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Chidimma Adetshina, the model who was forced to withdraw from South African beauty pageant, has emerged winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. The 23-year-old law student came to Nigeria after accepting to participate in the competition following her controversial withdrawal from Miss South Africa 2024 due to xenophobic backlash over her nationality. Guy Murray-Bruce, President of Silverbird Group, organisers of the competition, announced Adetshina as the winner at the grand finale, on Saturday. The winner represented Taraba State in the fiercely contested competition.

The Mbaka Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) based in Isiukwuato LGA of Abia State has donated packs of beverages, including bottled water, biscuits, malt drink, minerals, and fruits drinks to the National Youth Service Corps Scheme in Abia State, to assist in welcoming the 2024 batch B stream 2 Prospective Corps Members in the state. The foundation made the donation on Wednesday, at the Umunna Bende NYSC Orientation Camp, when a delegation of the NGO visited the camp. While presenting the beverages, the Chairman of the foundation, Dr. (Sir) Emmanuel Ndubuisi Mbaka, who was represented by Reverend Sister Ikediobi Chineme…

It was excitement and fanfare as the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, today flagged off the construction of Ndi Orieke Ohafia road in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. The road which connects Ndi Orieke–Abia–Akanu communities is expected to open them up for economic activities on completion. Addressing the excited community members that trooped out to witness the history making event, Senator Kalu, who was represented by his Legislative Aide (Ohafia), Barr. Mbila Uma Ayi, said the road is of significance to the lawmaker. He said the road would open upthe community and make…

Late Nigerian music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, aka Elegant Stallion will be buried today in Lagos. The singer died on July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring Dr Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. According to a burial arrangement issued by the family, her funeral service will be held at the Fountain of Life Church Ilupeju and burial held at a private vault in Ikoyi, CKN News reports. Onyenka-Onwenu-burial-details Also, a funeral flyer stated that the Service of Songs is scheduled for 10 -12 noon while the burial, 2-4 pm. She is survived…

The Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) Abuja chapter, is set to elect new leaders on Sunday, September 1, 2024, amidst growing tension. The election has attracted top Ohafia elites, ensuring a competitive and intense contest. Ezie Ohafia, Chief Paul Ochea Ibe, and his Secretary, Odezigizigi Ohafia Elder Lopez O. M. Awa, will be stepping down, having served meritoriously and fostered a strong Ohafia community in Abuja. The presidential election is expected to be a landslide victory for the people's choice, with the mantra "Odinma" (beautiful) echoing throughout the campaign. The most contested positions are the First and Second Vice Presidents, with…

Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has expressed great concern over the recent vandalism of the B—phase spans near the Mortuary at Amaekpu 132 Power House in Ohafia Local Government Area. The lawmaker condemned the act of sabotage, emphasising the need for unity against elements threatening the community's progress and development. "The vandalism of our power line is a clear indication that we are facing adversaries who seek to disrupt our power supply and overall advancement," Hon. Osonwa stated in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday afternoon. "It is imperative that we come together…

A political group, under the aegis of PDP Coalition Ohafia South Chapter, has endorsed Igwe Kalu Ojike, as its consensus candidate for Ohafia Local Government Area chairmanship position. Membership of the group which is made up of politicians believe Ojike is the right man to occupy the number one political office in the council area. The decision to endorse Ojike was reached after an enlarged stakeholders virtual meeting of the group held recently in Ohafia. I’m a statement signed by Udeh C. Udeh, and made available to newsmen, noted that the group decided to throw their weight behind Ojike because…

Abia-born cleric, Bishop Silas Eke, has refuted Governor Alex Otti’s claim that the Arochukwu-Ohafia road was built by the former Premier of Eastern Nigeria, Dr. M. I. Okpara. The cleric also questioned the governor’s claim that he was constructing 41KM of the road. It could be recalled that Governor Alex Otti yesterday flagged off the construction of Arochukwu-Ohafia road, creating Dr. Okpara of constructing road. The governor also accused successive public officials of failing to reconstruct the road. In his reaction to the claim, Bishop Eke in a chat with newsmen on Thursday, kicked against Governor Otti’s claim, saying the…

The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has flagged off the rehabilitation of Ihenta (Ibina) road in Ohafia Local Government Area, to ease the plights of residents and motorists in the area. The flag-off event took place on Monday, August 26, 2024. According to a statement signed by his Legislative Aide, Hon. Arua Goodluck, on Thursday, the lawmaker said the road remained critical in the area and will, on completion, revive the economic viability of the rural dwellers. The lawmaker said that apart from making good laws and oversight functions, he would…

The Media Office of the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has reacted to the speech delivered by Governor Alex Otti during the flag-off of the reconstruction of the Arochukwu-Ohafia Highway on August 28, 2024 , at Ebem Ohafia. The Media Office in a statement issued on Wednesday signed by George Maduka said some of the paragraphs of Governor Otti’s speech were deeply concerning to the former Abia state governor. “Firstly, the Governor credited the construction of the road to the administration of Dr. Michael Okpara instead of Dr. Ikokwu of PTF,…