Nigeria Archives - Page 5 of 331

Aug

30

2026

Mary Habila’s Family Revelation Exonerates Umahi Over Death Allegations; Ohanaeze Urges Atiku, SOKAPU, Others to Apologise

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, PoliticsNigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

The global executive committee of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has said the revelation by the family of late Miss Mary Habila that she had a pre-existing heart condition has effectively exonerated the Minister of Works, Senator David Nweze Umahi, from allegations and accusations linked to her death. Ohanaeze, in a statement signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Acting Secretary General, Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa, also called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Southern Kaduna Peoples United Association (SOKAPU) to retract their earlier accusations against Umahi and tender apologies to the Minister. The organisation, while expressing its…

Aug

29

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ben Kalu’s Omission From APC List May Cost Party In 2027, Abia APC Chieftain Warns

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Benjamin Kalu, Nigeria, Politics

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Chidiebere J. Okoh, has described the reported omission of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, from the APC Campaign list as an error that could prove costly for the party if not urgently corrected. Okoh, who is also a staunch supporter of the Deputy Speaker, said Kalu has made significant contributions towards strengthening the APC and promoting the party across the South-East, stressing that his efforts have produced enormous results. According to him, the Deputy Speaker has remained a major political force…

Aug

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

2027: Peter Obi Cannot Defeat President Tinubu, NDI-ABAT Declares As Asaba Igbo Summit Is Rescheduled

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

OHAFIATV | August 28, 2026 The Ndigbo For Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Forum, NDI-ABAT, has declared that former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, cannot defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 Presidential Election, citing what it described as the prevailing national political realities. In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026, the organisation urged Peter Obi to recognise the political circumstances ahead of the 2027 election and avoid what it described as political calculations that may not serve the long-term strategic interests of Ndigbo and the Southeast. NDI-ABAT said the 2027 presidential contest would ultimately be…

Aug

28

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Benin–Agbor–Asaba Expressway: Remain Calm, Umahi Will Execute Tinubu’s Directive With Speed — Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Column, Metro, News, Politics2027, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

OHAFIATV | August 28, 2026 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on Nigerians, particularly commuters, transport operators and residents who depend on the Benin–Agbor–Asaba Expressway, to remain calm, patient and confident as the Federal Government moves to urgently restore the major highway to acceptable standards. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, in a statement dated August 27, 2026, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his swift intervention and directive aimed at addressing the deplorable condition of the Benin–Agbor–Asaba Expressway. Ohanaeze described the road as a major national transportation corridor linking the South-South, Southeast and other parts of Nigeria, stressing that it plays…

Aug

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Raising The Bar Beyond Darts, Propaganda And Vitriols To Issues, Policies And A Workable Manifesto.

Column, News, Politics2027, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Now That The Campaign Is Here... I. WEEK ONE (August 19 - August 26th). In consonance with the Timetable guiding the 2027 Electoral Protocol The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC scheduled August 19 as the start of campaigns across the nation, and interestingly the fireworks are here. The first week of Campaigns was generally engaging with Atiku throwing a lethal shot at the lead economic policy of the incumbent, yes he threw a shot at the REMOVAL OF SUBSIDY and boldly said that he will re-introduce the Subsidy Regime and has struggled to explain how and why he will do…