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A Call to the Good People of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South: Choosing the Best for 2027

A Call to the Good People of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South: Choosing the Best for 2027

As the Easter holidays wind down, we step back into our routines starting tomorrow, Tuesday, 7th of April 2026. I trust you all had a season filled with joy, reflection, and the warmth of family. May the spirit of Easter—love, peace, dedication, and hard work—guide us in all we do throughout the rest of the year. As we return to our communities and daily responsibilities, it is also a time to reflect on the future of our constituency. The 2027 elections are approaching, and the question before us is clear: who among us can truly represent the hopes, dreams, and…
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Abia Mounting Opposition and Resolve of the People to Return Alex Otti – Osita Offor

Abia Mounting Opposition and Resolve of the People to Return Alex Otti – Osita Offor

During a meeting of Umunneochi stakeholders over the weekend at the residence of the Mayor of Umunneochi, Hon. Sunny Afuruobi, Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, delivered a clear and unwavering message to Ndi Abia: the efforts of opposition forces to disrupt the remarkable progress of Abia State will not succeed. According to him, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has, in a short span, transformed Abia State. Roads that were once mere dreams are now a reality; healthcare facilities have been upgraded, education revitalised, and critical social infrastructure strengthened. Under his leadership,…
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Easter Celebrations; INEC And Jos Killings Can Attract Trump’s Attention Again – Ohanaeze Warns

Easter Celebrations; INEC And Jos Killings Can Attract Trump’s Attention Again – Ohanaeze Warns

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE: 5th April 2026 The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has issued its Easter celebration message to all Christians, with a particular focus on Ndigbo. In this message, the organization urges all Christian faithful to continue exercising patience with the Federal Government. The current hardships faced by Nigerians, resulting from the sudden hike in petroleum products, are directly attributed to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which commenced in March 2026. The consequences of the US-Israeli military actions against Iran have triggered a global crisis, and the hike in petroleum products is a clear manifestation of…
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2027: APC Chieftain Declares Hon. Benjamin Kalu as the Candidate to Beat Gov. Alex Otti

2027: APC Chieftain Declares Hon. Benjamin Kalu as the Candidate to Beat Gov. Alex Otti

ABIA—As political speculations intensify ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections in Abia State, Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced strong support for Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of Federal House of Representatives, asserting that he is the only candidate capable of defeating the incumbent Governor Alex Otti. Speaking during a recent political gathering in Abuja, Chief Okoh described Kalu as a “visionary leader whose track record and political acumen position him to take on the challenges of leadership in the state.” The APC chieftain expressed confidence that Kalu’s candidacy would galvanize…
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Hunger, political loyalty and street reality (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Hunger, political loyalty and street reality (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

It is a painful reality that we must accept: Nigeria is a very poor country, holding one of the world’s largest concentrations of poverty within a single geographic border. While the government works to make the nation more investor-friendly, we must now move to the next level: a holistic, home-grown "Marshall Plan" to declare total war on poverty. We must transform this anti-poverty crusade into a clear path towards sustainable growth. Until this is done, we face a grim prospect: widespread poverty acting as a brake on the very political forces needed to drive national rejuvenation. A debilitating price tag…
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