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 Health › Pictures Of Emmanuel Ononiwu, Fleeing COVID-19 Patient In Abia by Metrix147(op): 1:14pm On May 29, 2020 |
The Abia state government has made public the pictorial profile of a fleeing COVID-19 patient in the state, Emmanuel Ononiwu who took to his heels after a test confirmed he was positive for the virus.Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/05/breaking-abia-govt-releases-picture-of-fleeing-covid-19-patient/ 5 Likes
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| Health › Man Electrocuted To Death In Aba Few Weeks To Traditional Wedding (Graphic Pic) by Metrix147(op): 10:08am On May 29, 2020 |
A middle-aged man identified as Chukwudi was on Wednesday electrocuted to death in the Opobo road, the commercial nerve centre of Aba, Abia state, throwing residents into confusion, ABN TV reports. Our correspondent gathered that trouble started when Chukwudi discovered a loss of electricity supply in his apartment situated in a public compound, a situation that prompted him to search for the solution. He was said to have used a ladder to climb the electricity pole in search of the fault even though he is not a staff of the distribution company, EEDC in the area. Luck however ran out of him as a powered electric cable was said to resting on a barbwire near the pole he was allegedly climbing. Our source said he was trapped in between the pole and the electrified barbwire, making it difficult for him to escape. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/05/breaking-man-electrocuted-to-death-in-aba-few-weeks-to-traditional-wedding-photos/ 5 Shares
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| Politics › Sen. Kalu's Release: Abia Will Witness Accelerated Development Again - Iko by Metrix147(op): 9:26am On May 10, 2020 |
A chieftain of APC in Abia State, Chief Ndukwe Iko has expressed gratitude to God for the release of the former governor of the State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu from prison after the reversal of his conviction on Friday by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Chief Ndukwe in a release made available to ABN TV on Sunday said Kalu's imprisonment was a clog on the wheel of his political journey, saying Sen. Kalu's release has revived and restored the political machinery of the party in Abia North and the state in general. According to Ndukwe, the people of Abia will in no distant time begin to witness visible development and change in their political and social life, adding that the judgement is a welcomed development. He thanked God that what he called political vendetta has finally come to an end, insisting that Kalu's prosecution and eventual conviction was politically motivated in order to deny the people of the South-East a voice in governance. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/05/sen-kalus-release-abia-will-witness-accelerated-development-again-ndukwe-iko/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Ohanaeze Youths Calls Orji Uzor Kalu, "New Mandela Of Africa" by Metrix147(op): 4:28pm On May 09, 2020 |
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) Worldwide has congratulated the senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu on the voidance of his conviction on Friday by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In a Press Statement released on Saturday, Signed by Comrade Obinna Achionye and Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, Deputy President General and Secretary General respectively, OYC described Senator Orji Kalu's Travails as a political lesson that will help and restore him for the task ahead, saying he must have learnt his lessons and should exhibit those transformative qualities that will endear him to Nigerians as the "New Mandela of Africa" "Ndigbo had been at crossroads without a political rallying point, since the demise of Igbo's legends, " Dim Chukwuemeka Odiegwu Ojukwu, Former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Col Joe Achuzie, and Justice Ezebuilo Ozobu " "Orji Kalu should rise up above Party Politics and loyalty and support every collective commitment and interests of Igbos as it will heal the wounds of his past and perceived misdeeds done in error. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/05/ohanaeze-ndigbo-youth-felicitate-with-sen-kalu-calls-him-new-mandela-of-africa/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Governor Ikpeazu To Perform Abia Airport Groundbreaking Soon by Metrix147(op): 4:18pm On May 02, 2020 |
The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu will after the lockdown order in the state commission the completed Aba automated shoe factory as well as perform the groundbreaking event of the Abia airport, which he says his administration will complete before it winds up in 2023, ABN TV reports. This is according to the Chief of Staff to the governor, Dr. ACB Agbazuere in a live radio interview monitored by ABN TV to give the scorecard of the governor since the commencement of his second term in office on Saturday. Dr. Agbazuere said the governor who sent 30 Abia youths to China to undergo training on automated shoe production has also completed the automated shoe factory in the state located in Aba, with all state-of-art equipment fully installed and ready for commissioning as soon as the lockdown, a measure put in place in the state to contain the spread of coronavirus is eased. According to Agbazuere, a legal practitioner and former Isialangwa South local government chairman, the Abia state international airport is to be constructed on Public-Private Sector Partnership (PPP), saying a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for a 1000 hectare land and surveyed as well. He revealed that the next visit by officials of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) after the restriction of movement order in Abuja and Abia will signal the readiness of the state governor to conduct a groundbreaking exercise. “I am convinced and our target, but for this pandemic is that the governor will still be on seat at least 6 months or one year, while this project is completed and he will be flying out and flying at the same airport. That is Okezie Victor Ikpeazu for you” he stated. According to the Chief of Staff, the new government house, Umuahia commenced by the administration of former governor T.A Orji will also be completed by the current administration under the leadership of Dr. Ikpeazu before the administration winds up in 2023 so that his successor will not occupy the rented apartment where the government house is currently located. Dr. Agbazuere also remarked that the state has commenced a radio class for pupils in the state to fill the vacuum created by the stay-at-home order, which he said will enable them to receive their classroom lessons from the comfort of their homes through the radio. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/05/breaking-ikpeazu-to-commission-aba-automated-shoe-factory-perform-abia-airport-groundbreaking-soon/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Ikpeazu Never Took Oath Before Hindu God To Mortgage Abia — COS, Dr Agbazuere by Metrix147(op): 10:10am On May 02, 2020 |
