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No fewer that 400 students on Tuesday benefited from Benjamin Kalu’s education bursary award as part of activities marking the 59th Nigeria’s Independence anniversary in Bende, Abia state.

ABN TV gathered that the scheme under Benjamin Kalu Foundation Education Support Project (BKF-ESP), is targeted at helping students take care of their basic education needs.

The sponsor of the scheme and the member representing Bende federal constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu said true Independence cannot take place till the people are given opportunity to aspire for their utmost best.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/10/400-students-benefit-as-first-phase-of-benjamin-kalus-education-bursary-kicks-off-amidst-jubilation-photos/

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A humanitarian support organization, Peacemakers Guide has honoured the Director, National Broadcast Academy, Engr. Ajibola Abiola with award of excellence as part of activities marking this year's International Day of Peace held at Ibadan over the weekend, ABN TV reports.

This is in recognition of his positive contribution to diverse human endeavor and community peace building in Nigeria.

Organizers of the event said by this award, Engr. Ajibola Abiola has become a member of Commissioner of Peace Forum.

The event also brought together various stakeholders in peace building and national development, among whom are National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ).

READ MORE: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/nba-director-bags-award-of-excellence-on-peace-guide/

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A Nigerian based in the US, Otunba T.J. Abbas
has attributed the disregard for laws in the country to lack of punitive measures and inability of constituted authorities to enforce the laws, ABN TV reports.

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Reacting to his arrest by a US police officer for driving with his beam light put on, he said if it were in Nigeria, citizens do similar things, double-pointer and sometimes drive in one-way and nothing happens.

READ MORE: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/video-nigerians-do-things-as-if-they-live-in-a-jungle-us-based-nigerian/

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The Olu Epe, of Epe Kingdom, HRM Oba ( Dr.) Shefiu Olatunji Adewale Bamgopa Eshinl Okun 1, has appealed to Lagos state and federal government to pay more attention to the tourism potentials of the kingdom, saying this can bring about national progress.

The royal father made the call on Friday during a ceremony to mark the beginning of 2019 celebration of the Kayokayo Festival.

He called on the government to pay more attention to the celebration of Kayokayo Festival as a way of preserving Indigenous cultural heritage now and generations to come.

Oba Bamgopa expressed the readiness of Epe Kingdom to make available massive land to the development of tourism sector which he said the ceremony is positioned to advance.

He revealed that Epe has a robust economic value in terms of fishery.

According to the traditional ruler, Epe is surrounded by water, insisting that the people's live can be enhanced if fishery is given the needed attention.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/epe-strategically-positioned-to-change-the-face-of-tourism-in-nigeria-olu-epe/

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The Director, National Broadcast Academy (NBA) Engr. Ajibola Abiola has decried the growing rate of fake news in the social and mainstream media in Nigeria, insisting that the Academy is committed to fighting menace.

In a chat with ABN TV on Wednesday, Engr. Abiola while revealing that unethical practice in the media industry can be attributed to poor regulation, he added that the NBA has concluded plans to repackage its curriculum so that much emphasis will be placed on ethics in broadcasting and news circulation.

“We believe that if people are brought to the knowledge of ethics in broadcasting, the issue of fake news will be brought to the barest minimum. If you must address a large number of persons, there are ethics you must follow and adhere to, so that you won’t just go out there and start telling people about or imagine certain things that are not there.

“So we at NBA, we are trying to make sure that all our trainees are fully imbibed with ethics of broadcasting and that is what we are doing” he said.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/nba-unravels-plans-to-tackle-fake-news-among-social-media-influencers-bloggers/

The members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, protested in Umuahia, Abia state, over the refusal of the National and State Assembly Election Petition Panel sitting in Umuahia to release the true copy of the September 9 verdict of the tribunal to parties in the suit.

The protesters carried various placards with different inscriptions and crowded the entrance gate of the high court of justice, Umuahia, chanting various agitation songs relating to the judgment of panel two of the election petition tribunal.

