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Apr

13

2022

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Four female students abducted as Bandits invade Zamfara College

MetroBandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Kidnappers, Metro, Nigeria, Security

According to emerging reports obtained by OHAFIA TV News, no fewer than four students of the College of Science and Health Technology in Tsafe, Zamfara State have been kidnapped by suspected terrorists. The bandits invaded the college and abducted the female students. OHAFIA TV News gathered that the kidnappers have already made contacts with the families of their victims, demanding undisclosed amount as ransom. It was learnt that the incident occurred Tuesday night when they stormed the college with sophisticated weapons. Efforts to confirm the development from the State Police spokesman, SP Mohammed Shehu proved abortive as his mobile line…

Apr

13

2022

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Gunmen attack police station in Anambra, four officers feared dead

MetroAnambra State, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security, UGM

Gunmen, Wednesday morning, attacked a police station in Atani, the headquarters of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. A source said that the men arrived the area at about 1:30am on Wednesday, and immediately launched an attack on the police facility. The source said four policemen, including a female police operative, lost their lives in the attack. There have been series of attacks on police and other government facilities in Anambra State for quite a while, with the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo assuring that those responsible will not be allowed to continue with their acts. Meanwhile,…

Apr

13

2022

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Buhari reacts as terrorists gun down over 100 in Plateau

MetroBoko Haram, Crime, Metro, Mohammadu Buhari, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the killing of over 100 residents of Plateau State by a terrorist group, describing the incident as heinous. Reports earlier emerged that gunmen killed at least 142 persons in fresh attacks on communities in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of the state. The incident occurred on Sunday in Kukawa, Gyambawu, Dungur, Kyaram, Yelwa, Dadda, Wanka, Shuwaka, Gwammadaji, and Dadin Kowa communities in the local government. Reacting, the president, in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu said the perpetrators should not be allowed to escape justice. “They should not be spared or forgiven,”…

Apr

12

2022

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Chief Emeka Kalu; His Spirit Of Patriotism And PVC Drive.

Abia State, Metro, PoliticsAbia State, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Yesterday in Amaogwu Village of Bende LGA of Abia State, It was an aura of elation and joy like that of the flowing liquid honey extracted from its combs as citizens within the votable age bracket converged under the clarion calls of Chief Dr Emeka Kalu to register and be issued INEC certified voters cards which would be used as a mantle to change the government in 2023 general elections.This compatriot disposition of selfless services to mankind, especially to his locality proves Chief Kalu's commitment to the entrenchment of viable democracy in the Nigerian political system. Chief Emeka Kalu by…

Apr

12

2022

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RT. Rev. Daniel Imo: The Primus Inter Pares – Pt. I

Abia North, Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics, Rev. Dan Imo

By Dave Uma One of the primary objectives of voting people into political office is for the provision of services to the electorates, albeit, dividends of democracy that gives credence to the intended meaning of democracy which the main objective is to bring development closer to the masses. This could explain why some of these public office holders easily adopt names such as SERVANT LEADERS, CHIEF SERVANTS etc, especially to infer confirmation of readiness to serve or prove of serving in line with the conditions described above. Howbeit, as positive and good these names or appellations might be to have…

Apr

11

2022

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Opinion on 1966 Coup: Pastor Tunde Bakare and the Lies of a failed State

Metro, Politics2023, Freedom, Igbo President, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

By Chuks Iloegbunam. Pastor Tunde Bakare of The Citadel Global Community Church recently spoke through his hat while preaching a sermon. He told his congregation that, during the January 15, 1966 military action that toppled the First Republic, the soldiers that took Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa removed his turban, poured wine on his head and force-fed him with the alcohol. For abominating him, Balewa, just before he was shot, pronounced a curse on Ndigbo, to the effect that no one from the ethnic group will ever dare rule over Nigeria. Mr. Bakare’s story, fanciful as it sounds, is a…

Apr

11

2022

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Game On: I will not relent, nor falter till Arochukwu Constituency is salvaged – IOK

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Next Level, Politics, Prince Ike Okorafor

After successfully picking his nomination and expression of interest form to contest for the State Assembly position in 2023, the maverick, committed and result-oriented US-Based politician, technocrat and educationist, Prince Ike Okoroafor, IOK (Dike Ogu 1 of Abam), has reiterated his determination to continue to push for a paradigm shift in the way things are done presently, to a phase where the people of Arochukwu State Constituency can get a better bargain and best Democratic dividends closer to them. Speaking to some journalists on Thursday 7th April 2022 at APGA Headquarters in Abuja after picking his form, Prince Ike Okorafor…

Apr

11

2022

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Prospects of HOPE 2023, Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign

Politics2023, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Yahaya Bello

By Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr “Every generation out of relative obscurity discovers its mission, fulfills it or betrays it.” –. Frantz Fanon Three decades ago there was a movement that shook all known socio-political foundation in our nation’s historicity. It was a watershed. It was captioned HOPE ’93. It was a movement and a moment. It had Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola MKO as the visioner, the driver and the candidate. It was a Muslim/Muslim ticket with Babagana Kingibe as running mate, indiscriminate of creed or clan. And they won the election that was highly adjudged the freest and the…

Apr

11

2022

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2023: Bar Etigwe Uwa Describes Aba to Be A Sleeping Giant As He Joins Abia Governorship Race

Abia North, Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Etigwe Uwa, Next Level, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Bar. Etigwe Uwa, (SAN), has officially declared his interest to run for the office of the number one seat of Abia State come 2023 under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He said the State, has been robbed off its glory over the past years, adding that it was regrettable that the State cannot compete with other neighbouring States, due to the quality of personnel surrounding the administration. Etigwe who stated this while interacting with newsmen in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, on Sunday, faulted the idea of anointing candidates in…

Apr

11

2022

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2023 Abia Guber: Group offers to purchase nomination form for Kalu Idika Okwara

Abia North, Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Kalu Idika, Next Level, Ohafia, Personality, Politics

A group, Bende Progressive Forum, California, has offered to purchase the expression of interest and nomination forms of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, for Chief Kalu Idika Okwara should he decide to contest the Abia State governorship election in 2023. Idika Okwara is yet to officially declare his interest in the governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday, James Orji, convener of the forum, said Kalu Idika Okwara’s “rare” qualities have endeared him to the group, noting that his political ideologies and determination for a better Abia State aligns with the vision of the group. The group appealed to…