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The planning committee of the 2022 Ohafia Day Celebration in Abuja says today's event's red carpet will hold by 1:30 pm at Sandralia Hotel, Jabi. Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, Chairman of the planning committee in a text to journalists announced that the programme of events to mark the 2022 Ohafia day celebration as rolled out by the central planning committee include presentation of maiden compendium of sights, sounds, issues and people of Ohafia; Unveiling of designed Okpuagu House; Ohafia Centre for Igbo Studies and fund raising for its actualization. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Awa Kalu is expected to…

Prof. Uduma Kalu, a renowned academician on Friday commended the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the number of projects he has attracted and executed in Abia North Senatorial District since he was elected in 2019. The University Don stated this in a chat with newsmen, saying that he is not surprised by the performance of the former Abia State Governor. He said: "Abia North Senatorial District has made progress in the last three and half years and the remarkable results are there for all to see. "It is not surprising that all over the country,…

After a three -year recess occasioned largely by the effect of the coronavirus pandemic, all is set for the return of the iconic "Igbere Cultural Festival" set to be staged January 2, 2023 at the usual ancient suburban town of Igbere in Bende Local Government Abia-North Area of Abia State. The reignited cultural revelry which showcases a retinue of fun packed cultural activities is organised by the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation (OUKF) with the former governor of Abia State and current Chief Whip of the 9th Senate Orji Uzor Kalu as it's major financier. The 2023 cultural carnival themed "…

A lecturer in one of the prestigious university in the United States, Prof. Ernest Okoro says the PowerChina and SWIBER deal, which was facilitated by the chieftain of the APC in Abia state, who also is the Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, will compliment the food security Bill, sponsored by the Senator, in the Senate. In his words “I can see for myself, on my return from the USA, why Orji Kalu, should be re-elected.” Prof Okoro, also noted that the news of the PowerChina/SWIBER deal, is a good news to Abia North and the Southeast…

OPENING REMARK BY SEN. TIJJANY Y. KAURA, MFR, MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO OF OIL AND GAS FREE ZONES AUTHORITY, NIGERIA (OGFZA) AT THE 7TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE AFRICA ECONOMIC ZONES ORGANIZATION HELD AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJA, NIGERIA ON 1st DECEMBER 2022. Protocols Permit me to stand on the established protocol. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It is with deep and sincere pleasure that I welcome you to Nigeria, and to our Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for the 7th Annual General Meeting of the Africa Special Economic Zones Organisation. This historic AGM coincides with the 30th anniversary of the…

Opening Remarks by Sen. Tijjani Y. Kaura, MFR, Managing Director/CEO OGFZA, at the 30thanniversary of the Free Zones Scheme in Nigeria, on 30th November, 2022. Protocols His Excellency, the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR; His Excellency, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON; Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adebayo Adeniyi Honourable Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, my predecessor in office here present Honourable Ministers from fellow African countries Members of the National Assembly here present Members of the Diplomatic Corps Heads of…

Albert Bassey, senator representing Akwa Ibom North East at the National Assembly was today, December 1, 2022 convicted and sentenced to 42 years imprisonment by Justice Agatha Okeke of the Federal High, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The court found him guilty of six-count of money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Senator Bassey was prosecuted by the anti-graft agency on allegation of receiving vehicle valued at N204 million as bribe from companies linked to one Olajide Omokore, a contractor who executed a N3billion contract for the Government of Akwa Ibom State whilst Senator Bassey…

Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has sued for peaceful coexistence among residents of Abia State, for development to thrive, stressing that nothing tangible can be achieved in an atmosphere of chaos. Kalu appealed to the people of the state to eschew violence and learn to resolve their differences with dialogue. According to a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Orji Uzor Kalu campaign organization, the former Abia State Governor made the remarks in Washington DC while interacting with selected Abians on Thursday, enjoined them to adhere strictly to the lessons and teachings of Jesus Christ and…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the governorship primary election held on May 29 by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State. Justice Binta Nyako, in a judgement on Thursday, ordered that the party conducts a fresh primary election be conducted within 14 days. Justice Nyako made the order in a judgement on a suit by Chief Chikwe Udensi, challenging the outcome of the APGA gubernatorial primary election, purportedly won by Professor Greg Ibe. The judge observed that from the evidence and testimonies of witnesses, the May 29 APGA gubernatorial primary election in Abia state was…