The Chief of Staff to Abia State governor, Dr. A.C.B. Agbazuere has accused one Barr. Emperor Ogbonna of re-sharing a post on his Facebook page that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu went to India and took an oath before a Hindu god to mortgage Abia State. According to Dr. Agbazuere, Barr. Emperor also made other posts on this, maintaining that Governor Ikpeazu has never visited India all his life and as a law-abiding citizen, he took recourse to the law instead of self-help. Reacting to a press release issued by the Nigerian Bar Association on Thursday, Dr. Agbazuere said governor Ikpeazu reported this case, which he said is a cybercrime to the Police and the Police arrested Mr. Ogbonna and charged him before the Federal High Court in Umuahia for cybercrime and not terrorism as the information from NBA Aba opines. "My attention has been drawn to a press statement issued by Kunle Edun, the National Publicity Secretary of Nigerian Bar Association on behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) with regard to one Barrister Emperor Ogbonna which has also been published on the front page and page 16 of The Punch Newspaper of today Thursday, April 30, 2020. As Chief of Staff to the Governor who was also mentioned in the press statement, I am compelled to put the records straight to wit: "The facts put forward by NBA Aba branch which NBA National relied on are copiously false, erroneous, and misleading. "Paragraphs 1,2 and 3 of the NBA press statement clearly confirm that at least Mr. Ogbonna has accepted that he re-shared a post on his Facebook page that Governor Ikpeazu went to India and took an oath before a Hindu god to mortgage Abia State. He also made other posts on this. Governor Ikpeazu has never visited India all his life and as a law-abiding citizen, he took recourse to the law instead of self-help. "The Governor reported this case of cybercrime to the Police and the Police arrested Mr. Ogbonna and charged him before the Federal High Court in Umuahia for cybercrime and not terrorism as the misinformation from NBA Aba opines," he said. In a release titled Putting The Records Straight, the governor's Chief of Staff also stated that Barr. Emperor has published other divisive and subversive comments on his Facebook page against President Buhari and the Federal Republic of Nigeria referring to Nigeria as an Islamic Republic, leading to his arrest. "On 28th April 2020, the Federal High Court in Umuahia granted Mr. Ogbonna bail and adjourned the matter to 25th May 2020 for hearing. This is the much involving the Governor and we are ready to prosecute the case. No government official even attended Court on the said 28th April 2020, what more entering the Court premises for any arrest. "I have asked questions and I understand that the said Emperor Ogbonna was now arrested because he had made other divisive and subversive comments on his Facebook page against President Buhari and the Federal Republic of Nigeria referring to Nigeria as an Islamic Republic, calling for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari, calling for the removal of Northern Nigeria from Nigeria, describing Northern Nigeria as an illiterate population and the biggest problem of Nigeria and inciting comments that Buhari hates the Igbos. How does this concern Governor Ikpeazu or Abia State government officials? "The NBA headquarters and the public can now see that NBA Aba carried their emotions too far and thus misinformed NBA headquarters, hence the unwarranted and manifestly embarrassing press statement. I know that the Nigerian Bar Association leadership will never support crime but I am nonetheless appalled that my NBA could hurriedly issue a press statement on an issue without hearing from the other side, not even a phone call to any official of the Abia State government. This is bad. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/05/ikpeazu-never-took-oath-before-hindu-god-to-mortgage-abia-cos-gives-reasons-for-trial-of-barr-emperor/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Fake Revenue Agent Nabbed In Aba (photos, Video) by Metrix147(op): 4:16pm On May 01, 2020 |
A middle-aged man identified simply Emma who poses as an official of ASEPA, swindling unsuspecting members of the public in Aba has been arrested, ABN TV reports. Emma who had allegedly printed fake revenue tickets, selling same to members of the public at the cost of the original emblem met his waterloo on Wednesday when ASEPA officials accosted a lady, demanding her ASEPA emblem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSmcaawR94k The lady whose identity was not revealed was said to have tendered an emblem purchased at the sum N50,000 from the fake revenue officer, Emma. This however raised the suspicion of the ASEPA officials who insisted that she purchases the original revenue emblem. Angered by the double payment, she launched a manhunt on the fake revenue officer who was later arrested around Ovom in Obingwa LGA of the State, and his ASEPA branded motorcycle seized until he refunds the N50,000 collected from the lady. ABN TV gathered that while the argument was on, another resident he allegedly defrauded with a fake emblem also demanded a refund of N35,000 he paid to him earlier. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/05/just-in-fake-revenue-agent-nabbed-in-aba-photos-video/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Relocation Of Ohafia Police Area Command Double Punishment — Community by Metrix147(op): 12:36pm On May 01, 2020 |
The people of Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia local government area of Abia state have again appealed to the police high authority to reconsider plans to move the Area Command located in the community to Arochukwu over disturbances that greeted the killing of Friday Arunsi, a native of the community, leading to the burning of the police station and other government facilities in the area. The community insisted that if the Area Command is moved from them, it will amount to punishing them twice, being that their son was killed by a team of policemen in addition to the relocation of the police facility. Speaking with ABN TV on Thursday, President General, Ebem Ohafia Development Union (EODU), Barr. Anaga Kalu while expressing regret over the damage of government properties fingered non-natives, including those from the neighbouring Cross River State for taking advantage of the extrajudicial killing to unleash mayhem. He stated that even though the killing occurred of April 17, some hoodlums from neighbouring communities on April 18, 2020, invaded the police station, burnt it down along the customary and high courts that share a boundary with the police station. While maintaining that those who took part in the destruction do not have the backing of the community, Barr. Anaga Kalu emphasised that Ebem has been living in peace with the community since 1910 it was sited in area, adding that the High Court that has been there in the past 50 years has as well produced many prominent judges that grew to the level of Justice of the Supreme Court. He also expressed regret over the burning of documents domiciled in the court library, including case files saying it is sad. While emphasising that Ebem Ohafia indigenes were not among detainees freed by the hoodlums who torched the police station and eventually looted the armoury, he said the community is not known for criminal activities. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/05/relocation-of-ohafia-police-area-command-double-punishment-community/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Cancel Plans To Relocate Police Area Command From Ebem Ohafia, Group Tells IGP by Metrix147(op): 9:24am On Apr 30, 2020 |
