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Celebrities / Re: Those Wishing Zack Orji Dead Will Die Before Him, Actor Dunhill Says (Video) by Metrix147: 3:06pm On Mar 26 |
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Celebrities / Those Wishing Zack Orji Dead Will Die Before Him, Actor Dunhill Says (Video) by Metrix147: 3:05pm On Mar 26 |
Popular Nollywood Actor, Digidii Dunhill has prayed for the death of those wishing his colleague, Zack Orji dead, wondering why people are peddling rumours about the passage entertainment legend. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/video-those-wishing-zack-orji-dead-will-de-before-him-actor-dunhill-says/ 13 Likes 2 Shares
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Politics / Bishop Onuoha Still Upholding His Attribute Of Loyalty, Love — Obasanjo (video) by Metrix147: 9:49am On Mar 24 |
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has extolled the president and founder of Vision Africa, Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha for his many attributes that stands him out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwduZY3uIuI Speaking at an event Okai Item in Bende LGA, Abia State on Friday to mark the 60th birthday of the cleric who was his aide during his presidency, Obasanjo described him as a friend, brother, confidant and co-worker. According to the former Nigerian leader, "The attributes that he showed then, attribute of loyalty, of love, of kindness, of holding people together and attribute of being a child of God still remains with him. I am here to wish him well". Obasanjo who had earlier visited the state governor, Alex Otti described Abia as his state, noting that he got his first chieftaincy title in Ngwa land immediately after the Civil War. Many dignitaries came out in their large numbers to celebrate Bishop Onuoha in his diamond jubilee anniversary which members of his community Okai Item in Bende local government area of the state put together as a mark of honour for his service to the community. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/video-bishop-onuoha-still-upholding-his-attribute-of-loyalty-love-kindness-obasanjo/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Politics / Road Project: No Part Of Abia Will Be Left Behind, Gov. Otti Vows by Metrix147: 2:45am On Mar 22 |
Less than two months after flagging off the reconstruction of the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia road, a major corridor linking the state capital with communities in the northern part of the state, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday signaled the commencement of construction of another strategic route linking three communities in Abia North. The 30km Arochukwu-Ndi Okereke-Ozuabam Road is Governor Otti's solution to the long-held conundrum that there is no easy route to accessing Arochukwu from within Abia. For several years now, travellers to Arochukwu meander through communities within Akwa Ibom State before coming back to Abia, just to commute on a fairly good terrain, a release by chief press secretary to the Governor, Kazie Uko said. According to the statement, the Federal road that connects Akwa Ibom to Abia through Arochukwu to Ohafia, Bende and Umuahia, which would have solved the problem, has been awarded severally but never executed, while the road remains erosion-ridden and impassable. So also is the 67km stretch that connects Umuahia to Uzuakoli, Abiriba and Ohafia, now being reconstructed by Governor Otti's administration. Flagging off the construction of the Arochukwu-Ndi Okereke-Ozuabam Road, Governor Otti promised that no part of Abia will be left behind in road infrastructural development as government is determined to open up every part of the state to boost the economy of the state. "Starting with some of the most strategic roads in Aba and Umuahia, we are now expanding the scope to cover roads that connect our agricultural zones to the urban areas in order to boost the State’s agricultural output and expand our economic corridors to create jobs for thousands of our young people while taming rural-urban migration. "It is on this note, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, that I happily welcome you to the official flag-off of the reconstruction of the 30-kilometre Arochukwu-Ndi Okereke-Ozuabam Road. Coming just weeks after work began on the 67-kilometre Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Ohafia Road, the clear message is that no part of the State shall be left behind in our push to expand the frontiers of economic and social opportunities for individuals, families and businesses," Governor Otti affirmed. To achieve the quality of work expected, the Governor said the state government had continued to engage reputable engineering construction companies, who share its vision in road infrastructure delivery, adding that government was mindful of getting value for taxpayers money deployed in executing the projects. "From Port Harcourt Road in Aba through Ossah Road in Umuahia and across the over 30-road projects that are simultaneously going on in different parts of the State, we have painstakingly chosen civil engineering firms with excellent track records in project execution. Our most important consideration is to extract commensurate value for every kobo of taxpayers’ money spent. "The Arochukwu-Ndi Okereke-Ozuabam Road will on completion in about 12 months, revive the agricultural and allied business ecosystem within several communities in Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs and open an expanded economic window for those seeking to