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Feb

2024

South East Govs Working To Achieve Regional Economic, Social Development – Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, South East

SOUTH EAST GOVS WORKING TO ACHIEVE REGIONAL ECONOMIC, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says governors of the South East states in Nigeria are working together, irrespective of their political leanings, to address collective economic and social challenges confronting the region. Governor Otti said that the governors understood that it was important for them to set aside their political affiliations, prioritise governance and address pressing issues affecting the region, particularly security, as no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of insecurity. The Governor spoke on Friday, when he met with a delegation…

Feb

2024

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A Nigerian University Spent N206m On Xmas Hampers, Illegal Bonuses – Audit Report

Education, News Flash, South East

Nigerian University Spends N106 Million On Christmas Hampers, Illegal bonuses – Audit Report The report by the Auditor General of the Federation has accused the management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, South-east Nigeria, of spending an unapproved N106 million for Christmas hampers and payment of “productivity bonus” to board members. The report also accused the university of making several other financial infractions including payments of N41 million ‘sitting allowance’ to persons who are not entitled to such. Other infractions include N7.5 million unauthorised spending; N165 million unauthorised investments, and failure to account for the interests accrued from…

Feb

2024

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Sowore Called For The Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Detained IPOB Leader

Human Rights, News Flash, South East

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections, has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Sowore made this plea during an interview on Arise Television, emphasizing that justice is crucial for peace and progress in Nigeria. "I would like to take this opportunity to request the release of Nnamdi Kanu. It is time for reason to prevail in the Nnamdi Kanu situation. This entire ordeal has been unnecessary," Sowore stated. He further added, "If you are not going to…

Feb

2024

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Soludo’s Heavy Taxation: IPMAN Threatens Strike In South East

Business, Oil & Gas, South East

IPMAN threatens strike in South-East over Soludo’s heavy taxation Leaadership of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association(IPMAN), Enugu Depot says the over taxation of its members by the Anambra state government might lead to down tooling and shutting down fuel selling operations in the state within the next two weeks. Chairman, Mr Chinedu Anyaso who stated this shortly after he was re elected to pilot the Affairs of the members for a second term promised that he will continue to work hard to ameliorate the difficulties facing its members in their businesses. He said the challenge is highly prevalent in Anambra State,…

Feb

2024

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Chrome Group & EEDC Boss Visits Governor Otti, Promises Support Of Programs

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, South East

CHROME GROUP & EEDC BOSS, SIR EMEKA OFFOR VISITS ABIA STATE GOVERNOR, PROMISES HIM ADEQUATE SUPPORT TO CONSOLIDATE HIS DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMES In line with his principle of providing adequate support and encouragement to political leaders who have shown great zeal to promote the wellbeing of their people, the Chief Executive Officer of Chrome Group and Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), Sir Emeka Offor on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti at the state’s Government House, Umuahia. Speaking at the event, Sir Emeka Offor commended Dr Otti for…

Feb

2024

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I Have Shown Soludo, APGA That I’m A Street General – Ifeanyi Ubah

News Flash, Politics, South East

Anambra Rerun Polls: I Have Shown Soludo, APGA That I’m A Street General – Ifeanyi Ubah The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Chief Ifeanyi Ubah has described last Saturday House of Representatives rerun polls in the state as a litmus test for 2025 Governorship elections in the state. Ubah who recently announced his intention to contest the governorship poll of the state next year on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said he used the Saturday February 3 rerun polls in Orumba and Nnewi areas of the state to tell the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and…

Jan

2024

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Udumeze Ohafia Passes On To Glory

Abia North, Abia State, Culture, News Flash, South East

NOTICE OF TRANSITION THE COUNCIL OF OHAFIA MONARCHS (ONOKO NDI EZIEOGO OHAFIA) WERE TRADITIONALLY NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PASSAGE UNTO GLORY OF THE UDUMEZE OHAFIA, EBIRI OF ELU, THE CHAIRMAN AND CLAN HEAD OF OHAFIA ANCIENT KINGDOM, A DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AND ACADEMIC, OHAFIA MAN OF DISTINCTION, (OMD) EZIE OHAMOHA PROF EMMANUEL UME LEKWA IMAGA. IN THE SAME VEIN , THE ROYAL FAMILY, UMU-ELEKWA, ELU OHAFIA TRADITIONALLY APPOINTED PRINCE ENGINEER UMA AGBAI OLUGU, AS THE REGENT. IN A STATEMENT JOINTLY ISSUED AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL ON SATURDAY (ORIE) 20TH JANUARY 2024 AT THE UDUMEZE'S PALACE ELU…

Jan

2024

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His Relentless Devotion And Vision For Progress Are Quite Commendable – IMO First Lady Praises Husband

News Flash, Politics, South East

His Relentless Devotion And Vision For Progress Are Quite Commendable - IMO First Lady Praises Husband The First Lady of Imo State, Chioma Uzodimma has reacted after a banquet was held at the Imo Government House ahead of the second term inauguration of her husband, Governor Hope Uzodimma. Chioma Uzodimma stated on her verified Facebook page; "We gathered at the Maria Assumpta Cathedral Owerri for a solemn Thanksgiving Mass ahead of the second-term Inauguration and Swearing-in Ceremonies of my husband, the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope O. Uzodimma. It was an immense honour and a momentous…

Dec

2023

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House Of Reps Passes Bill For The Establishment Of South East Devpt Commission

National Assembly, News Flash, South East

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES BILL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SOUTH EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has expressed joy over the successful passage of the bill for the Establishment of the South East Development Commission by the House of Representatives after fifty-three long years, today. The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu, who is also the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the sponsor of the bill said the commission, when established, will be charged with the responsibility of receiving and managing funds from allocation of the Federation Account for…

Dec

2023

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Obi, Otti, Umeh, Nwoye Mourn Gov Soludo’s Father

News Flash, Obituary, South East

Obi, Otti, Umeh, Nwoye Mourn Governor Soludo's Father The presidential candidate of Labour Party - Mr. Peter Obi, the Governor of Abia State - Dr. Alex Otti, the senator representing Anambra Central - Senator Victor Umeh and the senator representing Anambra North - Senator Tony Nwoye on Saturday joined sympathisers for the Burial Mass of Late Pa Simeon Soludo (92 years) at St. Theresa's Catholic Church Isuofia, Aguata LGA, Anambra State. After the Burial Mass, they paid condolence visit to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and the entire Soludo family of Isuofia. Speaking during the condolence visit,…