As the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu intensifies his rural development drive within rural areas in his zone, the 600 meters Lekwesi Umuchieze Amaoji road located in Umunneochi local government area has just been completed.…
Abia North: Orji Kalu’s Achievements Not Surprising, Performance In His DNA— Prof. Kalu
Prof. Uduma Kalu, a renowned academician on Friday commended the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the number of projects he has attracted and executed in Abia North Senatorial District since he was elected in 2019.…
Abia sparkles as Igbere Cultural fiesta returns Jan 2 after three year recess
After a three -year recess occasioned largely by the effect of the coronavirus pandemic, all is set for the return of the iconic “Igbere Cultural Festival” set to be staged January 2, 2023 at the usual ancient suburban town of…
$500m PowerChina/SWIBER Deal Will Compliment Orji Uzor Kalu’s Food Security Bill, Create Jobs – US Lecturer Prof. Okoro
A lecturer in one of the prestigious university in the United States, had on Thursday, said that PowerChina and SWIBER deal, which was facilitated by the chieftain of the APC in Abia state, who also is the Chief Whip of…
Senator Bassey bags 42 years in jail
The senator representing Akwa Ibom North East at the National Assembly, Albert Bassey, was yesterday, convicted and sentenced to 42 years imprisonment by Justice Agatha Okeke of the Federal High, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Bassey was found guilty of six-count of…
Political thugs will soon be fished out by security agents- NSA
National Security Adviser (NSA), Major Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd) has warned governors who use thugs to stop political opponents from campaigning in their states that security agents will soon descend on them. The NSA who was guest at the ministerial media briefing organised by…
Peter Obi and myself do not hold Tinubu’s health against him
Vice presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has said he holds nothing against the alleged ill health of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. He said it was the same view held by Labour…
Buhari Accuses Govs For stealing councils’ funds, remitting half of allocations, stifling rural development
President Muhammadu Buhari has again knocked governors, accusing them of stealing local government funds and stifling development of rural communities. The criticism came barely 24 hours after the Minister for State Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba had blamed the state…
N76bn Debt By Oyetola, Osun Govt Laments
Osun State Government on Thursday disclosed that it met salaries, pensions, and insurance commitments’ debt amounting to N76billion left by the immediate past administration of Adegboyega Oyetola. A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, said the Permanent…
Senator Orji Kalu Sues For Peace In Abia State
Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has sued for peaceful coexistence among residents of Abia State, for development to thrive, stressing that nothing tangible can be achieved in an atmosphere of chaos. Kalu appealed to the people of…