tap into the promises of the New Abia by investing here. "Fixing this road simultaneously with the Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Ohafia Road is a strategic initiative to guarantee that the stretch of road from this axis to Umuahia and Aba is in optimal shape, making the movement of people, agro and allied commodities from the northern part of the State to the urban centres hassle-free. "Beyond just boosting the economic endeavours of individuals and businesses, the reconstruction of these roads will also improve the social dynamics in the communities, making travel less risky and adding an extra layer of incentives for our kith and kin living in places far and near to visit home more frequently for social functions and engagements. "In committing so much to these road projects, we are looking to also strengthen inter-community bonds and create a new pathway for rapid development of the tourism sector. By the time the contractors complete their works, it would be easier for our friends and acquaintances to travel from wherever they are in the world to our communities to witness our cultural and traditional events as frequently as they wish," Governor Otti elaborated. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/road-project-no-part-of-abia-will-be-left-behind-gov-otti-vows/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Politics / Gov. Otti Signs Law Ending Payment Of Pension To Abia Ex-governors, Deputies by Metrix147: 1:30am On Mar 22 |
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has signed into law a bill seeking to repeal the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies, a law enacted by the previous PDP government in the state. ABN TV reports that the Executive Bill, which was passed by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, is now known as the "Abia State Governors and Deputy Governors Pensions (Repeal) Law, 2024." Signing the new law on Thursday, Governor Otti said government is not about self-interest, adding that self-interest destroys government, his chief press secretary, Kazie Uko said in a statement. "Even before this new law came into place, a lot of people who have followed our views in the national discuss understand that we were not going to continue the practice of paying pensions and allowances to this set of former government officials," Governor Otti said. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/gov-otti-signs-law-ending-payment-of-pension-to-abia-ex-governors-deputies/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J 3 Likes 2 Shares
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Career / Abia CP Decorates Newly Promoted Officers, Tasks Them On Ethics (photos) by Metrix147: 10:51am On Mar 21 |
The Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie on Tuesday decorated 15 promoted officers, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, ABN TV reports. At the ceremony which held at the CP's conference room, state headquarters in Umuahia, the police boss noted that promotion is from God, urging the newly promoted officers to bring honour to God using their new rank and observe best policing ethics. He also urged them to live up to the expectation of God, who made it possible for them to be promoted, and make the Nigeria Police Force proud. Among the decorated officers were the Divisional Police Officer of Ohuhu Division, CSP Yisrael Ini-Obong Jack-Rabin, PhD, the Officer in charge of SWAT, SP Ibeh Daniel, and, SP Linda Nkechinyere. CSP Yisrael Ini-Obong Jack-Rabin, PhD, spoke on behalf of the promoted officers, thanking the Inspector-General of Police, the CP, and his management team. He promised that the officers would not bring dishonour to the force and would put more efforts into their duties. He emphasized that "to whom much is given, much is equally expected." Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/abia-cp-decorates-newly-promoted-officers-tasks-them-on-ethics-photos/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Politics / I Don't Receive Pension From Abia Government — Ex-Governor Ikpeazu by Metrix147: 11:42am On Mar 20 |
The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has said he does not earn any pension from the state government.https://abntv.com.ng/news/i-dont-receive-pension-from-abia-govt-ikpeazu/ 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Politics / We Are Financially Enlightened, Not Jumping At Any Loan — Alex Otti by Metrix147: 4:32pm On Mar 19 |
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has described his administration as financially enlightened, noting that it is not interested in jumping at any loan that comes its way. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/video-were-financially-enlightened-govt-not-jumping-at-any-loan-gov-otti/ 31 Likes 3 Shares
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Politics / Some Communities In Aba Enjoy Regular Power, The Rest Should Be Patient — Otti by Metrix147: 3:55pm On Mar 19 |
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has provided insight on the real circumstances surrounding the recently commissioned Geometric Power Project in Aba which is said to have capacity to power up to nine local government areas. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/geometric-power-project-some-communities-in-aba-enjoy-regular-power-the-rest-should-be-patient-gov-otti-video/ 11 Likes
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Politics / Governor Otti Makes 26 New Appointments by Metrix147: 8:22pm On Mar 18 |