A group Abia North Stakeholders Assembly (ANSA) has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu to jettison plans to move the Police Area Command situated in Ohafia to Arochukwu, saying it is totally unacceptable. While maintaining that non-natives are responsible for the torching of Police station in Ebem Ohafia and the destruction of other government facilities following the killing of Friday Arunsi, a native of the community by a team of policemen, the group demanded immediate reversal of such arrangements. "The arrangement to move the Police Area Command from Ebem, in Ohafia Local Government Area to Arochukwu Local Government Area over the destruction of police properties and other government properties by non-indigenes of Ebem Ohafia is totally unacceptable to us and we demand a total cancellation of such arrangements," the group said in a release jointly signed by the President-General, Hon. Goodluck Egwu Ibem and Secretary-General, Hon. Ernest Nmong and made available to ABN TV on Wednesday. While describing the people of Ebem Ohafia as peace-loving, ANSA said the arson of the police station and a customary court in the community is unfortunate, adding that those who perpetrated the crime are unknown persons. "The people of Ebem Ohafia are peace-loving people and have lived in peace with the police community for so many years without any dispute or problem with the police community until the unfortunate incident of the killing of Friday Arunsi by constable Christopher Ugwu. "When the unfortunate incident happened in Ebem Ohafia, before the indigenes of Ebem Ohafia could rally round to protest over the killing of the young man, unknown persons have already started wanton destruction of government properties in Ebem. The house of the DPO was set ablaze, the magistrate was set ablaze, even the high court that was built by an illustrious son of Ebem Ohafia, Chief Okwara Osonwa Okwara and handed over to the government was also set ablaze by the unknown foreigners who want to move the Ohafia Area Command to their Local Government Area by all means possible even though it means killing people. "As it is always said that, " you don't learn how to use your left hands at old age when you're already known to be using your right hand". Ohafia people are known for peace and cannot snowball into trouble makers overnight. "In one of the videos that was done by one young man that called himself "Kalu Uche". He said in that video that he came into Ohafia last night for the protest. From a reliable source, the young in question is not a native of Ebem Ohafia. He was hired by some detractors to make the said video in order to portray Ebem Ohafia people in bad light. No Ebem Ohafia indigene will do such a video telling his name and at the same time showing his face. They are not that stupid" ANSA said. The group continues, "As the leaders and representatives of the people of Abia North Senatorial zone who have lived with our people for so many years and who are mandated by the people to speak for them. We know the antecedents of each community, tribe, and local government and we know what each community and local government is capable of. Ebem Ohafia people were not the ones that destroyed those government properties. They don't destroy things that belong to them. "We call on the police authority to cancel the arrangements of moving the Police Area Command to Arochukwu and conduct a thorough and proper investigation into the matter and come out with articulate recommendations that will avert the reoccurrence of such ugly incidence. "Before the Nigerian Civil War, Ebem Ohafia have always been the headquarter of Abia North senatorial zone. It was chosen by the elites and great leaders of the zone because of its centrality and proximity to all the 5 local government areas that make up the senatorial zone. Charging it now with means to temper with the integrity and respect of the zone. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/cancel-plans-to-relocate-police-area-command-from-ohafia-group-tells-igp/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Ikpeazu Sacks Lockdown Enforcement Taskforce Team by Metrix147(op): 8:42am On Apr 30, 2020 |
The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has dissolved the COVID-19 Enforcement Taskforce Team for Aba Zone with immediate effect, ABN TV reports. This is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to Abia State Government and Chairman, Abia State Covid-19 Committee, Barr. Chris Ezem. The release also gave the names of new team as Solomon Ogunji, Chairman, Dr. Cosmos Ndukwe, Member, Barr. Ekele Nwaohamuo, Member, Bright Chinedu Ikeokwu, Member and TC Chairman Aba North, Member. Others are TC Chairman Aba South, Member, TC Chairman Ugwunagbo, Member, TC Chairman Osisioma, Member and TC Chairman Obingwa, Member. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/ikpeazu-sacks-lockdown-enforcement-taskforce-team/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Looting, Burning Of Houses In Ebem Ohafia, Aggrieved Are Not Involved - Abia CP by Metrix147(op): 3:58pm On Apr 28, 2020 |
Following the recent burning of Ebem Ohafia police station and a customary court in the community as well as torching of DPO's home as a result of the killing of Friday Arunsi, an indigene of the community by a team of policemen, the investigation has revealed that perpetrators of the arson are not members of the community. This is according to the newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Janet Agbede. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojzO0Fp7hSk The CP in a recent chat with ABN TV said efforts are being made to arrest those who took part in the public disturbances. She also applauded the cordial relationship that has been existing with the police authority and members of Ohafia community. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/ebem-ohafia-riot-perpetrators-of-disturbances-non-natives-investigation-video/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Re: Police Killing: Damage From Ohafia Protest Terrible, Unimaginable — Abia CP by Metrix147(op): 5:27pm On Apr 27, 2020 |
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| Crime › Police Killing: Damage From Ohafia Protest Terrible, Unimaginable — Abia CP by Metrix147(op): 5:23pm On Apr 27, 2020 |
