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Rev. Ezera Ume, the minister-in-charge Solid Rock Parish Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umuahia has said there is a lasting solution to the recent visa ban placed on Nigerians by the United States authorities.

The Minister who spoke to ABN TV shortly after Sunday service expressed displeasure over the development, adding that Nigeria should as a matter of urgency begin to look inward for solutions.

According to Rev. Ume, there is also the need for Nigeria to consider the reasons for which it earned the diplomatic sanction from America to fashion out way forward.

He also called on Nigerians to have faith in God, emphasising that He shall perfect all things in their lives just like He gave Sarah laughter when it seemed she was not going to give birth again.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/02/after-us-visa-ban-on-nigeria-clergy-makes-shocking-revelation-on-way-out/

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Men of Special Anti Robbery Squad led by their Commander in Abia, SP Obioguru Johnbull on Sunday killed two kidnap suspects at their hideout in Ekeakpara, Osisioma LGA of Abia State

ABN TV gathered that while other suspects are fleeing for their live, two were gunned down by the police operatives.

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Those rescued during the operation include Michael Maduchukwu (M) age 39yrs kidnapped on 31/01/2020 at Ariaria Junction by St. Mary, Aba, Emeka Emenyeonu (m) age 38yrs kidnapped on the 01/02/2020 at Asa Umudim, Aba and Mercy Akuka (F) age 30yrs kidnapped on 01/02/2020 at Umudim Aba.

There was no casualty recorded on the side of the police officers.

Their weapons were also recovered.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/02/breaking-residents-jubilate-as-police-kill-2-kidnap-suspect-in-aba-rescue-victims-graphic-photosvideo/

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President Muhammadu Buhari has described as deliberate misinformation the assertion of PDP presidential candidate in the 2019 election, Alh. Atiku Abubakar that United States extended their visa ban to Nigeria due to lack of the government's respect for Human rights.

The president in a tweet by his Special Adviser on New Media, Lauretta Onochie posted: "FACTS AND FICTION
"It is utterly disgraceful that a former VP of Nigeria and the 2019 Presidential candidate of @OfficialPDPNig, @atiku, would deliberately, misinform and mislead Nigerians.
"What sort of a leader disrespects his people in this way?
He should apologise to Nigerians".

Atiku had also in a tweet pleaded with the US President, Donald Trump to reconsider his visa ban policy on Nigerians should not be punished for inefficiencies of the government.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/02/visa-ban-buhari-blasts-atiku-for-calling-his-government-inefficient/

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The people of Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia local government area of Abia have declared Friday, 31st January, 2020 thanksgiving in appreciation to God from saving them from what would have been the most destructive and disastrous catastrophe in the history of the people, ABN TV reports.

This is contained in a statement signed by the kpoke 1 of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community and Paramount Ruler of Ebem, Ohafía Ancient Kingdom, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha. JP.

The community is holding this thanksgiving over averted fuel tanker fire late last year.

"Today (Friday Nkwo),31st January, 2020, the core of the entire good people of Ebem Ohafia community, and all her well-wishers, solemnly and in humble Worship, give thanks to HIM alone, THE ALMIGHTY FATHER OF ALL, for innumerable reasons, but, most especially for miraculously saving Ebem and all her people from what could have been the most destructive and disastrous catastrophe in the history of Ebem resulting from the crashing of a fully loaded petrol tank from its head truck at the Udy King Fuel filling station at Prof Eni Njoku Road, Ebem Ohafia, on Thursday, 9th January, 2020" the release read in part.

The Royal father also added, "Although that part of the road became a sea of petrol, but because Ebem belongs to HIM, THE ALMIGHTY FATHER, and not to the minions of the Darkness, HIS invisible, OMINISCIENT and OMNIPOTENT HANDS miraculously shielded Ebem from the disaster.

"In consequence of the above, Ebem has dedicated this day solely for a heartfelt Thanksgiving to HIM ALONE WHOSE command," Peace be still", once more prevented the then looming dark clouds over Ebem".

While declaring that Ohafia belongs to God, he insisted that his people will not take God's love for granted.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/02/averted-fuel-tanker-fire-ebem-ohafia-belongs-to-god-hrm-ukoha/

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The Director ABN TV, Ifeanyi Okali has felicitated with the national President Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Christopher Isiguzo on his birthday.

Okali in a birthday message described Isiguzo as a visionary and astute leader who has brought his administrative dexterity that has helped in repositioning NUJ.

"Isiguzo came at a time when NUJ was in dire need of a visionary, young and vibrant journalist to brought a ray of light to the once virile union.

