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Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa Congratulates Abia LP Chairman, Lauds Governor Otti’s Dogged Leadership The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has congratulated the newly elected Abia State Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Azubuike, and other members of the State Working Committee, describing their emergence as a big step towards strengthening the party’s structure. Osonwa also commended the peaceful conduct of the party’s State Congress held in Umuahia, noting that the consensus method adopted by delegates reflected unity, discipline, and internal democracy within the party. In a statement made available to…

Igbokwe Visits FCE Ofeme-Ohuhu, Pledges Support for Development The State Director of the City Boy Movement (CBM), Abia State Chapter, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, has visited the Federal College of Education (FCE), Ofeme-Ohuhu, Umuahia, where he pledged support for the growth and development of the institution. Igbokwe, who was received by the management, staff and students, said education remains a critical pillar for societal advancement and assured the college of his commitment to contribute to its progress. The Registrar of the institution, Lady F.C.N. Ibe, who received the delegation on behalf of the Provost, Dr. Titus Sunday Ezeme, described the visit…

City Boy Movement Abia Celebrates Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on His Birthday, Commends Leadership and National Service The Abia State Chapter of the City Boy Movement has extended warm birthday felicitations to former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, in recognition of his enduring contributions to leadership, business, and national service. In a goodwill message signed by the State Director of the Movement, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, the group described Kalu as a consistent and influential figure whose journey in public service has earned him widespread respect within Abia State and beyond. According to the statement,…

‘The Universe Is a Better Place Because Men Like You Were Born’: Aide Pays Glowing Tribute to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at 66 Emmanuel Iheakachukwu Odoemelam, Legislative Aide to Orji Uzor Kalu and a Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), has released a heartfelt birthday tribute hailing the former Abia State governor’s “selfless, sacrificial, and pragmatic leadership” as Kalu marks his 66th birthday. In a statement personally signed by the aide, Odoemelam joined millions of admirers worldwide to celebrate a leader whose impact, he said, has given meaning to countless lives across Nigeria and…

2027: Why Mascot Uzor Kalu Is Best Bet for APC Guber Ticket – Bishop Eke A cleric, Silas Eke of Kingly Assembly Chapel, has said that Mascot Uzor Kalu possesses the qualities required to fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 Abia State governorship election. Speaking in an interview, Bishop Eke described Mascot Kalu as a candidate with a blend of youth, experience and administrative exposure, noting that his background in economics and business places him in a strong position to drive development. He stated that Mascot Kalu’s record in public service, particularly his role…

Mayor Lucky Igbokwe Inaugurates Abia South Structure, As Erondu Jr Donates Six Buses For Grassroots Mobilization The City Boy Movement (CBM), Abia State Chapter, has successfully inaugurated its Local Government, Ward, and Unit Coordinators across the Abia South Senatorial Zone, marking a major step in strengthening grassroots structures and youth mobilization across the region. The inauguration ceremony, held at St. Anne’s Primary School, Obehie, Ukwa West, brought together key stakeholders, political leaders, and movement executives from across the state. Coordinators and executives from Aba North, Aba South, Obingwa, Ugwunagbo, Ukwa East, and Ukwa West were formally sworn in, taking an…

2027: PUO Declares for Bende North Assembly Seat, Unveils “PROMISE Manifesto” Under Labour Party A former Deputy Chairman of Bende Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro (PUO), anipr, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Bende North State Constituency seat in the Abia State House of Assembly under the platform of the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Okoro made the declaration during a well-attended political gathering comprising party leaders, stakeholders, ward chairmen, women and youth leaders, councillors, and supporters from across the constituency. In his address, the aspirant described his decision as…

City Boy Movement Celebrates Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on PhD Achievement The City Boy Movement, Abia State Chapter, has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on the successful completion of his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree and his recent convocation at the University of Calabar. In a statement signed by the Director of the Movement in Abia State, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, the group described the academic milestone as a testament to Kalu’s discipline, intellectual capacity, and unwavering commitment to excellence. The statement noted that achieving such a feat while occupying a high-ranking legislative…

City Boy Movement Partner Onyebuchi Reaffirms Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election, Delegates Isiukwuato Coordinator Selection to Grassroots A prominent stakeholder of the City Boy Movement in Abia State, Iroham Kenneth Onyebuchi, has restated his strong commitment to the movement and his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. In a statement addressed to the National, Regional, and State leadership of the movement, Onyebuchi emphasized that he remains dedicated to advancing the administration of President Tinubu. He noted that he is fully prepared to continue contributing to the progress and success of the movement…