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Former Abia State Governor and lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Wednesday hosted a meeting with former state political appointees and government functionaries from his tenure as governor. The meeting, which brought together several political heavyweights, was held at his Camp Neya country home in Igbere. Attendees included the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Oye; Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; former Abia State Commissioner for Information and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prof. Anthony Agbazuere; Chief Don…

Athena Centre appoints Uzor Ngoladi as Senior Fellow The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has announced the appointment of Dr. Uzor Ngoladi as Senior Fellow and Head of Research and Publications on Education and Health. Dr. Ngoladi who officially assumed office on January 6, 2025, brings to the think tank his wealth of expertise in policy research, education, and leadership. With a distinguished professional background in media and academics, Dr. Ngoladi has dedicated over two decades to advancing research, policy development, and impactful initiatives in the education and health sectors. He holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology and has…

The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, has been engaged in a series of impactful activities over the past month. The highlights are as follows: OHAFIA IMPROVEMENT UNION HONOURS CHIEF IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA On 7th December 2024, the Ohafia Improvement Union (Abuja branch) conferred the Distinguished Son of Ohafia Award on Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa. The honour, presented during the 2024 Ohafia Day celebration at the Old Parade Ground, Garki, Abuja, was in recognition of his patriotism and dedication to the Ohafia community. CELEBRATION OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT’S BIRTHDAY On 10th December…

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu has extolled Obimba Age Grade of Abia Ohafia for rising to the occasion on community service in Ohafia Local Government. The Deputy Governor said in a keynote address as Special Guest of Honour at the Igba Uche ceremony of the age grade at Abia Ohafia on Dec. 28, that the mobilisation of members and resources by the age grade for a project central to the development of the community, was remarkable and commendable. "We cherish it when people support the government to bring development and this is a clear…

The Board of Editors of THISDAY Group, last night, unveiled the Publisher of Sun Newspaper, Barr. Neya Uzor Kalu among the winners in the “Young Global Leaders” category of the Group’s Commemoration Awards. Applications for this category were legion, attesting to the nation’s growing youth strength, especially those doing well for themselves in different fields of human endeavour. But the THISDAY Board of Editors pruned the number down to a lucky few. Born 17th November, 1991, Neya Uzor-Kalu is the Chairman and Publisher of The Sun Nigeria, a reputable Nigerian news outlet. She is also the founder and CEO of…

A New Era Begins: NYCN's 'Year of Youth Prosperity' Set to Transform Nigeria's Future" In a bold move to empower young Nigerians, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has declared 2025 as the "Year of Youth Prosperity". This declaration is a call to action for young people to take ownership of their future and contribute to building a better nation. Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), issued a statement as part of his New Year's message, which was made available to the press on Wednesday in Port…

President Tinubu’s Reforms Unavoidable, Will Pay Off, Ex-Abia Governor, Orji Kalu Assures Nigerians Kenneth Udeh The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu says that the economic reforms embarked upon by the administration of President Tinubu will yield positive results. The lawmaker explained that the revamping of the nation’s laws, some of which are over 100 years old, is imperative and inevitable considering their obsoleteness and ineffectiveness in meeting the expectations of current global economic realities. The former Abia Governor stated this on Wednesday at the Igbere home of Chief Daniel Eke, a former Abia State governorship…

Former Deputy Speaker of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu has expressed profound gratitude to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his immense support during his journey through law school. Uchendu, in a heartfelt message shared on his official Facebook page, described the Senator as a leader of vision, integrity, and compassion who has significantly impacted his life and academic pursuit. In his post titled "Open Confession of Gratitude to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu," Uchendu acknowledged the distinguished Senator representing Abia North for his unwavering support, noting that Kalu's kindness and belief in his potential were…

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, says the Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) in Delta state, is now operational. Kyari said the refinery is not fully completed but is producing 125,000 barrels per day. The NNPC GCEO spoke to journalists during a tour of the facility on Monday, attended by key stakeholders. “If you see the plant, you will see the reality yourself. This plant is running, we have not completed it 100 percent, but we are working on the other part of the plant as we progress, but…

President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. According to Arise, Shettima gave the hint at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of His Highness, Yohanna Sidi Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. “With Senator Katung and the member of the House of Representatives, we have…