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Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, UAAP Felicitates Kenneth Ahia, SAN, on His Birthday

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, UAAP Felicitates Kenneth Ahia, SAN, on His Birthday

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander (Ikenga Gburugburu), President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Mr. Kenneth Ahia, SAN, a foundation member of the forum. In his goodwill message, Ambassador Offor described Kenneth Ahia, SAN, as a man of unwavering loyalty, courage, and principle, whose steadfast commitment to progressive ideals continues to inspire confidence and unity within Abia State. He further commended Ahia for his consistent and vocal support for Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, and the ongoing New Abia Project, noting that such dedication from distinguished…
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Okon-Aku Warns Panel of Inquiry To Beware Of An Actor Called Nmecha Umeh

Okon-Aku Warns Panel of Inquiry To Beware Of An Actor Called Nmecha Umeh

Following the ongoing investigation into the communal crises that have engulfed Okon-Aku Autonomous Community in Ohafia, it has become imperative for us, the Concerned Citizens of Okon-Aku Community (CCOC) in the Diaspora, to address what we consider a recurring and critical issue within the crisis. We also deem it necessary to place certain facts before the Panel of Inquiry to help them understand the calibre of individuals involved in this matter. Without ambiguity, it must be clearly stated that Dr Nmecha Umeh, within the context of Okon-Aku affairs, is not associated with the noble role often described as “The Devil’s…
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Okon-Aku Concerned Citizens Raise Alarm Over Composition of Panel of Enquiry, Condemn Murder and Arson

Okon-Aku Concerned Citizens Raise Alarm Over Composition of Panel of Enquiry, Condemn Murder and Arson

The Concerned Citizens of Okon-Aku Community (CCOC) in the Diaspora, a body of stakeholders of Okon-Aku sons and daughters abroad, led by Mr. Peter Kalu Chima, have expressed deep worry over the composition of the Panel of Enquiry set up to investigate the lingering crisis in Okon-Aku, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. In a strongly worded statement made available to journalists, the group unequivocally condemned the gruesome murder of Akuna Igwe, as well as the arson attacks on the residences of His Royal Highness, Eze Engr. Ndukwe Iko - Nnaka IV, Ezeogo Bernard Kama, the Custodian of the…
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Setting the Record Straight: Clarifying the Okon Aku Crisis and the Deputy Governor’s Role

Setting the Record Straight: Clarifying the Okon Aku Crisis and the Deputy Governor’s Role

In light of the recent allegations circulating online and within Abia State, falsely implicating the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, in the tragic death of Mr. Igwe Akuma, it is imperative to categorically refute these claims as baseless, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of a public servant committed to peace and justice. On January 2nd 2026, the Deputy Governor received a distress call from residents of the Okon Aku community reporting widespread violence, including the burning of homes, vehicles, and other properties. In response, he immediately contacted relevant security agencies, including the Divisional Police…
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How the Fulani Dropped the “Hausa-Fulani” Identity and Began Forming Pure Fulani Organizations – A Reflection on 1804 and Beyond

How the Fulani Dropped the “Hausa-Fulani” Identity and Began Forming Pure Fulani Organizations – A Reflection on 1804 and Beyond

For decades, the term Hausa-Fulani has been used to describe the people of Northern Nigeria, suggesting a shared identity between the Hausa and Fulani ethnic groups. However, recent trends indicate that the Fulani elite are increasingly distancing themselves from this joint identity, forming exclusive Fulani organizations. This shift is not new—it echoes the events of 1804 when Usman dan Fodio led a Fulani jihad, seizing power from the Hausa rulers and establishing Fulani dominance. But the question remains: Was the Hausa-Fulani identity ever genuine, or was it a strategic tool introduced by the Fulani to manipulate the Hausa politically? This…
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