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has made 26 new appointments in the state. Out of the 26, fourteen are to sit as Governing Council members of Abia State Polytechnic Aba, Abia State College of Education (technical) Arochukwu and Abians in Diaspora Commission while 12 are to various agencies and parastatals. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/gov-otti-makes-26-fresh-appointments-full-list/#google_vignette 5 Likes 3 Shares
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Politics / Igbos Benefitting From Establishment Of NEDC — Sam Onuigbo by Metrix147: 9:07am On Mar 18 |
The member representing the South East on the Board of North East Development Commission, NEDC, Hon Sam Onuigbo, has said that southerners are benefitting from the Commission.Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/igbos-benefitting-from-establishment-of-nedc-onuigbo/ 4 Likes 2 Shares
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Religion / Our Homeland Not Only For Burials But Celebration Of The Living — Bishop Onuoha by Metrix147: 8:48am On Mar 18 |
The President and Founder Vision Africa, Bishop Dr. Sunday Onuoha has expressed gratitude to his community, Okai Item in Bende local government area of Abia State for the initiative to celebrate him as his diamond jubilee anniversary. Bishop Onuoha a cleric in the Methodist Church Nigeria told ABN TV in an interview that that this is a mark of honour which he cherishes, noting that his community will celebrate for good reason and not opportunity for siren-blaring vehicle to be parading corpse around. According to him, Item community his homeland is meant for the celebration of the living and not only for funerals. The celebration of his 60th birthday will take place March 22 at his hometown where the people of Item have chosen as a choice venue to honour their own. It is in celebration of his selfless service to Item where he served as President-General for over 11 years before he was made the chairman Board of Trustees, a position he holds till date. "They said I have for about 20 years rendered great service to Item people and they came, telling me they want to celebrate my life. "I'm not a minister, I'm not a governor, no political office but a leader in the community. They want to show a prophet has honour in his place", he stated. He therefore urged for more investments in our communities to make it worth living, a shift from the culture of holding celebrations at only the urban centres. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/at-60-our-homeland-not-only-for-burial-sirens-but-celebration-of-the-living-bishop-onuoha/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Health / Hon. Ogah Urges Support Of Csos, Others In Elimination Of Malaria In Africa by Metrix147: 3:40pm On Mar 17 |
Chairman House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria control, Hon Amobi Godwin Ogah has urged relevant stakeholders in Africa to make the fight against malaria their own, saying the virus can be eliminated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzm5gaWNt80 He stated this at his closing remarks during the just concluded African parliamentary engagement on eradication of malaria in in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon. He stated as members of the parliament, they have made the fight against malaria their own, urging civil society organizations to follow suit so as to have a robust result. According to him, the two-day event which aimed at enhancing public health and development of West African nations afforded participants the opportunity to exchange views, and identify the critical challenges facing the fight against malaria. He expressed optimism that the recommendations shared at the event will assist to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor malaria in line with the best practices. Ogah, representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia State state expressed the readiness of members of parliament to continue enacting laws that will enhance public health as well as oversight functions that will enhance the capacity of public health institutions. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/hon-ogah-urges-support-of-csos-others-in-elimination-of-malaria-in-africa/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Religion / Beyond Dancing In Church, Christians Must Develop Personal Relationship With God by Metrix147: 12:03pm On Mar 17 |
The General Overseer United Church of Christ (UCC) Fountain of Peace, Bishop Prof. Ezenna Amobi Egbo has urged Christians across the country to go beyond dancing and clapping in the church and develop a personal relationship with God. The clergy who gave this advice in an interaction with ABN TV in Enugu on Friday said closeness with God has remained a challenge in the Christian fold, appealing that frantic efforts should be made for a personal communion with God. While underlining that it is not easy these days because of economic hardship, he also cited societal events as some of the factors that draw Christians away from God. Bishop Egbo however expressed hope that the grace of God remains sufficient, noting that God is able to adequately take care of every challenge. He also expressed gratitude to God for blessing the Director of ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali with a child after 11 years of marriage. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/beyond-dancing-in-church-christians-must-develop-personal-relationship-with-god-bishop-egbo/ 6 Likes
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Politics / ABN TV Director, Okali Urges Online Publishers To Shun Fake News, Envy, Gossip by Metrix147: 8:20pm On Mar 16 |
