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Orji Uzor Kalu’s Strategic Projects Behind Abia North’s Low Poverty Rate – Says Scholar A respected academic and development analyst, Prof Kalu Eni, says the low poverty rate in Abia North Senatorial District is a result of the development credited to the long-term and targeted investments made by former governor and current senator, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu. He praised Kalu’s consistency in empowering the zone through infrastructure, education, and economic development both as Governor (1999–2007) and now as Senator. “Abia North today enjoys a higher quality of life than most zones in the country. This is not by luck. It…

Deliver Your Units: Abia Govt Slams Ikpeazu Over Unlawful Political Campaigns The Abia State Government has condemned what it describes as an illegal political campaign by former Governor Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, calling his recent political activities a violation of electoral regulations and a potential threat to public order. In a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the government expressed concern over a recent political meeting convened by Dr. Ikpeazu at his Umuobiakwa residence in Obingwa Local Government Area. The gathering, which included his former aides, political associates, and supporters, was described as “politically charged”…

AKWA IBOM: Ex–Commissioner, Chris Abasi-Eyo Resigns As Umo Eno’s Aide, Says He Won’t Join Governor APC Chris Abasi-Eyo, a former Commissioner for Information under the administration of ex-Governor Victor Attah, has resigned his position as Honorary Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. In a resignation letter dated 16th June 2025, Abasi-Eyo cited his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the primary reason for his decision. He made it clear that he could not join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing such a move as a betrayal of his long-standing political…

Police Confirm Killing Of Inspector In Anambra By 10-year-old Son The police command in Anambra says a police inspector, Amechi Okolie, has allegedly been killed by his 10-year-old son and injured another son with an AK-47 rifle while on duty in Awka. The police public relations officer (PPRO) in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Monday in Awka that the killing occurred by an accidental discharge of the weapon. According to the statement, a police officer was killed while his young son was injured after his 10-year-old son allegedly shot them in Anambra. Mr Ikenga explained that…

BREAKING: Police Inspector Shot Dead By 10-Year-Old Son In Anambra A police officer identified as Inspector Okolie Amechi has been shot dead by his 10-year-old son in an accidental discharge incident while on duty at a bank in Awka, Anambra State. According to Sahara Reporters, in an internal police wireless message confirming the incident, which occurred around 9:40 p.m. on Sunday while the officer was on duty at Polaris Bank, located along Zik Avenue by Okeke Street in Awka. The wireless message stated that the 10-year-old, identified as Dominion Vincent, was unaware of the state of the weapon and was…

Two Government Appointees Sacked for Protesting Against Benue Massacre Principal Special Assistant to the governor of Benue State on Youth and Media Mobilization, Hon. Atu Terver Joseph has sacked his Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary, John Ukeyima and Lubem Terkula, respectively, for protesting the wanton killings going on in the state. Terver in a letter addressed to the two aides, accusing them of working against the state government. The letter reads, “This letter serves as formal notification of your immediate and indefinite suspensions from your position as Chief of Staff and Chief press secretary, effective today, June 14,…

After Over 5 Years In Darkness, Governor Alex Otti To Address Blackout In Ohafia The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the prolonged blackout in Ohafia Local Government Area, which has persisted for over five years. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Government also announced plans to revive the defunct Star Paper Mill in Aba. Governor Alex Otti made these revelations on Wednesday, 12 June, during a grand civic reception organised in his honour by Abiriba Communal Improvement Union (ACIU) at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.…

Notorious Kidnappers, Others Escape From Police Cell Prominent kidnappers were among 13 suspects who escaped from police detention at the Area Command in Nasarawa State. They reportedly escaped after breaking through the wall of their cell The incident occurred on June 14, 2025, at about 06:30 hours when the suspects held by the OC Anti-Kidnapping and OC Anti-Cultism broke out of their cell from the rear wall, police sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama on Sunday. The suspects, now at large, include Jamilu Abdulsalam, chain theft and kidnapping, Abdullahi Yahaya (chain theft, kidnapping and culpable homicide), Usman Yerima (chain theft, kidnapping…

Police Fire Tear Gas At Residents Protesting Killings In Benue Police operatives in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, have dispersed protesters using tear gas during a demonstration against renewed attacks in the state. The protest, held at the Wurukum roundabout on Sunday, was organised in response to the killing of over 100 people in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma LGA on Friday night. The incident came less than 48 hours after 25 others were killed in Mtswenem and Akondotyough Bawa, both in Makurdi LGA. Protesters, dressed in black clothing and carrying fresh leaves, gathered to demand urgent action from…

Pope Leo Condemns Benue Massacre, Prays For Victims Pope Leo XIV has condemned the recent killings in Benue State, describing the incident as a “terrible massacre” in which mostly displaced civilians were murdered with “extreme cruelty”. Delivering his remarks before the Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican, the pontiff expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence in Nigeria and the suffering of affected communities. The Pope prayed for “security, justice, and peace” to prevail in the country and offered special intercession for the rural Christian communities in Benue, whom he described as “relentless victims of violence.” The attack occurred in…