Metro Archives - OHAFIATV

Nov

13

2026

Gov. Otti Congratulates AIG Afolabi Wilfred on Elevation, Reaffirms Abia Government’s Security Partnership

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, News, Social IssuesAbia State, Metro, Politics

Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has congratulated the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, AIG Afolabi Wilfred, on his elevation to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), describing the promotion as recognition of his dedication, professionalism and contributions to the Nigeria Police Force. Governor Otti conveyed his congratulations through his Deputy, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, who represented him at the celebration held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Abuja Continental Hotel, Ladi Kwali Street, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In his message, the Governor expressed confidence that AIG Afolabi's elevation reflected…

Nov

13

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Balogun Market: Stakeholders Reject November 17 Election, Demand February 2027 Poll

Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Column, Metro, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Business, Metro, Politics

By Lawrence Dike A fresh dispute over the leadership and electoral process of the Balogun Business Association (BBA), Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, has divided the market's leadership, with former executives, elders and a coalition of traders rejecting the November 17, 2026, election announced by the incumbent President, Chief Oscar Paul Ikechukwu Odogwu. The opposing stakeholders, including the market's founder, Hon. Leonard Ogbonna, former presidents, Board of Trustees members and other prominent traders, insist that the proposed election violates the association's constitution. They are demanding that the poll be moved to February 28, 2027, after the reconstitution of the association's…

Nov

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Fear Grips Balogun Business Association Traders, Customers, Over Looming Election Crisis, Violence

Abia State, Column, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Metro, Politics

By Veronica James Confusion appears to be reigning supreme at the popular but crisis ridden Multi - Billion Naira Balogun Business Association International Market (BBA),located at the International Trade Fair Complex, Badagry Express way , Lagos State. Our Correspondent reports that there is palpable fear of electoral violence and heightened tension occasioned by alleged importation of armed thugs and other members of notorious Cult groups into the market. Investigation conducted by our correspondent revealed that the cause of the agitation and tension in the Market is coming on the heals of alleged ongoing plot by the current leadership led by…

Nov

11

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Mayor, Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Puts Two-Year Development Record Before Media, Highlights Projects Across L G A.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics2027, Abia State, Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Metro, Ohafia, Politics

By Okoro Ibe Kalu - Correspondence OHAFIA, Abia State: The Executive Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, has presented an account of his administration's activities in the past two years, highlighting interventions in road infrastructure, education, electricity, agriculture, water supply, and community development. The Mayor made the presentation during a media tour and press conference attended by media representatives, with OHAFIATV duly represented. https://youtu.be/JbxQtJLVCCE?si=xbQy61ZLqSB3hiBw CLICK THIS LINK TO SEE IMAGES During the engagement, attention was drawn to several projects undertaken by the administration, including the construction and rehabilitation of roads across communities, with particular emphasis on…

Nov

08

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

UNSTOPPABLE POLITICAL WAVE: Gov. Otti, Bourdex, Amobi Ogah Sweeps Umunneochi As 2027 Campaign Intensifies

Abia State, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Metro, Opinion, Politics

In a display of political momentum, popular enthusiasm, and strategic unity, the campaign train of the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, alongside the Abia North Labour Party Senatorial Candidate, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, MFR, OON (Ugo’Ena Nde Abiriba), stormed Umunneochi Local Government Area on Friday, November 6, 2026. The high-powered campaign tour transformed into a triumphant political sweep, signaling an alignment of leadership, tradition, and grassroots power across Abia North. The momentum began early in the morning as Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex and his entourage departed Abiriba for Uturu…