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Cashew Day 2026: Sen Kalu Calls for Massive Investment, Innovation to Unlock Industry's Potential Kenneth Udeh from Abuja Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for decisive investments, innovation-driven processing and stronger global trade integration to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s cashew industry. Kalu made the call in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by his Senior Legislative Aide, Barrister Emeka Nwala, at the 4th Nigerian Cashew Day 2026, held on Thursday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Central Business District, Abuja. The event was themed “Unlocking the Full Potential…

Cleric Hails Orji Kalu’s Family For Supporting 9,500 Abia Families At Christmas   A cleric of the Baptist Church, Rev. Samson Okoro Elekwa, has commended the family of Orji Uzor Kalu for what he described as an outstanding act of compassion and service to humanity during the Christmas season. Rev. Elekwa disclosed that the Kalu family, working alongside the senator’s brothers, Chief Nnanna, and Mascot Uzor Kalu reached out to over 9,500 families across the 17 local government areas of Abia State, gifting each beneficiary a cash support of N25,000 as part of the 2025 Christmas celebration. He said the…

Gov Otti to Grace Atuegwu Age Grade Ibanyi Ogo Ceremony in Ohafia Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, will on Monday serve as Special Guest of Honour at the Ibanyi Ogo ceremony of the Atuegwu Age Grade, Amaekpu–Ohafia. The event is scheduled to hold on Monday, December 29, 2025, by 12 noon at Okpocha Square, Amaekpu–Ohafia, and will be chaired by Dr. Liberty O. Udochu. In a press statement, the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the age grade, Deacon Okwara Amogu, said the ceremony will attract dignitaries from across the country who will gather to witness what he…

Amb. Osita Offor, UAAP Celebrate Uche Ogah at Birthday   Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor and members of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum have joined other well-wishers to celebrate the birthday of former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Sampson Uche Ogah.   In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Amb. Dr. Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander,” on behalf of UAAP, described Dr. Ogah as a distinguished public servant whose career has been marked by commitment to national development and community service. The forum said Dr. Ogah, a foundation member of UAAP,…

Church Proud of Senator Orji Kalu’s Service to Humanity — Bishop Eke   Bishop Silas Eke has said Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s conduct during the recent budget presentation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, where he offered prayers for the nation, clearly reflects his strong Christian faith and commitment to Nigeria.   According to the cleric, the lawmaker has remained a patriotic Nigerian who loves his country and his religion in equal measure, describing him as a God-fearing leader who has consistently made himself available as a vessel to serve humanity.   Speaking in Umuahia on Saturday, Bishop Eke said the…

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has recorded more impactful developmental interventions than any other senator from the South East, an aide of the former Abia state governor, has said. The aide, Sunny Idika, stated this on Friday while addressing Ohafia Summit, a prominent think-tank forum comprising eminent scholars, community leaders and international journalists. According to him, the senator facilitated a foreign direct investment estimated at about 500 million dollars into Abia North, noting that the investment is already yielding tangible results across several sectors. He explained that projects linked to…

A former councillor in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, UdumaUguru, has petitioned Governor Alex Otti alleging that he suffered inhuman and physical torture in the hands of Councilor Eke Daniel Urum and a gang of Amaekpu Ohafia youths, which he alleged was orchestrated by Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, the Deputy Governor of Abia State. In the petition obtained by The Whisperer on Tuesday, Mr Uduma Uguru, who described himself as a native of Okagwe Ohafia in Ohafia LGA, a former councillor, and a law-abiding citizen, wrote that he decided to draw the governor’s attention to the ordeal inflicted on…

Chief Obinna Oriaku Reacts As Presidency Replaces His Nomination For Federal Character Commission   Former Abia State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Obinna Oriaku, has reacted to the withdrawal of his nomination as Abia State’s representative on the Federal Character Commission (FCC), describing the development as another reminder of the challenges faced by public officials who insist on transparency and accountability. Oriaku, who was screened and confirmed by the Senate last week, said he was informed on Tuesday morning by one of the senators from the state that the Presidency had transmitted a fresh communication announcing his replacement. In a statement…

Ambassadorial List: Bishop Eke Hails Tinubu For South-East Inclusiveness, Commends Nomination Of Neya Kalu, Says Church Is Praying For The President   Abia-born cleric and General Overseer of Kingly People’s Assembly, Bishop Silas Eke, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Barr. Neya Uzor Kalu as a non-career ambassador, describing the gesture as “a clear demonstration that the President is not marginalising the South-East.” Speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the respected cleric said the decision of the President to include multiple nominees from the South-East in the 32-man ambassadorial list is “a bold message of national inclusion, equity, and…