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2023: New Twist In Abia APGA Guber Tussle As Court Rules On Etigwe Uwa’s Appeal

2023: New Twist In Abia APGA Guber Tussle As Court Rules On Etigwe Uwa’s Appeal

The Court of Appeal on Wednesday failed to determine the appeal filed by a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Etigwe Uwa (SAN), on the merits but held that they cannot make a determination on the appeal that would be contrary to the decision made in the other appeal between Chikwe Udensi and Gregory Ibe nullifying the primaries and holding that APGA has no candidate. Etigwe Uwa (SAN) is challenging the eligibility of Mr. Greg Ibe as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State. Reacting to the said judgement, a chieftain…
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Abia ADC guber candidate, Bishop Nwankpa reveals why he has fed widows for 17 years

Abia ADC guber candidate, Bishop Nwankpa reveals why he has fed widows for 17 years

The governorship candidate of Accord and senior pastor at Chapel of Faith International Bible Ministry, Bishop Dr. Emeka Michael Nwankpa, has revealed why he has been on the path of giving hope to women that lost their husbands, putting smiles on their faces for the past 17 years. The renowned clergy and advocate of good governance for Abia State beyond 2023 reacted to the erroneous speculations from many quarters that his "Widows Must Smile" event that happened on 9th January 2023 had a political undertone because he was in the contest for the number one citizen of the state. "Let…
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Abia North: Nigerian Film Corporation rates Sen. Kalu innovative, visionary over youth empowerment through Cinematography

Abia North: Nigerian Film Corporation rates Sen. Kalu innovative, visionary over youth empowerment through Cinematography

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been described as a visionary and revolutionary Lawmaker over his initiative to empower youths of his Senatorial district through Cinematography by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Nigerian Film Institute (NFI). NFC's Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dr. Chidia Maduekwe and NFI's Rector Prof.Methuselah Jeremiah on Monday made the comments during the now concluded 3 week intensive training film held for Abia North youths in the entire five local government areas of the zone. Maduekwe while addressing Kalu who attended the training at Ohafia lauded Kalu's idea to facilitate the training to expose…
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Abia North: Sen Orji Kalu Doing Wonders In Abia North, I’ll Vote For Him, Says Bishop Eke

Abia North: Sen Orji Kalu Doing Wonders In Abia North, I’ll Vote For Him, Says Bishop Eke

Abia-born cleric, Bishop Silas Eke has vowed to vote for the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, during Saturday’s election. Eke, in a chat with newsmen applauded Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's performance especially in the areas of rural roads construction, renovation of schools and health centres, youths and women empowerment. He stated that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's performance is a clear indication of his uncontestable concern for the downtrodden and love for his people. He disclosed that all members of his family and associate pastors would vote for the former Abia state governor. He cautioned Abia North…
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2023: INEC includes OmoBarca’s name as PDP House of Reps candidate

2023: INEC includes OmoBarca’s name as PDP House of Reps candidate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the name of Hon Francis Barthlomew Chima aka OmoBarca as the authentic House of Representatives candidate for Peoples Democratic Party in Ajeromi Ifelodun federal constituency Lagos state. The publication was made after an Appeal Court sitting in Lagos dismissed the case brought against him by fellow PDP contestant after the parties primaries in 2022. OmoBarca initially won the primaries conducted by PDP in 2022 and was issued a Certificate of Return duly signed by the National Chairman of the party Dr Iyorchia Ayu. However, he was dragged to court by his closest…
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Abia 2023: Accord Candidate, Nwankpa, Offers Instant Scholarship To Indigent Students

Abia 2023: Accord Candidate, Nwankpa, Offers Instant Scholarship To Indigent Students

It was a celebration and joy in Isiala Ngwa a few days back as the ACCORD candidate for Abia governorship race to Lion House, Bishop Dr. Emeka Michael Nwankpa took the supporters by surprise when he instantaneously gave scholarships to about 4 indigent students at the University level during a campaign tour of the area. It is no longer strange the way he has been going about doing things outside the known norms of political promises of average Nigerian politicians, promises that are always a condition to receive the people's votes in return. But Dr. Nwankoa had always asked the…
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Abia North: Sen Orji Kalu’s Performance Outstanding, Says Presbyterian Prelate Emeritus, Most Rev Nzie Nsi Eke

Abia North: Sen Orji Kalu’s Performance Outstanding, Says Presbyterian Prelate Emeritus, Most Rev Nzie Nsi Eke

The immediate past Prelate and General Assembly Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Nzie Nsi Eke has applauded the performance of the Chief Whip of the Senate and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu. The cleric stated this in a chat with newsmen on Monday, hailing the former Abia state governor for distinguishing himself within four years as Abia North lawmaker. He lauded Senator Kalu on the ongoing empowerment program he is spearheading in Abia North, describing the Senator as “a true pillar of support to the downtrodden masses. He urged other political leaders…
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Sen Orji Kalu Doing A Marvelous Job In Abia North, Others Should Emulate Him, Says Catholic Bishop Of Umuahia Diocese, Kalu Ukpong

Sen Orji Kalu Doing A Marvelous Job In Abia North, Others Should Emulate Him, Says Catholic Bishop Of Umuahia Diocese, Kalu Ukpong

The Catholic Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, His Lordship, Most Reverend Michael Kalu Ukpong has applauded the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the giant strides he has recorded as the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District. The cleric specifically commended Kalu for the number of rural roads he has attracted to the Senatorial District, saying: "If others have done what he is doing today, Abia state would be a better place". Bishop Ukpong stated this today during his Thanksgiving Mass at Mater Dei Catholic Church Umuahia, urging leaders to serve the masses selflessly when entrusted with…
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2023: Abia North Must Wake Up Now, Ikpeazu, PDP, YPP, LP, Others Planning 70 Years Rule For Ngwa — Group Raises Alarm

2023: Abia North Must Wake Up Now, Ikpeazu, PDP, YPP, LP, Others Planning 70 Years Rule For Ngwa — Group Raises Alarm

A sociopolitical group, Abia Reformation Movement has accused the incumbent Governor of the State, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu of spearheading the scuttling of the "Abia Charter of Equity" which promotes equal power sharing amongst the three Senatorial zones of the state. The group noted with dismay how Ikpeazu and the Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in collaboration with major opposition parties in the state had planned a 70 years governorship dominance of Ngwa(Abia South/Central) extraction starting from 2023, thereby disrupting  the existing zoning arrangement which naturally should go to Abia-North at the completion of the tenure of…
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Abia North: Orji Kalu Trains, Empowers Isikwuato Constituents In Cinematography, Distributes Laptops, Cameras

Abia North: Orji Kalu Trains, Empowers Isikwuato Constituents In Cinematography, Distributes Laptops, Cameras

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday, trained over 100 graduates from Isikwuato Local Government Area in different areas of cinematography. The beneficiaries were trained by a team of experts from the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC). Speaking during the presentation of certificates and items such as laptops and cameras at Commonwealth Hotel, Eluama Isikwuato, Senator Kalu said that the exercise aimed at developing human capacity and employment generation for youth in the Senatorial District. He explained that the training and empowerment would hold across the five local government areas of Abia North Senatorial District.…
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