The Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole has solicited for United States' assistance in fixing damaged infrastructure in the state.

He made this call on Tuesday when a Political Officer in the United Embassy of the United States of America in Abuja, Jerry Howard paid him a courtesy visit in his office.

Howard had visited Nkole, to make enquiries on the current political developments in the country.

ABN TV gathered that Hon. Nkole is an Alumnus of the United States International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a program of the United States of America State Department that invites future leaders from all over the world to America for leadership development.

In a statement signed by Ibem Onwuka, Media Office of Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, Alumnae of the program remain key contacts persons for the American Government to understand developments in their country.

"In the course of the visit, Hon. Nkole explained the background of the #EndSARS protests and the eventual negative turn to the American official.

"Hon. Nkole also updated his visitor on the unfortunate damage to public and private properties wrought in Abia State by hoodlums and urged the American Embassy to support Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu in his bid to rebuild the damaged properties.

"Hon. Nkole also made a special appeal for assistance to the youths of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency by way of capacity development opportunities and other available programmes of the United States Government" the statement read.

The statement also noted that Jerry Howard had earlier remarked that he came to consult Hon. Nkole because as an IVLP Alumnus, he had the expertise to sieve through the legion of varying information and pick out the actual facts of the situation.

"He promised to consult with his colleagues at the Embassy so that they can agree on the shortest possible date to visit Abia State to consult with Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and the youths over the effects of the development in Abia State.

"He assured of the continuous support of the United States Government for strong institutions in Nigeria and the provision of opportunities for youths especially to achieve their dreams.

"The parties agreed to meet in Abia State to explore areas of further cooperation" the statement concluded.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/11/endsars-hon-nkole-seeks-us-assistance-in-repair-of-damaged-facilities-in-abia/

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A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abia state chapter, Mr Asiegbu Nnaji Obed has said he has withdrawn his support for Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, a member of the same party.

This is following the reported mass killing in Oyigbo part of the city in which Igbo has been largely affected.

In a Facebook post on Monday, he wrote,

"I am a member of the Official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nigeria.

"I am officially withdrawing my support for Gov Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON of Rivers State over the killings of innocent people in Obigbo otherwise known as Oyigbo.

"It’s very wrong to kill and only an evil man will partake or orchestrate the massacre of a whole community of unarmed persons.

"Heavenly Father hear our prayers, stop the bloodshed in Nigeria.

"Viewers discretion please: #RestructureNigeria #OyigboMassacre"

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/11/oyigbo-massacre-i-withdraw-my-support-for-wike-pdp-member-declares/

Members of online media practitioners association attached National Assembly have decried marginalization by the conventional media, ABN TV reports.

They said their members are not allowed to enter the chambers to cover proceedings of the Assembly but rely on information from the conventional media reporters to file their report.

At a recent visit to the Chairman House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, members of online media practitioners led by their President Yemi Itodo further stated that their members are not permitted to sit and the press Centre especially during an address by lawmakers.

Mr Itodo wondered why online journalists are not accorded the same acceptability their colleagues enough Of Killings In Rivers, Right Group Cautions FG, Nigeria Army


He expressed disgust that the National Assembly environment that should be a bastion of national unity and love has been converted to a place of discrimination and hate.


While thanking Hon. Benjamin Kalu for his support, he expressed dissatisfaction that the management of the National Assembly has not deemed it necessary to appreciate them apart from few individual lawmakers, including the Deputy speaker who occasionally reaches out to them.

Mr Itodo while assuring the commitment of his members to their reportorial duties appealed to Hon. Benjamin Kalu to use his good office as the official Spokesperson of the House of Representatives to liaise the chairman of various committees to ensure their members are included in the coverage of committee sittings.

He further sought an interface between the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila and the online press corps to further foster a synergy just like the Senate has accorded them due to recognition, accusing the Speaker's media handlers of deliberately ensuring their discrimination.

