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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…

By Kenneth Udeh In his remark, Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu stated that civilisation began in Africa, saying that the continent is on the verge of becoming the global rallying point for investment. Africa has been described as the cradle of the world's civilisation and the emerging destination of global investment which can be achieved through the unity and diplomatic cooperation amongst its Nations. The above were the assertions of the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and the Republic of Djibouti on Saturday in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria, during a visit by the representative of the…

The Accord Party Governorship Candidate for the 2023 Governorship election in Abia State, Bishop Emeka Nwamkpa has debunked the notion in some quarters that Abia State may be cursed because it has been unlucky to be led by men without clear-cut direction or political will to effect the needed development, saying that this is not a sign of being cursed, rather an unfortunate situation of being led by men who, hitherto, placed the personal interest of few elites above the welfare of the people. He said he is in the race to address such, and change the status quo. Bishop…