The newly posted Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Mrs. Janet Agbede has expressed sympathy over the recent killing of late Friday Arunsi of Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of the State by a team of policemen said to have acted under the influence of alcohol, assuring the family justice. She also expressed disappointment over the level of damage caused as a result of the protest that greeted the killing in the area, especially the torching of the police station and a customary court in the community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjEoYS_c5dM CP Agbede stated this on Saturday when she led a delegation of senior police officers from the command for on-the-spot assessment of the situation. While describing the damage as terrible and unimaginable, she underlined that the Inspector General of Police has constituted a committee headed by a deputy commissioner of police whom she said has commenced an investigation and will soon assess the level of damage caused. She also pointed out that the command is making efforts to put in place a temporary police station in the community in the coming days to enable the officers to perform their duty effectively. On efforts by the police authority to stop constant confrontation with the locals, she said top echelon of the Force has been organising lectures for the rank and file to enhance their relationship with the public, saying the senior officers will not be everywhere to regulate the conduct of the junior officers. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/police-killing-damage-from-ohafia-protest-terrible-unimaginable-abia-cp-mourns-victim/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › COVID-19: Ikpeazu Goes Tougher, Says Lockdown, Curfew Fully Activated by Metrix147(op): 1:11pm On Apr 26, 2020 |
The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has adopted more stringent measures to tackle the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the state, imposing a dusk to dawn curfew in the state in addition to the subsisting lockdown. The Governor while also warning against the conduct of economic activities in the state cautioned Transition Committee Chairmen of the various local government areas in the state as well as Traditional Rulers to ensure a total compliance as well as easy assess of health workers who are on contact tracing in their domains. In a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka, the Governor in making these new steps public Saturday evening at a Media Briefing expressed deep concern that inspite of the fact that Abia has recorded two index cases of the pandemic which has resulted to very aggressive contact tracing by officers of the State Ministry of Health, a good number of Abia citizens still find it difficult to heed to the Stay At Home directives made by the government. The Governor noted that so far, 237 contacts have been successfully traced by epidemiologists from the State Ministry of Health across three local governments of Ukwa West, Ikwuano, and Umuahia North. "A Dusk to Dawn Curfew is hereby declared in the State. The implication of this is that with effect from tomorrow, (today) Sunday, April 26th, 2020, no form of movement of people shall be allowed in the State from 6 pm in the evening till 6 am in the morning. "This curfew shall BE IN ADDITION to the existing lockdown in the State. Within the period of the curfew, no form of economic activity shall be allowed. Local Government Areas Transition Committee Chairmen shall monitor the compliance of the curfew in their respective local government areas. "In view of the challenges faced by our epidemiologists in the tracing of some of the contacts of our index cases in some communities, especially in UMUORIE of Ukwa West LGA, the Governor has ordered the Transition Committee Chairman of Ukwa West and the Traditional Ruler of the relevant Community to ensure that the health officers are granted unfettered access and cooperation to do their work. Failure to do this will result to immediate suspension for both the Chairman and the Traditional Ruler. "Also in a bid to do a comprehensive and effective contact tracing in the three Local Government Areas of Ukwa West, Ikwuano and Umuahia North, these local governments shall be on TOTAL LOCKDOWN for Seven days, effective from midnight on Sunday, 26th April 2020. The respective Local Government Chairmen in these areas shall be held personally responsible should any lapses occur." the statement read. The Governor while declaring that the people of Abia State cannot allow the ineptitude or carelessness of a few to put the collective well-being of people of the State in jeopardy, he added that the use of face masks in the State is compulsory and defaulters shall be apprehended and prosecuted by the Mobile Courts established for that purpose. The Courts he said shall commence sitting from Monday, 27th April 2020. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/breaking-covid-19-ikpeazu-goes-tougher-says-lockdown-curfew-fully-activated-acknowledges-receipt-of-1800-bags-of-rice-from-fg/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Family Of Late Friday Arunsi Who Was Killed By Drunk Police Officers Cries Out by Metrix147(op): 9:21pm On Apr 25, 2020 |
As police high delegations continue to pay a condolence visit to the family of Late Friday Arunsi, who was last week murdered by a team of policemen said to have acted under the influence of alcohol, members of the family have requested that the police authority buries their late son in addition to their demand for justice so that the pain caused by his death could be mitigated. The uncle of the late Friday Arunsi and spokesman of the family, Kingshert Uban Kalu Ukpai made this demand on Saturday when the newly deployed Abia State Commissioner of Police, Janet Agbede paid a condolence visit to the family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjEoYS_c5dM Describing the new CP as a mother, he expressed gratitude over the visit despite taking over as the helmsman of the state police command just a day before. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/bury-our-son-lets-get-over-this-pain-family-of-slain-ohafia-indigene-tells-abia-cp/ 4 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Abia New CP Performs First Official Assignment [photos, Video] by Metrix147(op): 5:34pm On Apr 25, 2020 |
The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Janet Agbede in less than 24 hours after taking over as the helmsman of the foremost law enforcement agency in the state started off on a positive footing. ABN TV reports that CP Agede visited the family of Late Friday Arunsi of Ebem Ohafia who was recently killed by a team of policemen to express her condolences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUSQiKOIkB4 She also visited the police station in the area which was torched by an angry mob following the killing to ascertain the level of damage caused. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/breaking-abia-new-cp-performs-first-official-assignment-photos-video/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › Killing Of Petrol Attendant: You Can't Cover This Up, Ikpeazu Tells Lai Mohammed by Metrix147(op): 6:55pm On Apr 24, 2020 |
