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IPOB unearths corpses of persons allegedly killed by soldiers in Abia

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2018 0

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disclosed that it has uncovered the corpses of persons suspected to be their members who were allegedly massacred by soldiers during their “Operation Python Dance” in Abia state. The Media and Publicity Secretary for IPOB in a statement made available

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2019 Bende Federal House: Ben Kalu declares interest

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2018 0

An astute politician and business mogul from Bende town in Bende LGA of Abia State Saturday expressed interest to represent the people in the House of Representatives. Ben Kalu will however be seeking the mandate under the All Progressive Congress (APC). Addressing the Bende people during the 18th Annual August conference of Bende Town Union, […]

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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 […]

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Sanitation in Abia: ASEPA must wake up – Hon. Kelechi

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2018 0

There are indications that the General Manager, Abia State Environmental sanitation Authority (ASEPA), Victor Apugo is yet to intimate the Abia State House of Assembly of any financial hardship that necessitated its poor performance in the state. The hint was dropped by the member representing Umuahia North in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Kelechi […]

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Alleged N7.1bn fraud: Court to rule on Orji Uzor-Kalu, Others, no case submission

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2018 0

Ruling, on the no case submission filed by the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor-Kalu, in a case of N7.1 billion fraud brought against him alongside other defendants has been fixed by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday fixed July 31, 2018 to deliver ruling in the matter filed […]

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10 months after soldiers struck Nnamdi Kanu’s residence, family seek whereabouts of son

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2018 0

Ten months after soldiers allegedly struck at the Afaraukwu residence, Umuahia, Abia State of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, the Ojigbani family from Oguta Council, Imo State has raised the alarm over the whereabouts of their son, Emmanuel. Emmanuel, said to be the IPOB Zonal Coordinator in Enugu State […]

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Sen. Orji to challenge Otti’s statement in court

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2018 0

The immediate past Governor of Abia State, and the Senator representing Abia Central district, Chief Theodore Orji has concluded plans to seek remedy at a law court to challenge the statement that he coerced the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), under gun point to reverse itself over the 2015 Abia governorship poll in favour of […]

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Osinbajo, others to address 3rd conference on Niger Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 18 July 2018 0

The Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and other top leaders from the Niger Delta region are set to address key developmental issues as its 3rd National conference holds in Abia state. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Mashal Gundu, the Conference with the theme: “Fostering synergy and institutional […]

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N3.2bn fraud: Court rules on Orji Kalu’s application today

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2018 0

A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos will on Tuesday (today) take a position on the application against the amended charge filed by the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor-Kalu, Slok Nigeria Limited and the state’s former Commissioner for Finance, Udeh Jones Udeogu. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had filed a second amended […]

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APC’ll take over S/Eeast, like S/West – Party Chieftain

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2018 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and former Abia governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), in 2011, Prince Paul Ikonne, has said the party will strategize to take over in South-east region as it did in South-west. Ikonnne believes Nigerians, especially in the South-east have realised that APC meant […]

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Ohafia councillor calls for upholding election promises

Ihesiulo Grace 16 July 2018 0

The councillor representing Ohafo Ward I in Ohafia LGA of Abia State, Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke has said that politicians should fulfil their campaign promises to the people. Popularly called Etiokwe (If you play the game), Hon. Nwoke is the Deputy Leader of the Ohafia LGA Legislative Council and has in keeping with his electioneering […]

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Ekiti drama: Abia PDP protests brutal attack, petitions IGP

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2018 0

In reaction to police action on Ekiti State Government House, Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Thursday protested round Umuahia city. Led by its state Chairman, Sir Johnson Onuigbo, the party later handed over a “Protest Letter” to the state Commissioner of Police, Anthony Ogbizi for onward transmission to the Inspector general […]

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Political parties urged to give women more opportunities

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2018 0

The about 67 political parties in Nigeria have been advised to give more Nigerian women the opportunity to participate in the country’s governance, especially in Abia state. A female political stakeholder in Abia and strong member, Abia state Legacy project/structure, Ugoeze Ihuoma Daniel Okezie handed down this appeal in Umuahia while interacting with newsmen, pointing

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We will resolve APC crisis amicably, says Orji Kalu

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2018 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and former governor of Abia State, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, says that the leadership of the party is currently engaging in discussions to bring back the New APC splinter group. Kalu said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on the sideline of a farewell party […]

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Ikpeazu is our consensus candidate – Abia traders

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2018 0

Traders in Abia state under the umbrella of the Abia State Market Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), have endorsed Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as their consensus candidate in the 2019 governorship polls. Speaking at the Government House, Umuahia at a rally organised by ASMATA in support of the Governor, the traders assured the Governor of their unflinching […]

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Group urges Abia residents to resist godfatherism, imposition of leaders

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2018 0

Concerned Citizens for a Better Abia (CCBA), a civil society organisation, has urged residents of Abia State to ensure that political structures that nurture and sustain `godfatherism’ are totally dismantled. The group gave the advice in a communiqué issued in Enugu on Sunday at the end of a conference entitled “Abia: The Way Forward’’ and […]

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Tricycle production underway in Abia State

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2018 0

By Sunday Nwakanma – Umuahia In order to shore up the economy of the state, there are indications that the Abia State Government has concluded arrangements to kick start Keke tricycle production  in the state. This hint came weekend in Umuahia through the Governor’s Special Adviser on Transport Matters, Chief Ndubuisi Emeh (GDJ) as the old […]

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Niger Delta: Minister blames economic hardship on abandoned projects

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2018 0

Several uncompleted projects in the Niger Delta, has been blamed on the current economic hardship being experienced in the country currently, just as the FG has assured that all ongoing infrastructure projects in the Niger Delta region will be completed by the present administration. Usani said this recently during an inspection of ongoing projects in […]

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Ikpeazu seeks FG’s support for C’River superhighway, deep seaport

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2018 0

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has called on the Federal Government to lend its support for the actualisation of the 274km superhighway and the Bakassi Deep Seaport projects embarked by the Cross River Government. Ikpeazu, who was speaking at the Cross River State Executive Council Chamber, Calabar, on Monday, when he paid a visit […]

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Ikpeazu, Ayade move to end boarder clash in Isu, Arochukwu LGA

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2018 0

Lingering communal crisis between Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State and their Cross River State neighbours will soon be resolved as the two state Governors, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ben Ayade are set to meet in Calabar, the Cross River state capital this weekend to find solution to the problem. Governor Ikpeazu […]