Opinion Archives - Page 19 of 232

Jun

21

2026

Engr Emetu Charges Health Workers On Accountability, Community Ownership At Abia PHC Review Meeting

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Health, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Health, Healthcare, Ikechukwu Emetu, Opinion

UMUAHIA — Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, has called on healthcare workers and stakeholders to strengthen accountability, improve service delivery, and promote community ownership of health facilities as the state intensifies efforts to build a more efficient primary healthcare system. Emetu made the call on Tuesday while declaring open the Second Quarter Primary Health Care Review Meeting held at the Government House, Umuahia. The Deputy Governor reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Alex Otti's administration to strengthening primary healthcare across the state, describing quality healthcare as a key pillar of the government's development agenda. He commended stakeholders for the…

Jun

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Legacy Of Sacrifice And Service: RATTAWU Salutes A Man Dedicated To Welfare Of The Poor And Vulnerable

Column, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsMetro, Opinion, Politics

The leadership of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) Nigeria has paid glowing tribute to Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, President of the Government Approved Freight Forwarders, for his outstanding commitment to humanity, community development, and the welfare of the less privileged. President Kalu while speaking in Lagos where the Union visited him to identify with the good works he is doing said, Chief Ezisi remains a shining example of selfless leadership, humility, and compassion. Through his numerous humanitarian interventions, he has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the poor, vulnerable, widows, and disadvantaged members…

Jun

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Three Miracles, One Testimony: Deputy Governor Emetu Returns Glory To God As Family Celebrates Triplets In Ohafia

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

Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, has returned all glory to God following the successful birth of triplets to his younger brother, Barr. Chima Lekwachi Emetu, and his wife, Barr. Mrs. Ada Chima Emetu, describing the development as a powerful testimony of God's faithfulness and boundless grace. The thanksgiving and dedication service for the newborns was held on Sunday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Amaekpu Ohafia, attracting family members, friends, well-wishers and members of the church community who gathered to celebrate what was widely described as a rare and remarkable blessing. Speaking on behalf of the Emetu family,…

Jun

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court Orders INEC To Deregister ADC, APP, AA, Accord, ZLP

Current Events, News, Opinion, Politics2027, INEC, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties over their failure to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Justice Peter Lifu gave the directive while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by the National Forum of Former Legislators, which challenged the continued recognition of the parties despite what it described as their poor electoral performance. According to the court, the affected political parties failed to…

Jun

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Backs State Police Bill, Receives Labour Party Nomination Certificate For 2027 Re-Election Bid

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Current Events, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, House of reps, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Opinion, Politics

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, on Thursday participated in a historic plenary session at the House of Representatives where lawmakers affirmed the new Minority Leadership of the House and advanced critical national security reforms. During the plenary, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa joined fellow legislators in congratulating Hon. Fred Agbedi on his emergence as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, expressing confidence in the new leadership's capacity to strengthen legislative engagement and democratic accountability. The day's proceedings also witnessed the passage of the State Police Bill, a landmark legislative development widely regarded as a…