The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed shock over a quote credited to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed in which he alleged that Mr Chibuisi Okameme, petrol attendant who was shot dead recently in Aba by a policeman was instead killed by a vehicle, saying the minister did not get his facts right. The Governor while alleging that the minister's position is part of grand plans to cover up the murder of Abia citizen insisted that justice must be done, urging the police authorities to expedite action to arraign the killer cop, Inspector Osas Atsu of Ohuru Isimiri Police Division. "Our attention has been drawn to a statement in the media credited to the Honorable Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, as published in some national newspapers to the effect that the late petrol attendant in Aba, Mr Chibuisi Okameme, believed to be a victim of extra-judicial killing, was not killed by a policeman. "The Honorable Minister was quoted to have said, among other things that, “What happened was that the policeman hit a Keke Napep and while the people were protesting, another oncoming vehicle hit the petrol attendant leading to his death”. "Nothing can be further from the truth!" Ikpeazu said in a statement on Friday signed by Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the Commissioner for Information. The Governor went ahead to underline that the alleged extra-judicial killing took place in the presence of shocked eyewitnesses who observed the incident, stating that the Minister may have been informed. "We wish to state categorically that information available to us suggests that one Inspector Osas Atsu of Ohuru Isimiri Police Division, Aba, allegedly shot and killed the late petrol attendant, Mr Chibuisi Okameme, of Green Mac Filling Station, New Umuahia Road, Aba, by aiming and firing live bullets at him in broad daylight and in the presence of many shocked eyewitnesses. "The police authorities in the state are currently detaining the suspect in preparation for prosecution after due orderly room trial. We are therefore shocked to read the statement credited to the Honorable Minister, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria and published by several leading national newspapers. We believe that the Honorable Minister of Information may either have been misinformed or misquoted on the true state of affairs. "Abia State Government wishes to call on the Police authorities to expedite the arraignment of the alleged murderer of Citizen Okameme as we will not accept any cover-up or conspiracy to do same from any quarters. May we reiterate that nothing short of justice for the grieving family and friends of the late hard-working young man will be acceptable to us. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/killing-of-petrol-attendant-you-cant-cover-this-up-ikpeazu-tells-lai-mohammed/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44 1 Like
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| Politics › COVID-19: Abia Govt Deploys Mobile Courts To Try Face Mask Violators by Metrix147(op): 5:53pm On Apr 24, 2020 |
The Abia state government says it has noted with dismay that many citizens still leave their homes without wearing face masks, thereby exposing themselves to possible COVID-19 infection within this period of ongoing contact tracing of index cases. To this end, the state governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has deployed mobile courts to try such persons in accordance with the existing COVID-19 Prevention and Control Regulations of Infectious Diseases in Abia state. The Governor in a statement made available to ABN TV signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu also announced that the index cases in the state, both of whom are above 70 years in age and with underlying medical conditions remain stable and responding to medical management procedures at Federal Medical Center, Umuahia. According to the release, sample of the suspected case who lives off Ikot Ekpene Road, Aba, returned a negative result from NCDC testing center, as well as two other samples sent to NCDC from the State. "We are expecting test results for 23 samples related to contact tracing for the index cases and will inform appropriately when available" he said. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/covid-19-abia-govt-deploys-mobile-courts-to-try-face-mask-violators/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › They Raped Us As Initiation Into Their Cult — Victims Cry Out [VIDEO] by Metrix147(op): 4:54pm On Apr 24, 2020 |
Two young ladies who gave their names as Nzube and Chidinma respectively are now full of regrets as what was meant to be a friendly outing later turned out to be a nightmare they will not forget so soon, ABN TV reports. In a viral video, the duo alleged that some men who had promised to take them out for drinks instead took them to an isolated area, blindfolded, forced them to join a cult group, tortured, and raped them. The victims also alleged that the gang threatened to kill them if they refuse to pay for the services of initiation, a situation that led the two ladies to make a pledge of N3000 and N4000 respectively to gain their freedom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjhVwkG9xKo Trouble however started when one of the gang members was lured to collect the initiation fee, a situation that led to his arrest. During interrogation, he alleged that one of his friends who is dating one of the two ladies had informed him that the ladies are interested in joining the secret cult. According to him, the practice in his cult is that before any lady is initiated, the rest members will have canal knowledge of her, a situation that necessitated the rape of the ladies. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/breaking-they-raped-us-as-initiation-into-their-cult-victims-cry-out-photos-video/ 4 Likes 5 Shares
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| Politics › "If You Can't Show Your Kindness Now, Don't Show It During Campaign" — Dr. Origa by Metrix147(op): 5:47pm On Apr 23, 2020 |
