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The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), has praised its National President, Dr. Charles Okhai, on his birthday anniversary, hailing him as a trailblazer. In a statement released on Tuesday by National Publicity Secretary, Sunny Idika, NACJ commended Dr. Okhai's dedication to duty, devotion to nation-building, and commitment to promoting integrity and democratic values. The association noted Dr. Okhai's inspiring contributions to nation-building through his consistent efforts to promote integrity in public service and the private sector. NACJ also recognised Dr. Okhai's decades-long advocacy for integrity and a prosperous Nigeria, as well as his contributions to enriching the national discourse.…

FOSAD Decries Anti-Igbo Narratives in Prof Ahmed Bako's Inaugural Lecture at Usman Danfodio University The Forum of Southeast Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has expressed its dismay at the content of the 50th Inaugural Lecture, titled "The Igbo Factor in the History of Intergroup Relations and Commerce in Kano: Opportunities and Challenges Revisited," recently delivered by Professor Ahmed Bako at the Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDUS). According to the group, Professor Bako misrepresented historical facts at various points in his lecture, and also engaged in typical Igbo profiling, teasing a xenophobic position that negates the integrative spirit of the Nigerian constitution. As…

Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Presidential Spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale has announced his decision to take an indefinite leave of absence from his official duties. The announcement came through a memo submitted to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Friday. In his statement, Ngelale cited pressing medical issues affecting his immediate family as the primary reason for this decision. “This agonising decision was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home,” Ngelale explained. The leave of absence…

The National Association of Ohafia Students (NAOS) Worldwide will hold its national convention on September 28-29, 2024, in Ohafia. The event is expected to attract a large crowd of Ohafia students from tertiary institutions across Nigeria and the diaspora. NAOS Worldwide has been a unifying platform for young Ohafians, nurturing future leaders and connecting them with accomplished professionals. According to a statement signed by Comrade Prince Udensi, Chairman, Planning Committee, Thursday, and made available to journalists in Umuahia, said the convention will feature the election of new national officers and a prestigious award ceremony, "NAOS Diamond Night," honoring deserving Ohafians…

The Ndi Ibe Ohafia Development Union, Abuja Branch, has congratulated Chief Kalu Idika Okwara on his emergence as President of Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) Abuja Branch. Chief Okwara, a distinguished technocrat, philanthropist, and community leader, secured 92 votes to emerge as the President of Ohafia Improvement Union(OIU) Abuja Branch, on Sunday, September 2, 2024. Chief Joe Kalu Ibe, President of Ndi Ibe Ohafia Development Union Abuja Branch, in a statement on behalf of the union, Wednesday, praised Chief Kalu Idika Okwara's election as a testament to his outstanding contributions to Ohafia's development and his exceptional leadership qualities. The newly elected…

The Comptroller General of the Federal Fire Service has endorsed the appointment of former Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Yusuf Buratai (rtd) to spearhead the awareness campaign on fire emergencies. Speaking through his representative, Suleiman Anas, Deputy Comptroller of Fire, he lauded the selection of General Buratai, stressing that fire safety is a shared responsibility that demands a united effort. He advised Nigerians to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their properties from fire hazards. The Comptroller General expressed confidence that General Buratai's leadership in the campaign and Fire Prevention Week and Expo would significantly…

The people of Obeagu town have successfully celebrated their 2024 edition of the New Yam festival (Iri ji Ohuru), at Igwebuike primary school field Obeagu in Awgu local government area of Enugu State New yam festival is a significant cultural and spiritual event among the Igbo community in Nigeria, which allows the people to offer thanks to God for a bountiful harvest season, while also praying for better yield in the subsequent planting season. The good people of Obeagu are not left out of this age-long Igbo tradition as sons and daughters, both home and abroad, converge to observe the…

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has announced the reconstruction of additional nine classrooms blocks he facilitated to Arochukwu Local Government Area making it 19 schools. The lawmaker said this in a statement by his media office signed by George Maduka in Abuja on Monday. He said that the renovation and refurbishment of classrooms underscored his unwavering love for Arochukwu Local Government Area, and commitment to delivering quality education in public schools across Abia North Senatorial District. He added that this would significantly enhance the learning environment for the students in…

Mben Political Assembly, the politico-socio-economic development group of the Ohafia people of Abia State, have confirmed October 25 as date for planned stakeholder engagement on the evolution and future of the community. The group had earlier in the year announced plan to hold an all-encompassing one-day discourse on the socioeconomic development of Ohafia. It set up an implementation committees at the time headed by its Vice President, Barrister Eme Kalu Ekpu and thereafter unveiled the logo for the event. The decision for October 25 was taken on Monday following wide consultations with key Ohafia stakeholders. The event, tagged Ohafia Development…

The reconstruction of the Ohafia-Aruchukwu federal highway marks a significant stride in Governor Alex Otti’s infrastructural development push but the federal government’s suggestions to toll the roads have been opposed by both the governor and the House of Representative member representing Arochukwu-Ohafia Federal Constituency, Ibe Okwara-Osonwa. Governor Otti’s administration has boosted the push to improve and expand Abia State infrastructure with massive investments that would open up the state and create jobs. Last week, the governor and his team flagged-off the reconstruction of the road, which was abandoned for more than three decades, according to state government claims. The dilapidated…