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The chairman Nigerian Youth Organisation (NYO) Abia state, Barrister Victor Etie, has backed the call by the South East and Abia chapter of the organization for political parties to zone their presidential ticket to the region.

He said this is necessary in the interest of natural justice, federal character, peace, and unity of the country.

In a chat with ABN TV on Thursday, Etie Abia NYO will be at the forefront of the actualisation of the Presidency of Igbo extraction.

He urged all the political parties to zone their Presidential ticket to the south East of the country, adding that it is morally fair and just.

"South-East zone has eminently qualified candidates for the position of the president of Nigeria and it will be in the interest of natural justice, federal character, peace, and unity of this country if the next president emerges from the southeast zone," he said.

He further enjoined Abia youths to be law-abiding and embrace dialogue, discussions, and engagements of key players in the country as a way forward aftermath of the #EndSARS agitation and other societal ills and marginalization of the youths.

He said with discussions and dialogue the youths will achieve their aims and take their rightful place in the affairs of the country.

The umbrella body of Nigeria Youths Organization (NYO) South-East zone had as part of activities marking the 2020 National Youth Day celebration appealed to all registered political parties in the country to zone their presidential ticket to the zone.

The youths said the gesture will help for a peaceful transition of power that will usher in Nigeria President of Igbo extraction to compensate the zone which they said has suffered severe political marginalization since 1960s.

National Vice President of NYO, South East Zone, Comrade Okorie Chukwumaobi Okorie, who made the appeal to political parties at a press conference in Abakaliki said there was great need to give the zone the opportunity to govern the country like other zones have done to engender equity, justice, and fairness in the nation’s politics.

NYO, therefore, called on governors of the zone and indeed all political office holders from the zone to be proactive in leadership and representations in order to justify the confidence reposed on them by the people warning that the youths can no longer condone poor performance from them.

Speaking on the EndSARS protest, NYO called on government to convoke national youths conference to dialogue with the youths of the nation to move the nation forward.

Comrade Okorie further called on President Muhammadu Buhari to consider the creation of National Youth Development Commission (NYDC) and the building of National Centre for Youth Development in the country.

‘’That we the teeming members of Nigeria Youth Organisation (NYO) South East Zone as a region do call on the Leadership of all the Political Parties in Nigeria to zone their Presidential Tickets to South East Zone in order to pave way for the emergence of a Nigerian President of South Eastern extraction Come 2023 in the interest of Peace, Love, Oneness, Fairness, Equity, Unity, Fair Treatment and Natural Justice.

‘’We cannot thankless the Honourable Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday, Dare for his proactive Leadership which saw Mr. President’s approval for the establishment of NIGERIA YOUTH INVESTMENT FUND to the tone of 75billion Naira the first ever since the history of Nigerian State.

‘’As we celebrate this great day, I do convey my message of condolence to all the families who lost their loved ones during the recent struggle for end of SARS, Police Brutality, Corruption and Bad Governance in Nigeria as a whole’’ Okorie said.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/11/2023-igbo-presidency-in-the-interest-of-justice-federal-character-nyo-chairman-insists/

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Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Janet E. Agbede has absolved Aba Area Commander, ACP Kabiru Ibrahim of negligence.

She also stated that ACP Ibrahim is known for diligence, resilience, and proactive in his policing.

This is following a newspaper publication on Monday with the title 'POLICEMEN ACCUSE ABA AREA COMMANDER OF NEGLIGENCE' in which ACP Ibrahim was accused of negligence by a group of policemen under the aegis of Concerned Police Officers (CPO).

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the PPRO of the command, SP Ogbonna Geoffrey, the CP insisted that there is no such group like Concerned Police Officers (CPO) in Abia command.

"The attention of the Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Janet E. Agbede has been drawn to a publication in page 5 of Daily Sun Newspaper of Monday, November 2, 2020, captioned as above credited to some Police Officers under the aegis of Concerned Police Officers (CPO) in Aba and categorically wish to state as follows:

"That there is no group or association in Abia State Police Command known or identified as Concerned Police Officers (CPO).

"That the Area Commander Aba, ACP Kabiru Ibrahim is known for diligence, resilience, and proactive in his policing.

"That it was only one facility occupied by Policemen in Aba that was razed down during the #End SARS Protest.

"That the minimal loss of human and material resources incurred by the Police in Aba and Abia State Command, in general, was a product of proper coordination by the Commissioner of Police, Area Commanders, and the Divisional Police Officers.

"That the allegation against the Aba Area Commander, ACP Kabiru Ibrahim is false and malicious aimed at discrediting and demoralizing him.

"The Command, therefore, enjoins the notary public to disregard the accusation and publication as such is the handwork of myopic persons who always want cheap popularity by antagonizing others".

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/11/endsars-aba-area-commander-ibrahim-not-known-for-negligence-abia-cp-declares/

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Donald Trump claimed the election was a 'fraud on the American people' and that he was going to the Supreme Court to stop all vote-counting immediately in a White House statement at 2.30am.