"Since his coming on board, he has not failed the confidence some of us reposed in him" he said.

He also added, "On behalf on myself and entire staff of ABN TV, I salute my personal friend and leader as he marks his birthday today. It is my prayer that God Almighty will enlarge your coast and bring you a lasting joy and peace of mind.

Source:https://abntv.ng/2020/01/abn-tv-boss-salutes-nuj-president-isiguzo-on-his-birthday/

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Robust efforts of the Abia State Police command to reduce crime rate in Umuahia, the state capital has yielded a significant success following the recent arrest of a criminal gang said to belong to the syndicate of late Grave, a notorious robber recently killed by the police in the state, ABN TV reports.

Briefing newsmen in Umuahia on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police in Abia, Etim Ene Okon said the peace residents of Umuahia enjoyed after the killing of Sampson Theukwumere Nwokocha popularly known as 'Grave', was truncated as his loyalists surfaced and unleashed terror on the residents of the capital city.


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According to the police chief, around 10 January, 2020 the city recorded series of car snatching, armed robberies and trailing of Bank customers to and from Banks, activities linked to the deadly gang.

"One of these was the robbery and shooting of one Basil Okechukwu 'm' of Obowo Imo State on 16/01/2020 around Post Office Umuahia while on transit with the money he withdrew from one of the Commercial Banks.

"The gang made World Bank Area their safe Haven due to numerous routes therein that could facilitate their escapes" he said.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/after-reign-of-terror-in-umuahia-police-nab-graves-crime-partners-recover-cache-of-arms-photosvideo/

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Hell was let loose on Monday morning in Etitiama Nkporo, Ohafia local government area of Abia state following the killing of a middle aged woman by her husband identified as Mr. Kalu Ilum.

An eye witness who spoke with ABN TV on the condition of anonymity said trouble started when the late Ilum invaded his wife's shop at about 7am on Monday and shot her, killing her on the spot.

The couple were said to have unresolved issues, leading the late wife identified as Chichi, a food vendor to seek for a divorce.

ABN TV gathered that after the dastardly act, the killer husband fled into a well for fear of attack by the locals.

Our source disclosed that it took the intervention of a native medicine man who came to make the fleeing husband uncomfortable in his hiding place, a situation that forced him out from the well.

He was lynched on the spot by angry mob and later set ablaze.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/breaking-mob-stones-man-to-death-set-him-ablaze-after-he-shot-his-wife-dead-in-abia-graphic-photos/

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Reaction Trails The Recent Report Of Manhood Loss In Umuahia City Brought To You By ABN TV.

Our correspondent, Grace Dorcas went to the street to hear the opinion of the residents on the strange development.

Watch People Reactions Below.....

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Information reaching ABN TV has it that fire has gutted a building near Don Justus Filling station Bende road Umuahia the capital of Abia state on Sunday morning.

Although there was no loss of life in the fire outbreak, property worth millions of Naira is said to have been damaged.

The cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing the report

Men of Abia state Fire Service has put the fire under control.

Recall that early this year they was a fire outbreak at the popular Timber market Umuahia.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/breaking-another-fire-outbreak-in-umuahia-photos/

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) Worldwide has appealed to the Supreme Court-declared governor of Imo state, Sen. Hope Uzodinma to form a government of unity that will include major political parties in the state especially the PDP, APGA and AA as a means of averting looming crisis in the state.

The Council cited the recent protest that rocked the state following the sacking of Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as the duly elected Governor of the State, saying if not checked will lead to bigger security concerns and loss of lives and property.

In a release signed by the President General Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and the Deputy President General, Comrade Obinna Achionye, said, made available to ABN TV, said it has held a Consultative stakeholders meeting in the state to ensure that there is a peaceful atmosphere in the state, emphasising that such meetings will soon start bearing fruits.

While maintaining that all the actors affected in the recent Supreme Court judgment are indigenes of Imo called for calm among all the stakeholder, saying it is committed to peace in the state.

Read more at: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/include-pdp-apga-others-in-your-govt-to-avert-crisis-ohanaeze-begs-uzodinma/

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The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Hon. Uko Nkole has reacted to a viral video of Ndia Ememe Abam community school in Arochukwu local government area of Abia state where pupils study under scorching sun without seats.

This is following an earlier report by ABN TV about the poor state of the only public primary school in the area.

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The federal lawmaker in his response said he is aware of the situation and that the project has been captured in the 2020 National Budget.

"I am aware of the situation and it's been captured in the 2020 National Budget", Hon Uko Nkole said.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/federal-legislator-reacts-to-trending-news-of-arochukwu-dilapidated-community-school/

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The poor state of Ndia Ememe Abam Community School in Arochukwu local government Abia State has brought the academic activities in the school to a stand still as pupils now stand under tree to receive lessons, ABN TV findings reveal.

