Category: Feature
Kalu Rekindles New Dawn for Nigerian Democracy With Call for Technological Integrity in Elections
In a landmark moment during an emergency plenary session, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu stood resolute, advocating for a transformative shift in Nigeria’s electoral process. The atmosphere in the Senate chamber was charged with anticipation as he passionately articulated his support for the electronic transmission of election results, a measure many believed was long overdue. “For…
Church Backed Peter Obi in 2023 Against Tinubu – Rev Ubani Explains Orji Kalu’s Abia North Victory
A Christian leader, Reverend Chika Ubani, has explained why Senator Orji Uzor Kalu won his re-election in Abia North during the 2023 general elections, even as the All Progressives Congress (APC) failed to secure victory for President Bola Tinubu in the zone. Rev Ubani in a Sunday sermon responded to recent comments credited to Abia…
School Desks: Why We Should Be Grateful to OUK, Because the Reality on Ground Is Different from What We See on Social Media
By ESV Olekanma, Ph.D The truth about education in Abia North is very different from what many people see or say on social media. Those who live outside Abia, or even those living in Abia but who do not visit public schools in their communities, need to take time to see things for themselves. People…
FEATURE: The Abia State House of Assembly Fiasco – The Truth
I was hoping to avoid the drama of Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA) members and how much they get as monthly remuneration because I firmly believed the Speaker, Emmanue Emeruwa, spoke on a lighter note; the same way HE Okezie Ikpeazu jokingly said “flyover ogbasara unu” and a certain Alex Otti made opposition meal…
The Rise of Smart Schools: A Focus on State Governments Claims, Definitions, and Infrastructure Realities
This article explores the concept of smart schools, defines them clearly, outlines the essential infrastructure they require
Mass Education: OUK Foundation Sponsors JAMB Registration for 2,000 Students in Abia North
The initiative represents a direct investment in academic excellence, human capital development, and the long-term socio-economic growth
Orji Uzor Kalu: The Fearless Truth-Teller Seeking Peace Amidst the Echoes of Conflict
Following the Federal High Court’s sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment in November 2025, reactions across the South-East have been mixed. While some leaders chose silence and others resorted to emotional responses, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu took a different path. He spoke plainly and honestly, even though the truth was uncomfortable. The former Governor…
Why Alex Otti of Abia State Must Not Be Allowed To Develop A Messiah Complex – And Reasons He Must Be Held Accountable
Ik Ogbonna In the realm of psychology and leadership, the term “Messiah complex” – also known as a savior complex – describes a psychological state where an individual believes they are uniquely destined or chosen to “save,” redeem, or fix others, often at the expense of rational governance or accountability. This isn’t an official clinical…
Abia North: The Master vs. The Apprentice
By Dr. Violate Akifagbowo In politics, there is a clear distinction between those who build empires of impact and those who merely perform for the cameras. Recently, the political atmosphere has been clouded by the erratic movements of Chief Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, a man whose foray into the public square has been characterized more by…
Second Term Election Desperation; Governor Alex Otti’s Clash with APC Leaders & Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu Statesmanly Disposition
By Ik Ogbonna: Since assuming office in 2023, Governor Otti has frequently found himself at odds with APC figures