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May
31
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Army Breaks Silence Over Killing Of 5 Soldiers In ABIA, Reveals Next Action

Army Breaks Silence Over Killing Of 5 Soldiers In ABIA, Reveals Next Action

FGN, Abia State, News Flash, Security
Army Breaks Silence Over Killing Of 5 Soldiers In Abia, Reveals Next Action Army Defence Headquarters on Friday reacted to the killing of five soldiers deployed to protect citizens in Abia State. Director Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, Major General, in a statement to Vanguard accused the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, of perpetuating the dastardly act yesterday. The military vowed that it would be fierce in its response to the killing of its troops at a checkpoint in Abia State. Read the full statement: “Troops of OP UDO KA deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas…
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May
31
2024
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One Year In Office: We Are Not Surprised About The Performance Of Gov. Otti – UAAP

One Year In Office: We Are Not Surprised About The Performance Of Gov. Otti – UAAP

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
ONE YEAR IN OFFICE: We Are Not Surprised About The Performance Of Gov. Otti – UAAP The United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP) has stated that they are not surprise at the superlative performance of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR in one year in office as Abia State, chief executive. The group who stated this during a press briefing in Umuahia on 30th May 2023 posited that they were fully aware of the capacity of Governor Otti before they decided to support the governor in the last election. “We were fully aware of the capacity and abilities of the…
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May
31
2024
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Unknown Gunmen: Alex Otti Is Right – Abia Rebirth Initiative

Unknown Gunmen: Alex Otti Is Right – Abia Rebirth Initiative

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash, South East
Unknown Gunmen: Alex Otti is Right. Yesterday, Aba and its environs experienced the deadly attack of unknown gunmen who gunned down several soldiers at army checkpoints, especially in Obikabia Junction. Ordinarily, state governments will violently respond to this inferno without a careful study of events, but Dr. Alex Otti in a swift response sued for peace while insisting not to go after those who are mourning the deaths of their lost ones. He rather would advise they find better means to express themselves than to take lives. The burden of these disturbances heavies on the shoulders of the federal government.…
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May
31
2024
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Ohaneze Ndigbo Meets Nnamdi Kanu In DSS Custody

Ohaneze Ndigbo Meets Nnamdi Kanu In DSS Custody

News Flash, Security, South East
Ohaneze Ndigbo Meets Nnamdi Kanu In DSS custody The delegation led by the President of the apex Igbo Socio-Cultural body, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, entered the DSS Complex at about 1:05pm. There is an ongoing meeting between the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo and the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the Headquarters of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) in Abuja. The delegation led by the President of the apex Igbo Socio-Cultural body, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, entered the DSS Complex at about 1:05pm. Although the details of the meeting are yet to be made public,…
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May
31
2024
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Sanusi Makes First Appointment Amid Kano Emirship Tussle

Sanusi Makes First Appointment Amid Kano Emirship Tussle

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Amid Emirship Tussle, Sanusi Makes First Appointment The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sunusi 11, on Thursday, approved the appointment of a new Ward Head of Kofar Mazugal, Hamisu Sani, in Dala Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Emir Sunusi called on the new ward head to ensure peaceful coexistence among the subjects of the area and contribute his quota towards the development of the state as a whole. District heads and personalities such as delegations from religious and market bodies paid homage to Sanusi at the Palace. The delegations included Ansarulddeen Tijjanniya…
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May
31
2024
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Tinubu To Sack Poor Performing Ministers

Tinubu To Sack Poor Performing Ministers

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu To Sack Non-Performing Ministers President Bola Tinubu has vowed to drop any member of his cabinet whom he feels falls short of the expectations of Nigerians. Speaking at a meeting with the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, the President said he would continue to do his best for the country. “I thank the cabinet members for their efforts, but I will relieve any of them of their duties anytime I feel that they are failing Nigerians,” he said. He also appealed to state governments to prioritize the needs of local communities…
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May
31
2024
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Why I Slaughtered My Girlfriend In Hotel – Suspect

Why I Slaughtered My Girlfriend In Hotel – Suspect

Crime, Entertainment, News Flash, Security
Why I Slaughtered My Girlfriend In Hotel – Suspect The Sokoto State Police Command has paraded a murder suspect, Saifullah Hassan of Gummi local government area of Zamfara State, for slaughtering his girlfriend in a hotel in Sokoto. In an interview with newsmen on Thursday, Hassan confessed to have been dating the deceased for long. “I brought her to a hotel room and we had a minor misunderstanding. She hit me with something on the head and I became furious and slaughtered her. “But I am now regretting what I did because the deceased had been my girlfriend for quite…
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May
31
2024
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Trump Found Guilty Of Falsifying Business Records

Trump Found Guilty Of Falsifying Business Records

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash, World News
Trump Found Guilty Of Falsifying Business Records A Manhattan Court has set the sentencing hearing for July 11 in former President Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial case. Judge Juan Merchan, on Thursday, set the sentencing hearing for July 11 at 10 a.m. ET. Trump was found guilty by the jury on multiple counts in his ‘hush money’. The jury reached a verdict on Thursday and found the former president guilty on all 34 counts. The 34 counts stemmed from 11 invoices, 12 vouchers and 11 checks that make up Trump’s monthly reimbursement payments to Michael Cohen who fronted the $130,000…
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May
30
2024
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Elu Ohafia Development Union (EDU) Felicitate With Gov. Alex Otti OFR And His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu On Their One Year Anniversary

Elu Ohafia Development Union (EDU) Felicitate With Gov. Alex Otti OFR And His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu On Their One Year Anniversary

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash
Elu Ohafia Development Union EDU heartily felicitate with our amiable Governor His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti and His Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu on their one year anniversary as Governor and Deputy Governor of Abia State. The good people of Elu Ohafia are so thrilled of your achievements recorded within this one year, and optimistic that you will achieve more milestones in the years ahead. Congratulations. Signed Mr. Tostar Agwu Emetu, President EDU. Eme Kalu Ekpu Esq.PRO EDU
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May
30
2024
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President Uyo Chambers Of Commerce Cries Out: Igbos Have Taken Over A’Ibom Economy – By Nsikan Ikpe

President Uyo Chambers Of Commerce Cries Out: Igbos Have Taken Over A’Ibom Economy – By Nsikan Ikpe

Economy, Business, News Flash, South East
President Uyo Chambers of Commerce Cries Out:Igbos Have Taken Over A’Ibom Economy By Nsikan Ikpe The president of Uyo Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, Obong Ukpong Dan Umoh has expressed concern over the dominance of the Akwa Ibom economy by the Igbos, saying it is time indigenous business people in the state woke up to face the risk involved in business. Ukpong Dan Umoh who was speaking exclusively to The Southern Details at the secretariat of the Uyo Chambers of Commerce, recently, said commerce in Akwa Ibom State is completely dependent on the Igbos. “If we don’t buy…
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