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Mar

20

2026

EID-EL-FITR: Ultimate Commander Charges Muslim Faithful On Love & Unity

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Osita Offor, Religion, Ultimate Commander

In a heartfelt message to mark the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, fondly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), has called on Muslim faithful across the nation to embrace love, unity, and communal harmony. Addressing celebrants, Ambassador Offor emphasized the importance of the spirit of Eid, which commemorates the conclusion of Ramadan, a period of fasting, self-reflection, and spiritual renewal. He urged the faithful to use the festival as an opportunity to strengthen bonds within families, communities, and the wider society. “Eid-el-Fitr is not only a time for celebration, but a moment to reflect on the…

Mar

20

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Onyeizu and the Urgency of 2027: Why Abia South Must Choose Renewal Over Regression

Abia State, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu, Opinion, Politics

By Emmanuel Bonaventure Agbai The quiet countdown to 2027 has begun, but the political questions across Abia State are anything but silent. Will Abia South seize this moment to demand authentic representation and measurable performance, or will it surrender to the familiar regression of the past? The 2023 elections were not ordinary. They reflected a seismic shift powered by the people’s desire for reform. Across the state, Labour Party candidates rode a historic wave of public confidence. In Abia South, Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu stood at the forefront of that movement — a technocrat with global exposure, grassroots appeal, and a…

Mar

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

High Chief Engr. Joseph Umunna (Onwa): A Movement of Hope, A Leader We Can Believe In

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, ADC, Chief Joseph Umunna (Onwa), Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The people of Abia North Senatorial Zone stand at a critical crossroads, where the need for visionary leadership has never been greater. In this pivotal moment, one leader has emerged with a clear mission: to bring transformative change, foster unity, and create opportunities for all. High Chief Engr. Joseph Umunna (Onwa) is more than a name; he is a movement of hope, a symbol of integrity, and a catalyst for progress. Leadership is not just about holding office—it’s about inspiring confidence, making bold decisions, and serving the people with dedication. High Chief Engr. Joseph Umunna embodies these qualities. With years…

Mar

19

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Otti And New Aba In New Abia – By Casmir Echebiri

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Opinion

There has always been this debate concerning the roles leadership and followership play in building societies. While some argue that leadership is the major influencer of change, others hold that change comes from the interplay of the two. Obviously, these standpoints meritorious. Only when leaders and those they are leading work together does true development happen. However, judging from historical experiences, and realities on ground world over today, societies building process is almost always majorly driven by leadership. It was leadership not followership that ended the obnoxious and centuries old slave trade. Before Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 as the…

Mar

18

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Osita Offor Fires Back at Orji Uzor Kalu Over “₦20,000 Politics,” Defends Gov. Alex Otti’s Rising Profile in Abia

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics, Ultimate Commander

Abuja, Nigeria — Ambassador Dr Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom), has delivered a scathing response to former Abia State governor and senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, accusing him of resorting to outdated and demeaning political tactics in a desperate bid to remain relevant ahead of the 2027 elections. Ambassador Offor described as “embarrassing and unacceptable” the senator’s widely circulated remarks about distributing ₦20,000 to Abians, stressing that such conduct—especially at a time when campaigns have not officially begun—reflects a mindset stuck in the past. He argued that reducing citizens to recipients of handouts after years…