READ MORE: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/breaking-heavy-protest-rocks-abia-as-apc-members-demand-for-true-copy-of-tribunal-judgement-photos/

The House of Representatives has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory on Wednesday at the presidential election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja.

This is contained in a release signed by the Spokesperson of the Green Chamber, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Thursday.

He described the president's victory as a ratification of the goodwill and confidence reposed in him by the majority Nigerians.

The Bende federal constituency representative stated that the process of litigation will help in nurturing Nigeria's democracy,

He also said the reduction in the number of election victory reversals is an indication that INEC, did a good job in the 2019 election.

READ MORE: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/house-of-reps-congratulates-buhari-says-president-never-interfered-with-litigation-process/

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Former Abia state Governor and Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has described the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari as good for Nigeria's democracy.

He noted that the verdict of the tribunal is a re-affirmation of the popularity of the President among the people, adding that the 2019 presidential election, provided another opportunity for Nigerians to compensate President Buhari for his good works.

Acknowledging the role of the judiciary in sustaining Nigeria's growing democracy, Kalu, advised politicians to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship in their pursuits for the sake of nation building.

While commending the panel for the landmark judgement, the Senator expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their firm confidence in President Buhari and his team.

In a statement personally signed by Kalu on Tuesday, he stressed that the re-affirmation of President Buhari's victory is a testament to the unprecedented achievements of the current administration.

He said, "I join other Nigerians in celebrating the verdict of the tribunal.

"President Buhari's pedigree and goodwill will always speak for him.

"The President as a strong advocate of democracy, provided a level playing ground for candidates across political parties in the 2019 general election.

"President Buhari's leadership style is highly commendable.

SOURCE: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/presidential-tribunal-senator-kalu-lauds-buharis-victory/

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Following insinuations in some quarters that the Abia State National and State Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Umuahia has sacked Dr Orji Uzor Kalu as senator representing Abia North senatorial district, the lawyer to Sen. Kalu, Victor Etie has said his client was never sacked.

Describing the assertion as falsehood and misinterpretation of the tribunal pronouncement, Barr. Etie said the tribunal neither sacked Senator Orji Uzor Kalu nor annul his election rather the tribunal ordered for a supplementary election in some polling units in 2 local governments of Abia North where election in the words of the tribunal never held.

According to him, the three man panel headed by Justice Cornelius Adebayo never ordered INEC to retrieve Kalu's certificate of return nor annual any of Kalu's vote or margin of lead.

He said that senator Kalu's vote and margin of lead are still intact as the tribunal never tempered with it, neither did the tribunal order for a rerun but a supplementary election in some polling units in about 2 local governments which in their wisdom election never took place.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/tribunal-never-sacked-orji-kalu-as-his-certificate-is-intact-lawyer/

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The member representing Bende North constituency Abia state House of Assembly Hon. Chijioke Chukwu has made a N200,000 pledge to any corps member that marries and indigene of the state and N100,000 to any NYSC member that marries fellow member within the service year, ABN TV reports.

While charging the youth corps members serving in the state to be of good moral behaviour during and after the period of their service year by avoiding cutting corners, involving in drugs and internet fraud, he appealed to them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state, assuring them that the Okezie Ikpeazu-led administration is committed to ensuring their security and that of all visitors and indigenes of the state.

Speaking after an inter platoon sports and volleyball occasion to mark the end of the orientation exercise for Batch “B” stream 2 for NYSC members in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia state on Friday, Hon. Chukwu who is also the sponsor of the sporting competition expressed happiness with the peaceful atmosphere he experienced in the orientation camp.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/marry-abia-indigene-get-200k-marry-fellow-corps-member-get-100k-hon-chukwu-challenges-corpers/

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, Abia State headed by Justice Ilori Akintoya, today Sunday September 8, 2019 in a unanimous decision affirmed the victory of Hon. Uko Nkole, member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the February 2019 National Assembly election.

The court also dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress( APC) candidate, Mr. Nnamdi Iro Oji challenging Hon. Nkole's victory for lacking merit.

Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), had declared Hon Nkole, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winner of the February 23, 2019 House of Representatives election for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/breaking-tribunal-upholds-hon-nkoles-victory/

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Weird Nigerian Prophet, Chukwuemeka Odumeje, Director of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje, also known as Lion, while reacting to the killings of Nigerians in South Africa has vowed to deal with the country.

ABN TV understands that the Onitsha-based Prophet Chukwuemeka made this known while reacting to the killings of Nigerians in South Africa which he claimed were mostly Igbos.

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He made this known and made a vow to destroy South Africa to a depth beyond repair in a video he posted via his Ministry official Facebook handle, Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry Onitsha.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/xenophobia-i-will-bring-down-south-africa-weird-nigerian-prophet-vows-video/

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Fear has gripped residents of Mafoluku in Oshodi LG, Lagos State after a family of seven and their guest were found dead this morning.

There is apprehension at 19 Olowora Street as the man, his wife, their four children and a pregnant guest were all discovered lifeless around 10 am on Wednesday.
 
ABN TV gathered that the tragic incident happened in their one room apartment within the compound
 
At the moment people are suspecting a likely food poisoning. Policemen at Makinde are said to have been notified and were at the residence to evacuate the bodies.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/breaking-family-of-7-pregnant-guest-found-dead-in-lagos/

The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has forwarded the names of 24 people penciled down to make up his cabinet to the State House of Assembly for confirmation.

This is contained in a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu.

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Press Release

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has forwarded the following names to the State House of Assembly for confirmation as Honorable Commissioners in the State Executive Council:

1. Honorable Chimaobi Ebisike 
2. Prof Ikechi Mgbeoji
3. Chief John J. Okoro 
4. Dr Hagler Okorie

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The workers of Abia state Hospitals Management Board (HMB), a parastal under the state's ministry of health, Umuahia on Monday protested the backlog of salaries numbering about 11 months owed them.

Some of the protesting workers alleged that the government stopped paying them since the month of May, 2016 for undisclosed reason.

The protesters barricaded the busy Aba road, close to the government house, carrying various placards with different inscriptions. The protest caused very slow movement of traffic in the capital city.

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Comrade Ejike Patric O. the medical and health workers chairman, of HMB revealed to ABN TV the reason of the protest.

“As you can see from our placards that we have not been paid for barely eleven months, by the end of this September it will be one year. We receive our last salary in September 2018.” Comrade Ejike said.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/abia-hmb-workers-protest-shutdown-offices-over-11-months-unpaid-salaries-photosvideo/

A group, World Igbo Congress (WIC) at the weekend conferred on the Minority leader of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe the award of Nma Agha Ndigbo (sword) in Houston, Texas United States, ABN TV reports.

The 2019 prestigious Distinguished Service Award our correspondent gathered is in recognition of the lawmaker's courage, consistency and the defence of rule of law and the people's rights in democracy.

The leader of IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu had earlier threatened to attack Igbo leaders sighted anywhere around the world after the attack of former senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/abaribe-defies-nnamdi-kanus-threat-receives-award-in-united-states/

No fewer that 500 people were on Thursday displaced in Etiti, Ndielu and Amaokai areas of Ugwueke in Bende local government area of Abia state following a persistent downpour.

ABN TV gathered that a lot of houses were submerged as a result of the flood, sacking the people from their ancestral homes.

Speaking with our correspondent on Thursday, the member representing Bende North constituency Abia state House of Assembly Hon. Chijioke Chukwu expressed concern over the plight of his constituents.

He called on the state authorities to quickly intervene through the relevant state agencies especially State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/over-500-people-displaced-as-flood-sacks-abia-community-photos/

A 20-year-old boy, Chikamso Chizoba Amalu has completed working on his auto mobile project which he started some years back.

Chikamso, who was on a test ride of the vehicle in Lagos street on Thursday told ABN TV that even though his father has not fully given his backing to the project, he persisted in doing it, saying it gives him happiness.


