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President Muhammadu Buhari had lauded Governor Dave Umahi’s infrastructure drive, describing the Ebonyi leader as an engineer with repute. Buhari said this on Thursday while inaugurating the 700-metre length twin-flyover (also called King David’s University flyover). ”I am not an Engineer by discipline but my eyes are very clear, even through my eyeglasses,” Buhari said of Umahi during the inauguration of the project constructed at the cost of N2 billion, according to a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina. “I am impressed with this performance and I know the projects will last. I congratulate the Governor on this feat…

A frontline House of Representatives aspirant for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has congratulated the spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu on the occasion of his birthday. Osonwa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, described Kalu as an accomplished lawmaker with visible achievements. In a birthday message personally signed by him, Osonwa said, "Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the member representing Bende federal constituency has done well as a lawmaker. I commend his efforts in bringing dividends of democracy closer to his people. "On the occasion of his 51st birthday, I wish him many more…

President Muhammadu Buhari has touched down at the Alamo Ibiam International Airport Enugu enroute Ebonyi State. The President’s jet arrived Enugu around 10:30 pm. He was received by Enugu Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and his Ebonyi counterpart, David Umahi and other officials of government. The President is on a two-day working visit to Ebonyi State where he is expected to commission numerous projects executed by the Umahi administration. He is also billed to have a meeting with selected leaders from the Southeast. Though no details of agenda for the meeting was disclosed, it is expected that the security concerns in the…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State, Hon. Charles Ngwobia Ukoha has appealed to the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency to support the aspiration of Ibe Okwara Osonwa, a renowned financial expert to emerge as the next house of representatives member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in the 2023 general elections. According to Ukoha, Ibe Okwara Osonwa's pedigree and capacity was needed to rebirth the lost glory of the constituency. He stated this on Wednesday morning while addressing selected members of the party in Ihechiowa, Arochukwu local government area. He said, "Just so as you know, the…

A new political movement, Action Peoples Party, APP has been floated in Abia and the leadership says it is committed to bringing change in the governance of the state. APP says it is worried that things are not working the way they ought to, insisting that things are in deplorable state, stating that APP which is the coming together of likeminds from various political parties is a platform to bring change in the state. Addressing newsmen in Umuahia on Tuesday shortly after the inauguration of State and local government working committee, Chairman of the party, Hon. Chief Sylvanus Nwanji while…

Abia North Peace Foundation, ANPF, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu over the numerous people-oriented projects across the Senatorial District. The group hailed the president for being magnanimous to the people of the Senatorial District and for approving the numerous projects attracted by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to the area. The group in a statement signed by its Deputy Director General, Hon. Gabriel Idika Ukairo, on Tuesday, assured President Muhammadu Buhari and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of their continuous support and cooperation. The…

Constituents of Abia-North Senatorial District have been urged to express their gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari over the numerous ongoing and completed infrastructural development projects in their zone. Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu gave the charge during a recent project inauguration tour at Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia North. Kalu who also represents Abia North Senatorial constituency at the upper Legislative chamber told his constituents that construction of over 50 Road projects, hospitals ,renovation of schools and Borehole water projects were made possible through the backing of President Buhari. Orji Kalu, a first time Senator…

As the 2023 general elections draw near, President Muhammadu Buhari has yet again spoken about his successor. On Monday after joining other Muslims to observe Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the parade ground, Mambilla Barrack in Abuja, Buhari restated the commitment of his administration to free, fair and transparent process. Asked to speak on who he would like to hand over to, the president said, “The person that Nigerians elect.” Buhari also challenged the heads of military and other security formations in the country to go after terrorists and eliminate them. He expressed the commitment of his administration to continue to work…