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Nov

21

2023

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Abia state govt denies spending N927m on meals

Metro

The Abia State Government has described as false reports that the state governor, Alex Otti, spent over N900 million on feeding and welfare from July to September 2023. Media reports have it that Otti spent N927 million within three months on refreshments/meals, settlement of honorarium, allowances, and welfare packages. However, in a press statement on Monday, the state Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Kingsley Anosike, described the reports as “a reflection of the mindset of the opposition to create mischief”, explaining that the expenditure “was not by the governor’s office as alleged, but by the entire ministries, departments and…

Nov

07

2023

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Appeal Court Reverses Tribunal Judgement, Affirms Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Election Victory

Metro

The Court of Appeal, Lagos, has set aside the judgment by the National Assembly Election Tribunal in Umuahia which declared Daniel Okeke of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the last election for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State. A panel of the tribunal led by Justice Adeyinka Aderebgbe, had sacked the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, for non compliance with the electoral act 2022, in a petition filled by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the election Chief Daniel Okeke. Details later

Sep

07

2023

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Missing Ekiti University Student Found Dead, Body Parts Missing

Metro

A student from the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), named Atanda Modupe Deborah, who was in her second year, has been found dead. She went missing after going to her class for a night reading session on Monday, September 4. Her roommates became worried when she didn’t return and reported her missing. Other students joined in the search and found her belongings near a large pond. Sadly, on Wednesday, September 6, she was discovered buried in a shallow grave behind her faculty. Her eyes had been removed, and she had suffered severe head injuries, indicating that she may have been…

Aug

30

2023

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After Classroom Project, Senator Orji Kalu Donates Desks To Lokpanta Primary School

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After facilitating the construction of a multi-million naira block of classrooms, the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has donated classroom desks to Lokpanta Primary School, Umunneochi Local Government Area. Kalu, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, said the project is part of his dedication to improving the lives of children and youths through education. Delivering the desks on behalf of the former Abia State Governor, Hon. Inogu Okoye, reaffirmed the commitment of Senator Orji Kalu towards enhancing a conducive learning environment and educational advancement for the people of the Senatorial District.…

Aug

29

2023

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FCTA demolishes Abuja market near Wike’s residence in Asokoro

Metro

The officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, on Tuesday demolished an illegal market called “Kasuwan Dare”, near the residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Asokoro, Abuja. The market was located at Hassan Musa Katsina Street, near Kpaduma II in Asokoro Extension, Abuja. Speaking after the demolition, the Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, said that the illegal market was becoming a threat to the residents of the area and passerby. Mr Galadima added that the area was turned into a haven for criminal activities despite relentless efforts by the FCT Administration to sanitise the area.…

Aug

29

2023

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Enugu Community Celebrates New Yam Festival, Sues For Peace, Collective Dev (PHOTOS)

Metro

It was a glorious moment and a mark of hope for greater things in Obeagu Town, Awgu local government area of Enugu state, as the community celebrated the new yam festival (IRI JI OHURU) after eight years. The colorful event, which was held at Igwebike Primary School Field, Obeagu, was symbolic of the growth, development, and progress of the Town. UgamaTV had reported that since the death of the former traditional ruler, Late Igwe D.O.C. Aneke Ikemefune, the community has faced various challenges due to the absence of a leader. The celebration also marks the ascension of the paramount ruler…

Aug

29

2023

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PHOTOS: Police arrest over 100 gay suspects in Delta

Metro

The Delta State Police Command on Tuesday announced that it arrested over 100 gay suspects carrying out a gay wedding ceremony in a hotel in Delta state. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the state police said it would parade the suspects shortly. “Delta State Command has arrested over a hundred gay suspects in a hotel carrying out a gay wedding ceremony. We will be going live shortly on Facebook to parade the said suspects.” See photos below:

Aug

28

2023

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Wike’s bulldozer roars in Abuja, multimillion-naira unapproved duplex demolished

Metro

The first demolition of an unapproved structure in Abuja under FCT Minister Nyesom Wike happened Monday at Wuse Zone 6. A Bulldozer of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) demolished the multimillion naira duplex built on Plot 226, in Wuse Zone 6, an unapproved land. Mr Mukhtar Gidado, Director, Department of Development Control, said that the building was illegally developed against all warnings. Gidado said that his team had carried out extensive investigation to ascertain the original owner of the plot, given varying claims that were being put forth by the parties. He added that investigation revealed that the developer…

Aug

26

2023

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Police Arrest 15-yr-old For Cutting Off Farmer’s Hand In Bauchi

Metro

Bauchi state Police Command has arrested one Adamu Ibrahim, a 15-year-old from Jital village in Bauchi state for allegedly amputating a farmer’s left hand over a misunderstanding. Police investigation revealed that on Thursday, 24th August, the suspect (Adamu Ibrahim) who was armed with a stick and machete invaded the victim’s farmland and destroyed the yet-to-be-ascertained value of crops. According to a statement signed by Bauchi police spokesperson, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, on Saturday, a disagreement ensued, in the course of which the suspect stabbed the victim upon asking him to vacate his farmland. He said, “As a result, the victim’s…

Aug

26

2023

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Abia-born pastor jumps down storey-building, kills self after lover jilted him

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A pastor of a Pentecostal Church (name withheld) in Nnewi, Anambra State, identified as Pastor Prosper Igboke, has committed suicide after he jumped down from a two-storey building in Nnewi. Sources in the area said Igboke jumped down from the two-storey building and died instantly after he was jilted by his lover, whom he had spent so much on. A relative of the deceased who spoke to journalists on Saturday, said the 30-year-old man from Leru community in Umunneochi Local Government Area, Abia State, had trained his lover in the university, after which she declined his marriage proposal. He said,…