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Nov
14
2024
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Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In $1 Million Blackmail Plot Against Former NPA Boss

Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In $1 Million Blackmail Plot Against Former NPA Boss

Crime, News Flash
Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In $1 Million Blackmail Plot Against Former NPA Boss The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two alleged members of a syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, accused of impersonating the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in an attempt to extort $1 million from former Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko. The suspects were presented before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Wednesday. According to the EFCC, Joshua and Hashim contacted Bello-Koko, falsely claiming they could influence an investigation they alleged was ongoing against…
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Nov
14
2024
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Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Umuahia, ABIA State, Kill 2 Soldiers

Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Umuahia, ABIA State, Kill 2 Soldiers

Abia State, Crime, News Flash
Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Abia, K¡ll Two Soldiers Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed two soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA along Umuahia – Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu of the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, confirmed the attack to Channels Television in a statement on Wednesday. The military blamed the attack on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to the statement, “At the early hours of yesterday 13 November 2024, troops of…
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Nov
14
2024
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The Shocking Truth: ‘Free Education’ Then Vs Truly Free Education Now! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Shocking Truth: ‘Free Education’ Then Vs Truly Free Education Now! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance
The Shocking Truth: 'Free Education' Then vs Truly Free Education Now! The PDP-led Abia administration from 1999 to 2023 had some notable achievements in education, but let's not sugarcoat the failures. The free basic education policy did increase access to education, leading to higher enrollment rates. However, the quality of education was severely lacking due to poor funding, inadequate resources, and low teacher morale. Infrastructure development was another area of focus, with the construction and renovation of schools, as well as the provision of basic facilities. But, let's be real, these efforts were often marred by corruption, mismanagement, and a…
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Nov
13
2024
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High Chief Rachael Ezinne Ukeju In Collaboration With Deputy Mayor Eme Iro Eme And Others Renovates Public Toilet In Mgbaga Ebem Ohafia

High Chief Rachael Ezinne Ukeju In Collaboration With Deputy Mayor Eme Iro Eme And Others Renovates Public Toilet In Mgbaga Ebem Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Health, News Flash
High Chief Rachel Ezinne Ukeju In Collaboration With Deputy Mayor Eme Iro Eme And Others Renovates Public Toilet in Mgbaga Ebem Ohafia Enyioma Hon. High Chief Rachael Ezinne Ukeju (FOUNDER/GLOBAL PRESIDENT OF ENYIOMA OHAFIA INTERNATIONAL LADIES ASSOCIATION; AKANEMEPURU OHA 1 OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA, OMEREOHA UGWUONYIRIEGBE, ADA EJI EJE MBA 1 OF IGBERE) , GOLDEN MOTHER, saw the dilapidated State of the public toilet and championed the reconstruction to a modern public toilet to the delight of the entire Mgbagha Ebem Community. Hon. Eme Iro Eme, Deputy Mayor of Ohafia LGA, has commissioned the renovated public toilet in Mgbaga Ebem Ohafia…
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Nov
13
2024
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Abia State Government Hands Over Cheques To Widows Of Slain Security Personnel

Abia State Government Hands Over Cheques To Widows Of Slain Security Personnel

Abia State, Empowerment, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT HANDS OVER CHEQUES TO WIDOWS OF SLAIN SECURITY PERSONNEL. The Abia State government says it will continue to make the welfare of the families of security personnel who died in active service in the state a top priority. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba who stated this at Government House Umuahia, while handing over cheques to the deceased spouses, said the money is solely to cater for the educational needs of their children. Pastor Ajagba also explained that the gesture is in fulfillment of Governor Alex Otti's promise to the bereaved families when…
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Nov
13
2024
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Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Urge Citizens To Consider A Major Shift In Strategy That Will Sustain Demand For Goods And Services – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Urge Citizens To Consider A Major Shift In Strategy That Will Sustain Demand For Goods And Services – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Fellow Ohafia sons and daughters, esteemed business leaders, and industry titans of our great community, I, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Mayor of Ohafia Local Government, issue this heartfelt appeal to you today. As we strive for economic growth and development in our beloved Ohafia, I urge you to consider a crucial shift in strategy. Rather than establishing firms or companies first and then struggling to meet demand, let us join forces to develop a thriving market that sustains demand for our goods and services. This approach is not just a reversal of the usual order; it's a recipe for success.…
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Nov
13
2024
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Common Man’s Concerns: Surviving Today, Shaping Tomorrow – The Practical And Political Pursuits Of Abia’s Citizens – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Common Man’s Concerns: Surviving Today, Shaping Tomorrow – The Practical And Political Pursuits Of Abia’s Citizens – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Common Man's Concerns: Surviving today, shaping tomorrow - the practical and political pursuits of Abia's citizens. As I stepped into Ohafia, the vibrant Igbo culture enveloped me. I was there prior to the recently concluded local government elections to research voters on the streets. The warmth of the people made me feel right at home. The ancestral capital, stood proudly, its history woven into the fabric of the town. I walked through the bustling Amavo central market, where locals traded goods and shared stories. The air was thick with the smell of yams, cassava, and melons, fresh from the nearby…
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Nov
13
2024
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Nominations/Recommendations Continue For Igbo Great Achievers Awards

Nominations/Recommendations Continue For Igbo Great Achievers Awards

News Flash, People & Events, Personality
NOMINATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUE FOR IGBO GREAT ACHIEVERS AWARDS: In anticipation of this year’s Awards, the Alaigbo Achievers Legacy, in collaboration with the United Igbo Elders Council, Worldwide has constituted Committees from various parts of the Igbo society, to put processes in motion for the success of this year’s award ceremonies at a day and venue to be announced soon. The Committees include a 21 Man Planning Sub-committee headed by Justice Alpha Ikpeama the Director General of AlaIgbo Achievers Legacy. It will make all necessary arrangements including logistics for the success of the ceremony at a day & venue to be announced…
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Nov
13
2024
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UK Announces 45,000 Seasonal Worker Visas For 2025

UK Announces 45,000 Seasonal Worker Visas For 2025

Foreign Affairs, News Flash
UK Announces 45,000 Seasonal Worker Visas For 2025 The UK government has announced plans to issue 45,000 seasonal worker visas in 2025. This initiative aims to support the nation’s food production by ensuring sufficient workforce availability during peak demand periods hereby addressing labour shortages in its agricultural and poultry sectors, The seasonal worker visa scheme is intended to provide a temporary labour force for essential roles in food production. Additionally, 2,000 visas will be granted to poultry workers for processing tasks between October and December. This allocation, reports inform, is part of a broader strategy to provide businesses with the…
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