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Jul

12

2025

2027 Senate: Who are the 55 Traditional Rulers That Endorsed Orji Uzor Kalu?

Abia State, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia North, Abia State, Nigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

‎The recent claims that 55 traditional rulers, lawyers, clerics, and prominent stakeholders have endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the 2027 senatorial election are being challenged and dismissed as borne out of desperation to cling to power in perpetuity. The Abia North Youth for Good Governance (ANYGG) has called into question the validity of this claim, demanding that the traditional rulers make their identities public and provide evidence of their alleged support. This was contained in a statement released by Comr. Ndidi Okafor Ejieke, Convener of ANYGG. ‎Where is the proof? A thorough examination of public records shows that no…

Jul

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC Supporters Barred from Edo Government House During Victory Celebration

News, PoliticsEdo State, Politics

Hundreds of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters, including market women and youths, were left disappointed on Friday, July 11, 2025, after being denied entry to the Edo State Government House during celebrations marking Governor Monday Okpebholo’s Supreme Court victory. The Supreme Court had, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, upheld the rulings of the Election Petition Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, affirming Okpebholo as the rightful winner of the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The landmark judgment sparked widespread jubilation among APC supporters, who gathered as early as 7:00 AM at Benin Airport to give the governor a grand welcome.…

Jul

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

A word for Governor Oyebanji – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbiodun KOMOLAFE, Oyebanji, Politics

With the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election date set, the stage is now ready. The key issue is that incumbent Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) appears poised to win unopposed. It is much like a candidate in a parliamentary system who is “returned unopposed” due to a lack of challengers. Currently, Ekiti State lacks a discernible opposition, which is unfortunate, given its longstanding and much-admired focus on human capital development. It would be an astonishing feat if any discernible opposition could coalesce in the coming months to give the governor a close run.…

Jul

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Govt Pledges to Position State as Hub of Transformation through Human Capital Development

Abia State, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Ikechukwu Emetu, Politics

Government says it will position the state as a hub of transformation and exceed the international benchmark in Human Capital Development HCD by the year 2030. The Deputy Governor, Chief Ikechukwu Emetu, stated this during the inauguration of the newly appointed members of the state Human Capital Development Concil in his office. Chief Emetu also said that the decision is aims to eradicate poverty, improve health and education, reduce inequality, grow economies and protect the environment. He charged members of the HCD council to deliberate effectively and efficiently and provide implementation strategies that will benefit Abians and project the state…

Jul

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Partners with Nigerian Army & Mandalor Consultant Ltd. for Landmark Empowerment Initiative in Arochukwu/Ohafia

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Nominations Now Open! In a strong display of his commitment to the welfare of his constituents, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa is facilitating a transformative free training and empowerment program for 150 deserving widows and women across the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. This significant initiative is a collaborative effort with the Nigerian Army, in partnership with Mandalor Consultant Limited. It reflects Hon. Okwara's vision to ensure that the benefits of democracy are tangible and impactful for every individual in Arochukwu/Ohafia. He stated, "Our goal is to uplift the most vulnerable members of our society, providing them with the tools and resources they…