The Director ABN TV and the National Editor in chief Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Mr Ifeanyi Okali, has enjoined all members of the association in Abia State to shun Fake News, envy, gossip as well as other activities that would negatively affect the image and progress of the association. He stated this in Umuahia at an election for new executive officials to pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years in the state. Okali also advised members to imbibe the habit of attending General meetings as well as support the new administration for the growth of the association. He expressed his love for the association, promising to continue to work for the welfare and growth of the body both National and state. Declaring the outcome of the general election held at Evergreen hotels Umuahia, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Ugochukwu Nwankwo said Hon Promise Okoro polled a total of 24 votes to emerge as the new Chairman while Clinton Uba polled 10 votes to come second position. According to him, "Nneka Torti emerged the Vice Chairman, Dr Steve Unegbu the General Secretary, Chibuzor Aguwa the Financial Secretary, Stanley Nwokonko the Welfare Officer, Nwadiuto Mabel Okugo,the Treasurer and Loveday Chidi the Public Relation Officer, all returned unopposed" In his acceptance speech, Mr Promise Okoro expressed appreciation for emerging the new chairman,while assuring that, "We will chart a new course for OMPAN Abia" He reaffirmed his commitment to serve OMPAN with sincerity, while pledging not to disappoint the association. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/abn-tv-director-urges-online-publishers-to-shun-envy-gossip/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Properties / Gov. Otti Relocates Milverton Avenue Motor Parks Aba by Metrix147: 5:06pm On Mar 15 |
The Abia State Government has announced a possible relocation of the motor parks along Milverton Avenue, Aba, to a more conducive area to allow for ease of movement. This is in response to a recent upsurge in fire outbreaks in the markets and some other business facilities. Governor Alex Otti declared the Milverton Avenue parks as a recipe for disaster, after inspecting the carcass of burnt vehicles, other items and parts of the building housing the bus terminal of Chisco Transport Company, which was gutted by fire Wednesday night, Kazie Uko, chief press secretary to the governor said in a statement. Speaking Thursday during an on the spot assessment of the fire incident, Governor Otti said the crowded nature of the Chisco park and all the other parks dotting the about one kilometre street, was a recipe for disaster. He stated that the government would look at other parks at Osisioma and Port Harcourt Road, with more space, with a view to relocating the parks at Milverton Avenue. "And I think it's time we relocated the parks to a more spacious place. We can't have everybody clustering in a place. This is a recipe for disaster, and I know that there are parks around Osisioma, part of Port Harcourt Road. We are going to go and have a look at them and ensure that we relocate a lot of these vehicles to the parks, so that it could be easy for us to move if there is any incident," he said. Governor Otti directed that henceforth, every business facility in the state should have fire extinguishers installed on their premises to contain fire outbreaks and disclosed that the enforcement of that policy would commence next week. The Governor announced that his administration had purposed to procure additional fire trucks to complement what is available in Aba. He described the fire incident at Chisco office as unfortunate and commended the men of the state fire service for mobilising and working hard to stop the fire. Governor Otti regretted that there have been several fire cases in Aba in the last few weeks, suggesting that there are things that are not being done right and pleaded with the people to be more careful in order to prevent future fire outbreaks. "I am happy that the Fire Service mobilised and worked very hard to stop the fire. If you noticed, in the last few weeks, there have been several fire incidents in Aba. That tells me that there are things we've been doing that we are not doing well. In the first instance, every facility must have fire extinguishers and we are going to enforce it from next week. "We will also try and get more fire trucks because I'm told that when the fire was going to overpower the service men, they had to seek back up from Umuahia and that's a distance," he said. He commiserated with the transport company over its loss and pledged government's support to "at least, take some of their loses." The Mayor of Aba South, Chief Uche Wogu, who, in company of the Mayor of Aba North, Chief John Udeagbala, joined Governor Otti on the visit, described the incident as most unfortunate and thanked God that no life was lost. He commended the Governor as well as men of the state fire service for rising to the occasion. "We thank God that no life was lost. We thank God that Abia is working. We thank God that we have a Governor that is very sensitive to the plight of the people. "The Fire Service is working. The day was saved by the Fire Service. It is unfortunate that in a small place like this, we have diesel dump which might have aggravated the fire incident. "There was a spark from the generator. It exploded, diesel must have aided it. When I got here yesterday, people were scooping diesel from the drainage which is unacceptable. You can't have diesel dump here. I also suspect that other transport companies might have the same thing. It is not acceptable," Mayor Wogu declared. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/gov-otti-relocates-milverton-avenue-motor-parks-aba/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Politics / Udensi Challenges Armed Forces To Relocate To Forest And Free Hostages by Metrix147: 1:55pm On Mar 15 |
