftain of the Integrity Voters of Nigeria in Bende Local Government Area, Dr. Johnson Egwuonwu Truth, has thrown his weight behind the candidacy of Pascal Karibe Ojigwe of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election for Bende Federal Constituency. Egwuonwu, in a message endorsing the NDC candidate, described Karibe Ojigwe as a dependable and people-oriented leader whose commitment to the welfare of his constituents has earned him the trust and confidence of the people. According to him, Karibe is a man whose “trust never fails,” noting that his approach to leadership is driven by genuine concern for…

Aug

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Nkole, Elvis Ignis, Joins Mourners At Funeral Of Late Mazi Chekwas Albert Oti Who was His strong Political Ally

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, alongside the NDC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Elvis Ignis Ogbonna, and ADC Abia North Senatorial Candidate, Bishop Iyke Okoronkwo, joined family members, friends, political associates and well-wishers at the funeral service of the late Mazi Chekwas Albert Oti, popularly known as Ugwu Atani and President General Emeritus Atan Development Union. The funeral, held on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Atani Aro School Field, Atani, Arochukwu, was an occasion for the community and sympathisers to pay their final respects to the deceased, who passed on at the age of 65. The funeral service was conducted…

Aug

20

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

‘The Hour Has Come’: Chief Bourdex Flags Off Abia North Senate Campaign, Declares Seat Is Not A Family Heirloom

Abia State, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

Marking the official commencement of public electioneering campaigns as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Labour Party candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON, has issued a powerful campaign declaration titled "THE HOUR HAS COME." Speaking directly to the electorate across the five local government areas of Abia North, the business mogul and political leader asserted that the upcoming election represents a pivotal referendum on the fundamental nature of political representation in the region. In a direct critique of incumbent representation, Bourdex challenged the political status quo in the district,…