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Dec

31

2023

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Abia Speaker Emeruwa Represented Gov Otti @ Akanu Ngwa

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events

Today, I had the honor of representing Governor Alex C. Otti at the Election Victory Thanksgiving Service of Hon Munachim Alozie at Akanu Ngwa High School Field in Ugwunagbo LGA. As a former student of Akanu Ngwa High School, returning to the familiar environment was a nostalgic experience. I took the opportunity to announce that the 2024 Appropriation Act of Abia State includes provisions for the construction of Obohia and Ohanku roads, utilizing rigid pavement solutions (cement technology). It is worth noting that Governor Alex Otti had recently disclosed the commencement of these road projects in January 2024. Congratulations to…

Dec

07

2023

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I Was Not In Kuje To Visit Emefiele – Ooni Of Ife Breaks Silence Over Viral Report

News Flash, People & Events

I Was Not In Kuje To Visit Emefiele – Ooni Breaks Silence Over Viral Report The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has denied news in circulation that he was at Kuje prison to visit embattled former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Speaking with Vanguard on behalf of the monarch on Wednesday, his spokesperson, Moses Olafare, said Oba Ogunwusi was at the correctional facility at the instance of a Non-Governmental Organisation, owned by one of his wives, Queen Temitope, Hopes Alive Initiative, HAI, which is on advocacy for the correction centre. He said the programme, which was organised in partnership…

Dec

05

2023

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Akajimba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia Ota-Omu Blues Loading (Part Two) – Dave Umah

Culture, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People & Events

AKAJIMBA AGE GRADE OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA OTA-OMU BLUES LOADING ( PART TWO) THE BATTLE OF FLEX BANNERS: In a couple of days, Amaekpu will be painted in resplendent colors with Flex Banners showcasing pictures of members of Akajimba Age Grade in their full regalia preparatory to Otaomu celebration. The Banners will be found dotting every nook and cranny of Amaekpu Community, and even, beyond - a move from soft copies which are presently trending in many popular platforms, to hard copies, vintage those not online, or internet savvy. Apparently, it's a form of announcement, and recognition, heralding the much anticipated…

Dec

03

2023

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VP Shettima, Gov Otti, Obi, Other Dignitaries Attend Uju Ifejika Daughter’s Wedding In Lagos

Entertainment, Lagos, Marriage And Love, News Flash, People & Events

VP SHETTIMA, GOV OTTI, Obi, OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTEND UJU IFEJIKA DAUGHTER'S WEDDING IN LAGOS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, were among the cream of the A-list guests that graced the wedding of one of the nation's foremost female entrepreneurs, Mrs. Catherine Uju Ifejika, on Saturday. Mrs. Ifejika is the Chairperson/CEO of Brittania-U Nigeria Limited (BUNL), an indigenous petroleum company. The event, which held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels, Lagos, and brought dignitaries from different walks of life, was also attended by the presidential candidate of Labour Party and former governor…

Dec

02

2023

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Eck Foundation Football Tournament Starts Dec. 3 With N1 Million Tag

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

ECK Foundation Football Tournament Starts Dec. 3 With N1 Million Tag. Sunday, December 3, 2023 will mark the start of the Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Foundation Football Competition. This was revealed at the football Competition Central Organising Committee meeting. The Chairman of the Central Organising Committee, Chief Kalu Emmanuel, announced that the four Autonomous Communities in Bende Town will play a knockout football competition. He also stated that the gold cup, balls, jerseys, and other materials needed for the competition have been purchased for 1 million naira to be shared among the four teams. He advised Autonomous community team…

Nov

27

2023

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Exclusive!: Happy 90th Birthday, General Gowon; Strange, But true About Him….

News Flash, People & Events, Presidency

Strange, but true…… Gowon was the only person to become Nigeria's Head of State as a bachelor. Gowon was the only Nigerian military officer to have jumped the ranks of Colonel and Brigadier when the Supreme Military Council promoted him from the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to a Major-General on 1st June 1967. Gowon was the youngest ever Nigerian to become Head of State at 31 years. Gowon was the only one to get married while occupying the office of the Head of State. Gowon was the longest serving Nigerian Head of State (9 years at a stretch). Gowon, at…

Nov

23

2023

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Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, Peter Obi Attend Archbishop Okeke 70th Birthday

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events

Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, Peter Obi Attend Archbishop Okeke 70th Birthday Senator representing Anambra Central, Senator Victor Umeh a while ago arrived Holy Trinity Cathedral Onitsha for the Mass of thanksgiving celebrating the 70 Years Birthday of the Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian Maduka Okeke Also present are: the National Leader of Labour Party, His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi, the Senator representing Anambra North, Senator Dr. Tony Nwoye, the Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, the C.E.O of United Nigeria Airline, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, the C.E.O of Ejison Group…

Nov

23

2023

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Billionaire Theophilus Danjuma Sets Record, Donates $1.36m To Nigerian University

News Flash, People & Events, Philanthropy

Billionaire Theophilus Danjuma Sets Record, Donates $1.36m to Nigerian University Theophilus Danjuma has set a new record for philanthropy in the country The former chief of the army gave a $1.36 million donation to the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. This donation is directed towards the construction of a student hostel in the university Theophilus Danjuma, a Nigerian billionaire and one of the most affluent investors on the Nigerian exchange, has set a new record for philanthropic acts in the country. The 84-year-old businessman, politician, and retired army general made a $1.36 million donation to the College of Medicine,…

Nov

21

2023

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Gov Otti, Obi, Other Dignitaries Attend Zik Prize Awards

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

GOV OTTI, OBI, OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTEND ZIK PRIZE AWARDS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, led a cream of some of the nation's foremost traditional rulers, corporate titans and public servants at 27th edition of the Zik Prize Awards, on Sunday night in Lagos. Those who were honoured with the prestigious awards at an event held inside the cosy Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotels were the Zambian president, Hakainde Hichilema; Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; Professor Benedict Oramah, President of AFRIEXIM Bank. Others were Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Group Chairman SIFAX Group; and Hajiya Aisha Atiku Bagudu, former First…

Nov

18

2023

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SSA To Tinubu On Students Engagement, Asefon Switches To Action, Harmonises NANS Ahead Of Convention

Education, News Flash, People & Events

SSA To Tinubu On Students Engagement, Asefon Switches To Action, Harmonizes NANS Ahead Of Convention As an experience and ideological comrade, Asefon Sunday has showed that he is capacitated enough to excel in his new office. Just days after his appointment as Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Students’ Engagement, Comrade Asefon Sunday has harmonized National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, ahead of her convention. In a press release sighted by our correspondent, Asefon held a strong stakeholders meeting with concerned individuals in the association, which include NANS President, Senate President, CPC Chairman, among others. Giving report, he said:…