He effectively made his own declaration of saying: 'Frankly we did win this election.'

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He set the stage for a titanic struggle with Joe Biden over the millions of ballots which are still to be counted and which might not be fully counted until as late as Friday.

Biden had been first to speak, just after midnight, saying 'it ain't over till every vote is counted,' in an address from Wilmington, Delaware.

Trump tweeted immediately to accuse Biden of fraud and say he was 'winning BIG' and would make his own statement.

'Votes cannot be cast after the Poles are closed!' he tweeted from the White House residence – spelling polls incorrectly, but making clear that the battle will be over late-arriving mail-in ballots.

The outcome of the election had effectively ground to a halt just after midnight with Donald Trump on 213 electoral college votes and Joe Biden on 224, and seven battleground states too close to call.

Biden's failure to land a knockout blow by taking Florida, Ohio or Texas means that the race comes down to Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin – the 'blue wall' which Hillary Clinton lost in 2016.

But it will take days to determine the results from those states, setting the scene for a battle which was headed to the courts.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/11/trump-vows-to-stop-vote-counting-at-supreme-court-calls-election-process-a-fraud-video/

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The New Building

Pronouncements of blessings have continued to pour in following the construction of a 3-bedroom flat by Super Eagles star, Samuel Chukwueze for a widow Mrs. Theresa Ikoro of Amokwe Ugba in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State;

The project officially handed over to the beneficiary on Tuesday amidst cheers was constructed through his charity organization, Samuel Chukwueze Foundation.

Other widows who witnessed the handing over of the key could not hide their joy as they showered pronouncements of blessings on Chukwueze and his Foundation, praying for more success in his career.

The project was sited in the community where Chukwueze lived when he developed an interest in football through a community amateur league.

ABN TV gathered that Chukwueze was touched by the plight of the widow who also has a leg fracture.

The rooms have equally been tastefully furnished with state of art equipment for the widow's comfort.

Speaking with our correspondent in Umuahia, Chukwueze's mother, Lady Mrs. Chukwueze said the football star has assured to reach more widows and less privileged persons through his foundation.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/11/rain-of-blessings-as-samuel-chukwueze-constructs-furnishes-3-bedroom-flat-for-abia-widow-photos-video/

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An aide to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, Ikechukwu Iroha has berated a chieftain of APC, Chief Ndukwe Ikoh for describing the state government as visionless and rudderless.

Describing Ikoh as a notable electoral failure, the governor's side in an article titled 'Ndukwe Ikoh: a Man with Planks in his Eyes...' wondered why the APC chieftain failed the criticize the federal government for rolling out harsh economic policies.

Iroha while exonerating Ikpeazu his principal from any wrongdoing on the state of infrastructure in the state, particularly road said a greater portion of the roads in the state belongs to the federal government.

He also stated that Ikoh needs lectures on elementary economics to know that prices of goods and services can only be reduced with good policies flowing from the federal government.

Read the full article below;

Ndukwe Ikoh: a Man with Planks in his Eyes...
I will continue to appreciate the importance of social media in Nigeria. It has exposed many to ridicule. Some adults we erroneously thought were intelligent have fallen short of such expectation thereby exposing the shallowness of their reasoning and bringing same to limelight.

Nothing is more shameful than having a self acclaimed APC stalwart accuse a PDP Government of lacking in vision. It's either Ndukwe Ikoh is high on some banned substance or, he is as usual, out of touch with happenings in the country.

Ndukwe Ikoh should summon courage and call out the APC led Federal Government for subjecting Nigerians to the worst hardship ever experienced in the country.

Firstly, it's the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and his team that determine the structure of the economy through proper implementation of both fiscal and monetary policies. Whereby the President and his team have failed in that regard, an Ndukwe Ikoh who prides himself as a stalwart of APC should be worried and hide his face in shame.

On Infrastructure in Abia State, Ndukwe failed to properly blame the Federal Government for failing to repair federal roads that make up over 80% of bad roads in Abia.

When he mentioned roads, he should have known that the road he uses from Umuahia to his home town Okon Ohafia, either through Bende or Abiriba are classified as federal roads of which State Government is not permitted to reconstruct without a permission from the Federal Government.

Till date, the Federal Government is yet to refund the State Government for number of repairs done on federal roads in Abia. Resources available to the State will rather be utilized on internal roads in the State. In that regard, Ikpeazu has delivered more number of roads than majority of his counterparts across the country. It's on record that he has over 100 roads to his credit.

On the general well being, I can forgive Ndukwe Ikoh. From information available, he ventured into a field he knows nothing about. He needs only a lecture in elementaryary economics to understand that only Federal Government can use policies to reduce prices of goods and services so that the People's sufferings will be ameliorated.

Unless he is trying so hard to please APC for an appointment, majority of his party men are ashamed to dance in the public arena the way he has done to avoid being lynched by citizens who are blaming them for selling a bad market to Nigerians.

