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Jul

09

2026

Labour Party Unveils ₦2.8m Essay Competition To Shape The Future Of New Abia

Abia State, Column, News, PoliticsAbia State, Labour Party, Politics

The Labour Party in Abia State has launched a statewide essay competition with a total prize pool of ₦2.8 million, inviting secondary and tertiary institution students to contribute ideas on governance, development and the future of the state. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday at the party's state secretariat in Umuahia, where party leaders described the competition as a deliberate effort to deepen civic education, promote democratic values and encourage greater youth participation in public policy. Speaking during the launch, the State Secretary of the Labour Party, Mr. Chuks Akamadu, said the competition was the first of its kind to…

Jul

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Alex Otti’s Manu-Tech UniPod Milestone Shows Why Abians Should Choose Continuity In 2027 — By Ambassador Osita Offor

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Education, Opinion, Osita Offor, Politics, Ultimate Commander

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has commended the inauguration of Nigeria's first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod (Manu-Tech UniPod) at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, reiterating that it is more than the unveiling of another government project. It is a landmark achievement that positions Abia State at the forefront of innovation, technology and industrial development in Nigeria. More importantly, it demonstrates the growing confidence that the Federal Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have in Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti,…

Jul

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s First Manu-Tech UniPod Launched In Abia To Boost Innovation, Manufacturing

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Economy, Education, News, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Economy, Education, Nigeria, Politics

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The Federal Government, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Abia State Government, has launched Nigeria's first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod (Manu-Tech UniPod) at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), in Abia State. In a deataled press release by Ctz. Ukoha, Njoku Ukoha Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, the landmark initiative is designed to strengthen innovation, research commercialisation, entrepreneurship and industrial development, while positioning universities as drivers of economic growth and job creation. Speaking at the inauguration,…

Jul

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu’s Handshake Across The Continental Shelve, Another Mistake Of History – Odo Ijere.

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

The recent meeting of the southwest and Southsouth regions of the country convened at the instance of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ogun state government house is another revisionist effort to isolate the Igbo southeast region geographically situated at the very heart of southern Nigeria. It is perhaps a lameduck approach to implement the decade-long policies of Igbo encyclement or what late Buhari had mocked as a dot in the circle. For those who still pretend not to know, Igboland is located at the epicenter of the geographical expression of what the Whiteman originally described as the Niger Delta. There has…

Jul

07

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Seun Vs Ali Modu Sheriff: When Journalists Stop Asking Hard Questions, Falsehood Wins, Lies Gain Credence

Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsNigeria, Opinion, Politics

The recent edition of Politics Today on Channels Television, anchored by Mr. Seun Okinbaloye, once again brought to the fore an issue that should concern every Nigerian who values responsible journalism. During the interview with former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, familiar allegations were made against Mr. Peter Obi—claims that have been publicly disputed and repeatedly addressed over the years. Yet, rather than subject those assertions to rigorous scrutiny or provide the necessary context for viewers, the interviewer allowed them to pass without challenge. That, in my view, represents a failure of one of the cardinal responsibilities of journalism.…