Interpol Systems Consultant and security expert, Sir Chikwe Udensi has urged the armed forces to put up an adequate response to the escalating cases of kidnap especially in the northern region and ensure the rescue of all those held hostage. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/kidnapping-armed-forces-must-leave-their-air-conditioned-offices-and-rescue-our-children-from-forests-now-udensi/ 35 Likes 3 Shares
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Career / Electrician Fell Off Ladder In Popular Abia Hotel, Dies (Graphic Pictures) by Metrix147: 7:40am On Mar 15 |
An electrician identified as Bright Okon has been pronounced dead at the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, Abia State after he fell off ladder.Read more at: https://abntv.com.ng/news/electrician-fell-off-ladder-in-popular-abia-hotel-dies-graphic-photos/ 6 Likes 2 Shares
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Politics / Ex-abia Speaker, Martins Azubuike Commends Tinubu Over Appointment In FCT by Metrix147: 1:48am On Mar 14 |
A former member of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martins Azubuike has commended President Bola Tinubu over his appointment as the Commissioner representing South East in the FCT Civil Service Commission. He also appreciated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu for his role in the appointment. Speaking with ABN TV in Abuja on Wednesday, the former lawmaker also thanked the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike for seeing the need to establish the commission to serve civil servants in the FCT. He described his appointment as a call to duty, and a call to service. "We are going to be in a novel area in the FCT, my wish and my prayer is that after said and done, it will be found in the annals of the FCT that this pioneer Commission has contributed immensely in making the public service in the FCT people-oriented, service-oriented and result oriented. "That will be my biggest joy at the end of the day when it is all said and done", he stated. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/ex-abia-speaker-azubuike-commends-tinubu-over-appointment-in-fct/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Crime / Otti Visit Scene Of Fire Incident In Ehere Market, Vows To Forestall Incident by Metrix147: 10:34am On Mar 13 |
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has stressed the need for markets in the state to be properly designed and built to allow for ease of movement, especially in the event of fire outbreak or any other emergency. Governor Otti spoke Tuesday morning, when he paid an on the spot visit to a section of the Ehere Market, along Ikot Ekpene Road, Aba, occupied by timber dealers, which was gutted by fire Monday night, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kazie Uko said in a statement. Gov. Otti regretted that the way the market was built made it open to fire incidents and directed the Mayor of Obingwa Local Government Area, Dr. Eric Egwuibe, to immediately begin the process of rebuilding the market. "What we will do is to assess the level of damage. We will also through the Mayor begin the process of rebuilding this place. "I think the way the market is makes it susceptible to fire incidents. You know, where you have wood, you have sawdust; these are very expensive woods, and so we need to ensure there are fire extinguishers in all the shops around here. "We also want the shops to be properly built because the way it is, it is easy to conduct fire to other shops. Even the way the entire place looks, it is not very decent and very inviting. So I will like you to trade in a conducive environment," Governor Otti said. He added: "So I'm instructing the Mayor to assess the level of damage and begin the process of rebuilding, bring down all those ramshackle buildings and build proper shops for all of you." The Governor, who noted that on getting information about the disaster, he quickly alerted men of the Homeland Security and Fire Service to put out the fire, thanked God that no life was lost in the inferno, which consumed several shops. He assured that fire extinguishers will be procured and placed strategically in the market to enable traders to tackle such outbreaks in the future. Governor Otti said his vision is to ensure that traders operate in a conducive environment fit for trading and assured that the government will assess the level of damage to support them in replacing their lost goods. "The details of how it would be done would be worked out. One thing I can assure you is that if you do have a shop here, you will not lose your shop. We also know that this damage would have cost a lot of loss to the owners, by the time we do the assessment, we will see how we can support them," he added. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/gov-otti-visit-scene-of-fire-incident-in-ehere-market-aba-vows-to-forestall-incident/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Politics / Deputy Speaker, Kalu Set To Make Special Presentation At British House Of Common by Metrix147: 2:21am On Mar 12 |
