Orji Kalu & The Need For Continuity In Abia North
By Ikenna Dozie Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a seasoned Nigerian politician with a storied career spanning over two decades. Born into political family with a politically enlightened mother, Kalu’s trajectory has been marked by significant milestones, including his tenure as member , House of Representatives, Governor of Abia State and his current role as…
MasterCard to Train Five Million Businesses as President Tinubu Assures Government’s Support
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged the Federal Government’s support for Mastercard’s initiative to train five million Nigerian businesses in digital skills, describing the programme as a major step towards empowering young people and integrating more small businesses into the digital economy. The President gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from Mastercard…
Tinubu Appoints Former UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Ogundipe as NUC Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria’s regulatory agency for university education. The appointment was announced in a statement dated June 22, 2026, and signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information…
Nigeria Police Ban Officers From Creating Social Media Content
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has banned police officers from creating or making money from content posted on social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube if they identify themselves as members of the Nigeria Police Force. Officers who break this rule face dismissal, demotion, loss of salary and possible prosecution. The…
Kalu: How Commissioning Roads in Sokoto Speaks to Nigeria’s Future
Good roads do more than carry cars. They carry dreams, food, medicine, and the quiet hope that tomorrow can be better than today. In any country that wants to grow, roads are the backbone. They decide whether a farmer’s tomatoes rot at the village edge or reach the city market fresh. They decide whether a…
Why Kalu’s Support for President Tinubu Earns Him Respect at Home and Abroad
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a name most Nigerians know. He started as a businessman, became governor of Abia State, and today he represents Abia North in the Senate. Over the years he has built a reputation around hard work, public service, and speaking his mind. Lately, his open support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Leadership Questions in the 10th Senate and the Search for Experience in the 11th Senate
As Nigeria continues to grapple with different degrees of insecurity, economic hardship, rising inflation, and unemployment, the 10th Senate’s leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio has made the Red Chamber the most unconcerned government institution. The only thing that excites the Senate President seems to be when announcing “prayers sent to senators’ emails”, making the legislative…
2027: “We Are Lucky To Have Him” Stakeholders Reveal Why Abia North Will Re-Elect Orji Kalu
Stakeholders across Abia North Senatorial District have expressed confidence that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu will secure another term in 2027, citing his inclusive leadership style, commitment to sustainable development, and extensive investments in education, infrastructure, healthcare, and human capital development. The stakeholders, drawn from Arochukwu, Bende, and Ohafia Local Government Areas, described the former Abia…
Democracy Day: Senator Orji Kalu Salutes Nigerians’ Courage, Calls for Hope, Unity
Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has commended Nigerians for their resilience, patience and faith in the nation despite the economic and security challenges confronting the country. In a Democracy Day message issued on Friday, the former Senate Chief Whip described June 12 as a…
XENOPHOBIA AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN HYPOCRISY: THE IME OKON PARADOX
Ik Ogbonna As South Africans rally behind their national team on the global stage, one name is likely to inspire pride and admiration: Ime Okon. The young defender, born to a South African mother and a Nigerian father, represents the future of South African football. His rise from local beginnings to international prominence embodies the…