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The Chairman of Concerned Abians Development Initiative (CADI), Dr. Lawrence Ubani, says the achievements recorded by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu within four years as a Senator attributed his adoption as the overall consensus candidate of Abia leaders to represent Abia North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate. According to Ubani, Senator Kalu has executed verifiable projects as a Senator across the three Senatorial Districts of the state, adding: "We can only reward Kalu's excellent performance by mobilizing Abians irrespective of party affiliations to reelect him in order to continue doing the good works he is…

A new socio-economic and political bloc for Arochukwu and Ohafia known as AROHAFIA ROUNDTABLE has been birthed. The unification project which will be officially inaugurated on *Tuesday, January 03, 2023* in Ohafia has received the support, endorsement and sponsorship of the following eminent sons and daughters of Arochukwu and Ohafia: Engr. Chief Odo Ijere, Arch. Chief Lucas Eme Onu, Chief Ceekay Igara, Q.S Charles Nwankwo, Chief (Dr) Chidia Maduekwe, Elder Etigwe Uwa SAN, Chief Kelvin Jombo, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu, Chief Dan Okeke, Chief (Dr) Okuji Oreh, Chief Dr. Chikwe Udensi, Princess Monica Ikodiya Ota, Eziada Lolo Nwadiuto Odo Ijere,…

In what seemed to be an impromptu visit that turned into a high-powered gathering of Accord members and supporters across the two zones, Bishop Nwamkpa expressed joy for the love and hospitality accorded him even when he has not come for the campaign proper, promising to change the face of Abia state when he takes over the helms of affairs as the elected governor. Like on many fora, the experienced clergy of over 28 years on the pulpit reassured the people that he was not contesting to win novelty races but to affect the lives of Abians positively by ensuring…

The proposed date for the annual ceremony conducted by Bishop Emeka Nwamkpa through his foundation has been postponed and a new date communicated for 9th January 2023, this reschedule was necessary to enable the planning committee address issues that will make the event a hitch free ceremony. This is according to Comr. Larry Chinsom Egbe, the coordinator who signed the short message to the press to communicate the new date and send regrets. *The Press Release stated as follows:* *Postponement of Bishop Emeka Nwankpa Foundation's Widows Must Smile Ceremony* _The Bishop Emeka Nwankpa Foundation has rescheduled Monday, January 9th, 2023…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that taxpayers can now get their Tax Clearance Certificate in a single click via its flagship Taxpro Max solution. The TaxPro Max, a tax administration solution introduced by the apex tax authority in June 2021 is a one-stop-shop for taxpayer registration, tax returns filing, tax payment, tax clearance certificate requesting, among other functionalities. The Service made this announcement on Tuesday via its social media pages on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram where it stated that the generation of Tax Clearance Certificates, which used to be issued within a period of two weeks would…

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu today hosted the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at Nkporo residence in Ohafia Local Government Area. It was the second time the former governor will visit Oko Chukwu in his Nkporo residence within three months. Kalu was accompanied by the Speaker of Djibouti's Parliament, Mohammed Ali Houmed, wife and other top government officials from Djibouti. Details of the meeting was not made public to journalists. See photos below:

..... As Speaker of Djibouti's parliament, wife accompany him The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Sunday, visited the Abiriba residence of the foremost businessman and politician, Chief David Onuoha Ogba (Bourdex) to commiserate with him over the death of his sister, Ezinne Oyidiya Agbai Ijioma and son, Engr. Eleanya Onuoha Ogba. Kalu, was accompanied to Ogba's residence by the Speaker of Djibouti's National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Houmed, wife, family members and aides. According to a statement signed by the spokesman of Orji Uzor Kalu's Campaign Organization, Sunny Idika, said Kalu and his entourage arrived at…

The Labour Party candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa says Nigerians have an important choice to make ahead of the 2023 general elections. In his new year message personally signed by him on Sunday morning and made available to newsmen, he lamented the level of hardship Nigerians are passing through. He said: "The main objective of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should remain resolute to do better, intentionally creating enabling environments where we can all thrive, in love, peace, unity and prosperity. "This year 2023, the…