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Commonwealth of Nations, Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu is due to make a special presentation at the British House of Commons, London, United Kingdom on Monday, ABN TV reports.Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/deputy-speaker-kalu-set-to-make-special-presentation-at-british-house-of-commons-photos/ 1 Like 1 Share
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Crime / Police Arrest Abia Community PG Over Vandalisation Of Palm Oil Equipment by Metrix147: 4:55pm On Mar 11 |
The Zone 9 Command of Nigeria Police Force in Umuahia has confirmed the arrest of President General of Okon Aku Ohafia in Ohafia LGA, Abia State, Mecha Ume for allegedly involving in the vandalising equipment at a Palm oil plantation located in Okon Aku. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7jmR4r_-sI Mecha and another community member were arrested on Saturday after some suspects who were earlier arrested in connection with vandalism last Wednesday, allegedly fingered the PG to be involved in the matter. It would be recalled that three persons were last week, arrested by men of the Nigerian Army while trying to cart away a truckload of vandalized equipment from the farm settlement. They were nabbed by the Nigerian Army team on a patrol and handed over to the Zone 9 Police Command for further investigation. But in the latest development, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Zone 9 Police Command, Umuahia, Marc Bruno on Monday, confirmed that the President General, Mecha Ume was arrested in connection with the matter, adding that investigations are still ongoing. The Eastern Region Estate Investment (EREI) was a palm oil plantation established by Dr. Michael Okpara, the then Premier of Eastern Region in 1961. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/police-confirm-arrest-of-abia-community-pg-over-vandalisation-of-palm-oil-equipment/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Politics / Mothers Day: Otti Doing Enough To Foster Women Inclusion — Aide by Metrix147: 5:39pm On Mar 10 |
Mrs Matilda Anyamele, the Special Assistant on Special Duties to the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has said her principal is doing enough to advance the inclusion of women in governance. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/mothers-day-gov-otti-doing-enough-to-foster-women-inclusion-aide/ 2 Likes
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Politics / EFCC Ill-Treatment Meted Out To Orji Kalu Unfair — Lamido by Metrix147: 2:17pm On Mar 10 |
A prominent Northern leader, Dr. Bashir Lamido has welcomed the Appeal Court ruling upholding the decision of the Federal High Court dismissing the retrial of a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/efcc-ill-treatment-meted-out-to-orji-kalu-unfair-lamido/ 1 Like
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Politics / Geometric Power Project Capable Of Benefitting Ohafia - Lawmaker by Metrix147: 9:09am On Mar 10 |
The member representing Ohafia South State constituency of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Kalu Mbah Nwoke has said the recently launched Geometric Power Project by the state government is capable of benefitting his constituency.Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/geometric-power-project-capable-of-benefitting-ohafia-lawmaker/ 3 Likes
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Crime / Abia Court Sentences Two Former Bakassi Operatives To Death By Hanging by Metrix147: 11:05am On Mar 09 |
An Ukwa High Court in Abia State on Thursday sentenced two middle-aged men of the defunct Bakassi Group now the Abia State Vigilante Services., Mr Ugochukwu Amaugo and Mr Udo Ogba Oka both to death by hanging for Murder, ABN TV reports.Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/abia-court-sentences-two-former-bakassi-operatives-to-death-by-hanging/ 10 Likes
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Crime / Police Bust Abia Baby Factory, Rescue 8 Children, 16 Pregnant Women (Video) by Metrix147: 10:46am On Mar 09 |
Officers of the Abia State Police Command have busted a baby factory located in the commercial capital of the state, Aba, and rescued at least eight pregnant women while arresting two suspects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s4GvA1lzDI ABN TV reports that the operation on Thursday follows a credible intelligence gathered by the Rapid Response Unit of the state police command about the notorious activities at the baby factory. The Public Relations Officer of Abia State Police Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka briefed journalists at the Police headquarters in Umuahia, while parading the two suspects. According to her, in addition to the total number of 16 pregnant women rescued, eight children were also rescued. She noted that the eight children comprise of five males and three females. She gave the names of the suspects as Onyinyechi Okoro, 29 from Ihechiowa (F), Arochukwu LGA and one Ekene Okezie (M) from Arondizuogu. The police spokesperson pointed out that a discreet investigation is already ongoing on the matter. The Command advised the Abia public to be security conscious by reporting any suspicious person or activities around them, assuring that it is committed to securing the safety and security of law-abiding residents of the state. The male suspect, Ekene Okezie denied any involvement, claiming that he was just a lawful tenant living in the building where the baby factory was located. The female suspect, Onyinyechi Okoro, said she was employed by another male suspect who provided money for her to use in taking care of the pregnant women and their babies, adding that she regretted her actions. Also speaking, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Alex Otti, Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma, commended the efforts of security agencies, especially the Abia State Police Command. He made it clear that the state government has zero tolerance for the abuse of young girls and children, saying that no suspect arrested in the crackdown would be left unpunished. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/police-bust-abia-baby-factory-rescue-8-children-16-pregnant-women-nab-suspects-photos-video/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J 3 Likes
