Abia

NBPLC Staff, Mrs Grace Udensi Kalu, in Police Custody Over Alleged Role in Arson and Killing in Okon-Aku Autonomous Community, Ohafia LGA

NBPLC Staff, Mrs Grace Udensi Kalu, in Police Custody Over Alleged Role in Arson and Killing in Okon-Aku Autonomous Community, Ohafia LGA

As the tension that trailed the tragic events that engulfed Okon-Aku Autonomous Community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, following the violent outbreak of January 2, 2026, which allegedly claimed the life of a youth and led to the destruction of several properties, including royal residences. According to emerging reports from the troubled Clan, the crisis erupted during what was meant to be a peaceful cultural activity—the Igba Ekpe (Otaomu) ceremony. Reports have it that on January 2, 2026, Mrs Grace Udensi, a staff member of Nigerian Breweries Plc (NBPLC), led a group of hired cultists and criminal…
Read More
Loud Statement Made As Dr Alex Otti, Dignitaries Grace House Opening of E.C.K Foundation Chairman in Bende

Loud Statement Made As Dr Alex Otti, Dignitaries Grace House Opening of E.C.K Foundation Chairman in Bende

A major political and social statement against 2027; was made on Monday, December 30, 2025, as the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, graced the house opening ceremony of Chief Dr Emeka Charles Kalu, Chairman of E.C.K. Foundation Worldwide, held at Amaogwu, Bende Local Government Area, Abia State. The high-profile ceremony, which marked the unveiling of the edifice significantly referred to as “Camp David,” attracted prominent political leaders, traditional rulers, business executives, Clergy, community stakeholders, and the crème de la crème of society, reflecting the growing influence of the US-based entrepreneur and philanthropist. Adding international significance to the…
Read More
Questioning the Trial of Emefiele and Nomination of Ikpeazu as Ambassador

Questioning the Trial of Emefiele and Nomination of Ikpeazu as Ambassador

Why is Godwin Emefiele undergoing trial in Nigeria under President Tinubu while someone like Okezie Ikpeazu can be nominated as an ambassador? Is this disparity appropriate? Ikpeazu does not have a better image and relations than late Adelabu in the international community. The man is the worst and most underperforming governor in Nigeria's history. Someone who took eight years to build a flyover less than 50 meters in size. And, despite Abians and Nigerians calls for accountability, the president Tinubu Ambassadorial nominee Ikpeazu did not formally announce or publish the definitive total cost of the flyover project, unlike other state…
Read More
Abia North Ready for a New Era As Dr Emeka Kalu Arrives with Vision, Passion, and Action.

Abia North Ready for a New Era As Dr Emeka Kalu Arrives with Vision, Passion, and Action.

Abia North stands on the verge of a new chapter as Chief Dr Emeka Charles Kalu, Chairman of E.C.K. Foundation Worldwide, steps forward with a daring plan for transformation. As a successful international businessman, Dr Kalu is a philanthropist deeply rooted in grassroots politics, bringing his global expertise and dedication to community growth back home to spark genuine change. The Dr Charles Emeka Kalu Blueprint for Abia North Purpose: Dr Charles Emeka Kalu’s journey is not solely marked by business success across continents but also by a heartfelt commitment to uplifting his people. His aim is clear: to utilise his…
Read More
Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle.

Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle.

Taking Governance Beyond Partisanship To Performance And Service Delivery I. Rewriting Abia State’s Narrative Through Exceptional Governance: The Alex Otti Spectacle. Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, as Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has made remarkable strides across Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Security and Economic Reform. With a technocratic background and a vision for sustainable transformation, his tenure is already being described as “unprecedented” by Traditional Rulers, Political Operators, Civil Society Advocates, Stakeholders and Critics alike. A Vision Rooted in Reform and Delivery. Governance under Dr. Otti is characterised by professionalism, data‑driven decision‐making and transparency. Former Banker turned Governor, he has…
Read More