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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Celebrates President Tinubu At 74

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Celebrates President Tinubu At 74

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Celebrates President Tinubu At 74   Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose courage and commitment continue to shape Nigeria’s progress. Kalu, who is the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, in a statement released on Saturday, extolled Tinubu’s enduring contributions to national development, noting that his leadership has remained pivotal in navigating the country through critical economic and political reforms. He praised the President’s resilience and statesmanship, which he said have earned him respect…
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Senator Orji Kalu Mourns Passing Of Elder E. E. Ukaegbu, Describes Him As A Trailblazer

Senator Orji Kalu Mourns Passing Of Elder E. E. Ukaegbu, Describes Him As A Trailblazer

Senator Orji Kalu Mourns Passing Of Elder E. E. Ukaegbu, Describes Him As A Trailblazer   The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has mourned the death of Elder Barrister Ejie Eke Ukaegbu, describing him as a trailblazer and patriarch whose legacy will endure.   Kalu, in a statement personally signed by him, expressed deep sadness over the passing of the revered community leader, popularly known as Nduzioma Igbere and The Baron of Milverton Avenue.   The former Abia State governor noted that the late Ukaegbu belonged to a rare generation of leaders whose wisdom, courage and…
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Democratic Leadership Alliance Launches as Nigeria’s First Ideological Party

Democratic Leadership Alliance Launches as Nigeria’s First Ideological Party

Democratic Leadership Alliance Launches as Nigeria’s First Ideological Party   The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) has officially unveiled itself as Nigeria’s first political party built on a clear ideological foundation, promising to deliver long-term national transformation rather than short-term political gains. In a statement issued by Barr. Samuel M. Memeh, National Chairman, and Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr., National Publicity Secretary, the party said it was established to address systemic failures, economic stagnation, and insecurity in the country. The DLA declared that its principles are anchored in Pan-Africanism, ethical leadership, scientific advancement, and people-centered governance. The party envisions a Nigeria driven…
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After Declining Over 30 Titles, Ifeanyi Okali Accepts Rare Honour From Ebem Ohafia Traditional Ruler

After Declining Over 30 Titles, Ifeanyi Okali Accepts Rare Honour From Ebem Ohafia Traditional Ruler

After Declining Over 30 Titles, Ifeanyi Okali Accepts Rare Honour From Ebem Ohafia Traditional Ruler An accomplished media practitioner and community advocate, Mr. Ifeanyi Kalu Ubaka Okali, is set to receive a prestigious chieftaincy title from the Paramount Ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, His Royal Highness Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha (JP), in what has been described as a rare and highly selective honour. The conferment forms part of activities marking the monarch’s 35th Coronation Anniversary and 89th birthday celebration, scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. prompt at the Ohafia Local Government Area Pavilion in Ebem Ohafia,…
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Abia City Boy Movement Visits Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Ahead of Statewide Empowerment Programme

Abia City Boy Movement Visits Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Ahead of Statewide Empowerment Programme

Abia City Boy Movement Visits Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Ahead of Statewide Empowerment Programme The Abia State delegation of the City Boy Movement, led by its State Director, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Adaejiagamba, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, to brief her on the forthcoming Abia Mega Empowerment Rally scheduled for 25th, April, 2026, at Umuahia. Speaking during the visit, Onyejeocha, a partner of the City Boy Movement, commended the leadership of the movement for organising an empowerment programme that aligns with her long-standing political ideals. She expressed appreciation to…
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Abia City Boy Movement Partners Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Abia City Boy Movement Partners Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Abia City Boy Movement Partners Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu The Abia State chapter of the City Boy Movement (CBM) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, PhD, following a high-level courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. The delegation, led by the State Director, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu, officially decorated the Deputy Speaker as a Partner of the Movement. The recognition underscores his contributions to youth inclusion, leadership development and national progress. In his remarks, Kalu expressed appreciation for the honour and reaffirmed his commitment…
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Ohanaeze Appoints Four Professors to Salvage Igbo Language from Extinction

Ohanaeze Appoints Four Professors to Salvage Igbo Language from Extinction

Ohanaeze Appoints Four Professors to Salvage Igbo Language from Extinction Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Thursday appointed four professors under its Professorial Endowment Chair initiative to prevent the extinction of the Igbo language. The professors are Mercy Nnyigide from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Boniface Mbah of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Ngozi Emeka-Nwobi of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki; and Ngozi Chukwukere of Imo State University, Owerri. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Ohanaeze, in 2025, pledged to establish seven professorial chairs in Igbo studies across universities in Igbo-speaking states to promote the language, culture, history, and research. Speaking during the…
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Back Tinubu In 2027, Don’t Waste Your Votes, Soludo Tells Ndigbo

Back Tinubu In 2027, Don’t Waste Your Votes, Soludo Tells Ndigbo

Back Tinubu In 2027, Don’t Waste Your Votes, Soludo Tells Ndigbo Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has urged the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, cautioning against what he described as “wasting” votes on alternative candidates. Soludo made the appeal on Tuesday during his second-term inauguration held at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The Chief Judge of Anambra State, Onochie Anyachebelu, administered the oath of office and allegiance to the governor at 11:47 a.m. The ceremony was attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck…
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Nigeria targets three million Nigerians in nationwide oral health push

Nigeria targets three million Nigerians in nationwide oral health push

Nigeria targets three million Nigerians in nationwide oral health push The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to oral healthcare, with plans to reach at least three million Nigerians through expanded services and awareness campaigns, as the country marked World Oral Health Day 2026. Speaking during a commemorative event in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, said oral diseases continue to pose a serious but often overlooked threat to national development. Represented by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr Abisola Adegoke, the minister warned that poor oral…
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Abia Women Assembly President, Barr. Iyom Nnenna Obewu Onwuka, Congratulates Newly-Elected APC State Chairman Hon. Chijioke Chukwu

Abia Women Assembly President, Barr. Iyom Nnenna Obewu Onwuka, Congratulates Newly-Elected APC State Chairman Hon. Chijioke Chukwu

Abia Women Assembly President, Barr. Iyom Nnenna Obewu Onwuka, Congratulates Newly-Elected APC State Chairman Hon. Chijioke Chukwu Barrister Iyom Nnenna Obewu Onwuka has warmly congratulated Hon. Chijioke Chukwu on his election as State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, describing his emergence as a defining moment for the party’s growth and unity. Chukwu, a former Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, was elected APC State Chairman at the party’s state congress held in Umuahia earlier this week. In a statement released on Friday, Barr. Obewu commended Chukwu’s dedication and service to the party,…
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