Ikoh is a notable electoral failure who is in good company in Abia APC with people of similar electoral credentials. He has tried many times to get electoral value through the polls but was shamefully humiliated each time he tried. His failure to hoodwink innocent Abians, like he is trying so hard but futilely now to do, for votes must have added to his woes.

A simple question to Mr Ikoh is this, in 2023, what will his party the APC be telling Nigerians?
If Ikoh understands the true meaning of rudderless, he should be worried that Buhari presented a deficit budget for 2021 that will be solely financed by debts. What it means is that, there is no money available for funding the budget except through borrowing of which over 50% will go back to debt servicing.

On Security, Economy, Education, Health, infrastructure etc, APC has failed abysmally. The party only succeeded in accumulating debts through senseless borrowings. That ordinarily is what should occupy the minds of Ikoh and his ilk, not running in circles like a people in a circus just to criticize Ikpeazu's people-oriented government.

It is indeed a virtue for the Ndukwe Ikohs of this world to abide by the biblical injunction that admonishes a man with a plank in his eyes to first remove it before he can see the speck in his neighbour's eyes.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/ikpeazus-aide-blasts-apc-stalwart-ikoh-calls-him-notable-electoral-failure/

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The former governorship candidate of Action Alliance (AA) in Imo State, Mr. Uche Nwosu has called on youths not to be in a hurry to compare themselves with others, saying such person overtime have invested in building themselves.

While revealing that he once hawked orange and cooked corn in the streets of Aba in a chat with ABN TV in Abuja, he added that some people knew him when he became the Commissioner for Land and later Chief of Staff to former Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha.

"Don't be ashamed of what you do. Some people will say 'I wish I was in Uche Nwosu's shoe' but have you asked yourself what I went through before becoming Commissioner for Land and even Chief of Staff before I ran for election as the governor of Imo State.

"Most of them don't know. I tell most of them that I stayed in Aba. I once hawked oranges from Umungasi to Eziukwu, to Ariaria, to Osisioma, to Ogbor Hill, carrying my orange, shouting orange di uto, sweet orange.

"I once hawked corn, oka di oku, hot corn. I once hawked coconut, ice water because in those days there was no pure water. That didn't stop me from getting to my destination. In life, before you get to your destination, you must a driver of your destiny" he said.

He called on the youths irrespective of whatever lawful venture they found themselves in, they should be proud of it.

Nwosu warned that it is good to pass through the ladder of success then to look for success through shortcuts, urging youths to choose their role models well.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/i-once-shouted-orange-di-uto-oka-di-oku-in-the-streets-of-aba-uche-nwosu-reveals/

The member representing Bende federal constituency Abia State and the chairman House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has assured that he will continue to make the young people see a model in him.

He further pledged to bring vibrancy and innovations in the business of lawmaking as well as serving Nigerians with useful information on the activities of the House of Representatives as its official Spokesperson.

In an interaction with ABN TV in Abuja while reacting to his nomination and eventual victory as the best lawmaker of the year 2020 in Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Award, Hon. Kalu while acknowledging that the youth community is his immediate constituency assured that he will not fail them.

While expressing appreciation over his award as the best lawmaker of the year, Hon. Kalu said as, at a period when the youths crave effective performance, he will continue to fly the flag high to inspire them.

"I want the youths to look at me and get inspired, believing that it is doable. I want them to believe that our generation has a lot to offer in good governance and I feel good for the nomination and victory" he stated.

While further revealing that a lot of work are put in place in the business of lawmaking, representation, and oversight, especially for those committed in making impact, Hon. Kalu added that the sincerity of purpose and time is required.

"When you are doing it with your eye on delivering, and the people you are doing it for are voting for you, saying 'we're supporting you, ride on' it increases your job satisfaction, it's fulfilling and it motivates. There is no other way you will reward me rather than appreciating me.

"I'm humbled, I give all the glory to God because it's not of him that soweth, it's not of him that watereth, it's of God that giveth the increase.

"And it's not of him that willeth, it's not of him that runneth, it's of the Lord that brings the victory at the end of the day. I give glory to God and equally thank my constituents for finding me worthy to represent them.

"It wasn't my money that bought them, there were richer people, it wasn't my eloquence that bought them, there were better speakers. But having watched me in the last 18 years serve them in various capacities, they thought it was time for me to come to the federal level to serve them" he said.

Describing the people of Bende federal constituency as his employers, the lawmaker assured that he is committed to bringing a rich performance report by which the people shall rate his success as their representative.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/lawmaker-of-the-year-ill-continue-to-be-a-model-for-youths-hon-kalu-pledges/

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Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has described the demise of Igbo legendary and philosophical singer, Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka, popularly known as "Morocco" as a big loss to the country.

Lamenting the passing of the music maestro and social crusader, Kalu acknowledged the contributions of the late musician to the social, economic, and political development of Nigeria.

Kalu stressed that the late King of Ekpili music, through his songs, addressed social and moral issues, adding that the late musician, used his music to advance the cause of the people.

The Senator, in a condolence message, commiserated with the government and people of Anambra state, over the demise of their illustrious son, adding that the memories of the late social crusader, will remain evergreen in the minds of his fans and Nigerians in general.

