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Jan

2025

We Can’t Take Your Sacrifices For Granted, Otti Tells Veterans, Serving Officers

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events, Security

WE CAN'T TAKE YOUR SACRIFICES FOR GRANTED, OTTI TELLS VETERANS, SERVING OFFICERS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has assured veterans and serving members of the armed forces that his administration will not take their sacrifices for granted. Governor Otti gave the assurance during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Church Service held at Seventh - Day Adventist Church, Aguiyi Ironsi Layout Umuahia. He pledged his administration's unwavering commitment to honouring their sacrifices and vital role in safeguarding the Nation. The Governor who paid tribute to veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces, acknowledged their sacrifice, bravery and dedication…

Jan

2025

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Onwa Ohafia Social Club Elects New Executive Members, Appoint Additional Board Of Trustees

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

The Executive Committee of Onwa Ohafia Social Club as constituted at its last AGM held at the High Park Garden, Amaekpu Ohafia on the 2nd of January, 2025. Onwa James Okoro Ulu - President Onwa Brown Onwuka Aki - Vice President Onwa Kalu Nkata Emetu - Secretary General Onwa Imo Ukwa - Asst Secretary General Onwa Uche Nwaoriaku - Financial Secretary Onwa Uduma Ijomah - Treasurer Onwa Uduma Nnate - Public Relations Officer/Spokesperson Onwa Amaechi - Provost Onwa Osonwa Mba - Welfare Officer. Onwa David Ukpabi - Asst. ProvostPlease note that the January 2nd elections marks the commencement date for…

Jan

2025

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Elumelu, Adeboye, Badenoch Make List Of 100 Most Reputable Africans

Arts And Culture, News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Adeboye, Badenoch, Elumelu Make List Of 100 Most Reputable Africans Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Kemi Badenoch, member of the House of Parliament and Opposition Leader of the Conservative Party, and Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) have been recognised among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. The list which was released on Sunday by Reputation Poll International (RPI), in partnership with the Global Reputation Forum, had the names of other notable Nigerians and African leaders. The list featured men and women from diverse sectors across the…

Jan

2025

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Emetu Extols Abia Ohafia Age Grade For Community Service

Abia North, Arts And Culture, News Flash, People & Events

Emetu Extols Abia Ohafia Age Grade for Community Service The Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu has extolled Obimba Age Grade of Abia Ohafia for rising to the occasion on community service in Ohafia Local Government. The Deputy Governor said in a keynote address as Special Guest of Honour at the Igba Uche ceremony of the age grade at Abia Ohafia on Dec. 28, that the mobilisation of members and resources by the age grade for a project central to the development of the community, was remarkable and commendable. "We cherish it when people support the…

Dec

2024

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Dangote, Wale Tinubu, Lookman, Badenoch Named Among 100 Most Influential Africans In 2024

News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Dangote, Wale Tinubu, Lookman, Badenoch Named Among 100 Most Influential Africans In 2024 The New African magazine has unveiled a list of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society in 2024. This year’s edition takes an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the individuals who are both on the continent and abroad, explained Anver Versi, editor of the London-based magazine. Her statement reads, “We need this because I cannot recall the world being so polarised, so divided, so stone-faced in the face of terrible man-made atrocities. “The 100 Most Influential…

Dec

2024

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I Run An Open Door Policy, No One Dictates For Me – Governor Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events

I RUN AN OPEN DOOR POLICY, NO ONE DICTATES FOR ME - GOVERNOR OTTI. Abia State Governor, his Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has said that he has no godfather who dictates for him how to run his government but maintains an open door policy where he listens to suggestions and apply the ones he considers sensible. Gov. Otti stated this on Sunday December 15th at St. James Methodist Church, Umuda, Isingwu in Umuahia North LGA of the State when he alongside his wife Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, despite political party differences attended the thanks giving service of…

Dec

2024

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Port Harcourt To Quake This December As AkuruoUlo International Conference Holds In Grand Style

News Flash, People & Events, Personality

Press Release Port Harcourt to quake in December as AkuruoUlo International Conference holds for it's International Conference and Awards The oil city of Port Harcourt will quake on 20 th of December,2024 when Ndigbo and friends of Ndigbo will gather for the AkuruoUlo International Conference and Awards. Who is who in igboland and Diaspora are expected at the occasion that will witness Lectures, speeches, Awards and other side attractions The chairman of the local organising committee of the event Dr Emmanuel Emeka assured Ndigbo of a great event .He noted that the award will be for Ndigbo that have invested…

Dec

2024

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Nwifuru: Ebonyi Governor’s Father Who Married 30 Wives, Has 108 Children, Becomes King

News Flash, People & Events, South East

Nwifuru: Ebonyi Gov’s Father Who Married 30 Wives, Has 108 Children, Becomes King The father of Ebonyi State governor, Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, who has 30 wives, has been coronated the traditional of ruler Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that Ezeogo Nwifuru Nwankpu married 30 wives before those who could not bear children left the marriage. There are now 17 wives currently living with Ezeogo Nwankpu Nwifuru. – King Nwifuru And His Wives.The traditional ruler, who is a well known farmer, gave birth to total of 108 children from the…

Dec

2024

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Governor Alex Otti Attends The 36th Convocation Ceremony Of Federal University Of Technology Owerri (FUTO)

Education, News Flash, People & Events

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI ATTENDS THE 36TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI (FUTO). Earlier today, 7th December, Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and his wife, her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti honoured the invitation of Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, as they attended the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the foremost University of Technology in South Eastern Nigeria. The wife of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, Her Excellency, Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, CON, OON, the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, and the Borno State Governor, His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Zulum were conferred with Honorary Doctorate…

Dec

2024

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2024 OHAFIA DAY CELEBRATION: 4 Onwa Ohafia Members To Be Decorated With Honours And Awards

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

2024 OHAFIA DAY CELEBRATION ABUJA: 4 Onwa Ohafia Members To Be Decorated With Honours And Awards. Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFR, Governor of Abia State; His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu NSE, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Senator Representing ABIA North), Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa( Member, Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Fed. Constituency) along with other high-profile personalities, are expected to grace the 2024 Ohafia Day celebration, organised by Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) Abuja Branch. The event, titled ‘Exterminate Vandalism: Let There Be Light in Ohafia’, is scheduled for Saturday, 7 December, at…