Opinion

In a remarkable show of goodwill and recognition of academic excellence, Dr. Martina Amarachi Ononiwu, popularly known as Martina Martins, has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on the official confirmation of his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. In her congratulatory message, Dr. Ononiwu described Deputy Speaker Kalu’s achievement as a reflection of intellectual brilliance, steadfast dedication, and an enduring commitment to leadership and national development. She further noted that such milestones serve as inspiration for public servants and citizens alike, emphasizing the role of education and personal development in advancing national…

Dr Martina Amarachi Ononiwu, popularly known as Martina Martins, has officially declared her intention to contest for the Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency. She has reiterated her commitment to stand up for the people of the constituency, emphasising that her platform will be anchored on integrity, transparency, positive antecedents, and inclusiveness. Addressing residents about her aspirations, Dr Ononiwu assured her constituents that she will bring a new era of accountable leadership to the constituency. “My mission is simple: to ensure that the voices of our people are heard, respected, and acted upon. I will serve with integrity…

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The political landscape of Abia North is witnessing a pivotal moment. With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, strategic alignments are already shaping the zone’s prospects. At the centre of this evolving narrative is Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, Chairman of E.C.K Foundation, whose recent decision to step into the Labour Party on 1st April, 2026, has sent ripples across political circles, offering a renewed sense of hope and progress for the people of Abia North. Chief Dr Emeka Kalu’s entry into the Labour Party is not merely a political manoeuvre; it is a statement…

The greed for Power, for Control and for the Reelection/Return of an uneventful President come 2027 has brought our nation to an unparalleled low, our politics to the nadir, and made the quality of the defense of an underperforming Presidency, one full of words and propaganda with very little positives, sickening, soulless and satanic. After the tragic massacre of innocent citizens on the 29th of March, 2026 in Jos, for desperate political reasons and optics, the President visited Jos, stopped at the Airport, met with the 'leaders' and could not visit the 'locus in quo' (actual place where the Carnage…

NDIGBO For Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT) Press Release - April 6th, 2026 The NDIGBO For Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT), a coalition comprising prominent sociopolitical organizations, unequivocally extends its sincere and unreserved apologies to Mr. Seun Okinbaloye, the esteemed anchor of Channels TV. This apology stems from the regrettable remarks attributed to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, during a recent media parley in Abuja. Comments allegedly made by Wike—stating, "if there's any way to break the screen, I would have shot the Channels TV anchor Seun"—have been subjected to misinterpretation and misrepresentation. NDI-ABAT believes it is both…