He said, "the passing of renowned musician, Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka ( Morocco) is a huge loss to the entertainment industry and Nigeria at large.

"I recall early this year, the late musician celebrated his 60th anniversary on stage, with over 120 albums to his credit.

"The late musician alongside his contemporaries, the late Chief Stephen Osadebe and the late Chief Oliver De Coque, contributed immensely to the entertainment industry, locally and internationally. They all had exceptionality and musical depth on stage.

"Late Morocco's music was a bridge between the old tunes and new breed of Ekpili music.

"Both the old and the young enjoyed the songs of the late King of Ekpili music.

"The late philosophical singer was the first Ekpili musician to perform outside the shores of Nigeria.

"He was popular in the United States of America, United Kingdom, and South Africa.

"Above all, the music career of the deceased was remarkable, unbeatable, and fulfilling".

While extending his heartfelt condolences to the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Morocco Maduka Global Fans Club, and members of the Maduka family, Kalu admonished upcoming musicians to emulate the worthy legacies of the late Ekpili musician.

He prayed to God to rest the soul of the popular musician and give his family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/sen-kalu-mourns-renowned-igbo-musician-chief-chukwuemeka-maduka-morocco/

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The Abia state Commissioner of Police CP Janet Agbede dispelled rumours that Fulani are grouping to launch an attack on Abians.

Addressing a press conference in Umuahia, the state capital on Wednesday the CP described the rumour as false.

She said “This rumor 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".

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She also called out to hoodlums who took advantage of the #EndSARS protest in the state to loot public and private properties to return them or be ready to face the full rot of the law.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/fulani-herdsman-not-planning-attack-on-abians-says-cp-agbede/

The senator representing Adamawa North, Sen. Elisha Cliff Abbo has congratulated Lady Ifunanya Uzor Kalu, wife of Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu at the auspicious occasion of her birthday.

The federal lawmaker said Lady Kalu has demonstrated that she is a pillar of support whose contribution in helping her husband build a successful political career cannot be over-emphasized.

In a birthday message on Monday, Sen. Abbo extolled the leadership role Lady Kalu has played in empowering women and assisting in harnessing their potentials for national development.

"For me, the biggest support my brother the Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu can get is having a wife who has not only helped in ensuring that he has a fruitful political career but stood by him through even most difficult times.

"She has distinguished herself as a virtuous woman who is touched by the welfare and development of the downtrodden in society. She epitomizes hard work, humility, and commitment and above all perfect example of motherhood.

"I celebrate her and pray God to bless her with many more years of happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction," he said.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/senator-abbo-greets-lady-ifunanya-kalu-as-she-marks-birthday/

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A renowned security expert and Interpol Systems Consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi has advocated and increase in minimum education requirement into Nigerian Police Force.

This is even as he lamented the dwindling quality of education in the country, describing the tertiary institutions as glorified secondary schools.

In a chat with ABN TV at the weekend, Sir Udensi said the current system where First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) is the minimum requirement for recruitment as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) is not in the best interest of the country, saying first degree (B.Sc) High National Diploma, HND or it's equivalent more appropriate as an NCO.

"It is important to raise the bar where it ought to be. That is why an average constable can't speak good English. It must be pidgin English. He has no education" he said.

According to Udensi, the porosity of Nigerian borders makes it prone to influx of illegal weapons.

He revealed that a recent investigation by Interpol showed that Libya is the source of majority of illegal arms flocking into the country through land borders.

He further stated that when Libya failed, their armoury was looted, comprising about 150 million weapons found their way through Niger and eventually Nigeria.

The APGA stalwart also called for repealing of the firearm Act to control importation of light weapons.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/endsars-minimum-requirement-into-nigerian-police-should-be-b-sc-hnd-equivalent-security-expert/

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Following reports of mass movement of strange persons into the state, the Abia state governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has advised people of the state to mobilize and secure themselves and assets from harm.

The governor said some unidentified enemies of Ndigbo are planning to unleash mayhem on the people of the state by burning markets, key public and private infrastructure.

The governor in a statement issued and made available to ABN TV by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu called on market leaders and security teams to mobilize and guard their assets against harm.

"Abia State Government has received reports that strange individuals are moving into the state en masse with possible nefarious intentions and wish to direct hotel proprietors and managers to properly scrutinize new guests and report suspicious persons to security agents for appropriate review.

"We also wish to inform the general public that we have received reports that some yet to be identified enemies of Ndigbo are still planning to unleash mayhem and burn down some major markets in the state in order to cause sorrow and tears to the hardworking people of the state and possibly provoke a total breakdown of law and order.

"All market committees and security teams are hereby directed to mobilize immediately and protect the markets.

"We further appeal to those behind the dastardly plot aimed at frustrating the livelihood of Ndigbo several of whom are still struggling to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic to have a rethink.

"While security agencies have also been mobilized to protect the markets and key public and private infrastructure in the state, we call on our people to allow good sense prevail and not engage in any activity that will further harm the people and hurt their wellbeing.

