Politics Archives - Page 142 of 486

Sep

13

2025

Revenue target: What might have been! – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Business, Economy, News, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Politics

“Today I can stand here before you to brag: Nigeria is not borrowing. We have met our revenue target for the year and we met it in August”. That was President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, speaking in a recent address to key political figures. Tinubu announced that Nigeria had met its revenue target for 2025 ahead of schedule and would no longer rely on borrowing to fund its budget. He attributed the feat to strategic economic reforms that were focused on the non-oil sector. The president asserted that Nigeria's economy is now on a predictable and stable path, that the era…

Sep

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Meets Islington Lord Mayor, Strengthens Ties with Diaspora

Abia State, Economy, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Politics

In a historic engagement, the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Lord Mayor of Islington, Chancellor Jason Jackson. The meeting, described as inspiring and forward-looking, explored avenues for a mutually beneficial initiative between Islington and Arochukwu/Ohafia—Chancellor Jackson’s maternal homeland. Hon. Osonwa noted that the encounter was deeply personal as well as political, emphasizing the power of heritage and the responsibility to build bridges that uplift people both at home and abroad. He commended Chancellor Jackson’s openness and enthusiasm, reaffirming his belief that cross-border collaborations can yield real and…

Sep

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

President of E.C.K Foundation Worldwide Emphasizes That Every Vote Counts in Shaping Nigeria’s Future

Abia State, CHAMA, News, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, INEC, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of the E.C.K Foundation Worldwide, has urged Nigerians—particularly those in Abia North—to come out in large numbers and register for the 2027 general elections. In a recent address, Dr. Kalu underscored the importance of voter registration as the first and most vital step toward achieving meaningful change in both local communities and the nation at large. ‎“Your vote is your voice. It is the most powerful tool you possess to shape the future of your community and the nation,” Dr. Kalu stated. “I encourage everyone, particularly my fellow constituents in Abia North, to take this…

Sep

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Aba Business Community Raises Funds For Security Trust Fund, As Gov. Otti Announces Commissioning Of Port Harcourt Road By President Tinubu

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Metro, Politics

Members of the Aba business community have raised millions of Naira to support Governor Alex Otti's Security Trust Fund in the State. Addressing the business community at the Aba Stakeholders Security Trust Fundraising Launcheon held on Thursday, September 11th at the Aba Sports Club, Governor Otti said that his government recognises security as the bedrock of development. The Governor, restated that security occupies the centre stage of his Government and assured that he would not compromise on issues of security, adding that, no Kobo of the funds raised or other public funds would be mismanaged under his watch. "Security is…

Sep

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Signs The Mini-Grid Framework Regulation Into Use In Abia State.

Abia State, Business, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has signed into use the Abia Mini-Grid Regulation framework, a document aimed at opening and unleashing private sector-driven investment in the Abia State Electricity Generation and Distribution to the unserved and underserved communities across the State. Signing the memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, September 10th at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti said that the event is the climax of several months of planning, stakeholder engagements, confidence building, ideation, and reviews by policy experts, investors, and energy consumers. "We have gathered this afternoon to collectively adopt a new framework…