Hon. Benjamin Kalu in his reaction assured that under his leadership, the online media practitioners will be accorded the necessary support and recognition they need in performing their duties while extolling their quickness in reporting events.

He charged them to improve on their sources and credibility of information to engender public trust.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/11/it-hurts-us-were-marginalized-nass-online-press-corps-decry/

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The executive governor of Yobe State and Caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

Alhaji Mai Mala Buni on Sunday visited Elder (Mrs) Eunice Kalu,  mother of former Governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of the Senate,  Senator Orji Uzor Kalu  in her Abuja residence 

The Chairman's private visit which was related to his recent consultations with top stakeholders of the party also had Senator Orji Uzor Kalu,  Hon. Mascot Uzor Kalu and Hon. Acho Obioma present. 

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/11/breaking-apc-national-chairman-visits-orji-kalus-mother-photos/

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APC stalwart in Abia, Chief Ndukwe Iko has described the Okezie Ikpeazu-led government as one without vision and without any plan to affect the lives of the people for good.

Further describing it as rudderless, Iko in a recent chat with ABN TV said governance does not exist in the state especially in terms of construction and maintenance of infrastructure when placed at per with neighbouring states.

The industrialist accused those in the government of being only concerned with their welfare and that of cronies without showing empathy to people of the state.

"In Abia, there is no governance in terms of building and or maintaining infrastructure, especially when you see what happens in the other South East States," he said.

Iko continues, "Does Abia have an infrastructural master plan for the cities and state? I doubt if anything like that exists. What are the economic plans, Health goal, and others? The government is to me like one without vision, rudderless but with a mission to self and family enrich.

"People in government in Abia are on looting spree even at the expense of pensioners wages and workers salary. Therefore the state suffers".

While insisting that no amount of attack from the people he called hirelings will stop him from speaking up, the APC chief reiterated optimism that something big will happen in the state.

"But if one speaks out or give dispassionate council to them, their hirelings will come insulting but we can not stop saying it frankly.

"Something big in our state. Life first and God Almighty shall grant us the opportunity to share and work it out. Something big indeed" he added.

Meanwhile, a group Abia North Stakeholders Assembly (ANSA) has reacted to Ikoh's allegation, saying Abia has since 2009 witnessed steady progress.

According to the group in a statement signed by Hon. Goodluck Ibem, the President General and Chief Sunday Chukwu, the Publicity Secretary, Ikoh does not understand what it takes to run a government neither does he possess the required knowledge to lead, even as it says the APC chief is deceiving himself.

The group described Ikoh's statement as unguarded and indication that he was not in the state when the then government initiated programmes that affected the lives of Abians and fought insecurity through massive youth engagement.

The statement titled, "CHIEF NDUKWE IKOH OUTBURST AGAINST ABIA LEADERS SYCOPHANTIC" further stated that infrastructure and urban renewal took place during the period Ikoh alleged governance issues were confronting the state.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/abia-government-visionless-rudderless-ndukwe-iko/

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A Revenue Consultant to Abia state government, Ubah Chiemezuo has called on individuals who took advantage of the #EndSARS protests to loot public and private property to go for confession and submit themselves to security agencies.

While expressing appreciation to organizers of the #EndSARS movement for their doggedness and resilience, he urged them to observe gradually the action of the government in line with their demand list.

In interaction with ABN TV, he urges them not to get deterred, adding that he as a youth feels the pain of the #EndSARS organizers.

"My message to the looters is, any man who seizes any opportunity to mar or manhandle another man has his reward waiting for him. Any man who uses the opportunity of whatever good people are doing to implement bad, same reward is waiting for him.

"They better go and confess first of all to God and also to humanity, because there wouldn't have been killings if hoodlums did not hijack this peaceful protest and process.

"They have to go and apologize and beg for forgiveness from God and also submit themselves to security so that things will get better," he said.

The revenue consultant also advised the government to show sincerity in caring for the welfare of the people.

