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Oct

10

2025

Credit Must Be Given to Whom It Is Due: President Tinubu Deserves Recognition for Increased Funding to States

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

By Hon. Dame Blessing Nwagba, PhD During the recent commissioning of some projects in Abia State, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made a statement that has since sparked debate across various political and media circles. He rightly acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making funds available to the states, funds that have enabled many of them, including Abia, to embark on impactful development projects. The Deputy Speaker’s assertion aligns perfectly with the message I delivered at the Ogbako Umunwanyi Igbo Worldwide 2025 August Meeting, held under the auspices of Igbo daughters in the…

Oct

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Who is Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu? From Aba to the World – The Rise of a Visionary in Energy, Innovation, and Leadership

Abia State, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, SponsoredAbia State, Chinedu Onyeizu, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

In the heart of Aba, Abia State’s industrious nerve centre, a young boy with big dreams began a journey that would take him from the bustling streets of the Enyimba City to the innovation halls of MIT, the strategy rooms of Chevron, and the political battlegrounds of Nigeria. That boy is Engr. Chinedu Chimaeze Onyeizu, and today, he stands as one of the brightest minds ever to emerge from Abia. A proud son of Aba, Chinedu's journey is nothing short of remarkable. He laid the foundation of his academic excellence at Dority International School, a cradle for future trailblazers. His…

Oct

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

INEC Leadership: Bishop Prof Nwankpa Urges Appointment of Person of Integrity as Chairman’s Tenure Ends

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Nwankpa, INEC, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

As the tenure of the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has called for the appointment of a person of unquestionable integrity to head the nation’s electoral body. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bishop Nwankpa emphasized that the selection of a new INEC Chairman must be based on competence, credibility, and impartiality, qualities he believes are essential to strengthening democracy and restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system. 'The appointment of a new INEC Chairman is not just…

Oct

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Demolition of Lagos Trade Fair Complex: Bishop Prof. Nwankpa Commiserates with Traders, Urges Government to Provide Compensation

Abia State, Business, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesEmeka Nwankpa, Lagos State, Metro, Opinion

Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has expressed deep sympathy with the traders affected by the recent demolition of sections of the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Describing the development as a 'devastating blow' to the thousands of traders whose livelihoods are tied to the complex, Bishop Nwankpa lamented the human and economic cost of the exercise, which has left many families in distress. 'The demolition of the Trade Fair Complex has not only displaced traders, but has also disrupted the lives of countless dependents who rely on these businesses for sustenance,' he said.…

Oct

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

To The No Six Without No Six: Ben Kalu And His Claim Of N38 Billion Father Christmas Gift

Abia State, Economy, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Opinion, Politics

The highest statutory allocation your State has gotten from FAAC and JAAC is N17 billion and N9 billion respectively, totalling N26 billion as the statutory allocation shared by a committee called the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) and not a gift from a benevolent Father Christmas. The N26 billion figure is the highest in the last 28 months. It has been hovering between N18 and N21 billion, and the records are with the Accountant-General of the Federation's Office with their portal open to public access. If the No. 6 wants to take over the State which is within his democratic…