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Jan

2024

Chief Engr. Nnanna Agwu Emele, Enyimba 1 Of Ohafia Mourns Udumeze Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Obituary

Chief Engr. Nnanna Agwu Emele, Enyimba 1 Of Ohafia Mourns Udumeze Ohafia Prof. E. U. L. Imaga Chief Engr. Nnanna Agwu Emele, Enyimba 1 of Ohafia Udumeze Commiserates With Ohafia sons and daughters both in Nigeria and diaspora on the Passage of HRM Udumeze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga. My warmest condolences also goes to the immediate family of the late Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, the Ohafia council of monarchs, and the entire Ohafia community on the passage to glory of Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, our esteemed traditional ruler. Prof Imaga's dedication to the betterment of Ohafia and…

Jan

2024

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Pastor Dr. Okey Udo, President Udo Chia Foundation, Mourn Udumeze Ohafia

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Obituary

I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and associates of His Royal Paramountcy, Prof. E.U.L. Imaga, Ebiri of Elu, the distinguished Chairman of the Council of Ohafia Monarchs (Onoko Nde Ezieogo Ohafia), and the respected Udumeze of Ohafia. His departure is a profound loss not only to his immediate family and the Elu community but also to the entire Ohafia Kingdom and the academic world. Prof. Imaga was not just a royal leader; he was also an esteemed academic whose intellectual contributions were immense. As a sound professor, his insights, teachings, and mentorship were invaluable to many, leaving…

Jan

2024

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Chief Tony Emele Udonsi, Okpasa Azuoha 1 Of Amaekpu Mourn Udumeze Ohafia

Culture, Abia North, Abia State, News Flash

Chief Tony Emele Udonsi, Okpasa Azuoha 1 Of Amaekpu Mourn Udumeze Ohafia Prof. E. U. L. Imaga Chief Tony Emele Udonsi, Okpasa Azu Oha 1 Of Amaekpu Ohafia Commiserates With Ohafia sons and daughters on the Passage of HRH Udumeze Prof. E. U. L. Imaga. My heartfelt condolences also goes to the immediate family of the late Prof. E. U. L. Imaga, the Ohafia council of monarchs, and the entire Ohafia community on the passage to glory of Prof Imaga, our esteemed traditional ruler. Prof Imaga's dedication to the betterment of Ohafia and his unwavering commitment to the well-being of…

Jan

2024

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Gov Otti Mourns Udumeze Ohafia, Ezie Prof E. U. L. Imaga

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

January 25, 2024 PRESS STATEMENT: GOV OTTI MOURNS UDUMEZE OHAFIA, EZIE IMAGA Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on behalf of his family, government and people of Abia State, commiserates with the Council of Monarchs and the good people of Ohafia ancient kingdom, on the death of their traditional ruler, the Udumeze Ohafia, Ebiri of Elu, Ezie Ohamoha, Professor Emmanuel Ume Lekwa Imaga. This follows the announcement of the death of the Chairman and Clan Head of Ohafia by the Council of Monarchs (Onoko Ndi Ezieogo Ohafia), in a statement jointly issued by HRM Mba Odo Okereke (JP),General Secretary…

Jan

2024

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Ikenga Gburugburu Of Ohafia Kingdom, Amb. Osita Offor Mourns Udumeze Ohafia.

Abia State, Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Obituary

Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Ambassador Osita Offor Mourns Prof. E. U. L Imaga, prayed God's abundance grace to strengthen the Ohafia Clan and Indi-Eze in general in Igbo land to bear the irreparable loss. Professor Imaga has been mourned by Ikenga Gburugburu, Dr. Osita Offor, who also encouraged the Abia State Government led by the Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFR, Ohafia LGA led by the Mayor Chief David Ogba Onuoha-Bourdex and all Chiefs, Associates, Family members and Friends of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude and good hope in our maker…

Jan

2024

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Gov Otti To Investors: Abia Open For Business ….. As Signature Bank Launches 2 Branches

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

January 24, 2023 Press Release: GOV OTTI TO INVESTORS: ABIA OPEN FOR BUSINESS … AS SIGNATURE BANK LAUNCHES TWO BRANCHES Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says Abia is open for business and that his government would do all that is possible to support legitimate investors with a view to boosting the economy of the state, creating wealth and taking the people out of poverty. Governor Otti stated this on Wednesday at the official opening ceremony of two branches of Signature Bank Limited in Aba and Umuahia. He said the opening of two branches in one day by Signature…

Jan

2024

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Gov Otti Kicked Off Secondary Schools Unity Game

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Gov Otti Kicked Off Secondary Schools Unity Game At Umuahia Township Stadium The first edition of Governor Alex Otti’s Secondary School Unity Games kicked off at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Tuesday in grand style, with the Governor declaring it open by lighting the Unity Torch. Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, Governor Otti challenged students from the 17 Local Government Areas to embrace the opportunity to showcase their God-given talents, not only for their schools and state, but also for the nation as a whole. He pointed to successful Abia-born athletes on the national and international stages…

Jan

2024

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Police Arrest Ikpeazu’s Ex- Chief Of Staff, Agbazuere

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

Police Arrest Ikpeazu's Ex - Chief Of Staff, Agbazuere The Abia State Police Command has arrested Prof Anthony Agbazuere,Former Chief of Staff to the immediate past governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) for Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency in the 2023 general election. He is presently being held at the CP’s Office in Bende road Umuahia. He was arrested while preparing to honour the invitation of the Panel on Recovery of Government Properties set up by the current Abia State Government. It was gathered that the ex-Chief of Staff had…

Jan

2024

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Gov Otti Demolished Kidnappers’ Tunnel In Lokpanta

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, News Flash

Alex Otti Demolishes Kidnappers' Tunnel in Lokpanta "We will not surrender an inch of our territory to criminals". Those were the words of Governor Alex Otti during the launch of the Abia State Joint Security Taskforce (Operation Crush) To walk the talk, Governor Otti ordered security agencies to ensure that all criminals, especially kidnappers making life hellish for the people of Umunneochi and other parts of the state were brought to justice and that their criminal infrastructure and architecture would be destroyed. Following the massive onslaught carried out by men of Operation Crush against kidnappers and other criminal elements at…

Jan

2024

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Gov Otti Worried, As Abia Youths Shun Police Recruitment Exercise

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

Gov Otti Worried, As Abia Youths Shun Police Recruitment Exercise The Abia State government has directed all the 17 mayors, traditional rulers and Presidents-General of communities in the state to quickly embark on mass mobilisation of their youths to fill the state’s quota in the ongoing police recruitment. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, in a statement on Sunday, regretted that the state’s allocation “in the ongoing police recruitment exercise has been grossly underutilised.” The statement read in part: “Regrettably too, about 700 candidates invited for interview in the ongoing recruitment exercise are yet to show up. “To…