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Senator Kalu Lauded Over Amankalu-Abiriba Road Project
Residents of Amankalu in Abia State's Bende local government area have expressed their sincere gratitude to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the senator for Abia North, for the quick development of the project at the intersection of Amankalu and Abiriba Road (Ogidiala). Speaking on behalf of the residents, Chief J. C. Ukoha (Otutemba) described the road project as another people-oriented project...
INEC Denies May 27 CVR Resumption Claim
The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied claims of fixing May 27 as the date for the replacement of lost Permanent Voter Cards, transfers, and the resumption of Continuous Voters Registration. The electoral umpire made the clarification following the circulating online information claiming that it will resume the CVR and other related services on May 27, 2025. Dismissing the viral trending...
”We Are Not Terrorist” – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra have called for the immediate reversal of an Abuja court's decision to designate the group as a terrorist organisation. Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, in a statement also insisted that the earlier ruling striking out the Federal Government’s suit against the organisation after lack of evidence depicted it as unlawful stands. His statement read in...
NDDC Issues Caution Over Counterfeit Scholarship Offers From Scammers
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent individuals posing as representatives of the commission and offering fake postgraduate scholarship opportunities. In a statement released on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Mrs. Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the NDDC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, disclosed that scammers are targeting unsuspecting victims with false promises of scholarship placements in...
Rivers Emergency Rule: N’Assembly Opposes PDP Governors’ Lawsuit, Demands ₦1bn In Compensation
The National Assembly has called on the Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit filed by 11 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the suit as “procedurally flawed, speculative, and an abuse of court process.” In a preliminary objection dated April 22, 2025, and obtained by The PUNCH, the...
Uche Ogah Celebrates Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu At 54
Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has extended warm birthday wishes to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on the occasion of his 54th birthday. In a congratulatory message, Dr. Ogah praised Kalu’s dedication to public service, describing him as a responsive and committed lawmaker whose impact...
Hon. Amobi Ogah Celebrates Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu aAt 54
The Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah FCE, has extended warm birthday wishes to the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, as he marks his 54th birthday today. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Ogah described the Deputy Speaker as a distinguished lawmaker, bridge-builder, and patriotic leader whose unwavering...
Gov. Alex Otti Celebrates Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu At 54
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti, has extended warm felicitations to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on the occasion of his 54th birthday. In a heartfelt message, Governor Otti praised Kalu's charismatic leadership and unwavering dedication to national development, stating that his efforts have brought renewed hope and inspiration to countless...
Hon. Otuwe Oji Celebrates Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu At 54
Former Abia State House of Assembly candidate under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Otuwe Kalu Oji, has felicitated with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on the occasion of his 54th birthday. In a congratulatory message made available to the media, Hon. Oji described the Deputy Speaker as a visionary leader, bridge-builder,...
Abia Targets Uninterrupted Power As Gov. Otti Moves To Buy EEDC Zone
The Abia State Government is set to acquire the Umuahia ring-fence of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in a bold move aimed at delivering uninterrupted power supply to eight local government areas not currently served by Geometric Power. Governor Alex Otti disclosed this on Monday at the Geometric Power facility in Aba during a reception organized by the...