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Popularly known as A.C.C Whizzy, Chikamso revealed that he made a helicopter in Enugu in the year 2013 which he flew to the surprise of many.

He said lack of financial capacity has slowed the process of putting finishing touches on the helicopter project.

He admitted that there were errors in his previous invention but said he has developed a road map to make it more effective.

Chikamso said his agenda in 2020 is to invent what he called auto robotic spider that can maneuver traffic logjam through its wings.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/20-year-old-boy-who-manufactured-helicopter-produces-car-sets-2020-agenda-photovideo/

The Abia state election petition tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Thursday ruled that the member representing Bende federal constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu duly won his election into the National Assembly, ABN TV reports.

Anyaso had challenged the victory in court over alleged irregularities.

INEC had declared Hon. Kalu of APC winner in the February 2019 NASS election after defeating his closest rival, Chima Anyaso of the PDP.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/breaking-benjamin-kalu-defeats-chima-anyaso-at-tribunal/

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The Director National Broadcast Academy, Engr. Ajibola Abiola has revealed that plans are ongoing to incorporate digital technology into the curriculum of the Academy.

He stated this on Tuesday in a chat with ABN TV shortly after a workshop on DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP he facilitated for the basic course participants of the Institute.

He said the inclusion of digital technology in all departments of the Academy will get students ready for self-reliance upon completion of their courses in the 9-weeks training.

Abiola stated that digital technology has the capacity to create jobs and business opportunities especially in this era of new media.

“The digital space is so massive that business and working opportunities abound. That is why I want out students to take advantage of that space” he said.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/nba-to-integrate-digital-technology-in-its-curriculum-soon-director/

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The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has flayed those criticizing his government for alleged slow pace of work, saying his concern is on the quality of work done not the speed and quantity.

He stated this on Tuesday during a broadcast to mark the 28th anniversary of the creation of the state.

He insisted that contrary to what was obtainable, no project bring constructed under his government will collapse during the lifetime of his administration.

"Beloved Abians, I am not unaware of the complaints that have been made in certain quarters that our projects are slow and delayed. My response to that is that we are more interested in the quality of projects we undertake than the quantity and the speed of completion.

"We have no interest in speedily completing projects for accolades and applause only for the projects to fail shortly after. Our administration is building to last. Within the bounds of the resources available to us, we will spread them equitably across sectors while ensuring that we get optimal value for every money we spend. I have said it before and I will like to reiterate it that no road built under our administration will collapse in the lifetime of our administration contrary to what was hitherto obtainable. We do not have the money to be returning to the same project every year. We will rather take time to painstakingly do a project once and for all than rush to finish a project within a year and it will fail by the next year.

He also challenged Abians to take a tour of the roads the administration has constructed since it came on board.

"It is for this reason that I invite you to take time to check Oomne Road, Kamalu Road, Faulks Road, Ehere, Chima Nwafor/MCC, Ukaegbu, Umuola, Ovom, Samek, Tonimas, ENUC, Umuatako, Isingwu-Ossah, Ukaegbu Estate, Low –cost Housing Estate internal roads and a whole lot of other roads that we have done which have remained undented after several rainy seasons over the past 4 years. I also invite Abians, users and residents of these roads to cast their minds back to the condition of these roads before our administration came on board. We agree that there is still a lot of work left to be done. But we take pride in the ones we have done so far." he stated.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/abia-28-i-dont-care-about-quantity-speed-of-projects-but-quality-says-ikpeazu/

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A former staff of FRCN, Treasure Durodola has penned a highly emotional tribute to her former colleague, Iyke Onwudinjo who recently passed on.

Onwudinjo, a former OAP in FRCN was said to have slumped after anchoring the popular show, News Reel and later died in the hospital.

Treasure Durodola while describing him as a mobile music library and Encyclopedia of music said he was passionate and selfless.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/treasure-durodola-pens-highly-emotional-tribute-for-her-late-colleague-iyke-onwudinjo/


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The chairman Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, Abia state chapter, Comrade Nwadike Chidiebere has said it is morally unjustified for the South West to produce the next president of the country, after occupying the office of the vice president for eight years by the year 2023.