A human promoter, Dr (Amb) Prince Francis Origa has called on well-to-do members of the society to manifest the kindness in them at this moment when the impact of lockdown is having a toll on many families with its attendant difficulties in meeting their daily needs. He wondered why much has not been heard of political players and philanthropists even when the stay-at-home order put in place by the government to curb the spread of coronavirus is affecting the people to the point of having decent meals. Speaking with ABN TV on Thursday, Dr. Origa, who is the Registrar/CEO Institute For Humanitarian Studies And Social Development said the saying that man is God to fellow man should come to play now than any other time, saying generosity, magnanimity and selflessness are key elements of humanitarianism. "Humanitarian service has to do with service to mankind and service to mankind has to do with service to God" he stated. Dr. Origa, a recipient of United Nations Peace Builders Scholarship Award while referencing to a book authored by a former US President, Bill Clinton emphasised that in humanitarian gesture, one must not necessary give everything. He underlined that three Ts which he gave as time, talent and treasure serve human needs, expressing regret that many feel reluctant in giving any of three in assisting fellow man. He challenged those occupying sensitive positions in the society, including politicians not to wait till the period of electioneering campaign before they roll out customised palliatives just to curry the people's political favour. "For us who are in the core profession of promoting and advocating humanitarianism, this is actually who these true humanitarians are. We should actually be setting a benchmark which is, when people are actually in need, what did you do to provide succour for them? "This era of COVID-19 which is impacting negatively on all of us, what have they done? We may be looking at it like something that has not affected us but someday, if it does not affect you directly, it will affect someone you know" he stated. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/covid-19-if-you-cant-show-your-kindness-now-dont-show-it-during-campaign-humanitarian-charges-politicians/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44 1 Like
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| Politics › Lockdown: Gov. Ikpeazu Weeps, Tells Abians 'i'm Touched By Your Pains' by Metrix147(op): 4:56pm On Apr 23, 2020 |
As the people of Nigeria and indeed Abia, God's Own State continue to face difficulties as a result of the restriction of movements imposed on the state to checkmate the spread of coronavirus, the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed sympathy for the people, saying he is touched by their plights. The Governor in a release he personally signed on Thursday said these are tough times, adding that it pains him to see people idle at home even when they depend on their daily income. "But we shall overcome" he said. "It pains me to see our people sit at home and do no work, especially for the millions of our people whose livelihoods depend on daily work and activities. "Government is losing money too because revenue can only be generated when economic activities are on. "But being alive is far greater than any other consideration" he added. The Governor while also stating that the state has had its fair share of the impact of the deadly COVID-19 appealed to citizens to bear with the government as it makes efforts to curb COVID-19, maintaining that 'Ndu kariri ihe eji azu ya'. "Besides, Abia is not an island. We are a part of the global community battling with this pandemic. "I renew my appeal to all our citizens to take this situation very seriously. Please stay at home and observe all the protocols as enunciated by the relevant authorities. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/lockdown-ikpeazu-weeps-tells-abians-im-touched-by-your-pains/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Politics › We Can't Watch You Destroy Journalism — NUJ Warns Gov. Umahi by Metrix147(op): 5:24pm On Apr 22, 2020 |
Following the purported ban placed on two journalists in Ebonyi state from visiting the Government House or any government facility in the State, the umbrella body of journalists in Nigeria, the NUJ has warned the state governor, Dave Umahi to tread with caution and put his act of impunity under control, warning that the union will hold him accountable if anything untoward happens to any journalist in the state. Describing the purported ban as a joke taken too far, the union wondered where the governor derived his power to stop journalists on lawful duty from accessing public places, insisting that he or any other government official has no right to determine media contents. In a release signed by the Union's National Secretary, Shuaibu Usman Leman, and made available to ABN TV, NUJ while warning that it cannot condone attempts by the governor to destroy the profession and practitioners in the state accused him of instigating attacks on its members. "The NUJ National Secretariat condemns the continuous desperate action of Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State to destroy Journalists and Journalism in his state. The most recent development in which Governor Umahi was instigating attacks against Journalists in the State is frightening to the Union as it signals clearly that such attacks on the media are not going to abate any soon. "We regret to note that Governor Umahi is ingloriously attaining notoriety in his continuous harassment, detentions and insults on Journalists who dare to report what he feels are against the interest of his government. As professionals whose responsibility is to monitor governance and hold Government accountable to the masses, Journalists now live in perpetual fear of being arrested by security operatives or attacked by faceless assailants without any just cause in Ebonyi State. "The NUJ has repeatedly cautioned against such acts of impunity and stressed that it is worth noting that press freedom is key to achieving credible democracy and this freedom includes the right to seek and receive information from all available sources to enable formulation of proper opinions to whomsoever one desires and to do so through whichever means it is feasible to communicate. Such attacks we believe are meant to curtail such freedoms. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/just-in-stop-this-impunity-we-cant-watch-you-destroy-journalism-nuj-warns-gov-umahi/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Health › Doctor Who Died Had No Link With COVID-19 Patients In Abia — FMC Umuahia MD by Metrix147(op): 9:47am On Apr 22, 2020 |
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia has debunked rumours that a new house officer, who died four (4) days after his resumption in the hospital died of COVID-19. In a release signed by the Chief Medical Director of the Centre, Dr. Azubuike Onyebuchi made available to ABN TV, he said even though the demise of the doctor coincided with the diagnosis of two COVID 19 patients in the facility, his death has nothing to do to with COVID-19 as the deceased doctor did not have any role in the management of the cases. According to Dr. Onyebuchi, the two confirmed COVID-19 cases from NCDC network laboratory announced in Abia on Monday were patients receiving care in our hospital already. