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Apr

2020

Easter Splash!! Abians Celebrate Freedom Of Movement In Abia State

NEWS#COVID-19, #Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, #Easter Splash, Abia State government, lockdown policy

The joy and happiness of residents of Abia State know no bounds as the state government led by Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has announced a temporary annulment of the restriction on movements in the state. In a press statement signed by Barrister Chris Ezem,Secretary to Abia State Government and Chairman of the COVID-19 Committee, Abia State and made available to Newsmen today Governor Ikpeazu mandatesreligious worshippers shall be free to worship at their various churches and mosques, insisting that all Worshippers must protect themselves with facemasks. The release read in full: Slight Relaxation Of Lockdown In Abia State..In view of…

Apr

2020

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Easter Splash!! Abians Celebrate Freedom Of Movement In Abia State

NEWS#COVID-19, #Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, #Easter Splash, Abia State government, lockdown policy

Apr

2020

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COVID-19: Emenike Osondu Reveals Method Of Distributing Abia Govt’s Palliatives

NEWS#COVID-19, Abia palliative, chief Emenika Chuck Osondu

The Administrator of the free home services for the elderly in Abia says identifying the vulnerable in the state to aid distribution of the food materials provided by the state government will be done through Referer Sources in the various communities. Speaking with Famous Reporters, Chief Emenike Chuck Osondu pointed out that the Geriatrics were the major beneficiaries of the government's benevolence which is geared towards extenuating the suffering of the masses as prompted by the extant lockdown. According to him, "the criteria to be a Geriatric is that they have to be home bound, and must have medical underlining…

Apr

2020

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COVID-19: Abia Online Publishers Says Government’s Directives Must Be Obeyed

NEWS#Abia citizens, #Coronavirus Disease, Abia Online Media Practitioners, Sit-at-home order

The leadership of Abia Online Media Publishers an umbrella body of all bloggers and online practitioners in Abia state, has charged Abia residents tocomply strictly with the government of the day in line with the sit-at-home order, as the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues. In a press statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Comrade Ugochukwu Nwankwo and Secretary of the organisation, Izuchukwu Nwokoma, the group reminded Abians that the only way to stay safe amid the scourge, was by carrying out government directives of sitting at home, noting that the lockdown is in the interest of the state and…

Mar

2020

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Covid-19 Pandemic: Abia CP Blows Hot On Keke Operators, Bus Drivers… Read Punishment For Defiant

NEWS#COVID-19, #Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, abia state, Keke Napep, Nigeria police, transporters

The Nigeria Police Force, Abia state command has reiterated that the existing order and directives given by the government of Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu to Tricycle operators (Keke drivers) and bus drivers was geared towards preventing the spread of coronavirus disease in the state. In a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Godfrey Ogbonna, the command regretted the level of resistance to government's directives among members of the general public especially transporters, in spite of the various Task Force set up in the state. The release read in part: "The Nigeria Police as an organization is…

Mar

2020

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Nig Police Enforces Bans Of Gathering, Assembly In Imo State

NEWS#Coronavirus Disease, #COVID-19, Imo State Police Command, Restriction on Movement

In line with the efforts of the federal government to contain and militate against the spread of Coronavirus disease, the Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command has reiterated their preparedness to enforce the Government's ban on all forms of gathering and social activities in the state. According to a press statement signed signed by the PPRO, SP Ikeokwu Godson Orlando and made available to Famous Reporters, the Command has directed that all social activities be prohibited as it further warned all citizens to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movements/visits. The release read in full: It has come to the notice…

Mar

2020

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CROWD BAN: HUNGER WILL KILL ABIANS FASTER THAN COVID-19, IKPEAZU TELLS FG See Why…

NEWSAbia State government, chief John okiyi Kalu, cure for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu

Following the Federal government's recent directive to shutdown schools, market places and all forms of social and religious gatherings in the country, consequent on Corona Virus, Abia governent has lamented that the accompanying panic would be more devastating than the dreaded virus. Abia Governent stressed that the tension, coupled with starvation would doubtlessly lead to the extinction of inhabitants of the state faster than the dreaded virus. Addressing Journalists in Umuahia, the state's capital, today, the Commissioner for information, High Chief John Okiyi Kalu, (JOK) explained that FG's resolutions in a bid to militate against the spread of COVID-19 would…

Mar

2020

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CROWD BAN: Hunger Will Kill Abians Faster Than COVID-19, Ikpeazu Tells FG. See Why…

NEWSAbia governent, chief John okiyi Kalu compulsory shutdown of schools and market places, cure for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), Dr. okezie Victor Ikpeazu

Following the Federal government's recent directive to shutdown schools, market places and all forms of social and religious gatherings in the country, consequent on Corona Virus, Abia governent has lamented that the impending panic would be more disastrous than the dreaded virus. Abia Governent stressed that the tension, coupled with starvation would doubtlessly lead to the extinction of inhabitants of the state faster than the dreaded virus. Addressing Journalists in Umuahia, the state's capital, today, the Commissioner for Information, High Chief John Okiyi Kalu, (JOK) explained that FG's resolutions in a bid to militate against the spread of COVID-19 would…

Mar

2020

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Rt. Hon. Nwifuru Bags 2019 Speaker Of The Year’s Award … Uguru (Esq.) Doffs Hat

NEWSchampion's award of speaker the year, Ebonyi House Speaker, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru

Encomiums have been poured on the Speaker of the 6th Assembly, Ebonyi State, RT. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru (onwa Oferekpe) as he bags the Champion Newspaper 2019 speaker of the year awardBarrister Henry Ike Uguru in his message lauded the Speaker for his outstanding, brilliant and industrious performance which, according to him, has contributed enormously to the growth and development of the state and Nigeria in general."Indeed, it is by living for others that a man finds life for himself, ranging from the critical assessment of your profile, antecedents and your immense contributions to the growth of Ebonyi state and…

Mar

2020

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Abia Gov’t Promises Resuscitation Of Night Life In Umuahia<br> …Magic Will Interest You

Abia Gov’t Promises Resuscitation Of Night Life In Umuahia
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NEWSAbia governent, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, night life in umuahia, ridge club umuahia

Abia state government has assured Abians and the general public that the new edifice erected by the Ridge Club in the state will facilitate night life in the area. The Governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu gave this assurance at the 2020 Induction of New members and Commissioning of the new Club House at Ridge Club, in Umuahia, Abia State, reiterating that his administration is working towards making the state safe and secured to enhance night life. The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the state Government, SSG, Barr. Chris Ezem congratulated the 82 newly inducted members of the…