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The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has congratulated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, on his victory at the election tribunal. It would be recalled that, the Abia Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Umuahia, on Friday, gave its judgement in favour of Governor Alex Otti, who was the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last governorship election. In a statement made available to journalists on Friday in Abuja, Osonwa said the judgement was a total reflection of the general will of the people of Abia State,…

A ministerial nominee, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has collapsed during screening on the floor of the Senate. Abbas Lawal from Kaduna State, is currently being screened alongside Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim from Kwara State and Mr Ayodele Olawande from Ondo State. Details later

Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, on Saturday joined the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti to perform the ground-breaking ceremony of Abia Industrial and Innovation Park, AIIP, in Owaza community, Ukwa West council area of the state. The Industrial, Residential and Free Trade Zone, FTZ, which sits on over 1,000 hectares of land, would host multiple layers of businesses including modular refineries, petrochemical and fertiliser plants and several other chains of enterprises. Osonwa, a member of the House of Representatives representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, in a chat with newsmen applauded Governor Otti for initiating the project, saying: "a new dawn…

The member representing Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has urged Nigerians to unite for the sake of nation building. Osonwa while congratulating Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria's 63rd Independence anniversary emphasized the need for Nigerians to cherish the nation. He said: "As we reflect on our journey, let's cherish the unity, resilience, and progress that defines us. Proud to be part of a remarkable nation that embraces diversity and envisions a brighter future."

Mr. Yusuf Magaji Bichi Director General, Department of State Security Services. Sir, URGENT REQUEST TO VISIT TO MAZI NNAMDI KANU We are civil advocacy group, known for promoting peace and unity of Nigeria with membership across Nigeria and in the diaspora. As a group, we know that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kalu is currently detained at your detention facility. We understand that Nnamdi Kanu was charged with several offences. There is an allegation that criminalities are being championed by the Indigenous People of Biafra under the leadership of the detained Nnamdi Kanu; an…

My attention has been drawn to a mischievous story by the Cable Newspaper claiming that I made approvals of over N11 billion after taking my pre-retirement leave. Nothing can be further from the truth. The entire story was sensationally written with mischief that took the ordinary events of my work out of context with the intent to tarnish my image. First and foremost, I want to categorically state that after my exit as FIRS Executive Chairman, I made no such approvals as claimed in the report. Fundamentally: It is important to note that no payment was made by the Service…

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna has declared the 2023 governorship election in Kaduna state inconclusive. According to report from Vanguard correspondent, the tribunal, during its resumed proceeding on Thursday, in a split decision of a ratio of 2:1, declared the election inconclusive and directed that a supplementary election should be held by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) within 90 days. The 3-man panel led by Justice Victor Oviawe therefore ordered a rerun of election in 24 polling units in seven wards of four local governments consisting of 16,300 registered voters. The verdict was announced via Zoom…

The MD/CEO of Ceecon Energy Oil and Gas Limited and the founder Ofuji Movement, Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, better known as Ofuji has visited the Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali to felicitate with him on the birth of his first child, Miss Precious Ola Chizaramekpere Ifeanyi Okali 11 years after his marriage to his lovely wife, Oluchi Okali. Dr Anyaso, who was the Deputy Governorship candidate of Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the 2023 election in Abia State was accompanied by friends and associated. He landed the Umuahia home of Mr. Okali on Tuesday where he congratulated the couple,…

Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu has said all is set for the commencement of the third phase of solar streetlights project for forty-eight communities in the Senatorial District. A statement from the Media office of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and made available to journalists in Abuja disclosed that the third phase will kick start covering over 48 communities across the five local government areas of the Senatorial District. The project, according the him, is meant to light up dark spots around the communities, increase social and economic activities, and reduce criminal activities in various benefiting areas.…

Preparations are now in top gear for the 2023 Ohafia Outstanding Performance Award and Ohafia Most Beautiful Girl event which has been slated to hold on Sunday October 1st, 2023, at the Bluespring Hotel, Ohafia, Abia, Nigeria. This award, instituted some five years ago, has consistently painstakingly identified and recognised individuals who are making just a little more effort; those going the extra mile through their extraordinary skill and efforts, to move their community forward. These include those doing little things, that have extraordinarily profound impact in their community. According to the President of Teen Strength, organizers of the event,…