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLtaOxJmltE He said both patients have been successfully evacuated to the isolation facility for care and contact tracing of all who were involved in the management of the patients in casualty, ICU, Male Medical Ward, and Ludlow Slessor Complex have commenced, adding that the affected areas have been shut down for now and decontamination has started. "In line with the best global practices we are collaborating with the relevant state and federal agencies to ensure that all contacts within (staff and patients) and outside the hospital are traced, assessed, screened and if necessary placed under surveillance or appropriate care. "Meanwhile, all those who came in direct contact with these cases should commence immediate 14 days self-isolation and report to the facility if they observe any symptoms. "Therefore, I wish to appeal to all staff to remain calm, as we hope that these measures will enable us achieve expected results. "It is indeed a trying time for us all - as a country, state and institution, therefore all hands must be on deck to ensure that we successfully navigate this challenge together. Meanwhile as earlier directed, I wish to reiterate that you should not attend to any patient not wearing a face mask, hand gloves and adequate PPE. "Likewise, staff are enjoined to continue to practice more than ever all the recommended public health practices - wearing of face masks, regular hand hygiene, environmental hygiene, social distancing and appropriate use of PPE. "All triage nurses at the service entry must screen for respiratory symptoms in all patients. If present the unit head should be informed immediately for evaluation and appropriate care" he said. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/breaking-doctor-who-died-had-no-link-with-covid-19-patients-fmc-umuahia-md/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Health › COVID-19: We'll Continue With Lockdown, Social Distancing In Abia - Gov. Ikpeazu by Metrix147(op): 7:42pm On Apr 21, 2020 |
Following the record of 2 COVID-19 index cases in Abia State on Monday, the state governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has expressed concern over a possible community transmission of the virus, saying the state will continue with its lockdown and social distancing, while contact tracing continues in the state, ABN TV reports. Ikpeazu made this known during a media briefing in Umuahia on Tuesday on the index cases in the state, stating that the two patients are old (70 and 72 years old respectively) and have no previous history of travel in the recent past. He also disclosed that the state has provided 2 isolation centers in Aba and Umuahia with a combined capacity for about 50 patients, saying there is an additional facility at Federal Medical Centre (FMC). According to the Governor, the state has trained all its front line officers down to the Primary Health Care (PHC) level and has also provided 6 state-owned ambulances. He emphasised that the state has provided ventilators, oxygen concentrators, patient monitors and more than enough Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to tackle COVID-19 in addition to the ban in public gatherings and eventual lockdown. "This morning, we have dispatched our officers on rigorous contact tracing exercise. "We must thank and encourage our front line officers who put their lives at risk for the sake of all of us. They have previously followed and tracked all previously reported cases, 'Miracle' was tracked and tested with negative results. ‘Prosper’ was also apprehended and tested and it turned out negative, among many more already tested. "The days ahead will be difficult and calls for more courage and commitment in the hands of our front line officers and all citizens. "Government will continue to provide all the PPE required to protect our medical and paramedical personnel. We are sending a consignment of additional PPEs and other materials to support the Federal Medical Center ( FMC), Umuahia "Government will insist that all borders shall remain locked till further notice. "All our citizens should remember that wearing of face masks in Abia is compulsory. "Government will encourage all citizens to continue to practice social distancing and strict rules of handwashing as well as use of sanitizers. We shall embark in massive contact tracing across all the LGAs where these index cases have been associated within the recent past. Hence, Ikwuano, Ukwa West and Umuahia North will be covered during this contact tracing. "The private clinic where one of these patients was treated is hereby closed to the public until properly disinfected while all the doctors and nurses who attended to them still remain quarantined until the result of their tests is out. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/covid-19-well-continue-with-lockdown-social-distancing-to-avert-community-transmission-ikpeazu/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Health › Abia Closes Private Hospital Treating Coronavirus Patients by Metrix147(op): 6:49pm On Apr 21, 2020 |
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has announced the indefinite closure of a private hospital where the two index cases of the coronavirus in the state were receiving medical attention before their referral to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia.Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/breaking-tension-as-abia-closes-private-hospital-treating-coronavirus-patients/ 1 Like 1 Share
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| Politics › Hon. Nkole Greets Sen. Kalu At 60, Prays God's Mercy Upon Him by Metrix147(op): 10:05am On Apr 21, 2020 |
The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Uko Nkole has congratulated the senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu on his 60th birthday. In a message to the Senate Chief Whip, Hon. Nkole prayed God to show Sen. Kalu mercy now and always. "Happy birthday to, "A two-time Governor of Abia State "My Colleague In The 9Th National Assembly "Senate Whip "Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu "May God bless your new age and show you mercy on this day and always sir" he wrote. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/hon-nkole-greets-sen-kalu-at-60-prays-gods-mercy-upon-him/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Okparaeke: Doctor Slumps And Dies At FMC Umuahia by Metrix147(op): 1:25am On Apr 21, 2020 |
A medical worker with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia, Abia State on Monday reportedly collapsed and died.Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/breaking-doctor-reportedly-slumps-dies-at-fmc-umuahia/ 1 Share
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| Crime › Killing In Ohafia, Military Not Planning Night Raid - Hon. Nkole by Metrix147(op): 4:54pm On Apr 20, 2020 |
