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...States should explore Inter-governmental Relations window for State-State/State-Federal government joint projects Engr Chris Azubogu, the Anambra State Governorship aspirant under the platform of People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 election, on Monday said that Inter-States Joint Development Projects is a sire way to grow South East regional economy. Engr Azubogu, member of House of Representatives representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, said that all States should explore inter-governmental relations window for State-State/State-Federal government joint projects as a way of bridging the infrastructure gap within the region. Azubogu spoke after attending the South East Zonal PDP stakeholders meeting held…

The Abuja division of the Federal High Court on Monday gave a former Abia State Governor and Senate Chief Whip, Dr.Orji Kalu the permission to challenge his retrial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on alleged money laundering charges. Consequently, Justice Inyang Ekwo has ordered that the planned re-arraignment of the politician in the alleged N7.1billion money laundering charges be put on hold until the resolution of the legal questions raised against his retrial. In a motion exparte which was moved an argued by his counsel, Prof. Awa Kalu (SAN), Senator Kalu asked for an order of Court …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has nabbed a businessman, Onu Oluchukwu Friday, 39, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, with 1.527 kilogramms of cocaine. Onu, a plumber material dealer, was apprehended on Thursday , February 4, 2021, during outward clearance of Ethiopian Airline ET 910 en route Abuja-Addis Ababa -New Delhi, India. According to the Commander, NAIA Command of the NDLEA, Mr. Kabir Sani Tsakuwa, Onu proved positive for ingestion. "He excreted 83 wraps of substances, which proved positive for cocaine and weighed 1.527kg. The suspect who claimed he is into plumbing material business in Lagos…

Social Crusader, Philanthropist and President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has commiserated with the Abuda family over the unfortunate death of Prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda. Eholor described the death of Prince Abuda as unfortunate and heartbreaking considering his selfless and humanitarian service to the people of Edo State and beyond. He however, berated the federal government for their failure and inability to secure the nation leaving the nation at the mercy of rampaging Fulani Herdsmen, bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and looters. “The death of our friend, Prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda is indeed a sad one. My heart…

  The Honourable Member representing the good people of Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency, Hon (Barr.) Vincent Ekene Ofumelu, was today being 3rd of February 2021, empowered Oyi and Ayamelum women with cash grant under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development at Prof.Dora Akunyili Women Center, Awka. This empowerment is designed to provide a one-off grant to some of the poorest and most vulnerable women in rural and peri-urban areas of Oyi and Ayamelum. The grant is expected to increase income and productive assets of the beneficiaries, and we hope that the beneficiaries of this program will…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu earlier today said that the Abia State Government has long set up machinery to resolve conflicts between herdsmen and farmers. According to him, conflict is inevitable in human relations management but Abia State has in place a standing Conflict Resolution Committee headed by the State Commissioner of Police to settle conflicts arising from the two groups, at the state level, while similar committees exist at the various LGAs with Chairmen of the respective Local Government Areas heading the committee alongside the respective Divisional Police Officers. To date, the committees at the different levels have…