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Crime / Army Nabs Suspected Vandals In Okon Ohafia Palm Oil Plantation (Video) by Metrix147: 11:51am On Mar 08 |
Men of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspects in connection with the vandalisation of vital equipment at a palm oil plantation located in Okon Aku Ohafia in Abia State, ABN TV reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7jmR4r_-sI The Eastern Region Estate Investment (EREI) was a palm oil plantation established by Dr. Michael Okpara, the then Premier of Eastern Region in 1961. The plantation which has since gone obsolete has consistently come under series of attacks by vandals. However, on Wednesday luck ran out of the three suspects after they vandalized an equipment known as oil processing mill located in the plantation. They had stormed the premises with a van to cart away with their looted items. It was in the process of leaving that they were nabbed by soldiers on routine patrol. ABN TV gathered that the Abia State government had previously issued a letter, warning the vandals to stay off the property as plans were ongoing to rehabilitate it. Their arrest follows a tip-off by some hunters who reported to security agencies on the activities of the vandals. ABN TV gathered that the suspects have been handed over to Zone 9 Police Abia State and they are currently in detention while investigations are ongoing. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/army-nabs-suspected-vandals-in-okon-palm-oil-plantation-photos-video/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Politics / Aba Geometric Power Project Commissioned In A Hurry — Sir Udensi by Metrix147: 11:00am On Mar 07 |
A leader of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and former governorship aspirant in Abia, Sir Chikwe Udensi has accused the state government of commissioning the Aba Geometric Power Project in a hurry just to receive credit.Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/aba-geometric-power-project-commissioned-in-a-hurry-udensi/ 4 Likes 4 Shares
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Politics / Hardship: Review Your Economic Policies Now, Bishop Onuoha Urges Tinubu by Metrix147: 3:15pm On Mar 06 |
A Bishop of the Methodist Church and president of Vision Africa, Bishop Sunday Onuoha has reacted to the looting of warehouses in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and other parts of the country over growing hardship. Bishop Onuoha in a statement released to the press said Sunday's looting of warehouses in Abuja is a complete reflection of how frustrated the majority of Nigerians are with the way the present administration is running the economy of the country. It was widely reported in the media that some residents of Abuja on Sunday carted away foodstuffs and other items kept in the warehouse of the Agric department of the Federal Capital Territory Authority. While condemning such act which he described as stealing and lack of security of lives and property. He pointed out that such act may have been fueled by the present economic hardship that is currently being experienced by many Nigerians due to some government policies which has really affected the economy negatively. He advised the Tinubu-led administration to consider such an act as a message and signal to the administration and the economic team that all is not well and that as a matter of urgency, they should review most of their economic policies. According to Bishop Onuoha, many of such incidents may be happening across the county in different forms and are being underreported. He sighted a particular occurrence, where a truck loaded with foodstuff was randomly attacked and looted recently in the northern part of Nigeria. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/hardship-review-your-economic-policies-now-bishop-onuoha-urges-tinubu/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, OAM4J
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Politics / Otti Denies Suing Tinubu Over Refusal To Build Seaport, Airport In Abia by Metrix147: 9:22am On Mar 02 |
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has denied suing President Bola Tinubu at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the President's refusal to grant his request to establish a seaport as well as an international airport in the state. Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/gov-otti-denies-suing-tinubu-as-icc-over-refusal-to-establish-seaport-airport-in-abia/ 17 Likes 2 Shares
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Crime / 400L Student Of FUTO Killed By Suspected Fulani Herdsmen (Photo) by Metrix147: 4:58pm On Mar 01 |
A 400L student of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) Owerri in Imo State simply identified as Marvelous has allegedly been killed by suspected herdsmen.https://abntv.com.ng/news/400l-student-of-futo-killed-by-suspected-fulani-herdsmen-photo/ 1 Like 1 Share
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