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May
20
2024
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Soludo Sacks 21 Anambra Transition Committee Chairmen

Soludo Sacks 21 Anambra Transition Committee Chairmen

News Flash, Politics
Soludo Sacks 21 Anambra Transition Committee Chairmen Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has sacked all transition committee chairmen across the 21 local government areas of the state. This is contained in a letter titled ‘Expiration of tenure and handover to Heads of Local Government Administrations (HLGAs),’ dated May 17, 2024, and signed by the state Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Collins Nwabunwanne. The order takes effect from Monday, May 20, 2024. The letter read, “Following the expiration of your tenure as Transition Committee Chairman, you are hereby directed to handover the affairs of your Local Government Council…
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May
17
2024
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Obi Honours Invitation Of 11-Year-Old Boy As Special Guest At School Graduation Ceremony

Obi Honours Invitation Of 11-Year-Old Boy As Special Guest At School Graduation Ceremony

News Flash, People & Events, Personality, Politics
Obi honours invitation of 11-year-old boy as Special Guest at school graduation ceremony The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has honoured the invitation of an 11-year-old pupil as special guest to his primary school graduation in Lagos. The former Anambra state governor, on his verified X handle @PeterObi on Thursday, May 16, 2024, said the boy (Tolu) had followed his journey since the 2023 elections and was inspired by the good things people said about him. Obi wrote: "Today, I was immensely touched by the action of an 11-year-old head boy from Corona…
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May
17
2024
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Celebrate, We’re Liberated, Fubara Tells Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)

Celebrate, We’re Liberated, Fubara Tells Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)

News Flash, Politics, South South
CELEBRATE, WE'RE LIBERATED, FUBARA TELLS IYC_ Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed delight at the assurances of brotherly support from the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and urged the Ijaw Nation to join in the ongoing celebration of the liberation the State is enjoying. Governor Fubara's Address While addressing the national and state leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) during a solidarity walk to Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Fubara noted that Major Isaac Adaka Boro genuinely stood for equity, justice, and fair play, and pursued his course to ensure liberation for the Ijaw people…
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May
17
2024
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Again Okon-Aku People Reject The Conduct Of Election Of Nnaka IV Outside Their Home Land

Again Okon-Aku People Reject The Conduct Of Election Of Nnaka IV Outside Their Home Land

Abia State, Abia North, Culture, News Flash
AGAIN OKON-AKU PEOPLE REJECT THE CONDUCT OF ELECTION OF NNAKA IV OUTSIDE THEIR HOME LAND:SAY, OKON IS PEACEFUL FOR ANY ELECTION TO BE HELD. Today Friday May 17th 2024, The Entire Okon-Aku People Trooped Out To Their Village Square In A Bid To Hear The Massage Of The Council Of Chiefs. It Was A Sober Moment And A Day Of Willful Reflection For The Community As They Watch Helplessly The Destruction Of Their Ancestral Land, It's Totem, Symbol And Beliefs Go Down The Drain. Addressing The Mammoth Crowd Who Have Earlier Matched Peacefully Round The Community And Birthed At The…
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May
17
2024
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Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Chief Ndukwe Iko Reelected.

Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Chief Ndukwe Iko Reelected.

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash
Nnaka IV Of Okon-Aku: Chief Ndukwe Iko Reelected. Hon Commissioner Of Local Government And Chieftancy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, Hon Member Representing Ohafia South State Constituency at Abia House Of Assembly, Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe) and Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Chief Ogba Onuoha(Bourdex) were in attendance at the election for Nnaka IV of Okon Aku Ohafia held today 17th may, 2024 at the Ohafia Local Government Council Secretariat. Hon Etiokwe speaking to newsmen after the election commends the good people of Okon Aku for conducting themselves during the exercise which produced Chief Ndukwe Iko as Nnaka IV of…
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May
16
2024
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Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Abia North, Culture, History, News Flash, Politics
An appeal has gone to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti to allow for an internal collective approach for the election of Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community in Ohafia LGA rather than using external forces to do do. The appeal was made during a peaceful protest to the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief David Ogba Onuoha by the people of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, a community leader Mr. Ogbugo Offor Mba informed the Mayor that the committee set up by the state government to conduct the election into the office of…
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May
16
2024
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Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest, Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Election Of Nnaka IV: Okon-Aku Autonomous Community Protest, Demanding ABIA Govt To Allow Them Select In Line With Their Tradition

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Politics
An appeal has gone to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti to allow for an internal collective approach for the election of Nnaka IV of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community in Ohafia LGA rather than using external forces to do do. The appeal was made during a peaceful protest to the Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief David Ogba Onuoha by the people of Okon-Aku Autonomous Community. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, a community leader Mr. Ogbugo Offor Mba informed the Mayor that the committee set up by the state government to conduct the election into the office of…
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May
16
2024
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Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Gov Otti Pledges Collaboration With NAFDAC To Fight Fake Drugs, Pays Homage To Dora Akunyili’s Memory

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV OTTI PLEDGES COLLABORATION WITH NAFDAC TO FIGHT FAKE DRUGS, PAYS HOMAGE TO DORA AKUNYILI'S MEMORY Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has paid homage to the memory of the late former Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Dora Akunyili. Governor Otti, who said he had close family relationship with Professor Akunyili and her equally late husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, called for a minute silence in honour of the two, when he met with the Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, in Government House, Umuahia, on Tuesday. The NAFDAC DG…
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May
16
2024
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You Have Few Days To Vacate Office- Fubara Tells LG Chairmen

You Have Few Days To Vacate Office- Fubara Tells LG Chairmen

News Flash, Politics, South South
You Have Few Days To Vacate Office – Fubara Tells LG Chairmen Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara has reminded the executive chairmen of the local government areas in the state that they have a few days to vacate their offices. The governor’s statement came amid threats by the local government chairmen that they would not vacate office on July 17 because the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly extended their tenure to six months in an amended law. The governor admonished them to shun violence, warning that they would not be forgiven if they relied on their “useless” support to hurt…
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May
16
2024
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Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Israeli Ambassador Commends Gov Otti, Says Visit To ABIA Tribute To Security, Quality Leadership

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash
ISRAELI AMBASSADOR COMMENDS GOV OTTI, SAYS VISIT TO ABIA TRIBUTE TO SECURITY, QUALITY LEADERSHIP The Abia State Government has expressed strong desire to partner with the nation of Israel in developing its economic and technological potential, with specific reference to human capital, agriculture, digital economy and micro small and medium enterprise (MSME). Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, made this known on Tuesday when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, paid him a visit at the Government House, Umuahia. This came just as Ambassador Freeman commended the leadership quality of Governor Otti, saying that his visit to Abia…
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