Abia Leaders Root for Tinubu, Meet Deputy Speaker Kalu
Ahead of 2027, Abia leaders pledge support for President Tinubu in meetings with Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Discussions focus on strategic voting and regional development.
Ahead of 2027, Abia leaders pledge support for President Tinubu in meetings with Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Discussions focus on strategic voting and regional development.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu urges Abia Governor Alex Otti to focus on governance, not personal attacks. He vows APC will win 2027 elections based on performance. Read the full story.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu urges Abia North communities to embrace peace and unity for development. He warns against violence and political overheating ahead of 2027. Read more.
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Prince Paul Ikonne, an APC chieftain in Abia, renews calls for full LG autonomy, urging residents to hold Governor Alex Otti accountable. Read his full New Year message.
Rev. Oluwaseun Fagbohun accuses Bishop Matthew Kukah of ignoring terrorist activities in Sokoto. He demands a public apology to restore trust in Christian leadership. Read the full details.
Nigerian ethnic youth leaders celebrate a court ruling allowing the new tax law to proceed, calling it a victory for national economic interest and fairness. Read more.
Prince Paul Ikonne urges Abia residents to hold Governor Alex Otti's administration accountable in 2026. He emphasizes grassroots development through functional local governments.
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan urges Nigerian leaders to adopt people-centered leadership in 2026, warning that unity and integrity are crucial for the nation's future amid hardship.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu launches a N1 billion intervention fund for 2,000 Abia SMEs. He also invites Governor Alex Otti to join the APC for re-election support. Read the full details.
Former Presidents Obasanjo and Kenyatta will chair and give a keynote at the 13th Future Africa Leaders Awards in Lagos on New Year's Eve. Read about the event's impact.
Ten Nigerian states plan to raise N4.287 trillion from loans and grants for their 2026 budgets, totaling N14.174tn. Experts warn of fiscal risks and weak revenue management.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti declares loyalty to Labour Party, dismissing calls to join APC. He confirms Peter Obi's planned exit but vows to rebuild the platform. Read more.
WORFAF intervenes for Kelechi and Chinwendu Okorie in a female disinheritance case in Abia, demanding illegal occupants vacate their late parents' property. Justice delayed is justice denied.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announces President Tinubu's upcoming unemployment benefits scheme and a N1bn SME fund for Abia State. Details on the social protection plans revealed.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu publicly invites Abia Governor Alex Otti to defect to the APC, promising full support. He also launches a N1 billion empowerment scheme for 2000 SMEs in the state.
Super Falcons star Esther Okoronkwo celebrated Christmas in Abia State by giving out over ₦2 million to strangers and meeting Governor Alex Otti. Read about her heartwarming gesture.
AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu directs Commissioners of Police in Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi to deploy personnel for a peaceful Christmas. Public urged to report suspicious activities.
An APC chieftain in Abia urges Governor Alex Otti to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. Lawyer Femi Falana clarifies presidential powers.
Governor Alex Otti fulfills his pledge, releasing over 20 free buses to transport Abia indigenes from Lagos & Abuja home for Christmas 2025. Includes free urban transit and new electric buses.
APC's Prince Paul Ikonne alleges Governor Alex Otti is resisting local government autonomy despite a Supreme Court ruling and President Tinubu's directive. Read the full details.
APC chieftain Paul Ikonne calls on Abia Governor Alex Otti to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy. He warns against politicizing the issue.
PDP BoT Chairman Adolphus Wabara invites Abia's Alex Otti to join the party for his 2027 re-election bid, citing his performance as a major asset. Read more on this political move.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti reaffirms his plan to quit active politics after his tenure, dismissing claims of presidential or senatorial ambitions. Read Nigerians' reactions.
Former wrestling champion Osita Offor receives Masters Philanthropy Personality of the Year award for his humanitarian work. Read about his emotional journey and national impact.
The Nigerian faith community is in mourning following the passing of three prominent pastors in 2025. Their deaths have left a profound void. Read more about their impact and the legacy they leave behind.
An FCT High Court has barred former Abia Information Commissioner Eze Chikamnayo from making defamatory comments against Governor Alex Otti, pending a N100bn lawsuit. Details on the legal battle.
Abia State University's Governing Council holds its first town hall meeting with staff and students to address issues from salaries to infrastructure. The council announces progress on key problems.
A key APC group in Kwara State, KPLOT, urges that the 2027 governorship be based on capacity and experience, not zoning or sentiment, to tackle insecurity. Read their full demands.
Nigerian business leaders, including Stanel's Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu and Flutterwave's Olugbenga Agboola, held talks with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to explore strategic investments and regional economic cooperation. Read more.