While urging the state governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu to continue in his style of empowerment, he further appealed to him to pay more attention to the development of the grassroots dwellers and create an adequate impact assessment mechanism to ascertain the success of empowerment programmes.

Mr Chiemezuo also expressed gratitude that the inland generated revenue of the state, expressing dissatisfaction that the outbreak of COVID-19 has affected the state's revenue flow.

He expressed optimism that with the technology being deployed by the state's internal consultants and Chairman Board of Internal Revenue in the state, the IGR will experience a significant boost again.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/10/endsars-go-for-confession-submit-to-security-agents-now-abia-revenue-consultant-tells-looters/

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Five 2019 batch B and C corps members who meritoriously served the state have received the state honours award and cash prizes for their outstanding performance and execution of some life touching personal community development projects in the state.

The corps members are: Nyah Patrick S, Ogunlere Oluwetobi Mathew, Adeola Oluwagbemileke Samuel , Sebe Godspower Oghenemaroh and Babatunde Dolapo .

ABN TV reports that while presenting the awards to the corps members, the Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, who congratulated the awardees for achieving the feat despite the challenges of covid -19 pandemic, added that the corps members exhibited true resilience of Nigerian youth.

The Governor represented by the secretary to the state government Barr. Chris Ezem restated that the present administration in line with its resolve to reward and honour every outstanding corps member has offered automatic employment to two ex corps members who performed excellently well during their service year.

He charged the awardees not to relent in rendering the needed selfless services to humanity wherever they find themselves stressing that the reward for hard work is more work.

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In his address, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development and Chairman, NYSC State Governing board, Chief Emeka Ikwuagwu appreciated the Governor for his support which made the ceremony a reality and the state honours award selection committee for doing a good job.

In her welcome address, the state coordinator, NYSC Abia state, lady Bona Fasakin, expressed joy that the awardees were able to contribute their quota to the development of the state describing the gesture as the beginning of good things to come and commended Governor for revitalizing the NYSC state award, as well as the NYSC governing board for their support throughout the 2019 service year.

In his vote of thanks on behalf of the other corps members, Mr Oluwatobi Mathew thanked the State Government for the honour adding that they will continue to be good ambassadors of the state wherever they find themselves.

Permanent secretaries, the office of the SSG and members of the state NYSC state governing board were present during the ceremony.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/gov-ikpeazu-rewards-five-corps-members-for-outstanding-service/

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The Chairman House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has assured that his committee is committed to bringing about transparency, commitment to duty, sincerity to service, innovation in the information management of the National Assembly.

He made this known in a chat with ABN TV in Abuja shortly after his emergence as the Best Lawmaker of the Year 2020.

While expressing gratitude over the award, the Bende federal constituency Abia State representative while decrying poor funding of his committee expressed optimism that next year will offer a robust platform in enhancing public engagement that will engender knowledge and trust between Nigerians and their representatives.

"I try to innovate and change the dynamics, give Nigerians more credible information, draw the public closer to the parliament through public engagement mechanisms that I have created. We have a rich workplan but the challenge has always been funding. Hopefully, with this budget (2021) we will see if we can be able to drive the agenda of the Media and Public Affairs Committee.

"If we are able to do that, Nigerians will have a different understanding, perception of the National Assembly because they will view it from the perspective of knowledge. I want to drive reliable information that will help Nigerians make decisions. The expectation management of Nigerians will automatically change from what it is and you don't blame them because of the scarcity of relevant information

"Bridging that gap is what I'm set out to do and once this is achieved, Nigerians will understand better, believe in the legislative arm better and embrace it better," he said.

He said his bills so far have been tailored towards proper needs analysis of the Nigerian people, interpreting it better and applying a legislative intervention that will help mitigate the challenges.

The lawmaker while recounting his experience reiterated that he was the very first person to speak on the floor of the 9th House of Representatives where he tabled the ecological needs of his people.

According to him, the motion so far has progressed to the MDAs in charge of the issue, stating that it is at the final stage before actions can be taken to solve the ecological needs of the Bende federal constituency.