"At market and street levels, we encourage our people to form vigilantes and neighborhood watch to safeguard themselves and stop those wishing to visit harm on the people," he said.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/alleged-threat-mobilize-and-secure-yourselves-assets-ikpeazu-urges-abians/

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A Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr Kelvin Ugwu has called on society not to condemn homosexuals but accord them the dignity they deserve as humans.

In his verified Facebook page on Saturday, the clergy while maintaining the Catholic Church has not changed its teachings on homosexuality, insisted that it is still regarded as an act that is INTRINSICALLY DISORDERED

He said they have right to be part of the family as human person, adding that homosexual acts are still not acceptable.

Read the full post below

On Homosexuality

Though my heart tells me that there is something wrong with a man having sexual attraction to a fellow man, or a woman to a fellow woman; I feel they need help; I feel it is not normal. But the society and the generation I find myself in says they don't need help, that it is normal.

The generation I find myself are using examples of animal species that are perceived to be homosexuals to justify the act. They argue that since some animals have been seen to exhibit homosexual tendencies, it therefore means it is normal. (Who ever saw the animals, I don't know).

The logic is both porous and irritating. Do we have to find validity of what we human could call normal from watching what animals do?

Because of this, I started making research. I pushed away whatever the bible said about homosexuality. I wanted to see what others are seeing, maybe I could understand it better. How do psychologists or psychiatrists see this?

Then I stumbled on a manual of mental health disorder. It is called Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). It is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The manual offers a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. It is used, or relied upon, by clinicians, researchers, psychiatric, drug regulation agencies, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, the legal system, and policy makers.

Then I read through their publication of 1968. It was new to me that in DSM publication of 1968, homosexuality was regarded as MENTAL DISORDERS. I said wow!

Then I read how from that moment, gay right activists started fighting the American Psychiatric Association (APA). They want homosexuality to be removed from DSM as a mental disorder. They went as far as disrupting APA's conferences many times, interrupting speakers and shouting down and ridiculing psychiatrists who viewed homosexuality as a mental disorder. It was a big riot. They even threatened APA with strong words.

As expected, in 1973, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) asked all members attending its convention to vote on whether they believed homosexuality to be a mental disorder or not. 5,854 psychiatrists voted to remove homosexuality from the DSM, and 3,810 voted to retain it.

Mark this, the decision was made based on vote in which 3,810 persons out of 9,664 people that voted were still convinced that it is a disorder. The decision is more political than medical. It was a response to what the world wanted to hear.

At that decision to remove homosexuality from the catalogue of mental disorders in DSM, a commentator said the jubilation among homosexuals that day was as if they won the world cup.

That forcefulness to ensure everyone accept homosexuality is still with us. It is even more forceful today. They don't give you options.

Do you remember the baker that was charged to court in the US for refusing to bake cake for gay couples?

Do you know that some preachers have been sent out of some parishes in Europe/America for simply following the biblical teaching of condemning homosexuality even when they don't condemn the person?

Do you know that some of these opinions we share here on Facebook can deny some of us visas to some countries in the world even when clearly we don't condemn those called homosexuals?

Remind me again what the US govt under Obama did to Uganda over their anti-gay law?

Chimamanda Adichie's rating skyrocketed when she showed her support for homosexuals. Remind me again one of the reasons why Barrack Obama was loved as president? Do you now see why to be "woke" is to be a gay activist?

In today's world, to be seen as a progressive country or a progressive church is to accept not just homosexuality, but to uphold it as normal. Anglican Church of England comes to mind. And today there is this force to make Catholic change her teaching such that any statement made by the Pope on this can be easily misinterpreted.

In religious debate on this, even before you finished talking, someone will remind you that we are all sinners, and that we should not judge another whom we perceive to be sinning differently from us. What they are simply trying to say to you is: SHUT YOUR MOUTH UP!

You are told to believe that gays are born like that, yet we know many people who were lured into it and they got use to it. Almost everyone of us who are against the act has got stories to tell on how he or she escaped being lured into it.

We equally know many people who due to rape or abuse or heart break decided to find solace and trust on people of their same sex. What of young ladies whom due to fear of pregnancy, decided to have a female partner to remove such fear? What do we do about these people?

At the end, we should be bold to ask ourselves, how come among two homosexuals, one will often be acting like a girl? Why behave, dress, or act LIKE a girl if you are comfortable as a man? To act "LIKE", is it not a sign that something is wrong. Again, why are medical personnel silent on the adverse effects of having anal sex for a long time?

At the end we must be bold to ask ourselves, why use sex objects or dildos that look LIKE penis. Is that not a way of accepting that the penis is the natural organ especially when you design the dildos to look and function LIKE human penis? Is it not a way of saying that something is wrong?

Yea, as much as I don't agree that homosexuals should be criminalized, I won't also accept the argument that it is normal. This is why it is difficult to help even those who genuinely should be helped because you can't find a solution to something you have not acknowledged as a problem.

On Pope Francis. . .

