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Mar
08
2025
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Natasha: You Can’t Be Judge In Your Own Case, CNPP, CSOs Tell Akpabio

Natasha: You Can’t Be Judge In Your Own Case, CNPP, CSOs Tell Akpabio

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, National Assembly, Politics, Senate
Natasha: You can’t be Judge in your own case, CNPP, CSOs tell Akpabio . ..Call for His Recusal Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and civil society organisations (CSOs), under the auspices of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), have addressed the ongoing feud between the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging Senator Akpabio to step aside for fair investigation of the sexual harassment allegation against him. While addressing the media in Abuja on behalf of the CNPP and the coalition, Hon. Nnaemeka Aleke, Public Relations Officer of…
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Mar
07
2025
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Abia State Police Command Arrest Suspect For Unlawful Possession And Recovery Of Firearms

Abia State Police Command Arrest Suspect For Unlawful Possession And Recovery Of Firearms

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Police Force
PRESS RELEASE07/03/2025 Arrest of Suspect for Unlawful Possession & Recovery of Firearms Suspect:Chidozie Humble (Male)21 yrs, a 300-level student, Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) Exhibits Recovered:Three (3) locally made pistolsand One (1) English CZECH SCORPION pistol On 05/03/2025, at about 10:50hrs, detectives from the Serious Crime Investigation Squad (SCISSORS), Abia State Command, leveraging on credible intelligence, apprehended Chidozie Humble in his room at Royal Heritage Lodge, Umudike, Ikwuano LGA. During the operation, officers recovered three (3) locally made pistols and one (1) English CZECH SCORPION pistol. The Command is committed to ensuring…
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Mar
07
2025
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Re: Abduction Of Chief Obasi Lawson: ABIA State Police Command Commenced Investigation

Re: Abduction Of Chief Obasi Lawson: ABIA State Police Command Commenced Investigation

Abia State, News Flash, Police Force, Security
Press Release 07/03/2025 Re: Abduction Of Chief Obasi Lawson: Abia State Police Command Commenced Investigation 1 On 04/03/2025 at about 21:30 hrs we received a report from Sergeant Judge Gubi that ASP Tanko Natip, Inspector Ernest and himself from Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 6, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, who were attached as escorts to Chief Obasi Lawson, traveled to Arochukwu. 2 At about 13:00 hours, while returning to Port Harcourt through Azumini Ndoki, Ukwa East Local Government Area, they were ambushed at Mkap Jekere Ndoki around 19:00 hours. An unknown dark blue Sienna vehicle carrying unidentified gunmen double-crossed them…
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Mar
07
2025
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Pay Attention To Power, Gov. Otti Tells SEDC, Assures Of Support

Pay Attention To Power, Gov. Otti Tells SEDC, Assures Of Support

FGN, News Flash, Politics, South East
PAY ATTENTION TO POWER, GOV. OTTI TELLS SEDC, ASSURES OF SUPPORT. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has charged the members of the Board and Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to pay attention to power as key to the economic development of the region. Governor Alex Otti was speaking Thursday, 6th March, when he received in audience a delegation of the Board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). He said that investment into power is what Government should do. "These are the kind of investments that Government should make to stabilise the economy. If the Government…
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Mar
07
2025
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Tinubu Approves Employment Of 774 Health Fellows

Tinubu Approves Employment Of 774 Health Fellows

Health, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu Approves Employment of 774 Health Fellows President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a key initiative by the Federal Ministry of Health aimed at driving sustainable improvements in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Announcing the initiative on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and national development. The launch event was attended by Nigeria’s development partners, senior government officials, and traditional leaders, including the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The selection of the fellows—one from each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas – was based on…
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Mar
07
2025
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Amid Paternity Controversy With Ned Nwoke, Chika Ike Welcomes First Child

Amid Paternity Controversy With Ned Nwoke, Chika Ike Welcomes First Child

Birthday, News Flash, Personality
Amid Paternity Controversy With Ned Nwoko, Chika Ike Welcomes First Child Actress Chika Ike has welcomed her first child, a baby girl, with a mystery partner. The actress announced the arrival of her child on Instagram, sharing photos of the newborn with the caption, “My baby is here. Welcome to the world my sunshine.” However, the news of Chika Ike’s childbirth has been overshadowed by rumors surrounding the paternity of her child. Reports had linked the paternity of the child to Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, who is married to Regina Daniels. Both Chika Ike and Senator…
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Mar
07
2025
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Commissioner For Labour And Productivity Dies At 61; Abia State Government Mourns

Commissioner For Labour And Productivity Dies At 61; Abia State Government Mourns

News Flash, Obituary
Commissioner For Labour And Productivity Dies At 61; State Govt Mourns The Abia State Government has announced the passing away of Sunny Onwuma, a member of the Abia State Executive Council and Honourable Commissioner for Labour and Productivity. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information in the state, Prince Okey Kanu, on Friday, stated that Onwuma passed in the early hours of Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness. The deceased, who hails from Ihie in the Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of the state, was an alumnus of Government College Umuahia and Abia State University, Uturu. The statement…
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Mar
07
2025
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I Remain A Senator Despite ‘Illegal’ Suspension, Natasha Dares Senate

I Remain A Senator Despite ‘Illegal’ Suspension, Natasha Dares Senate

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
I Remain A Senator Despite ‘Illegal’ Suspension, Natasha Dares Senate Suspended lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described her suspension from the Senate as one that invalidates the principles of natural justice, fairness and equity. According to her, her suspension does not withdraw my legitimacy as a senator Upon her suspension yesterday, she was warned by the Senate “That for the period of her suspension she be barred from presenting herself to the public locally and internationally as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” However in a statement on her Facebook handle, she insisted that she will continue to use…
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Mar
07
2025
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Abia State’s Prosperity: A Cyclone Of Growth Gathering Momentum – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State’s Prosperity: A Cyclone Of Growth Gathering Momentum – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Abia State’s Prosperity: A Cyclone of Growth Gathering Momentum IntroductionMuch like a cyclone developing over warm ocean waters, Abia State in southeastern Nigeria is harnessing latent energy across sectors to fuel a storm of economic and social transformation. Cyclones begin as mere disturbances, gradually organizing into powerful systems. Similarly, Abia’s prosperity is brewing through strategic reforms, investments, and innovation—culminating into a force poised to reshape its future. 1. Governance: The Tropical DisturbanceEvery cyclone starts with a disturbance. For Abia, this began with governance reforms. Under Governor Alex Otti’s administration, the state prioritized transparency and infrastructure. In 2023, 35% of Abia’s…
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Mar
07
2025
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‘I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Day’ – Akpabio

‘I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Day’ – Akpabio

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
‘I Slept In Dangote Cement Factory On Natasha’s Wedding Day’ – Akpabio The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said he spent the night in the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana Kogi State on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s wedding day. Akpabio said Senator Natasha’s husband is his good friend. The former Governor of Akwa-Ibom said this to demonstrate his closeness to Senator Natasha and her husband amid the sexual harassment allegation levied on him by the Kogi lawmaker. He said he slept in the factory because the Kogi airport lights were in a poor state. The Senate President said while reacting to the…
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