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Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/hon-kalu-pledges-innovation-knowledge-based-information-management-in-nass/

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The Commissioner of Police in Abia state, CP Janet Agbede has alleged that the #EndSARS protesters in the state killed two policemen, out of which one was burnt to ashes and the other beheaded.

The Abia CP also said the incident which took place in the state on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, had the policemen robbed of their arms.

ABN TV reports that at a press briefing on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Police alleged that 5 banks were looted and about 102 private and government-owned cars burnt by the protesters.

While revealing that about 18 persons have so far been arrested with one FNC rifle with 12 rounds of five ammunition and other weapons, she dispelled insinuations that Fulanis are grouping to launch an attack on the people of the state.

"On October 4, 2020, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu NPM, Mni, in response to what appeared to be a general demand enforced by a nationwide protest tagged "#ENDSARS after critical analysis of the situation announced a ban on Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to douse tension. Despite the ban, the protest like the wildfire continued to spread across the country.

"In Abia, it initially appeared to be peaceful which necessitated giving them Police protection. However, on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, the #ENDSARS Protesters brutally murdered two Police Officers, beheaded and burnt one of them to ashes. They also robbed them of their arms. The hoodlums looted and burnt a building housing a unit of the Police at old Zone 6 Annex Aba. They attempted attack on police stations simultaneously and Correctional Service Centre at Umuahia with intent to set them ablaze but was repelled by the Police in conjunction with the Military.


"Furthermore, the #ENDSARS protesters looted and burnt the following in the State:

a) Five banks

b) One High Court

c) One Magistrate Court

d) Aba South Town Hall and the Church therein.

e) Abia State Fire Service building at Aba

t) One hundred and two Government and private-owned vehicles

e) Dislodged traders at Onions, Yam and Water Melon Markets in Aba

h) Street lights in Aba and Umuahia City.

"Also, on October 24, 2020, the hoodlums break open a warehouse opposite Golden Guinea in Umuahia where scanty bags of fertilizers and few bags of rice for replanting preserved with chemical were kept and started stealing them. However, following a distress call, a combined team of the Police and the Military timely arrived and repelled them.

"As at now, a total number of eighteen (18) persons were arrested with one FNC rifle with 12 rounds of live ammunition and other weapons of violence in connection with the killings, looting and burnings.

"I would like to use this medium to debunk the rumour that the Fulanis are grouping for an attack on Abians. This rumour is not only false but the handwork of those intending to cause more tension and confusion across the state. I WIsh to reassure the law-abiding citizens and residents in the State to go about their lawful businesses as the law enforcement agencies are ever ready to protect their lives and properties" she said.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/endsars-protesters-killed-2-policemen-looted-5-banks-burnt-102-vehicles-abia-cp-alleges/

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Wife of the Chief Whip of the Senate; Mrs. Ifunanya Kalu who clocked a year older on Monday, 26th October received tons of encomiums from family, friends, business and political associates who converged at her Abuja residence to celebrate with her.

ABN TV reports that notable among the dignitaries who graced the event was the President of the Nigerian Senate ; Senator Ahmed Lawan who described the Mrs Ifunanya Kalu wife of the Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as "shining example" to many women.

Senator Lawan who graced the event alongside the deputy President of the Senate; Senator Ovie Omo Agege & leadership of the National Assembly extolled the roles played by Mrs Ifunanya in the life of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. He pointed out how supportive she was during the six months incarceration of Senator Kalu at the Kuje correctional custodial centre.

In his words; "This event is to appreciate our wife and sister. Our brother Orji Uzor Kalu is lucky to have Ifunanya as a wife. Ifunanya has demonstrated practically what is being preached in the church as for better for worse as been said in the church during marriages.

"She is a shining example to many women; in this life we go through so many experiences; when your better half is supporting you in any challenging situation then you can survive any situation. Today is a day to congratulate our sister, appreciate what she has gone through and what she has been able to go through and withstand and achieve.

