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By Wisdom Nwedene, Umuahia There was jubilation on Wednesday by residents of Umuobasi Amankalu in Igbere, Abia State after the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu completed the construction of the road in the community. The Umuobasi Amankalu Igbere Road which was in dilapidated condition was constructed by the former Governor of Abia, Senator Kalu, putting an end to years of suffering as residents of the community applauded Senator Kalu for his doggedness in ensuring the speedy completion of the road. An indigene of the community and Executive Director of IgbereTV, Emeh James Anyalekwa had in November…

The axiom that blood is thicker than water was made manifest as two worthy sons of Umenneato Ngwa and philanthropists of note - Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa and Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor (Nana) - displayed uncommon brotherly love despite belonging to two opposing political camps. Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate received in warm embrace, his quintessential brother and political opponent, Engr Enyinnaya Nwafor at the ongoing Intercessory Prayer Camp's 'Wind and Fire' prayer and fasting meeting organized by Rev Dr Chidi Okoroafor, the erstwhile General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church. This show of brotherly love, which…

The people of Ozza Asa Umu Nteke in Ukwa West Local Government of Abia state, received Bishop Dr. Emeka Michael Nwamkpa as he came on a familiarization of the LGA to acquaint himself with the people on the reasons why they should give him maximum support to become the next governor of Abia State in 2023. During the interactive session with the youths, women and men of the community that gathered to receive him, Bishop Nwamkpa touched on salient issues bothering on the deplorable condition of the zone and the dilapidated nature of infrastructure within the LGA, a supposed oil…

RT Hon. Aliyu Sabiyu Muduru, Walin Gabas, former speaker of Katsina State House of Assembly celebrates his 40th birthday today Muduru was Born in Mani Village, Katsina state on January 03, 1983 and emerges the speaker of the state assembly on June 10, 2015 The former speaker was eulogies by colleagues for his giant contribution to the legislative Activities of the assembly “Muduru was described as a selfless and passionate speaker for always speaking on behalf of the people of the state. “May God Almighty continue to be with you, give you good health and guide to enable you to…

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…