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Apr
11
2024
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Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness

Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness

Abia State, Health, History, News Flash, Obituary
Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness Former Nigerian Governor And Minister Dies At 72 A former Abia State Governor, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu is dead. 72-year-old Onu died on Thursday morning at an Abuja hospital. One of his kinsmen in Ebonyi who confirmed his death to SaharaReporters said the former governor had been ill for some time and his family had planned to fly him abroad after the Sallah break. “He has been sick for some time this year and his family said they would fly him abroad to get better medical treatment for…
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Apr
11
2024
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We Align With President Tinubu’s Policy On Affordable Housing – Gov Otti

We Align With President Tinubu’s Policy On Affordable Housing – Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
WE ALIGN WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU'S POLICY ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING - GOV OTTI Abia State Government says its policy on housing is in agreement with that of the Federal Government for the country. Governor Alex Otti, OFR, who made the position of the state known, said Abia is in alignment with President Bola Tinubu's vision on provision of affordable housing to Nigerians. The Governor spoke when received in audience, a delegation of the Federal Housing Authority led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rt. Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, who visited him on Tuesday. Governor Otti said that his administration would…
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Apr
11
2024
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Tears Flow As Actor Junior Pope Finally Confirmed Dead

Tears Flow As Actor Junior Pope Finally Confirmed Dead

Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
Tears Flow As Actor Junior Pope Finally Confirmed Dead After a tough battle between life and death, popular Nigerian Actor Pope Odonwodo, Popularly known as Junior Pope has been confirmed dead. In multiple reports received by our correspondent, Junior Pope has been confirmed dead by three hospitals, a Movie producer, Stanley also disclosed. Also in a check by our media team, Actors Guild of Nigeria President, Emeka Rollas has deleted the Instagram post where he announced that Junior Pope is alive and receiving treatment. Recall that the news of his death was first shared on Wednesday evening, April 10, by…
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Apr
11
2024
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Gov Otti Charges UN Habitat To Quicken Work On Design Of Aba Master Plan

Gov Otti Charges UN Habitat To Quicken Work On Design Of Aba Master Plan

Abia State, Environment, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash
GOV OTTI CHARGES UN HABITAT TO QUICKEN WORK ON DESIGN OF ABA MASTER PLAN Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has charged the UN Habitat to fastrack the delivery of Aba Master Plan as well as extend their work to the State capital, Umuahia, in order to accelerate the pace of work in the redevelopment of the cities. Governor Otti gave the charge when he received the UN Habitat, West Africa Portfolio Manager, Matthias Spaliviero, who visited Tuesday to brief him on the extent of work done by the agency in redesigning the Master Plan for Aba. The Governor,…
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Apr
11
2024
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Israeli Airstrike Kills 3 Sons, 3 Grandchildren Of Hamas Leader, Haniyeh

Israeli Airstrike Kills 3 Sons, 3 Grandchildren Of Hamas Leader, Haniyeh

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, Obituary, War, World News
Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Sons, Three Grandchildren Of Hamas Leader, Haniyeh Three sons and three grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza refugee camp, according to the Hamas-affiliated news agency, Shehab. Haniyeh told Al Jazeera his children were visiting relatives for Eid at the Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza when they were targeted. The Hamas chief decried what he described as Israel’s brutality, but he stressed that Palestinian leaders will not back down if their families and homes are targeted. The Hamas chief decried what he described as Israel’s brutality,…
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Apr
11
2024
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Ex- Kogi Governor Son Dies After Eid Prayers

Ex- Kogi Governor Son Dies After Eid Prayers

Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
Ex-Kogi Governor Son Dies After Eid Prayers A former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has lost his son, Muhammed. Muhammed was said to have died earlier this morning after Eid prayers. He was said to have slumped at his Abuja residence. Muhammed was a member of the House of Representatives between 2007 and 2011. The elder brother of the deceased, Abubakar Idris, who confirmed the death, expressed sadness over Muhammed’s death. While speaking with PUNCH Online on the phone on Wednesday, Abubakar said, “It’s true. He died this morning shortly after coming back to his residence after Eid…
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Apr
11
2024
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Gov Otti Hosts Nigerian Doctors In America On Free Medical Mission To Abia

Gov Otti Hosts Nigerian Doctors In America On Free Medical Mission To Abia

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash
GOV OTTI HOSTS NIGERIAN DOCTORS IN AMERICA ON FREE MEDICAL MISSION TO ABIA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed gratitude to members of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), for choosing Abia state as destination for this year's medical mission. Governor Otti said it was a privilege to have such a team of highly sought after and dedicated medical professionals coming to render free medical treatments and surgeries to the people of Abia. The Governor spoke when he hosted the team members to a dinner at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Umuahia, on Tuesday.…
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Apr
10
2024
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Gov Otti Commends Outgoing Immigration Boss In Abia, As Successor Pledged Commitment

Gov Otti Commends Outgoing Immigration Boss In Abia, As Successor Pledged Commitment

News Flash, Good Governance, Immigration
GOV OTTI COMMENDS OUTGOING IMMIGRATION BOSS IN ABIA, AS SUCCESSOR PLEDGES COMMITMENT Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has appreciated the outgoing Comptroller of Immigration Services, Abia State Command, CIS Alphonsus Ndupu, for his commitment and dedication to duty, while he served in the state. The Governor, while wishing Ndupu well in his new posting, regretted that he was leaving so soon, just a few months after he (Ndupu) assumed office, saying the outgoing immigration boss was focused and did his best to enhance security in the State. Governor Otti spoke on Tuesday when he received Ndupu, who had…
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Apr
10
2024
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17 Impeached Deputy Governors Since 1999(Full List)

17 Impeached Deputy Governors Since 1999(Full List)

News Flash, Politics
FULL LIST: 17 Impeached Deputy Governors Since 1999 No fewer than 17 Deputy Governors have been booted out of office in the last 24 years, checks by The Nation has revealed. Phillip Shaibu, sacked Deputy Governor of Edo State, became the 17th to be removed from office since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999. For Shaibu, it was a long trek to freedom and a long-drawn battle to remain afloat in Edo’s political space. Over the years, some Deputy Governors have been impeached for political reasons that somehow amount to gross misconduct. Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal…
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Apr
10
2024
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Retired Justice Of Nigerian Court Of Appeal, Belgore Is Dead

Retired Justice Of Nigerian Court Of Appeal, Belgore Is Dead

Judiciary, News Flash, Obituary
Retired Justice Of Nigerian Court Of Appeal, Belgore Is Dead The retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore, is dead. The Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, Kwara State, Kamaldeen Gambari, announced his death on Tuesday. “Information reaching me now indicates that Hon. Justice Ahmad Olarewaju Belgore, PCJA (retd.) is dead. May Allah forgive his shortcomings,” Gambari said in a social media post. Belgore retired as the Justice of the Court of Appeal on April 18, 2023, on the attainment of the retirement age of 70. Meanwhile, in a condolence message, the Emir of Ilorin…
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