Politics

ABSG To Flag Off Waste – To-Wealth Initiative, Concludes Plans To Acquire Afro-Beverages.

ABSG To Flag Off Waste – To-Wealth Initiative, Concludes Plans To Acquire Afro-Beverages.

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his government will soon flag off the Waste - To - Wealth initiative aimed at turning debris into wealth for the development of Abia State. Governor Otti disclosed this on Thursday in Government House, Umuahia, during the October edition of "Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians", a monthly interactive programme of the Governor. The Governor acknowledged that waste collection and disposal have been properly dealt with in the State from the inception of his administration, when he declared state of emergency on waste management, but said that the process is now moving to…
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Chidiebere Okoh, Slams Aviation Minister Keyamo Over Comments on Orji Uzor Kalu

Chidiebere Okoh, Slams Aviation Minister Keyamo Over Comments on Orji Uzor Kalu

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and a close ally of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has strongly criticized Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, over what he described as “unguarded and disrespectful comments” directed at the former governor. Chief Okoh, speaking in Umuahia on Friday, expressed disappointment at Minister Keyamo’s remarks, stating that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s track record in both politics and the aviation sector speaks for itself. “It is disappointing and unacceptable for a federal minister like Festus Keyamo to address Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in such an…
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Hon. Ibe: House of Reps Approves Bill To Establish Federal Medical Center Ohafia for Third Reading

Hon. Ibe: House of Reps Approves Bill To Establish Federal Medical Center Ohafia for Third Reading

On Tuesday 14th October, the House of Representatives received the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on the Federal Medical Centre Ohafia (Establishment) Bill, HB.257, sponsored by Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. This marks a major step forward in establishing a Federal Medical Centre in Ohafia, Abia State. The Bill had earlier passed its second reading and was referred to the Committee on Health Institutions for detailed review and public input. The Committee’s report, now presented to the House, confirms that the Bill has undergone full legislative examination and amendment. A Federal Medical Centre in…
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“Stop Politicizing Nnamdi Kanu’s Release” – Bishop Nwankpa Warns Politicians, Calls on President Tinubu to Act in Interest of National Unity

“Stop Politicizing Nnamdi Kanu’s Release” – Bishop Nwankpa Warns Politicians, Calls on President Tinubu to Act in Interest of National Unity

Abuja, Nigeria – October 17, 2025: Renowned cleric and good governance advocate, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, has issued a stern warning to politicians across the country, urging them to refrain from politicizing the ongoing calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Bishop Nwankpa, who is also the Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance (SEMGG), expressed deep concern over the recent development in which certain political figures are believed to have hijacked the upcoming protest scheduled for October 20, originally intended to peacefully advocate for Kanu’s release.…
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JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu medically fit to stand trial, NMA tells court

JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu medically fit to stand trial, NMA tells court

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says Nnamdi Kanu’s health condition does not appear life-threatening. In a ruling on September 26, James Omotosho, presiding judge, had issued an order directing the president of the NMA to constitute an investigative panel to ascertain the defendant’s health status. Omotosho gave the directive while ruling on an application seeking to move Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody to the National Hospital in the federal capital territory (FCT) for treatment.
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