It is his good heart and love towards every human without judging them on the basis of their sins that has become his greatest strength and indeed his weakness as well. This is why it is easier for mainstream media to maliciously take advantage of that aspect of him.

The Catholic Church has not changed her teachings on homosexuality, it is still regarded as an act that is INTRINSICALLY DISORDERED. You may believe whatever the mainstream media want you to believe as coming from the Pope, but I say this to you, the Church has made clarifications already that the pope was wrongly quoted, the official teaching of the Catholic Church on this has not changed. So, if you are a homosexual carrying out the act, it is a sin, a mortal sin. It is a disorder. Seek to get out of it.

Yes, no one should condemn a homosexual. They are humans and deserve every dignity. They have right to be part of the family as human person. But, that is never to say homosexual acts are acceptable.

Pray for the Pope, pray for your Christian leaders!

Fr Kelvin Ugwu MSP

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Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/yes-no-one-should-condemn-a-homosexual-nigerian-catholic-priest-advises/

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Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has announced the relaxing of the curfew imposed on the state as a result of violence recorded from #EndSARS protests.

This will take effect from Sunday, 25th October, 2020.

The curfew will now commence 6pm to 6am.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu made available to ABN TV,  he said this came after review and consideration of the current security situation in the state, and the readiness of security agencies to effectively contain any act of criminality by any person or group(s) of persons.

"Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has directed that the prevailing curfew as imposed on Aba and Umuahia be relaxed to now be 6pm to 6am from Sunday, 25th October, 2020. All markets in the affected areas are therefore to be reopened during the day while market committees and security teams mobilize adequate security to watch over the markets at night and during the day.

"Government wishes to direct all commercial tricycle operators to henceforth vacate the roads during the curfew time of 6pm-6am daily to avoid being caught in the evil plans of armed hoodlums who want to hide under the noble cause of genuine #EndSARS protests to perpetuate acts of brigandage, arson, armed robbery and other violent crimes

"Tricycle operators that fail to heed this directive will have themselves to blame as security agents have been authorized to impound and detain erring operators with their tricycles till the current curfew regime is lifted.

"Public and private schools will remain closed till further notice.

" Transition Council Chairmen of local governments are expected to take charge to ensure the protection of lives and property within their areas.

"We equally enjoin religious leaders to continue to pray for total restoration of peace as well as admonish their members on the need to take responsibility for the earliest end to the disturbance".

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/endsars-abia-eases-curfew-from-sunday/

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Chief Ndukwe Ikoh is an industrialist and a stalwart of APC in Abia state. He has expressed dissatisfaction with leadership quality in the state.

He said the state is unfortunate to have individuals who are naturally greedy and corrupt, without any space in their hearts to think about the welfare of the people.

Speaking with newsmen recently, the industrialist who said this took a dangerous turn since 2009 insisted that it has affected the development of the state.

"Abia and Aba has remained largely a state and of course a city passing as a bad example for a placing lacking in good governance because of malfeasance of the people in power.

"We have been very unlucky to have people in government who went in as poor people but became billionaires while in power, themselves, family and friends. Naturally, Corrupt and greedy minds don't have space to think anything good. That has been the bane of Abia especially since around 2009" Ikoh said.

While expressing solidarity with the Nigerian youths over the #EndSARS protest, he described the operational method of the defunct SARS unit as brutal, extrajudicial, inhumane, and corrupt, adding that disbanding the unit was in the interest of Nigerians.

"No matter the color or name change, what works in any system is good operational methodology. Training, paradigm aliangment, motivation, and institutional ethics will strive with good authority. We need to overhaul our institutions to meet the present secular needs. That is restructuring" he said.

Ikoh also drummed support for what he called foundational restructuring, saying an overhaul of the entire system of governance will pave way for meaningful structural changes in the Nigerian police.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/abia-unfortunate-with-bad-leaders-chief-ikoh/

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Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) A Civil society Advocacy & Human Rights Organization has said the #EndSARS protest in Abia state has gone out of hand.

The group expressed worry over the violence, looting, and destruction of public property that has characterised the agitation in the state.

While insisting that violence cannot achieve the desired result, FENRAD in a statement on Thursday signed by Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor made available to ABN TV , the Executive Director expressed regret that citizens now live in fear and apprehension.

"Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) A Civil society Advocacy & Human Rights Organization has condemned in strong terms the wanton Destruction and Looting of public properties in Aba in which the END SARS protest turns bloody and hijacked by Hoodlums

"Adopting violence to ventilate grievance is a mark of weakness.

"We at FENRAD are highly disturbed over incidences of destruction and vandalisation of public and private establishments in the last few days in Aba and its Environs.

"We condemn this turn of events in the #EndSARS protest and appeal to the criminal elements that have added this narrative to desist as this will only complicate the already existing negative economic situation in the country.

"We are strong of the opinion that violence cannot achieve any results expected to derive from ongoing agitations.

"We are most worried the agitations have gone out of hand in Abia State, especially Aba, the commercial hub of the state.

