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Feb

21

2025

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Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Kalu Joined The Commissioner For Information, Prince Okey Kanu (Representing Gov. Otti) To Unveil ATTNEWS Abia North Office In Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA KALU JOINED THE COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION, PRINCE OKEY KANU (REPRESENTING GOV. OTTI) TO UNVEIL ATTNEWS ABIA NORTH OFFICE IN OHAFIA LGA. The unveiling of Abia Think Tank Online Newspaper (ATTNEWS) at Ohafia LGA was a resounding success, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of credible and reliable journalism in Abia State. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, who lavished praise on ATTNEWS for its unwavering commitment to fact-based reporting. Chief Kalu's endorsement of ATTNEWS is a testament to the online newspaper's dedication…

Feb

20

2025

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No Evidence USAID Funds Boko Haram – US Ambassador

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, World News

No Evidence USAID Funds Boko Haram – US Ambassador The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has said there is no evidence that the United States Agency for International Development is funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group. Mills stated after meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja late Wednesday night that no nation condemns Boko Haram’s violence more strongly than the US. He assured all that if any evidence is found, the US government will work with the Nigerian government to investigate it. Recall that on February 13, Congressman Scott Perry accused USAID of funding terrorist groups,…

Feb

20

2025

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Free Fuel For Okada Riders In Ohafia: Powered By Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Empowerment, News Flash, Philanthropy

FREE FUEL FOR OKADA RIDERS IN OHAFIA: POWERED BY HON IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA In commemoration of the birthday celebration of Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria coming up on Saturday 22nd February 2025, there will be free fuel for Okada riders in Ohafia. DATE: Friday 21st February 2025 VENUE: UDDY-KING Filling Station, Ebem Ohafia TIME: From 4:00 pm First come, first serve!!!

Feb

19

2025

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94-Year-Old Man Registers For 2025 UTME To Study Political Science In UI

Education, News Flash, Personality

94-Year-Old Man Registers For 2025 UTME To Study Political Science In UI A 94-year-old man, Adedapo Idowu, has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with the aim of fulfilling his long-standing aspiration of studying Political Science at the University of Ibadan. Idowu, who registered at the JAMB Professional Test Center in Ibadan, Oyo State, expressed his excitement about the smooth registration process. The 2025 UTME registration started on January 31. Last week, JAMB revealed that over 700,000 candidates have registered, including 11,000 underage applicants. Idowu shared that his initial fears about pursuing higher education at his age…

Feb

19

2025

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Two Suspects Linked To Murder Of Anambra Lawmaker Justice Azuka Escape From Police Custody

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security

Two Suspects Linked To Murder Of Anambra Lawmaker Justice Azuka Escape From Police Custody Two suspects linked to the murder of the late member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Awka, the state capital. Ikenga said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, upon receiving the report of the suspects’ escape, immediately mobilized human, operational, and intelligence assets to ensure the re-arrest…

Feb

18

2025

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2 Days To Go: All Is Set For The Unveiling Of ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS, Abia North Office On Thursday 20th February, 2025

Abia North, Abia State, Business, News Flash, People & Events

PRESS RELEASE 2 Days To Go: All Is Set For The Unveiling Of ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS ABIA NORTH OFFICE ON Thursday 20TH FEBRUARY, 2025 ABIA think tank online newspaper will be Unveiling it's ABIA North Office on Thursday 20th February, 2025 at Skog Complex, Amaekpu Ohafia. Time is 12 Noon prompt. Expected at the Unveiling is the ABIA State Executive Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, his Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu NSE. The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa along with Other Federal Legislators within ABIA North. Also the Mayor of Ohafia LGA…

Feb

18

2025

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Anambra Government Seals Onye Eze Jesus Church Over Ritual Practices

Crime, News Flash, Religion, South East

Anambra Govt Seals Onye Eze Jesus Church Over Ritual Practices The Anambra State Government has sealed a popular church known as “Children of the Light Anointing Ministry” run by Pastor Onyebuchi Okocha, also known as “Onye Eze Jesus”, over alleged involvement in controversial “Oke-ite” traditional practice. The church located in Amafor village, Nkpor in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state was sealed by operatives of the state security outfit, “Agunechemba” during their visit to the premises on Sunday. During the visit to the site, some substances including containers and other items were found at the premises. This was…

Feb

18

2025

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OSHUN: LGA Chairman, Others Killed As APC, PDP Battle For Councils Control

Crime, LGA, News Flash, South West

OSHUN: LG Chairman, Others Killed As APC, PDP Battle For Councils Control The purportedly reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government, Osun State, Mr Remi Abass was reportedly killed by hoodlums working for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, after taking over the council secretariat in Ikire. It would be recalled that both parties have been laying claim to control of the third tier of government as the APC claimed that the Court of Appeal judgement delivered last week has reinstated the sacked elected council chairmen and councillors while the State Government said the election was nullified by the Federal High…

Feb

18

2025

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How DSS Stormed Lagos Assembly, Sealed Speaker, Deputy’s Offices

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

Men of f the Department of State Security, DSS, and Nigeria Police, in tye early hours on Monday, stormed the premises the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing up the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and clerk of the house. As of 10 am, armed security personnel have taken over the premises at Alausa, Ikeja, and environs frisking every passersby. Meranda, however, arrived with her convoy at about 11.15am. Recall that the embattled, former Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, has sued the state lawmakers challenging his removal as the Speaker of the Assembly. Obasa, it was…

Feb

16

2025

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Angry Youth Set Ondo Police Station Ablaze Over Alleged Custodial Death

Crime, News Flash, Security, South West

BREAKING: Angry youths set Ondo police station on fire over alleged custodial death A group of enraged youths has reportedly set a police station ablaze in Ifon, the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area in Ondo State. The incident followed allegations that a young boy died in police custody after being subjected to torture. Sources indicate that the protesters took action upon hearing about the boy’s death, while his friend, who was also detained, is currently receiving treatment in a hospital and remains in critical condition. It was also learnt that another building in the vicinity was also torched during…