The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Uko Nkole has called on the people of Ohafia to ignore a WhatsApp Broadcast making rounds alleging that the Nigerian Military is planning a night raid in Ohafia in a bid to kill many youths in Ohafia at night. He described the social media broadcast as fake news and an orchestrated attempt to engage in scaremongering and sow seeds of discord between the Military and the people of Ohafia. In a release he personally signed on Monday, the federal lawmaker said he works closely with the Commandant of the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army stationed at Ohafia and that he has assured him that there is no basis for such an allegation as his men are solely concerned with maintaining peace in their area of jurisdiction including Ohafia where their barracks is located. "I understand that due to the unfortunate incidence of yesterday (Friday) which led to the painful demise of a youth, Friday Ota, and the attendant chaos it precipitated, there has been ill-will among the people of the area against security agencies but I urge citizens to go about their lawful endeavours without fear of harassment. "The Nigerian Police Force, following calls from all quarters, including mine, have since apprehended their personnel who took part in the unfortunate events of yesterday and they are working hard to restore calm to the area. "Residents of Ohafia and indeed, the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency are assured that security agencies in the area are approaching their mandates with a renewed sense of professionalism and discipline and God-willing, the sad episode of yesterday will not repeat itself again. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/hon-nkole-allays-fear-says-military-not-planning-night-raid-in-ohafia/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Health › Vincent Prosper: Suspected COVID-19 Patient Captured In Abia (photos) by Metrix147(op): 11:43pm On Apr 18, 2020 |
The Abia state government has announced that a fleeing coronavirus patient Vincent Prosper, who had earlier had contact with a confirmed case in Akwa Ibom is now in custody, ABN TV reports. The suspected patient was tracked down with the help of security agents who pinned him to his location after he had severally refused to turn up for testing. A release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu on Saturday says, "Abia State COVID-19 medical Rapid Response (RR) Team received information from NCDC national control room on a suspected COVID-19 patient named Vincent Prosper who called them from Abia State to report among other things that he was manifesting symptoms of the virus and recently had contacts with a confirmed patient in neighboring Akwa Ibom state in addition to recently returning from Lagos. "Our team immediately swung into action and called the number forwarded, took notes and asked the individual to isolate himself pending our arrival to take samples for testing. On arrival at the given location, he disappeared and was later to confess that he saw the ambulance and the fully kitted RR-team, lost courage, detested the possibility of being locked down and decided to switch off his phone and disappear into thin air. "We continued to look for him quietly and at some point got him again on the phone and he gave us a wrong address at Azikiwe Road and a team was immediately dispatched to the location but did not find him there. "At that point, we decided to enlist the services of a top security agency in the state to find him and also alerted members of the public yesterday regarding the situation in the hope that he would voluntarily come forward. He never did! But late last night, the security agency pinned his location down and this morning our RR-team stormed the location with security agents and took him into custody at our isolation facility at Amachara where we have now collected samples from him and dispatched to NCDC for testing." The government says the suspect, Vincent Prosper is now fully cooperating and all necessary information given, including the fact that while he actually recently returned from Lagos he didn't visit Akwa Ibom state since his return though he resides in a border community to Akwa Ibom State. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/breaking-fleeing-suspected-covid-19-patient-captured-in-abia-quarantined-photos/ Cc; lalasticlala, Mynd44
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| Crime › Policemen Involved In Ohafia Shooting Acted Under Influence Of Alcohol - Abia CP by Metrix147(op): 8:36pm On Apr 18, 2020 |
The Abia state Police Command has announced the arrest of policemen involved in sporadic shooting in Ohafia on Friday that led to the death of an indigene of the area, identified as Ifeanyi Arunsi. The State Police Command said it received with nostalgia the news of the shooting incident in Ebem Ohafia by a team of policemen led by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, saying the team were neither on duty nor on COVID 19 preventive assignment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7LT57yr548 In a release signed by the command's PRO, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna on behalf of CP E. Ene Okon on Saturday made available to ABN TV, he said the team went out in a private car belonging to one of them to a drinking joint where they got drunk and while going back home, the driver hit a truck off-loading goods. "In an ensuing argument between the Policemen and the people off-loading goods, one of the Policemen, a Constable disappeared from the scene and resurfaced with a Police rifle and started shooting sporadically under the influence of alcohol during which, bullet hit the victim on the buttocks. "This singular act and others of same nature is regrettable, condemnable and not tolerated by both the Nigeria Police Force and its Abia State Command. "The Commissioner of Police Abia State, CP E. Ene Okon commiserates with the immediate and extended families of the deceased as well as the entire Ohafia people. "It is the Commissioner of Police’ sordid appeal to the youths and people of Ebem Ohafia to eschew violence and destruction of Police/government property while assuring that justice must be done. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/breaking-policemen-involved-in-ohafia-shooting-acted-under-influence-of-alcohol-abia-cp/ 2 Likes
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| Crime › Policeman Kills Man In Ohafia, Abia State (Graphic Photo, Video) by Metrix147(op): 9:37am On Apr 18, 2020 |
A middle-aged man identified as Friday was on Friday night shot dead by a trigger happy policeman in Ebem, Ohafia local government area of Abia state, ABN TV reports. Since the commencement of the lockdown in Abia, this is the third time a security agent is killing innocent citizens in the state. Our correspondent gathered that argument had ensued between the duo while the late Friday was offloading his goods in his shop located at Eni Njoku road, Ebem ohafia. The policeman was said to have immediately shot the victim, leaving him on the pull of his blood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlGm3BStoKc He was later rushed to Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia where he was pronounced dead in the late hours of Friday. This development has attracted the anger of the youths in the area who have started a peaceful protest, demanding justice for the late Friday. Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/04/breaking-ohafia-boils-as-security-agent-kills-another-abia-indigene-photos/ 3 Likes 4 Shares
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| Health › Vincent Prosper: Abia Declares Suspected COVID-19 Patient Wanted by Metrix147(op): 4:57pm On Apr 17, 2020 |
Abia State Ministry of Health in partnership with the State Inter-Ministerial Committee on COVID-19 on Friday declared one Vincent Prosper wanted.https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/breaking-abia-declares-suspected-covid-19-patient-wanted/amp/ 2 Likes
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