"It is worrisome that residents are now living in apprehension and can no longer go about their legitimate business to earn a living," the statement said.

READ ALSO: Fish Out Policeman Who Killed Bread Seller, Revenue Agent Now – FENRAD Urge Abia CP

FENRAD, therefore, appealed to those who have a hand in the destruction of public property and looting to desist, calling on the state government to adopt legitimate means to halt the destruction of public assets.

"We call on the perpetrators to withdraw their actions and allow peace, law, and order to return to the state.

"FENRAD isn't supporting the shooting of unarmed citizens and wasting of Human lives but we condemn the Act of violence and destruction of public properties.

"We also appeal that the protesting parties should cease further actions and allow Abia Government time to develop appropriate responses to the demands made.

"We call on Abia Government to deploy legitimate means within its powers to arrest further destruction of public and private establishments within the state, stop harassment and intimidation of innocent citizens in the state by criminal elements.

"We also appeal for expedited Action on the apprehension and prosecution of the perpetrators of these dastard acts to serve as deterrent to others. Government cannot fold it's arms and watch the state slip to anarchy".

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/endsars-agitation-now-out-of-hand-in-abia-fenrad-laments/

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Suspected hoodlums have set BRT Buses on fire at rapid transport (BRT) terminal Berger, Lagos state.


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#EndSARS protesters in Umuahia on Tuesday clashed with armed policemen along Bende road in the capital city of Abia state.

As at the moment of this report, the actual casualty figure was not known, however, ABN TV gathered that many protesters were injured at the incident.

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Recall that earlier on Tuesday, Zone 6 police station in Aba the commercial centre of the state was torched by suspected thugs, making it the third police station to be burnt down in the last 24 hours after Edo and Lagos recorded similar incident.

When ABN TV contacted him, the Spokesperson Abia State Police Command, Ogbonna Geoffrey said he would make official response after confirming from the DPO of Central Police Station (CPS) DPO Bende road Umuahia.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/breaking-endsars-protesters-clash-with-armed-policemen-in-umuahia-video/


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As the #EndSARS protests continue, Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has approved the inauguration of Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate alleged extra-judicial killings and brutality by the police and other agents in the state.

The announcement is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, made available to ABN TV.

According to the statement, the composition of the panel is as follows:

1. Retired Justice S N Imo - Chairman

2. Nwakanma John

3. Daniel Chinagozi

4. Ariwa Zuby

5. Eric Ikwuagwu

6. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice (Secretary)

7. Bishop Sunday Onuoha

8. Comrade John Emejor

9. Comrade Nnanna Nwafor

10. Mrs Doris Ogala

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/endsars-gov-ikpeazu-set-to-probe-extra-judicial-killings-brutality-by-security-agents/

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#EndSARS Protesters Shot Down Umuahia

As the #EndSARS protests continue across the country, top celebrities in 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.

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

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

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Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said he didn't threaten #EndSARS protesters in the state with military resistance.

This is following an online publication where the Governor was quoted to have said those who deviate from the #EndSARS protest to talk about bad roads in the state will face military resistance.

The governor in a tweet through the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu stated that the governor never granted any such interview, accusing political actors of being behind the publication.

The Commissioner wrote;

"Fake News Alert!!!

@GovernorIkpeazu did not grant any interview to this effect. We know the political actors in Abia that are working hard to politicize the genuine protests of Nigeria youths. Our young people, who wish to, are free to join others in peaceful #EndsSARS protest."

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2020/10/ikpeazu-denies-threatening-endsars-protesters/

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Peace has finally returned to the rich Owaza community in Ukwa West local Government Area of Abia state after the killing of two soldiers in the area caused crisis which saw many residents flee their homes following a military invasion of the community.

The peace efforts was brokered by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Buratai, the senator representing Abia South in the Senate, Enyinnaya Abaribe, his House of Representatives counterpart for Ukwa federal constituency, Uzoma Abonta, and leaders of the Owaza community.

It should be recalled that members of the oil-rich community have been on the run for over two weeks following the killing of two soldiers and snatching of their riffles in Okorhia-Uzuaku community, also in Ukwa West LGA same as Owaza.

The incident as gathered made soldiers attached to the 144 battalion of the Nigerian Army, Asa, Ukwa West LGA besiege the oil-rich community, arresting people in search of the guns of their murdered colleagues.

The people lamented that the killing which never took place in Owaza has brought untold hardship on them, leading to the death of five persons who were running and trying to escape from the massive arrest by the army.

Speaking to Journalists, HRH Eze Obioma Nworgu, Eze-Oha-1 of Etitioha-Owaza, condemned the killing of the soldiers by unknown men and specifically thanked Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai for hearing the cries of Owaza people.

Eze Nworgu also thanked the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial Zone, Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Member Representing Ukwa-East and Ukwa-West Federal Constituency, Hon. Uzoma Abonta for the role they played in speaking with the military hierarchies in Abuja.

He said that his people have always lived peacefully with the military for many years and will never contemplate any act they will bring about breakdown of law and order not to talk of trying to kill the same committed soldiers that are protecting them.

