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Sep

27

2026

Tinubu has my respect, I’ll never abuse him — Peter Obi.

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), stated that President Bola Tinubu has his full respect and that he will never resort to personal abuse or insults against him or any other government official. He made these remarks on Friday, 25 September 2026, during the 2026 All Nigeria Editors' Conference held in Enugu. The event operated under the theme, "The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive". Obi emphasized that political disagreements and opposition should focus entirely on policies, governance, and performance rather than descending into personal attacks. He stated, "He's the President…

Sep

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ugwueke Declaration: Abia North Stakeholders Meet Again, Back Continuity Of Otti’s Good Governance Brand Beyond 2031.

Abia State, Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

Stakeholders of Abia North, under the aegis of the Alliance for Good Governance, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, converged at the Isieke Civic Centre, Ugwueke, in Bende Local Government Area, where they reiterated their resolve to support, protect and sustain the good governance model of Governor Alex Otti, OFR, beyond 2031. The Ugwueke meeting, which is the second chapter meeting of the group after its inaugural gathering hosted in Abiriba by Chief Ebueme Ezikpe, drew eminent sons and daughters of Abia North. Presenting the communique issued at the end of the meeting, the Secretary and Spokesperson of the Alliance, Prof.…

Sep

26

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Isuikwuato Traditional Rulers Council Denies Endorsing Orji Kalu For 2027 Senate Race

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

The Isuikwuato Local Government Traditional Rulers Advisory Council has disowned reports suggesting that the Council formally endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the 2027 Abia North Senatorial election. The Council, through its Public Relations Officer, HRH Eze Engr. Okey A. Udeh, said no such endorsement was authorised by the body, insisting that the traditional institution remains non-partisan and does not endorse politicians or political parties. The clarification follows reports published on September 24 and 25 claiming that traditional rulers in Isuikwuato expressed support for Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s bid to return to the Senate in 2027 after an interactive meeting…

Sep

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia North Senatorial Candidate, Uko Nkole Takes Peter Obi 2027 Message To The Grassroots

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

The NDC candidate for Abia North Senatorial Zone in the 2027 elections, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, continued his grassroots engagements with a series of courtesy visits and political consultations across Ohafia and Umuahia. The leadership of the Okada Union, Old Soldier Junction, Ohafia, visited Nkole in his country home to appreciate his presence at their project commissioning last Saturday and pledged their support for his senatorial ambition. In a related development, Leaders of Okamu, Ohafia, also paid a courtesy visit in his Abam Residence and expressed their support for Nkole to represent the good people of Abia North Senatorial…

Sep

24

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Commends Tinubu, Umahi Over First Niger Bridge, Demands Urgent Action On Owerri–Aba Expressway

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

September 24, 2026 The Global Executive Committee of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, for the Federal Government's intervention in the rehabilitation of the First Niger Bridge. The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation said the progress recorded on the bridge demonstrates what focused government attention, technical supervision and urgency can achieve when critical infrastructure requires immediate intervention. Following its assessment of the rehabilitation works, Ohanaeze described the intervention as significant, particularly given the strategic importance of the First Niger Bridge to transportation, commerce and regional economic integration. The bridge was…