Lawan in his address also commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for having faith in the nation's judicial system which he said attributed to his freedom.

In his words; "Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is not only the Chief Whip of the Federation but also our brother that is why you see the entire national assembly gathered here today. I want to thank you; though you have gone through not a very good experience at all.

"But your belief in God ,your faith and trust in the Judiciary and all the prayers from your family friends and well-wishers across the globe made you to survive . And when you came out you became better than before; I remember the Senate tried to come up with the legislative intervention on how to make life in the prison better although it is not something that anybody will like to have or go through no matter how good that place is . But your experience in prison has shaped your opinion in trying hard to ensure change so that others who have to pass through such,system do not suffer unnecessarily.


The event was preceded by a Holy Mass celebration held at the private Catholic chapel at the Aso-Villa residence of the Kalus they were joined by immediate family members and friends. The mass was officiated by Rev Fr Mike Okonkwo and Fr Francis Mario at Kalu’s Catholic Private Chapel .

The birthday reception which was expected to be a low key celebration attracted the attendance of various dignitaries drawn from the business and political sector.

They include; the leadership of the upper and lower legislative arms led by Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan; also among the dignitaries was the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Ahmed Idris Wase and the Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi.

Also present were a former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim; a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and immediate past Governor of Imo State, Rt Honourable Emeka Ihedioha; former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama and his wife, Sulola; the Minister of Power, Mamman Saleh; the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige; the Minister of State, Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba and the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

The roll call also includes serving and former senators and members of the House of Representatives. Amongst them were the Deputy Senate Leader, Ajayi Borrofice, Rochas Okorocha, Sam Egwu, Chukwuka Utazi, Akon Eyakenyi, Elisha Abbo, Peter Nwaoboshi, Chimaroke Nnnamani, Michael Nnachi, Umar Sadiq, Chris Adighije, Lee Maeba, Uche Ekwumife, Nkechi Nwaogu, and Hon. Benjamin Kalu among others.

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Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has admonished the political class to begin to not only preach youth empowerment and inclusion but to also practise it.

The Speaker stated this at the Special Town Hall meeting for stakeholders convoked by the Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, at the Dr Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, today.

"Let nobody deceive anybody that what is happening is against Mr President who is in Abuja as some people may want it to appear.

"A lot of oeople hijacked that protest, we have people from the political divide trying to bring down a constitutionally elected Government.

"If there is something we must learn from what has happened, it is that we as politicians have become endangered species.

"If you are a politician, you must begin to preach and practise youth empowerment and inclusion.

"What we expect is that the National Assembly should enact necessary laws that will create employment for the youths.

"We must be able to de-emphasize destruction of Government properties; those that sent you should remember they also have their own Individual properties.

"Nobody will be allowed to destroy anything if the right things are done.

"Everybody must put hands together to support the Government; the protest has been hijacked, we got it wrong when we allowed the protest to be hijacked.

"I am pleading with the youths, you have made your points and I want you to stick to it because if you come out with a gun, the Nigerian Police, the Nigerian Army are trained to engage such a person. Wanton destruction of government properties or individual properties will not take us anywhere," he concluded

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/politicians-must-preach-practise-youth-empowerement-says-abia-speaker/

Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has set up a 12-man committee to ascertain the level of damage to private and public infrastructure as a result of the recent #EndSARS protests in the state.

This the state government says this is to enable government it begin immediate restoration measures.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the committee members are expected to be inaugurated today, Friday 23rd October, 2020, at 4pm in tne Executive Chambers of Government House, Umuahia

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1. Chimaobi Ebisike -Chairman
2. Aaron Iyke
3. Comrade Frank Eme Orji
4. Engr Sunday Okpara
5. Dr Ugochukwu Onyeonoro
6. Chief Jerry Kalu
7. Mr Ugwumba Adiele
8. Surveyor Chris Nwanevo
9. Mr O. J. Bob Amanze
10. Barr Okechukwu Osuoha
11. Mrs Joy Iwuchukwu
12. CSP Emeka Ubani

"Seceurity agents enforcing the existing curfew are hereby directed to allow the above individuals and members of the Judicial Panel of Enquiry on brutality and extrajudicial killings passage to and fro Government House, Umuahia, today to enable them attend the inauguration and return home thereafter." he said.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/endsars-ikpeazu-moves-to-restore-damaged-infrastructure/

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As the #EndSARS protests continue across the country, top celebrities from Abia on Monday led a group of protesters to Abia state government house in Umuahia.

