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Mar

2025

Governor Otti’s Road Revolution: Two Additional Major Projects Set To Transform Abia’s Landscape – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure

Governor Otti's Road Revolution: Two Additional Major Projects Set to Transform Abia's Landscape Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has flagged off the reconstruction of two major roads in Umuahia, the state capital, marking a significant milestone in the state's urbanization and development efforts. The roads, Orpet-Umuafai-Lodu-Ahiaeke Road and Ahiaeke-Okwuta-Bende Road, are expected to be completed within nine months. In his speech during the flag-off ceremony, Governor Otti emphasized that the roads will support existing businesses and create new opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. He noted that the reconstruction of the two roads will offer numerous benefits…

Mar

2025

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Akpabio-Natasha Gate: An Urgent Appeal For Reconciliation And National Unity – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Women Affairs

Akpabio-Natasha Gate: An Urgent Appeal for Reconciliation and National Unity Your Excellencies,Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, In the spirit of statesmanship and the collective good of our nation, I humbly appeal to you both—and to your supporters—to consider the path of peace, forgiveness, and resolution in this moment of heightened tension. The storm of controversy between your camps has gripped public attention, but let us remember the timeless wisdom: “Not all that glisters is gold.” What may seem like a battle for justice or reputation today risks deepening divisions, eroding public trust in our institutions, and distracting…

Mar

2025

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ATTTV NEWS UPDATE IN IGBO -BY ONYEMAOBI EMETU

News Review In Igbo, Abia State

Mar

2025

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GODA DG, Engr. Obinna Odum, Visits Scene Of Fatal Accident In Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia State, Accident, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

GODA DG, Engr. Obinna Odum, Visits Scene of Fatal Accident in Amaekpu Ohafia! The Director General of the Greater Ohafia Development Agenda (GODA), Engr. Obinna Odum, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of a motorcyclist and a young student in Amaekpu Ohafia earlier today. Upon receiving the heartbreaking news, Engr. Odum promptly visited the accident scene to assess the situation firsthand and engage with community members on preventive measures to avert future occurrences. He extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for God to grant the departed eternal rest. Odum cautioned truck…

Mar

2025

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Gov. Otti Flags – Off The Reconstruction Of Two Roads In Umuahia, Sets To Launch Urban Mass Transit Initiative In Abia

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, Urban Planning/ Lands

GOV. OTTI FLAGS-OFF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF TWO ROADS IN UMUAHIA, SETS TO LAUNCH URBAN MASS TRANSIT INITIATIVE IN ABIA. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has flagged-off the reconstruction of the 4.32 kilometres Orpet - Umuafai - Lodu - Ahiaeke Road and the 3.79 kilometres Ahiaeke - Okwuta - Bende Road in Umuahia North LGA totaling 8.11KM. Speaking at the event held at Ahiaeke, Governor Otti said he expects the project to be ready in nine months time. According to the Governor,"The successful completion of this roads will respectively end the daily hassles of thousands of people who ply them…

Mar

2025

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Mothers At The Heart Of Change: The Otti-Led Overhaul Giving Them A Fighting Change – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health

Mothers at the heart of Change: The Otti-led Overhaul giving them a Fighting Change Abia State, has historically grappled with systemic challenges in maternal healthcare, including insufficient infrastructure, a shortage of skilled medical personnel, and socioeconomic barriers that deterred women from accessing formal care. Prior to 2023, the state’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) stood at an estimated 550 deaths per 100,000 live births, exceeding Nigeria’s national average of 512. Rural areas bore the brunt of this crisis: only 30% of communities had access to functional primary health centers (PHCs), and cultural reliance on traditional birth attendants (TBAs) often sidelined institutional…

Mar

2025

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Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Receives Mrs. Alaribe Rachael, The Newly Posted Health Authority Secretary From Ukwa West

Health, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU RECEIVES MRS ALARIBE RACHAEL, THE NEWLY POSTED HEALTH AUTHORITY SECRETARY FROM UKWA WEST The Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu officially received Mrs. Alaribe Rachael, the newly posted Health Authority Secretary (HAS) from Ukwa West to Ohafia LGA. Her reception earlier today by the Mayor marked a significant milestone in strengthening healthcare ties in Ohafia LGA. Accompanied by Evang. Mrs. Chidinma Oyediya Amah, Supervisor for Health, the visit aimed to foster collaboration and understanding of the healthcare landscape in Ohafia LGA. Upon arrival, the duo was warmly received by Chief…

Mar

2025

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“There Are Plots To Extend Emergency Rule In Rivers State” – Group Raises Alarm

News Flash, Politics, South South

“There Are Plots To Extend Emergency Rule In Rivers State” – Group Raises Alarm A socio-political group, the Simplicity Movement, has raised concerns over recent explosions at oil facilities in Rivers State, alleging they are part of a scheme to justify extending the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement following a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday, the group’s National Leader, Sobomabo Jackrich, described the explosions as politically motivated. “We believe these incidents are being orchestrated by those who seek to keep Rivers State under unconstitutional control. The people of Rivers State must not…

Mar

2025

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Akpabio’s Senate Takes A Dive Inside The Bottomless Pit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics

AKPABIO'S SENATE TAKES A DIVE INSIDE THE BOTTOMLESS PIT. One Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi from Ebonyi state yesterday during a Senate Committee hearing of the Natasha/Akpabio sexual harassment scandal presently rocking the Senate launched himself both into the limelight and kleighlight by notoriously escalating the crises in the Senate to a new height when he contemptuously descended heavily on Dr. Mrs Oby Ezekwesili like an animated child delinquent. He lost his emotional sanity and ranted like a kindergarten lunatic drug addict. He forgot that Oby Ezekwesili is representing an international women coalition in the committee hearing room and that the international…

Mar

2025

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Corps Members To Get Backlog Of Delayed N77,000 Allowance – FG Assures

Education, FGN, News Flash, Youths

Corps Members To Get Backlog Of Delayed N77,000 Allowance – FG Assures The Federal Government has assured that corps members will receive the backlog of their delayed increased 77,000 monthly allowance. Recall that on the 25th of September, 2024, the federal government announced an increase in the monthly stipend for serving corps members from N33,000 to N77,000, effective from July 2024. However, the new adjustment has yet to be implemented despite repeated promises. In a renewed assurance to corps members, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, revealed that serving corps members and those in the scheme when the increment…