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Dr. Kalu Endorses Atiku Abubakar for 2027 Presidency‎

Dr. Kalu Endorses Atiku Abubakar for 2027 Presidency‎

‎Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of the E.C.K Foundation, and convener of Global Initiative For Good Governance (GIGG), has thrown his support behind Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential bid. He cited Atiku's experience and tenacity as key factors that make him a strong candidate to defeat President Tinubu. According to Dr. Kalu, Atiku's leadership would bring significant economic transformation and revitalization to Nigeria. ‎Atiku's tenure as Vice President showcased his ability to drive economic liberalization, trade investments, and job creation, making him an ideal candidate to revitalize Nigeria's economy. Dr. Kalu also praises Atiku as a leader with broad national appeal…
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Why Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu is the Best Choice for Abia North Senate

Why Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu is the Best Choice for Abia North Senate

As the President of E.C.K Foundation, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu has demonstrated a deep commitment to the development and empowerment of the Abia North Senatorial Zone. His decision to run for Senate in 2027 is driven by a sense of necessity, borne out of his desire to do more for his constituency. Chief Dr. Kalu's philanthropic efforts have already had a significant impact on the lives of many in Abia North. Through his E.C.K Foundation, he has empowered countless individuals and communities, providing support and opportunities for growth and development. He brings a fresh perspective to governance, leveraging ICT and…
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You Have Earned Yourself A Second Term In Office, Ude Oko-Chukwu Tells Gov. Alex Otti.

You Have Earned Yourself A Second Term In Office, Ude Oko-Chukwu Tells Gov. Alex Otti.

The immediate past Deputy Governor of Abia State and a Chieftain of the PDP, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu says that Governor Alex Otti has through various landmark achievements earned himself a second term in office. Sir Oko Chukwu stated this while answering questions from news men, after a closed -door meeting he held with the Governor Otti. He noted that Governor Otti has within a short period in office transformed every facet of the State's economy. "You see, let me tell you, I've gone around Abia state, especially those of us who come from Abia North. You just discovered that…
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Umuahia Table Water Producers Slam Proposed Abia State Pollution Bill as Anti-People

Umuahia Table Water Producers Slam Proposed Abia State Pollution Bill as Anti-People

The Association of Table Waters Producers (ATWAP), Umuahia Zone, has strongly criticized HAB 31, a bill proposed to establish the Abia State Polluter Pays and Extended Producer Responsibility for the Management of Non-biodegradable Packaging Materials, labeling it as detrimental to their operations and the livelihoods of many. In a statement issued on Monday in Umuahia, ATWAP Chairman Peter Nwakanma and Secretary Anthony Nnamaka expressed concerns that the bill, if passed into law, would impose heavy tax burdens on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), potentially crippling businesses already struggling to survive. They warned that the legislation could lead to significant job…
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Sudan Condemns RSF’s Parallel Government Declaration as ‘Proof of Defeat’

Sudan Condemns RSF’s Parallel Government Declaration as ‘Proof of Defeat’

The Sudanese government denounced the move as a "fictitious government" established with utter disregard for the suffering inflicted upon the Sudanese people by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Moreover, the government expressed strong disapproval of Kenya hosting the preparatory meetings for this parallel government, deeming it a violation of Sudan's sovereignty and contrary to the principles of the UN, AU, and IGAD. Sudan has appealed to neighboring countries and the international community to condemn and reject this declaration, considering any engagement with it an act of aggression against the Sudanese government and its sovereignty. On Sunday, the RSF, along…
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