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Apr

2025

Don’t Bring Old PDP Habits To APC – Ned Nwoko Tells Gov. Oborevwori

Don’t Bring Old PDP Habits To APC – Ned Nwoko Tells Gov Oborevwori The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has asked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) behind as he joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Following Oborevwori’s defection, Nwoko, in a statement addressed to the governor, advised him to ensure his move to the APC is transformative. Although he commended the governor for dumping the PDP, he advised him to leave behind “old deals” that destroyed the opposition party in Delta State. He said, “Leave behind the…

Apr

2025

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Communique Arising From ABIA North Easter Retreat That Held On 21st April, Easter Monday And Organized By ABIA North Consultative Assembly, ANCA

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics

COMMUNIQUE ARISING FROM ABIA NORTH EASTER RETREAT THAT HELD ON 21ST APRIL, EASTER MONDAY AND ORGANIZED BY ABIA NORTH CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY, ANCA. The retreat took notice of the fact that insecurity, power supply, dearth of industrialization, low agricultural yield, low level of infrastructure etcetera constitute a shared limitation among communities in Abia North. Speakers during the retreat were unanimous that in finding solutions to these problems, must adopt a common template that are contemplated within the following communique : Speakers upon speakers during the retreat praised the efforts of the state government in improving road infrastructure across the Abia North…

Apr

2025

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N28 Billion Fraud: Court Orders Seizure Of Erondu Uchenna’s N1.2bn Assets Amid Alleged Funds Diversion In ABIA State

Abia State, Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

N28 BILLION FRAUD: Court orders seizure of Erondu Uchenna’s N1.2bn assets amid alleged funds diversion in ABIA State The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a court order to seize properties worth N1.2 billion, allegedly owned by an Abia State public servant, Erondu Uchenna Erondu, following the Commission’s ongoing investigation into the diversion of N28 billion in public funds by state officials around the year 2010. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the seizure request on Thursday in a motion ex parte moved by EFCC lawyer, Barrister Charles Oni. The lawyer sought the court’s approval to seize the suspect’s properties…

Apr

2025

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Abia State Government, Through GODA Commences The Reconstruction Of Ezeukwu Bridge In Bende LGA

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT, THROUGH GODA COMMENCES THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EZEUKWU BRIDGE IN BENDE LGA. Abia State Government, under the leadership of Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has commenced the reconstruction of the failed Ezeukwu Bridge in Alayi, Bende Local Government Area. The project, being executed by the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), aligns with the Governor’s agenda to improve infrastructure and enhance connectivity in rural communities. The project scope includes the rehabilitation of an 80 to 100-meter stretch of road and the reconstruction of the Ezeukwu Bridge, incorporating shore protection and continuous reinforced side wings on both flanks to ensure durability…

Apr

2025

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GODA Gains More Regional Support As ASAGA Development Union Affirms Confidence In Engr. Odum

Abia North, Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

GODA GAINS MORE REGIONAL SUPPORT AS ASAGA DEVELOPMENT UNION AFFIRMS CONFIDENCE IN ENGR. ODUM The National Executive body of Asaga Development Union (ADU), led by its President-General, Chief Okpa Ibe, has pledged unwavering moral support to the Director General of Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), Engr. Obinna Odum. This declaration of solidarity was made during a courtesy visit to Engr. Odum at his country residence in Asaga Ohafia, where the community leaders gathered and formally congratulated him on his appointment as the Director General of GODA. They also expressed their hopes for accelerated development under his stewardship. In his address,…

Apr

2025

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Abia State Government Revokes Land Title And Reclaims Assets Of The Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO)

Abia State, Business, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE: ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT REVOKES LAND TITLE AND RECLAIMS ASSETS OF THE ENYIMBA AUTOMATED SHOE COMPANY (ENASCO). The Abia State Government (ABSG) hereby revoke the land title granted to Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO) and move to reclaim all Abia State Government resources and assets contributed to the Company. This decision followed a comprehensive regulatory, financial and operational review undertaken by reputable Big Four professional service firms, which unravelled significant discrepancies and corporate governance-related issues within ENASCO. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS LEADING TO THE DECISION: Establishment and Initial Contributions: ENASCO, with equipment imported from Turkey and a projected annual production…

Apr

2025

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Constitution Of Screening Committee For OHAFIA’S FIRST: A Compendium Of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA

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

CONSTITUTION OF THE SCREENING COMMITTEE FOR OHAFIA'S FIRST: A COMPENDIUM OF 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA We promised in our earlier press release that we are in the process of constituting a 7 Man Screening Committee for the OHAFIA'S FIRST: A COMPENDIUM OF 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPIRA. We have carefully selected men and women of character and experience. Most of them have travelled beyond the shores of Nigeria and understands what influence means in the context of the assignment given to them. They are drawn from the 5 Zones or wards of Ohafia…

Apr

2025

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AttNews Presents: OHAFIA’s FIRST; A Compendium Of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events

ATTNEWS PRESENTS: OHAFIA'S FIRST; A Compendium Of 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA. Abia Think Tank Online Newspaper (AttNews) in Collaboration with NATDUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, Ohafia School Of Thought, SKOG EVENT COMPLEX and others are poised to make a compilation of the first ever comprehensive 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL OHAFIANS IN NIGERIA AND DIASPORA. This Book or Magazine of reference shall capture Ohafia people living in Nigeria and Diaspora who have made Marks in their chosen careers and imparted positively to humanity and in the development of the different communities in Ohafia. It is worthy of note that this will…

Apr

2025

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Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Dumps PDP, Defects To APC

News Flash, Politics

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Dumps PDP, Defects to APC In a stunning political twist, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement came after a high-level, closed-door meeting held at the Government House in Asaba, the state capital, on Wednesday evening. Governor Oborevwori, who won the 2023 gubernatorial election under the PDP platform, was received by top APC chieftains in what is now being described as a strategic political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a video that has since gone…

Apr

2025

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Abiriba APC Stakeholders Hosts Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Abia North, Metro, News Flash, South East

ABIRIBA APC STAKEHOLDERS HOSTS IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA … Reiterates Readiness To Work Together In Unity For The Progress Of The Party It was a beehive of activities for Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa on Saturday 19th April 2025 in Abiriba, Ohafia LGA as he met and was hosted by some prominent APC stakeholders from the clan. The first port of visit for the man of the moment who is at home with his people was at the country home of the former Minority leader and member that represented Aba Central State Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Abraham…