The youth leader who featured on ABN TV show Political Perspective responded to the rumours that the ruling party is making efforts to make their national leader the presidential candidate come 2023.

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He insisted that Ndigbo are due to take a shot at the Presidency come 2023.

He said Ohaneze Youth Council had issued a statement that they will not support the candidacy of presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2023.

“In 2023, it will be unjust and unfair if the same people that was vice president for eight years comes out to be a president. So, morally it is not justified.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/2023-presidency-its-time-for-ndigbo-abia-oyc-chairman-declares/

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In what appears to be an attempt to hide shenanigans in the committee constituted by Abia State government to clear the backlog of salaries owed to workers in the state, the Director of Protocol to Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, the Deputy Governor of the state, one Mr. Gedeon Onwuienyi, on Monday, August, 19, 2019, attacked the Abia state Corespondent of The Sun Newspaper, Mr Chuks Onuoha, inside the conference room of the Deputy Governor.

Onuoha, who narrated his ordeal in the hands Onwuenyi explained that he was duly invited by the Organized Labour to cover the the inauguration of the committee set up by the state Government to look into the clearance of workers salaries in Abia state .

“When I first got there, I went straight to the office of the Chief Press Secretary to intimate him of my presence as a colleague. He did not even know that such a programme was holding, I was the one that informed him. We exchanged pleasantries and I went up to theconference room where others, including journalists attached to the Deputy Governor were seated. We all exchanged pleasantries and I sat quietely waiting for the Deputy Governro to come in. All the inaugurees were already seated and they were waiting for the Deputy Governro to be invited to come and perform the inauguration. Then , this young man stormed into the room , walked straight to me to ask who I was and I told him who I am and my mission there. He went back to the CPS and other aides of the Deputy Governor to ask if they knew about me and I over heard them telling him that I was there for an officla assignment. I overheard him telling them that he cannot allow me to stay except he gets clearance from the deputy governor. Then , he walked back to me and told me that he would not allow me to cover the inauguration unless he get clearance from the deputy Governor, I then said, Ok, you can go and get the clearance, I don’t attend any event I am not invited to cover, and asked him if he had seen me there before.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/abia-dep-govs-aide-assaults-sun-reporter/

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The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has ordered the immediate release of relief materials to internally displaced persons in Isu, Arochukwu local government area of the state.

The governor in a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu said the latest action is following the report of the plight of the people who were displaced as a result of the crisis with another community in a neighbouring state.

The governor also ordered the security agents to ensure adequate measures are taken to protect the people of the community from further attacks while the issues that led to the conflict are being resolved.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/gov-ikpeazu-orders-release-of-relief-materials-to-arochukwu-idps/

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The Nigerian Embassy in Germany has said that those who attacked former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu will be prosecuted under German law.

In a statement on Monday, the embassy assured Nigerians that those who assaulted the lawmaker will be prosecuted in a bid to curb future attacks of this nature.

“The Embassy of Nigeria, Berlin, Germany wishes to react to viral videos of a vicious physical attack on the immediate past Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate and serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu, by some members an illegal and terrorist entity named Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (POB) in Nuremberg on 17th August 2019.

“The attack happened at an event organised by Nigerians in Germany under the auspices of a socio-cultural organisation known as Ndigbo Germany, a registered entity in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/those-who-attacked-ekweremadu-shall-be-tried-under-german-law-says-embassy/

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The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has finally revealed the power play that cost the former minister of Trade and Investment a second shot at the Federal Executive Council.

The former governor while addressing newsmen at his home town in Igbere, Bende Local government area of Abia State said failure to play party politics was the reason Enelamah could not make it to the Buhari’s second tenure as a member of his cabinet.

Kalu said Dr. Uche Ogah, the Minister-designate for Abia State is better off than former Minister of Trade and Investment Okechukwu Enelamah, also from the state.

He insisted that Dr. Uche Ogah would perform better than the former Minister.

