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Amb. Dr. Osita Offor of UAAP Joins Felix Awogu in Mourning the Loss of His Beloved Mother

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor of UAAP Joins Felix Awogu in Mourning the Loss of His Beloved Mother

In a heartfelt message of condolence, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offior "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburgburu), President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Felix Awogu’s mother, Madam Nnedinobi Regina Awogu. The veteran sports broadcaster, Felix Awogu, and his family are currently mourning the loss of their matriarch, who peacefully passed away in her sleep on Tuesday morning at the age of 90. Ambassador Offior, in his official message, extended his deepest sympathies to the Awogu family, describing the loss as a painful and irreplaceable one. "The passing of a mother…
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Former Soldier Alleges Unlawful Dismissal After Raising Question Following Deadly Boko Haram Attack in Baga

Former Soldier Alleges Unlawful Dismissal After Raising Question Following Deadly Boko Haram Attack in Baga

“I did nothing wrong. After an attack that claimed the lives of 117 of my colleagues, our Brigade Commander came to address those of us who survived. We were assembled at our concentration area in Gubiyo. After his address, he invited questions. I raised my hand, as did several other soldiers. I was then asked to step forward. Instead of being allowed to speak, I was disarmed and taken into detention, where I was handcuffed and chained. I remained in that condition for ten days. Afterward, my Commanding Officer informed me that I was being charged with disobedience to an…
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Amb. Osita Offor Calls on Orji Kalu to Immediately Withdraw Petition, Apologise to Ohafia People

Amb. Osita Offor Calls on Orji Kalu to Immediately Withdraw Petition, Apologise to Ohafia People

…Cautions the senator to inbibe in the spirit of dialogue instead of intimidation and political desperation. Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “De Ultimate Commander” and the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has called on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to immediately withdraw his case against youths of Ohafia Local Government Area and tender an unreserved public apology to the Ohafia Clan. Dr. Offor was reacting to the recent political tension between the former Abia State governor and Ohafia youths following the senator’s decision to petition the youth association for openly expressing their political views. He described the move…
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150,000 Jobs in View as Gov. Otti Backs ACSC with Strong Investor Protection Assurance

150,000 Jobs in View as Gov. Otti Backs ACSC with Strong Investor Protection Assurance

Following the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 4, 2026, for the offtake of the Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC) under the Public–Private Investment Partnership (PPIP) framework, Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has assured investors of the safety and profitability of their investments in the landmark project. The governor urged interested investors to accelerate the realisation of the ACSC by releasing funds into the project, stressing that all investments would be fully protected through transparent governance structures and legally backed guarantees. Governor Otti gave the assurance during a banquet organised in Aba to host investors…
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Gov. Otti Leads ACSC MoU Signing, Signals New Economic Dawn for Abia State

Gov. Otti Leads ACSC MoU Signing, Signals New Economic Dawn for Abia State

For decades, Aba has stood as the commercial engine of the Southeast—an industrial city powered by indigenous ingenuity, craftsmanship, and trade. From leatherworks and garments to metal fabrication and wholesale commerce, Aba’s entrepreneurial energy has remained resilient despite years of infrastructural neglect. Today, that resilience is being deliberately matched with planning, technology, and investment through the proposed Aba Commercial Smart City, strategically located at Arongwa in Aba–Osisioma Local Government Area. Conceived as one of the flagship economic legacy projects of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC)seeks to transform Aba’s largely informal industrial strength into a…
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