The school located in Ohafor ward 1 our correspondent discovered has been in a very dilapidated state for years without the intervention of the appropriate authorities.

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A resident of the area said parents who can afford the cost of private school have withdrawn their children from the public school, leaving a very few pupils.

The collapsed classrooms are also without seats, forcing the pupils to learn under the scorching sun.

The community therefore calls on the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Abia State government, SUBEB and other relevant bodies to quickly intervene and save the school from going into extinction.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/meet-abia-community-school-where-children-learn-under-tree-without-seats-photosvideo/

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The National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Christopher Isiguzo has been decorated with the traditional title of Magatakardan Jalingo by the Paramount Ruler of Jalingo.

Isiguzo who took to his Facebook page to announce the development expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Taraba as well as the state chapter of NUJ.

He wrote: "Just received the traditional title of Magatakardan Jalingo from the Paramount Ruler of Jalingo. Many thanks to the Government and People of Taraba State as well as our Distinguished Colleaguesin Taraba Council of NUJ led by Mr Jovita Shafe. It can only get better. To God Be The Glory".

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/breaking-nuj-president-bags-chieftaincy-title-of-magatakardan-jalingo-photos/

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There was pandemonium on Thursday following the mysterious disappearance of a middle aged man's penis in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, ABN TV reports.

Trouble started when the victim identified as Papa Ejima raised the alarm around Oboro Street by Niger area of Umuahia, saying that his penis disappeared immediately after a Nigerien, a tigernut seller whose name could not be identified at the time of this report touched him in his manhood region.

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This ABN TV gathered attracted the attention of other residents who threatened to kill the accuse person if he fails to return the manhood.

He appealed to them to spare him, saying his father who is in Niger will return the manhood.

It took the intervention of men of the Nigerian police who came to whisk the accused person away to escape mob action.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/breaking-confusion-as-tigernut-seller-allegedly-steals-mans-penis-in-umuahia-photosvideo/

Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia state under the auspices of Ebem Ohafia Christian Organization in conjunction with Ebem Ohafia Development Union and Ezie Ebem in Council has concluded arrangements to hold an inter-denominational thanksgiving service.

ABN TV reports that this is in celebration of God for averting a fire outbreak from a fallen fuel tanker in the community.

The event which is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2020 will hold at Abum Square, Ekeluogo Ebem at 10am.

ABN TV had earlier reported that a fuel tanker on 9th of January 2020 spilled its content in the rural community of Ebem and fortunately there was no inferno.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/ebem-ohafia-holds-thanksgiving-over-averted-fuel-tanker-fire/

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A large number of youths from Ameake community in Umuahia on Saturday invaded Mbaka estate where construction was going on and sacked all the workers after allegedly beating up policemen attached to the estate.

The policemen were deployed in response to a tip off of the attack by the youths who are alleging that the estate owner has encroached in their land without adequate compensation.

ABN TV gathered that on Friday, the youths numbering about six had attacked the same estate where the workers were said to have overpowered them and handed over one of them to Ubani police station for questioning.

They were said to have been infuriated by this, causing a large mobilization of their members for a reinforcement on the construction workers in the early hours of Saturday.

Our correspondent gathered that the angry youths engaged in the spree of damaging any vehicle they could sight in the construction premises and later escaped back to the community.

The police in response to this development dispatched more operatives to the troubled environment.

No arrest had been made as at the time of filing in this report.

It is alleged that the youth leader of the community identified simply as Obioma is likely behind this as village chiefs have absconded from the community for fear of being attacked after some youths were said to have vandalized their houses and burnt their cars.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/breaking-youths-allegedly-beat-up-policemen-sack-estate-workers-over-illegal-encroachment-in-abia/

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No fewer than four gunmen on Saturday invaded a Bet9ja office located at Warri street by Calabar street, Umuahia, causing panic among staff and customers of the shop, ABN TV reports.

The owner of the shop, Uchenna Ihenacho stated that nothing was carted away by the robbers and no casualty recorded.

The cashier was said to have made away with the available cash immediately the arrival of the gunmen.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/breaking-panic-as-gunmen-attack-betting-shop-in-umuahia/

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Drunk Soldier Reportedly Shoots Guard Commander Dead In Abuja [Graphic Photos]

A drunk soldier in the Nigerian Army has reportedly shot his colleague at the Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja.

According to reports, the killer soldier was allegedly drunk before he shot his fellow officer over an argument on his alcohol habit.

