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Jun

2024

Gov. Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the suspension from office of the Commissioner for Health Abia State, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo. The suspension is to pave way for the investigation of allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the Commissioner. Governor Otti's action is in line with his zero tolerance policy for misconduct of any kind, and strong adherence to the twin principles of transparency and accountability in governance to ensure that actions of appointees must at all times advance the good and well-being of Abians. The Abia state Government is committed to good governance and…

May

2024

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Federal Govt Commends Gov Otti On Proactive Steps To Resolve Health Sector Issues In Abia

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

FEDERAL GOVT COMMENDS GOV OTTI ON PROACTIVE STEPS TO RESOLVE HEALTH SECTOR ISSUES IN ABIA The Federal Government has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for taking proactive measures to resolve the lingering challenges in the state's healthcare system prior to his assumption of office on May 29, 2023. Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salman Anas-Ibrahim, who gave the commendation, said by declaring a state of emergency in the health sector and increasing allocation to health in the 2024 Budget by 15% as well as the swift resolution of salary disputes, Governor Otti significantly…

Apr

2024

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Priscilla Otti Crowned Malaria Ambassador As She Observed World Malaria Day Alongside Global Partners

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, Humanitarian, News Flash

With the theme 'Accelerate The Fight Against Malaria For a More Equitable World', the wife of ABIA State Governor Mrs Priscilla Otti observed World Malaria Day alongside global partners, including her office, the state Ministry of Health, and PanAfricare Consortium. Their activities encompassed awareness campaigns, workshops, and the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets. During the event, she stressed the importance of consulting healthcare professionals instead of self-medication, underscoring that not all fevers stem from malaria. She reiterated their dedication to combating malaria through strategic initiatives and revealed plans to introduce a malaria vaccine for Abia citizens. Moreover, she urged nursing…

Apr

2024

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Mental Health: Mrs Otti Visits Amaudo Rehabilitation Centre, Promised Support For Residents

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, Humanitarian, News Flash

Mental Health: Mrs Otti Visits Amaudo Rehabilitation Center, ,Promises Support for Residensts… The wife of Abia state Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti has Commended the founder of Amaudo Integrated Community Mental health foundation, Sister Roselind Colwill for her love and passion towards humanity leading to the establishment of the center which has taken many mentally ill destitutes off the streets of southern part of Nigeria. Mrs Otti made her feelings Public when she paid a working visit to the rehabilitation home at Itumbauzo Community in Bende LGA of Abia state, assured that a structure would be raised in the center to…

Apr

2024

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Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Do DNA Test

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Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Do DNA Test A Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos has ordered that singer late Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, be served notice of a pending DNA test application, by substituted means. A statement signed by a member of the legal team to the Aloba family, Monisola Odumosu, disclosed this on Wednesday, April 17. Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, in the application filed by the legal team to the family sought an order to serve Wunmi by posting all the originating processes and other processes in the suit on the last-known address of the respondent.…

Apr

2024

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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…

Apr

2024

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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.…

Mar

2024

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Is Dead

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Is Dead Veteran Nollywood Actor Amaechi Muonagor is dead. AttNews reports that Amaechi Muonagor suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis before his death. This online news platform understands that Amaechi Muonagor’s death is coming just a few days after his viral video was seen, in which he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. Meanwhile, as of the time of filing this report, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the umbrella association he belongs to was yet to issue any statement on his demise, neither has his family Amaechi Muonagor death comes…