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Abia govt. yet to pay staff salaries for over 20 months, ASUP petitions

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2020 0

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has sent a petition to the National Human Right Commission over 20 months unpaid salaries by Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia. Mr Anderson Ezeibe, National President of ASUP, stated this in a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of the

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Gov. Ikpeazu still COVID-19 Positive weeks after being moved to Abuja for Treatment

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

There is currently anxiety around the health of governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, as he remains Coronavirus positive despite being placed under intensive care at his home in Abuja. According to findings by SaharaReporters, several tests carried out on him has continued to show that he still has the virus. The latest COVID-19 test […]

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Banditry/Terrorism: Buhari expresses regret over killings, seeks revamp of intelligence assets

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday expressed regret over the killing of innocent citizens by insurgents and bandits in the country. He challenged state and local governments to revamp their intelligence assets to address the dastardly acts. Democracy Day: I have recorded notable achievements- Buhari The president made his feelings known in a broadcast to commemorate […]

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Kano varsity unveils automatic hand sanitizer, temperature monitor

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2020 0

Vice Chancellor of Kano state University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil, Prof. Shehu Musa on Monday unveiled an automated hand sanitizer/temperature monitor developed by the university’s faculty of engineering. Musa, who launched the new inventions at the university, explained that the invention was part of the contribution by the university to improve the level

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Bauchi community embarks on evacuation of drainages and culverts

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2020 0

In an effort to ensure a clean and hygienic environment, a Community group in Bauchi metropolis called Yammawa Shekal Development Association has embarked on evacuation of drainages and culverts. Speaking with journalists at the commencement of exercise, the chairman of the Association, Mohammed Ibn Ali said the move was aimed at ensuring free flow of […]

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EKEDC assures customers in Agbara, Badagry of improved supply

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2020 0

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has assured its customers in Agbara and Badagry communities of improved electricity supply. READ ALSO: EKEDC equips 246, 587 customers with prepaid meters Mr Adeoye Fadeyibi gave the assurance at the Customer Engagement and Town Hall Meeting held in Agbara with customers and community leader representatives on Saturday.

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Ned Nwoko Foundation funds scientists to develop malaria vaccine

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation, an NGO, says it is funding a group of scientists, researchers and advisers to develop an anti-malaria vaccine towards eradicating malaria in Africa. The Chairman of the NGO, Prince Ned Nwoko, in an interview in Abuja, explained that the vaccine is expected to boost immunity against malaria. “There are different things […]

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ECOWAS endorses Adesina for second term as President of AfDB

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

ABUJA – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of African Development Bank (https://www..org/) President Akinwumi Adesina for a second term at the helm of the institution. The decision was announced at the end of the fifty-sixth ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, […]

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Urgent intervention needed in FG roads, Abia

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2019 0

The Abia House of Assembly has called on federal lawmakers from the state to draw Federal Government’s attention to the deplorable condition of federal roads in the state. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call was part of the resolutions taken during Tuesday’s plenary session of the house, presided over by its Speaker, […]

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All is not well when Nigeria … – Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2019 0

All is not well when Nigeria is now officially the world headquarters for extreme poverty and out-of-school children, yet the cost of maintaining those in government continues to grow, while the needs of the governed are not being met former Vice President, former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said. […]

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Security officer shot in the stomach while confronting armed robbers

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2019

Armed robbers shot and wounded an official of So-Safe Corps, a security arm of Ogun State Government, during a robbery operation at Olorunsogo community in Oke-Lantoro area of Abeokuta. It was gathered that the operation team of So-Safe Corps raced to the scene of the robbery to rescue the community from the robbers. The armed […]

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Father who murdered his five children is sentenced to death

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2019

A South Carolina father has been sentenced to death for killing his 5 children with his own hands after which he drove around with their bodies for 9 days. Timothy Jones Jr., 37, was sentenced to death on Thursday, June 13, one week after he was convicted of five counts of murder. The computer engineer […]

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PDP blames APC for the escalated rate of suicide

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2019

The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) have described the escalated despondency, depression and misery in the country as a national tragedy caused by the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. Lamenting what the party dubbed ‘rising social degeneration’, PDP urged Nigerians to show empathy and brotherly love to one another at this trying time. The party

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Gov Ikpeazu swears-in Justice Ogwe as new CJ

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2018 0

The acting Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Kalu Arisa Ogwe has been sworn in as the State’s substantive Chief Judge (CJ). This follows his confirmation by the National Judicial Commission (NJC). Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House, Umuahia, the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu said that his administration is doing everything to […]

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Abia, World Bank begin census of erosion sites

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2018 0

Abia State Government, in liaison with the World Bank has concluded plans to enumerate all erosion sites in the state. The state Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Aham Uko disclosed this to newsmen last Saturday after the state monthly cleanup exercise, adding that already the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has mandated him to ggo round […]

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ABAG to revalidate private schools

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2018 0

Abia state government has inaugurated a 10 – man committee to revalidate private schools in the state. The committee headed by Dr Mrs Kate Ndubuka is expected to verify the authenticity of all documents of approved private schools as well as verify all payment claims by the schools from registration to date. The committee is […]

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Ikpeazu running Abia from guest houses, Hon. Ezekwesili

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2018 0

Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has been advised over his frequent absence from government house Umuahia, and “running the state from guest houses. This advice came from a former minority leader of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Ikedi Ezekwesili who has condemned the state governor over the habit. Speaking at the state […]

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Ikpeazu pledges to take care of vulnerable

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2018 0

Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu says his administration will continue to do its best to cater for the vulnerable in society. The Governor stated this at the Government House, Umuahia during his investiture as the state grand patron of the Nigeria Red Cross Society, adding that taking care of the vulnerable is a passion for […]

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Office of my COS is still vacant – Ikpeazu

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2018 0

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State says, one year after the demise of his late chief of staff, (COS), Sir Chijioke Nwakodo, the office is still vacant as he is yet to find one fit enough to replace late Nwakado. Speaking at a memorial service in honour of the late COS at St Thomas Anglican […]

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‘Blame Nigerian leaders over youths’ predicament’

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2018 0

Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has blamed Nigerian leaders for not being able to provide the youths with the ambience needed to reach their heights. Gov. Ikpeazu made his feelings known while speaking at the 2018 International Youth Day held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium with the theme “Safe Spaces for Youths”, stating that the […]