The soldier was reportedly granted a break, only for him to return heavily drunk. The guard commander, in mufti, was said to have confronted him and asked him to change up for duty.

The suspect then went in, changed into his uniform, picked up his rifle, came out and shot the guard commander. On seeing what he had done, the suspect allegedly shot himself, but missed his own head and the bullet shattered his mouth.

This incident is coming just days after a soldier reportedly shot dead 2 of his colleagues in Borno State.

Source: https://abntv.ng/2020/01/drunk-soldier-reportedly-shoots-guard-commander-dead-in-abuja-graphic-photos/

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The executive director, ABN TV, Ifeanyi Okali has advised students of higher institution to focus on self employment as a way of securing their future and generate employment for others.

He also said creativity is the key to surviving in the challenging labour environment the country is facing.

The media practitioner made this known on Sunday while receiving the award of community development from National Association of Ohafia Students, NAOS at Ebem in Ohafia local government area of Abia state.

He disclosed that era of white collar job is gradually fizzling away as a result of the saturated labour market across the country.

Okali revealed that though education is critical to self development, it is not enough to assure people of brighter future.

According to him, following area of one's passion with creativity and commitment will help in building people and not necessarily their academic discipline.

Using Okali as an instance, one of the participants at the event, Okafor Ndukwe advised the students to make use of their youthful age and indulge in gainful adventures and stay away from crime.

The chanting of 'ABN we know' rented the air when he mounted the stage to receive his award.

The students expressed happiness with the virility of ABN TV at disseminating information from within Abia and the country at large, maintaining that the platform has been veritable in bringing information to their doorstep.

Okali promised that ABN TV will stream live the subsequent editions of the NAOS award, assuring them that he will do everything possible within his limit to support them.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2020/01/abn-tv-boss-charges-students-on-enterprenuership-as-he-bags-community-development-award/

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A media consultant, Mr. ThankGod Ntaku has called on Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu to site the proposed Abia State University of Science and Technology in Ukwa land.

ABN TV reports reports governor Ikpeazu had, through his Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, disclosed the approval of the inauguration of an exploratory committee on the setting up of a University of Science and Technology in Aba to be headed by Prof Anya O Anya.

Speaking to our correspondent, Ntaku, a prominent Ukwa son, commended the idea of a University of Science and Technology in Abia, said it smacked of insensitivity for the governor to approve that such a University be sited at Aba with its commercial activities and concomitant noise that is very unfavorable to learning.

Ntaku emphasized the need to site institutions of higher learning at locations that are far from the hustle and bustle of cities, pointing out that the founding fathers of this country knew what they did in the sixties when they chose remote places like Nsukka, Ife, Zaria for Universities.

He added that public institutions are not supposed to be clustered in particular places in the interest of the overall development of the state.

Read more at: https://www.abnews247.com/2020/01/site-proposed-university-of-science-and-technology-in-ukwa-ntaku-begs-ikpeazu/

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Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill into Law after the State House of Assembly passed the N137, 419, 617, 116 (One Hundred and Thirty Seven Billion, Four Hundred and Nineteen Million, Six Hundred and Seventeen Thousand, One Hundred and Sixteen Naira) Budget earlier today.

Signing the Abia State 2020 Appropriation Bill christened "Budget Of Economic Repositioning" into Law at Government House, Umuahia, Governor Ikpeazu lauded the leadership of the State House of Assembly for the expeditious passage of the Bill. He stated that since his assumption of office in 2015 this is the first time he is signing an Appropriation Bill before the commencement of the financial year and assured that his administration would do all within its powers to implement the budget.

According to him, the budget aims at supporting the rapid development of the State as well as impacting on the lives of Abia people, especially those living in rural areas and promised to ensure timely execution of projects captured in the budget. He expressed hope that there will be further improvements in the performance of the budget and advised various Ministries and implementation units to adhere strictly to the budget provisions.

Presenting the approved 2020 Appropriation Bill to the Governor, the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, stated that members of the 7th Assembly worked hard to ensure the early passage of the Bill in order to support the realization of the development agenda of the Governor.

Other members of the state executive council, including the Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Ude Oko Chukwu, PhD, Secretary to State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem, Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon D K Uduma, Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, his counterparts in the Finance and Special Duties Ministries respectively, Dr Aham Uko and Chief Chimaobi Ebisike, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr A. C. B. Agbazuere among other top government functionaries including the Permanent Secretary of the State Planning Commission, Dr
Nnenna Chikezie, Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative Matters, Hon. Tony Mezie Nwubani were present at the event.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/12/gov-ikpeazu-signs-2020-budget/

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