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Sep

03

2023

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Abia Government Demolishes Structurally Defective Two-Storey Building In Umuahia

Abia State, Metro

ABIA GOVERNMENT DEMOLISHES STRUCTURALLY DEFECTIVE TWO-STOREY BUILDING The Abia State Government on Saturday demolished a two-storey building in Umuahia, capital of the state, in a proactive move to save lives and property. A rapid response team, comprising the Ministries of Lands and Housing; Power & Public Utilities; Works; and also the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA), the Nigerian Police Force, the Abia State Fire Service; the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners and the Nigerian Society of Engineers, brought down the structurally defective building. The demolition of the building located at 5, Akanu Street (opposite…

Aug

17

2023

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Gov Otti Understands The Rights And Interests Of The People, Let’s Not Politicize The Compensation In Bad Light – Onoh Richard Writes Ossah People

Abia State, Metro

OTTI understands the rights and interests of the people, let us not politicize the compensation in a bad light. Onoh Chukwuma Richard in his letter to Ossah people has called for calm amidst the protest by a few property owners who are hiding under the aegis of Ossah people to paint goodwill bad in a bid to score a cheap political goal. The letter reads ‘I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. Today, I want to take the opportunity to shed light on a remarkable initiative that our esteemed governor, Alex Otti, has undertaken to…

Jun

01

2023

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Architect Eme Uche Onuh, VP, Eco Housing Solutions Congratulates Governor Alex Otti And The Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu

Metro

Architect Eme Uche Onuh, VP, Eco Housing Solutions congratulates Governor Alex Otti and the Deputy Governor, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu. Dear Governor Alex Otti, On behalf of everyone at Eco Housing Solutions, I extend my warmest congratulations on your recent election as Governor of Abia State. We are thrilled to see someone with your vision and commitment to public service in this important role. As an architectural company, with bias in Eco Housing Solutions, we are deeply invested in the future of our state and are excited to work with you and your administration to create innovative and sustainable solutions for…

Apr

25

2023

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Late Professor Ikonne Had An Undisputed Capacity For Evidence Based Leadership – Ikpeazu

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LATE PROFESSOR IKONNE HAD AN UNDISPUTED CAPACITY FOR EVIDENCE BASED LEADERSHIP IKPEAZU It was an outpouring of encomiums for the Late Professor Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne at the Colloquium and Day of Tributes organised in his honour as part of activities to mark his final exit. Speaking at the event held at the Dr. Micheal Okpara Auditorium Umuahia, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu noted that what matters most is the impact one makes in life, describing the Late Professor as a man of great courage with an undisputed capacity for evidence based leadership. The Governor noted that when the question of whom he…

Apr

06

2023

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Exclusive: Nigerian Army Raises Alam Over Planned Attack On Officers, Soldiers By IPOB, Eastern Security Network Members.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army Raises Alarm Over Planned Attack On Officers, Soldiers By IPOB, Eastern Security Network Members In an internal memo sent to commanders, the army urged soldiers to be more wary of movements outside barracks. The Nigerian Army has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), an outlawed group, of planning to ambush and attack security operatives in the South-East region. Attacks by gunmen have increased in the South-East in recent times. The attacks often target security agencies and government facilities. In an internal memo sent to commanders, the army urged soldiers to be more wary of movements outside…

Jan

10

2023

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Raymond Dokpesi Arrested On Rape Allegations In UK; Case Adjourned Till April

Metro, Politics

Raymond Dokpesi arrested on rape allegations in UK; case adjourned until AprilThe development could effectively shut the media businessman out of an active role in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, which has been scheduled for February 25. A composite of Raymond Dokpesi and UK Metropolitan PoliceA composite of Raymond Dokpesi and UK Metropolitan PoliceNigerian media businessman Raymond Dokpesi was arrested in London on Sunday night on rape allegations, according to UK police sources. Mr Dokpesi, the owner of broadcaster AIT, was picked up at London Heathrow Airport as he touched down from a connecting flight via Frankfurt on Sunday evening. A…

Dec

20

2022

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El-Rufai Treating Southern Kaduna Like Blacks Under Apartheid System – Shehu Sani

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El-Rufai treating southern Kaduna like blacks under apartheid system —Shehu Sani The systemic killings in most parts of Kaduna State have lately become a dominant issue in the polity. This was as Shehu Sani, a federal lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, accused the state government headed by Nasir El-Rufai of neglecting people in the southern part of the state. Sani had accused the state government, lawmakers as well as other political officers of not being concerned over the continued killings in the state. The former lawmaker recently condemned El-Rufai’s silence over the assassination of the Labour…

Dec

19

2022

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29 Year Old Lady Disarms Kidnapper Of Ak-47, Frees Three Victims In Plateau

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29-Year-Old Lady Disarms Kidnapper Of AK-47, Frees Three Victims In Plateau A 29-year-old lady, Miss Lucy Tapnang, has displayed a rare boldness and bravery by attacking a gang of kidnappers, disarming one of them of his AK-47, and setting free three kidnapped victims in Barakin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. The spokeswoman for the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen, said the unfortunate incident occurred last Tuesday at about 8:30 p.m. when gunmen intercepted and abducted some travelers at the corner of Fulani near the Science School, Kuru, K-Vom in…

Dec

19

2022

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Wife, Son Plead For Mercy As Court Convicts Dr. Doyin Okupe Over N240m Fraud

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Wife, son beg for mercy as court convicts Okupe over N240m fraud Wife and son of Doyin Okupe, former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, begged a Federal High Court in Abuja to tamper justice with mercy on Okupe’s sentencing. Omolola and Adesunkanmi Okupe spoke as witnesses shortly after the court reconvened following the defendant’s conviction. The court presided over by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, had convicted Okupe of breaching the Money Laundering Act. Justice Ojukwu, in a judgment, held that Okupe was found guilty of contravening Sections 16(1)&(2) of the Money Laundering Act, for…

Nov

28

2022

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Power Outage In Ohafia: Deputy Speaker/Member Representing Ohafia South Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu And President Mben Political Assembly Chief Eme Uche Onu Make Bold Moves To Restore Permanent Light In Ohafia.

Metro

POWER OUTAGE IN OHAFIA AND THE TRUE POSITION. This morning we visited the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) District Office in Umuahia for an update on the move to restore electricity in Ohafia. I was in company of the Mben Political Assembly (MPA) President, Dr. Eme Uche Onu and other of my brothers. We met with the District Business Manager of the EEDC, Ozo Eze Onyebuchi who assured that his men are already working round the clock to ensure that power is restored within the shortest possible time. This move became very necessary following some deceptive articles being peddled in…