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Jan

16

2024

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‘If Reason Had Been Given A Chance, The Nigerian Civil War May Have Been Averted’ – Gov Otti

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, People & Events, War

According to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, if reason had been given the chance to win out, the Nigerian civil war may have been averted on Monday. Otti, who spoke in an address during the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Umuahia, noted that the loss of millions of lives during the war will be a long-standing stain on the country’ s history. The governor expressed gratitude for the sacrifices made by both male and female members of the Nigerian Armed Forces in defending the country’s territory, people, and property. He bemoaned the current state of domestic instability and the…

Jan

01

2024

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All Is Set For Ohafia Beauty Queen Contest & Ohafia Great Minds Award Tomorrow 2nd January, 2024

News Flash, Entertainment, People & Events

Join us as we crown the next ohafia Beauty Queen on the 2nd of January 2024 at Terrykel Hotel and Gardens Ebem Ohafia time 5pm. You won't love to Miss this as the event promises to be lots of fun. Apart from the Most beautiful girl context, Ohafia sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in several endeavours and great leaders will be recognized with Awards. The event will be anchored by prominent Ohafia MCs .... MC Has and others Expected at the event are Abia State Deputy Governor Engineer Ikechukwu Emetu, Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara…

Dec

31

2023

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Gov Otti Will Leave A Legacy Difficult To Match In Abia – Ooni Of Ife

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events

GOV OTTI WILL LEAVE A LEGACY DIFFICULT TO MATCH IN ABIA - OONI OF IFE The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), says Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will leave a legacy in governance that will be difficult to match. The highly revered Yoruba leader spoke when he visited Governor Otti in his country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia on Friday, December 29, 2023. The Ooni was in Abia, where he attended a civic reception in honour of the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of…

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

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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…