According to him, Enelamah, though a technocrat (just like Ogah), failed in the area of party politics which he said was also vital.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/ministerial-list-why-enelamah-was-replaced-with-ogah-sen-kalu-reveals/

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Joy and celebration turned into horror and carnage when a suicide bomber targeted a packed Afghan wedding hall, killing at least 63 people in the deadliest attack to rock Kabul in months, officials and witnesses said Sunday.

The blast, which took place late Saturday in west Kabul, came as Washington and the Taliban finalise a deal to reduce the US military presence in Afghanistan and hopefully build a roadmap to a ceasefire.

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The groom, who only gave his name as Mirwais, recalled greeting smiling guests in the afternoon, before seeing their bodies being carried out hours later.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/kabul-wedding-joy-turns-to-horror-as-bomber-kills-63-video/

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The students of National Broadcast Academy (NBA), journalism department on Friday celebrated the emergence of the first female governor general of the school from the department, Miss Ifeoluwa Olofin 62 years after the establishment of the school amid fanfare.

Speaking with ABN TV on Friday, a student of Journalism department of the Academy, Otunba Tajudeen Abbas said the emergence of Ifeoluwa Olofin who is also the governor of Journalism department of the Academy is worth celebrating, saying it is an indication that the school is looking beyond gender.

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He stated that the emergence of the first female governor general from Journalism department in the school over six decades after establishment is a clear testimony to the democratic values that has been the hallmark of the institution.

Describing the Journalism department of the school as cohesive, Abbas attributed the cohesiveness of the department to the leadership acumen of the Head of Department.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/nba-first-female-governor-general-emerges-stirs-celebration-photovideo/

All is now set for the final burial of Eze Anderson Kalu Okafor, a 24-year-old man who was recently killed in a demolition site at Elu Ohafia in Ohafia LGA, Abia state.

ABN TV had earlier brought you a report of the death of the young man, a situation that put the community in a sad mood.

In a release from the family, the body of the young Okafor will on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 leave Ohafia General Hospital to his home town Ukwuakwu Ututu, Arochukwu local government area of Abia state.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/sad-24-year-old-anderson-okafor-killed-in-demolition-site-in-ohafia-set-for-final-burial/

The Chief Whip of the ninth Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has stated that in cooperating with President Muhammadu Buhari deliver his promises to the people, Nigerians should not mistake it as a sign of weakness.

Addressing newsmen at his home town in Igbere Abia State, the former governor expressed the readiness of the ninth Senate to lend President Buhari the needed support in addressing issues of economy, insecurity and others.

"He has told us the members of the National Assembly in a joint meeting with him. We believe him and we are going to co-operating with him. In doing that, people should not think we are afraid. We are not afraid of anything. We are just there to make laws and stand by the laws we make" he said.

He called on Nigerians to be confident with the National Assembly, insisting that the lawmakers are not afraid of standing by the rule of law and maintaining it.

He added that President Buhari is not the kind of leader that will tell the National Assembly to disobey the law in the course of his service to Nigerians.

The Abia North Senator applauded the unity that exists among the lawmakers in the red chamber of the National Assembly, saying it is one big family where members behave like classmates.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/our-support-for-buhari-not-sign-of-weakness-says-senate-chief-whip/

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In what could be described as a desperate attempt to kill the spirit of patriotism, unidentified officials of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development have removed the name of Abia born shotput medalist, Kalu Eke Onwuka aka Scorpion from the list of contingents to represent Nigeria in the Morocco All African Games 2019.

This is even as he won a medal in Niger during the recently concluded ECOWAS senior championship in discos after missing out in shotput as a result of the late arrival of the Nigerian contingents who went through the road.

Onwuka while speaking with ABN TV on Wednesday expressed regret that after risking his life going from Kaduna to Niger through the road to represent Nigeria where he won a medal, he came back to discover that his name has been removed for 2019 All African Games in Morocco.

SOURCE: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/08/i-risked-my-life-and-won-gold-medals-for-nigeria-but-got-removed-for-2019-games-shotput-player/