Eze Nworgu also expressed his gratitude to Maj-Gen. Lasisi Adegboye, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, and military authorities at the 14 Brigade Ohafia and the 144 Battalion, Asa for the free medical treatment and palliatives given to the people just after peace returned to the area.

He said “We’re happy they came with the surprising package giving us palliatives and Medical treatments. This means that they are cooperating with us and we’ll continue to support them.

“I appreciate them for granting my request. We’ll work with them to ensure that the guns are recovered. We shall also look into ourselves and correct every mistake where necessary”.

“We can’t allow anything that can attract such things here again. I also thank the state for their own effort,” he said.

A community stakeholder, Comrade Onyemachi Dimgba said that his people are not happy over the whole incident, but are grateful to their king HRH Eze Obioma Nworgu for making a serious move that brought peace back to Owaza.

He lamented that aside from the deaths already recorded, several other persons are still injured in the hospital while trying to escape for their dear lives.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2020/10/peace-returns-to-abia-community-after-killing-of-2-soldiers/

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The Member representing Bende North constituency of Abia State, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu has called on the Fulani community in the state to call their killer squad who disguise as herdsmen to order.

The lawmaker said if the killing and kidnap of Abians and visitors is not checkmated, the communities will make use of their local hunters to protect themselves.

He expressed anger that parts of Isuikwuato local government and Bende have become a hotbed of criminality, saying about 10 persons have in the past 10 days been kidnapped in the areas.

In a chat with ABN TV on Saturday, Hon. Chukwu called on the state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, and heads of security agencies to rise to the growing insecurity in the entire state.

According to Hon. Chukwu, kidnap for ransom has become a daily occurrence in his constituency and beyond, warning Fulani community to call their gang of killers to order.

"They must identify the influx of bandits disguising as herdsmen. If nothing is done in the next two weeks, we will involve hunters to defend our communities.

"There has been no pronouncement from the Commissioner of Police, no pronouncement from the Army, no pronouncement from the DSS over their security concerns and it is unacceptable to us," he said.

He further alleged that a former TC chairman of Isuikwuato was kidnapped and later released after the payment of ransom.

In his response, the Public Relations Officer Abia State Police Command, Ogbonna Geoffrey decried the inability of the community to report kidnap and other criminal cases to the police.

While admitting knowledge of the kidnap of former TC chairman Isuikwuato local government, he denied awareness of any other kidnap that has taken place after then.

According to the Police spokesman, it is not enough to apportion blames that the security agencies are not doing enough, maintaining that the collaboration of the community is important in driving an effective policing system through information volunteering.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2020/10/well-use-our-local-hunters-to-protect-ourselves-if-abia-lawmaker-warns-fulani-bandits/

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The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano stormed the premises of the defunct Awkuzu SARS on Saturday and set three citizens who were unlawfully detained in the infamous facility free, ABN TV reports.

Obiano's visit was a fulfillment of his promise to Nigerian youths who had staged a peaceful protest at the Government House, Awka two days ago.

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The three detainees who hailed from Enugu and Plateau states were quite excited at the sudden turn of events that had led to their immediate regaining of freedom.

Governor Obiano also used the opportunity to shore up the moral of the officers and men of the Anambra Police Command.

"Do not be demoralized by the recent developments," he said while thanking them for working so hard to make Anambra the safest state in the federation.

He was accompanied by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Mrs Uju Nworgu and the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr John Abang.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/10/breaking-gov-obiano-storms-awkuzu-sars-station-frees-detainees-video/

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At least one person was killed, many injured in Abuja on Saturday after suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked #EndSARS protesters.

ABN TV correspondent was at the scene of the incident around NNPC junction in the Kubwa area of the city.

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As at the moment of this report, residents of the area were scampering for safety.

Our correspondent gathered that the protest which is at its 10th days was going on smoothly before the Fulani herdsmen swooped on them, killing one person on the spot.

Others escaped with various degrees of injuries.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/10/breaking-one-feared-dead-as-fulani-herdsmen-attack-endsars-protesters-in-abuja-photos-video/

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The member representing Isuikwuato Constituency, Abia State, Hon. Barr. Emeka Okoroafor has narrowly escaped kidnap along Akoli-Ahaba Imenyi Road in the state.

Speaking with ABN TV on Friday, the lawmaker said while he was lucky to escape from kidnap in the major road linking Umuahia/Ohafia/Arochukwu, one Barr. Nwosu was not lucky as he was kidnapped and released after ransom payment.

Hon. Okoroafor further noted that several bullets were shot at his vehicle.

He however expressed dissatisfaction that the recurrent kidnapping has been taking place at a particular spot, calling on security agencies to track down the perpetrators of the acts.

While stating that the heads of security agencies in the state have not shown concern, he alleged that no serious effort has been made to arrest the situation

According to the lawmaker, the huge sums of money the suspected kidnappers received from families of victims has emboldened them.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/10/breaking-abia-assembly-member-narrowly-escapes-kidnap/

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