ABN TV gathered that major roads in the capital city were blocked, causing massive traffic gridlock.

The protesters were chanting solidarity songs in front of the Government House but were not addressed by any official of the government, out correspondent reports.

The undeterred protesters however persisted till it became obvious that no government officials was going to address them.

They however said the protest will continue tomorrow with an assurance that more number of people will turn out for it.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/endsars-nigga-raw-j-martins-dauda-others-lead-as-abia-govt-shuns-protesters-photos-video/

Other celebrities who also joined the protest include, Ruff Coin Nwa Aba, Mr. Emmanuel Bello, CEO Latinos Concept, 2 Can Talk numerous Nollywood actors and actresses.

As part of efforts to contribute to the economic development of his community Umuobiakwa in Obingwa local government, Abia State Governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has handed over a brand new Community Hall together with market stalls to the community.

The governor according to a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka spent Wednesday with his kinsmen at his home, Umuobiakwa in Obingwa LGA.

The people had converged in their numbers at the Ahia Eke Umuobiakwa Square in honor of their son. .

"The highpoint of the event was the handing over of the brand new Community Hall together with market stalls by the Governor to his people. According to him, this was his own little contribution to the economic growth of his people.

"The Community hall which is fully equipped will serve as a meeting venue for the people of Umuobiakwa while the market stalls are meant to provide a conducive environment for small business owners in the community to do their business.

"Accompanied by his wife, Nkechi and his younger brother, Iheanyi, the Governor thanked his people for their support and assured them that he will continue to do his best for them.

"The Governor also used the opportunity to hand over several items of empowerment to different segments of the Community and urged them to make good use of them to improve their lives.

"He challenged the youths of the community to embrace education as a veritable means of getting prepared for the challenges of the future and assured that he will continue to provide support to those who are studying.

"He challenged his people to ensure that the facilities are kept clean and in good condition at all times.

"The Governor later cut the tape marking the official opening of the Market and Community Hall, after which he joined his kinsmen in the Community meeting.

"The people, led by their Chairman, Elder Felix Elemba presented the Governor with different gift items and thanked him for remaining a true son of the soil. They assured him that they would continue to support and pray for him at all times.

"One other interesting highlight of the event was the delegation from Umuobiakwa Community in Umuahia North LGA who also came for the event.

"The Transition Committee Chairman of Obingwa LGA, Hon Nnaji Kimbo, Acting Transition Chairman of Aba North LGA, Mrs Joy Iwuchukwu, Traditional Rulers, Elders and other leaders of the Community were part of the event.

"From Umuobiakwa, the Governor visited the nearby Itungwa Community where he met with the Traditional Ruler of Itu Ahiafor Community, His Highness, Eze Appolos Orji and members of his cabinet.

"The purpose of the visit was to formally inform them that the new Community Market built for them by the Governor should be made open for use by the people. The Governor also gave some cash gifts to the women there to encourage them to start trading at the market." the statement read.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/10/democratic-dividends-ikpeazu-commissions-community-hall-market-in-his-community/

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As the protest against Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) operation continues across the country, popular musicians have taken over the street of Enugu to vent their grievances against the police unit.

ABN TV reports that among those who joined in the Tuesday protest include KCEE, Phyno, Zoro and others.

Recall that despite the announcement of disbandment of the squad by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu on Sunday, the protest against SARS has continued nationwide.

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Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/10/endsars-kcee-phyno-zoro-takeover-enugu-streets-photos-video/

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