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Dr. Emeka Kalu Appeals To Gov. Otti For Urgent Attention To Bende Electricity Restoration

Dr. Emeka Kalu Appeals To Gov. Otti For Urgent Attention To Bende Electricity Restoration

Your Excellency, APPEAL FOR RESTORATION OF ELECTRICITY IN BENDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTER/TOWN With utmost respect and a deep appreciation, I write to extend the warm regards of the good people of Bende town in Bende Local Government Area and to commend Your Excellency for the remarkable developmental strides your administration has continued to record across Abia State. Your visionary leadership, people-centred governance, and unwavering commitment to infrastructural renewal have renewed hope for Ndi Abia. Your Excellency, I humbly wish to bring to your kind attention the lingering challenge of power outage in Bende local government headquarters/Town, which has persisted for…
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Dr. Kalu Urges Southeast Voters to Take Action as Voter Registration Hits 6.8 Million Nationwide

Dr. Kalu Urges Southeast Voters to Take Action as Voter Registration Hits 6.8 Million Nationwide

A Strong Start to Shaping Nigeria's Future Over 6.8 million Nigerians have registered for the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Women account for 52.23% (3,581,562), while men make up 47.77% (3,275,417). Youths aged 18-34 represent 4,689,263 of the registrants, students comprise 1,728,384, and persons with disabilities number 154,479. The completed online pre-registrations total 658,766, alongside 557,282 physical registrations. In light of this positive development, E.C.K. Foundation President, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, is urging Southeast voters, especially those in Abia North and Abia State, to take the ongoing INEC voter registration exercise seriously. In a statement, Dr Kalu emphasised that voting is…
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IF I WERE MINISTER DAVE UMAHI: Understanding the Meaning of ‘Professor in Practice’

IF I WERE MINISTER DAVE UMAHI: Understanding the Meaning of ‘Professor in Practice’

By BARRISTER IKENNA EMMANUEL -8TH October 2025 When Rufai Useni of Arise TV asked the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, a straightforward professional question about road construction and measurements, the interview suddenly turned dramatic. Rufai, known for his sharp and detailed questions, merely sought clarification on the cost per kilometre of the ongoing Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway Project — a fair and professional question any engineer or project manager should comfortably address. Instead, Umahi raised his voice and declared: “I am a Professor in practice!” That moment went viral. Nigerians flooded social media, laughing and mocking him. Many sneered:…
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On the Need for a Just, Peaceful, and Objective Resolution to the Nnamdi Kanu Case

On the Need for a Just, Peaceful, and Objective Resolution to the Nnamdi Kanu Case

MEDIA STATEMENT BY AMB ALIYU BIN ABBAS THE YOUTH PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA. Fellow Nigerians, Our nation stands once again at a delicate intersection of justice, unity, and peace. The question of whether to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has become one of the most sensitive national issues in recent years one that has touched deep emotions and stirred diverse opinions across the country. As the Youth President of Nigeria, I believe it is time we approach this matter with clarity of mind, fairness of heart, and firmness of purpose. This is not merely about one man; it is about how a…
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INEC Leadership: Bishop Prof Nwankpa Urges Appointment of Person of Integrity as Chairman’s Tenure Ends

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

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…
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