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Ikpeazu Celebrates Wike at Birthday, Hails Courage, Leadership and National Service | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Former Governor of Abia State , Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu , has extolled the virtues of the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON , describing him as a courageous, resilient, and result-driven leader whose contributions to Nigeria continue to inspire confidence across political divides. In a heartfelt birthday message made public on behalf of his family, the Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and his well-wishers, Dr. Ikpeazu celebrated Wike not merely for marking another year, but for a life defined by service, determination, and an uncommon dedication to leadership and friendship. According to the former governor, the occasion goes beyond a personal milestone, noting that Wike’s journey in public service reflects steadfast commitment to national development, quality governance, and excellence. He praised the FCT Minister’s passion and consistency, describing them as qualities tha...
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Concerns Grow Over Newly Appointed Abia SSG as PDP Chairman Links Meribole to Nigeria Air Scandal | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Fresh controversy has continued to trail the Alex Otti administration as the Chairman of the Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Abraham Amah , raises serious concerns over the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Meribole as the Acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This development comes barely days after public discourse intensified over the sudden exit of the former SSG, Prof. Kenneth Kalu, an episode earlier reported to be connected to internal rifts, ranging from the airport land dispute to increasing financial opacity and heightened friction within the governor’s inner circle. In an open letter addressed to Governor Alex Chioma Otti , Elder Amah questioned the moral standing of Meribole, alleging his involvement in the controversial Nigeria Air scandal during his tenure as Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation . According to Amah, Meribole played a role in what has now become one of Nigeria’s most embar...
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Amaise CSTS Ukpakiri Wins Maiden Obingwa-West Debate Championship | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Amaise Community Secondary Technical School (CSTS), Ukpakiri has emerged winner of the 2025 Obingwa-West Debate and Public Speaking Championship , defeating Comprehensive Senior Secondary School , Mgboko Itungwa , in a keenly contested final. Amaise CSTS clinched the title with 361 points (60.5%), ahead of Mgboko Itungwa’s 330 points (55.8%). The final featured the motion: “The Post-UTME should not be a criterion for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.” Amaise proposed the motion, led by 13-year-old SS1 student, Master Monday WithGod, while 16-year-old SS2 student, Miss Iheukwumere Goodgift Chinaza, led the opposing team from Mgboko Itungwa. In the third-place contest, Osusu Amaukwa Community Secondary School secured victory with 275 points (45.8%) over Ahiaba High School , which scored 266 points (43.6%). Both schools debated the motion: “ Electricity generation and distribution in Nigeria should be fully privatized.” Osusu Amaukwa was led by 13-year-o...
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Untold Story Behind the SSG’s Resignation: Airport Land Dispute, Financial Opacity and Internal Friction Rock Abia Government | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Fresh revelations have emerged suggesting that the resignation of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Kenneth Kalu , may have been driven by deeper internal conflicts within the administration far beyond the explanation issued by the  Abia State Government  through one of the governor’s media aides. Multiple insiders close to the former SSG told told newsmen  that Prof. Kalu had grown increasingly uncomfortable with certain developments in government, particularly the manner in which sensitive matters were handled without the knowledge or involvement of his office. These sources said he was routinely presented with documents to sign documents they describe as “implicating” and “procedurally questionable.” A major source of friction, they noted, involved dealings tied to the controversial airport land project , where he was alleged accused of padding unverifiable names on the compensation list, which his family was not comfortable with. Ad...
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After Our Exclusive Report, Abia Government Confirms SSG’s Exit, Says Governor Wishes Him Well | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Abia State Government has officially confirmed the exit of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Kenneth Kalu, aligning with our exclusive report that he tendered his resignation during Monday’s Executive Council meeting . In a statement issued by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma , the government said Prof. Kalu was proceeding on a “leave of absence” to attend to “serious domestic matters” requiring his physical presence in Canada. Ekeoma wrote:  “The Secretary to Abia State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu, has received the approval of His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti , to embark on a leave of absence to enable him attend to some serious domestic matters that require his physical presence in Canada. Governor Otti broke the news during the State Executive Council Meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2025.” He further quoted the Governor as saying that because of the weight of responsibilities a...
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