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Nov
15
2024
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Abia’s Entrepreneural Spirit: Trade, Factories And Development: A Historical Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Entrepreneural Spirit: Trade, Factories And Development: A Historical Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Abia's Entrepreneurial Spirit: Trade, Factories and Development: A Historical Assessment Abia State is a hub for trade, factories, and still striving for development in Nigeria. The state boasts an impressive array of industries, including brewing, textiles, and manufacturing. Let's dive into the history of some of the notable factories and industries in Abia State.Nigerian Breweries Plc, located in Aba, has been operational since 1957 and was upgraded in 2014.Guinness Nigeria Plc, another major brewing company, also operates in Abia State.Aba Textile Mills is a significant player in the textile industry, producing various fabrics and materials.International Glass Industry (IGI) in Aba…
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Nov
14
2024
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NNPC Sack Top Officials, Names Replacements In A Major Shake-Up

NNPC Sack Top Officials, Names Replacements In A Major Shake-Up

Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas
NNPC Sacks Top Official, Names Replacement In A Major Shake-up The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the removal of Umar Ajiya as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the appointment of Mr. Adedapo A. Segun as his replacement. This was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by the company’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, via NNPC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. In addition to this change, the company also appointed Isiyaku Abdullahi as the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Downstream Operations. Furthermore, Udobong Ntia has been named the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Upstream Operations, completing a significant reshuffle…
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Nov
14
2024
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‘You Are A Father, Husband And Mentor’ – Bobrisky Thanks His ‘Humble Billionaire’ Lover Over His Support

‘You Are A Father, Husband And Mentor’ – Bobrisky Thanks His ‘Humble Billionaire’ Lover Over His Support

Gossips, Love & Life, News Flash
‘You Are A Father, Husband And Mentor’ – Bobrisky Thanks His ‘Humble Billionaire’ Lover Over His Support Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has taken to Instagram to appreciate his ‘’humble billionaire” male friend for standing by him during his trying times. Recall that the socialite was sentenced to six months imprisonment for Naira abuse. After his release, he faced other tribulations after a purported voicenote of him saying he spent his sentence outside the correctional centre was released by Verydarkman. He was later arrested at Seme Border by Immigration officers after he attempted to flee the country…
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Nov
14
2024
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Ondo: Few Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni

Ondo: Few Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Ondo: Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni The Court of Appeal in Abuja has sacked the Ondo State Labour Party’s candidate for Saturday’s governorship election, Olusola Ebiseni. Ebiseni was sacked by a three-member panel of justices, in a unanimous lead judgment read by Justice Adebukola Banjoko. Dune: Part Two (2024)Scream VI: Watch now for freeThe judges ruled in favor of the appeal filed by the Labour Party. The appeal, marked CA/ABJ/CV/1172/2024, was brought against Ebiseni and two other parties, and the court declared the appeal “allowed.” Justice Banjoko also noted that the Certified True Copy…
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Nov
14
2024
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Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In $1 Million Blackmail Plot Against Former NPA Boss

Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In $1 Million Blackmail Plot Against Former NPA Boss

Crime, News Flash
Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In $1 Million Blackmail Plot Against Former NPA Boss The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two alleged members of a syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, accused of impersonating the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in an attempt to extort $1 million from former Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko. The suspects were presented before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Wednesday. According to the EFCC, Joshua and Hashim contacted Bello-Koko, falsely claiming they could influence an investigation they alleged was ongoing against…
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Nov
14
2024
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Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Umuahia, ABIA State, Kill 2 Soldiers

Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Umuahia, ABIA State, Kill 2 Soldiers

Abia State, Crime, News Flash
Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Abia, K¡ll Two Soldiers Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed two soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA along Umuahia – Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu of the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, confirmed the attack to Channels Television in a statement on Wednesday. The military blamed the attack on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to the statement, “At the early hours of yesterday 13 November 2024, troops of…
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Nov
13
2024
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High Chief Rachael Ezinne Ukeju In Collaboration With Deputy Mayor Eme Iro Eme And Others Renovates Public Toilet In Mgbaga Ebem Ohafia

High Chief Rachael Ezinne Ukeju In Collaboration With Deputy Mayor Eme Iro Eme And Others Renovates Public Toilet In Mgbaga Ebem Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Health, News Flash
High Chief Rachel Ezinne Ukeju In Collaboration With Deputy Mayor Eme Iro Eme And Others Renovates Public Toilet in Mgbaga Ebem Ohafia Enyioma Hon. High Chief Rachael Ezinne Ukeju (FOUNDER/GLOBAL PRESIDENT OF ENYIOMA OHAFIA INTERNATIONAL LADIES ASSOCIATION; AKANEMEPURU OHA 1 OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA, OMEREOHA UGWUONYIRIEGBE, ADA EJI EJE MBA 1 OF IGBERE) , GOLDEN MOTHER, saw the dilapidated State of the public toilet and championed the reconstruction to a modern public toilet to the delight of the entire Mgbagha Ebem Community. Hon. Eme Iro Eme, Deputy Mayor of Ohafia LGA, has commissioned the renovated public toilet in Mgbaga Ebem Ohafia…
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Nov
13
2024
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Abia State Government Hands Over Cheques To Widows Of Slain Security Personnel

Abia State Government Hands Over Cheques To Widows Of Slain Security Personnel

Abia State, Empowerment, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT HANDS OVER CHEQUES TO WIDOWS OF SLAIN SECURITY PERSONNEL. The Abia State government says it will continue to make the welfare of the families of security personnel who died in active service in the state a top priority. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba who stated this at Government House Umuahia, while handing over cheques to the deceased spouses, said the money is solely to cater for the educational needs of their children. Pastor Ajagba also explained that the gesture is in fulfillment of Governor Alex Otti's promise to the bereaved families when…
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Nov
13
2024
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Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Urge Citizens To Consider A Major Shift In Strategy That Will Sustain Demand For Goods And Services – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Urge Citizens To Consider A Major Shift In Strategy That Will Sustain Demand For Goods And Services – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Fellow Ohafia sons and daughters, esteemed business leaders, and industry titans of our great community, I, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Mayor of Ohafia Local Government, issue this heartfelt appeal to you today. As we strive for economic growth and development in our beloved Ohafia, I urge you to consider a crucial shift in strategy. Rather than establishing firms or companies first and then struggling to meet demand, let us join forces to develop a thriving market that sustains demand for our goods and services. This approach is not just a reversal of the usual order; it's a recipe for success.…
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Nov
13
2024
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Common Man’s Concerns: Surviving Today, Shaping Tomorrow – The Practical And Political Pursuits Of Abia’s Citizens – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Common Man’s Concerns: Surviving Today, Shaping Tomorrow – The Practical And Political Pursuits Of Abia’s Citizens – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Common Man's Concerns: Surviving today, shaping tomorrow - the practical and political pursuits of Abia's citizens. As I stepped into Ohafia, the vibrant Igbo culture enveloped me. I was there prior to the recently concluded local government elections to research voters on the streets. The warmth of the people made me feel right at home. The ancestral capital, stood proudly, its history woven into the fabric of the town. I walked through the bustling Amavo central market, where locals traded goods and shared stories. The air was thick with the smell of yams, cassava, and melons, fresh from the nearby…
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