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Jul

2023

My mentor’s death, colossal loss, Acho Nwakamma Mourns Vin Ogbulafor

NEWS#AchoNwakamma, #death, #PrinceVincentOgbulafor

A former Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Eric Acho Nwakamma has described the passing of the sixth National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, (PDP), Prince Vincent Ogbulafor as a colossal loss to the Nigerian nation. While commiserating with the Ogbuagu's, immediate Acho Nwakamma wailed that the deceased was his political mentor who, through obvious uprightness, had his name written in gold. The former Deputy Governor expressed his grief while interacting with newsmen at Okpara Auditorium, in Umuahia, the State's capital, pointing out that late Ogbulafor who had himself a good name did not only impact him (Nwakamma)…

Jul

2023

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Investors Eager to partner Abia govt on Innovation Park Project, says Information Commissioner

NEWS#AlexOtti, #Development, #Innovation, #InnovationPark, #LabourParty

The government of Governor. Alex Otti of Abia State says it has attained an advanced stage in the actualisation of an innovation park in the State, in an attempt to boost development and reduce the spate of unemployment among the teaming youths. This, the government says it is in accordance with the promises of the Governor during the 2023 governorship campaigns in his bid to ameliorate the suffering of Abians through creation of multiple employment opportunities. Addressing Journalists yesterday, at Government House, Umuahia, the State's capital, the Commissioner for Information, Hon. Prince Okey Kanu disclosed that so many Investors have…

Jul

2023

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Former Defence Minister, Akobundu Mourns Passing of former Senator’s wife, Faith Ohuabunwa

NEWS#Dynasty, #SenMaoOhuabunwa

With heart full of grief, I received the sad news of the passage to eternal glory of your dear wife, Lady Nimi Faith Ohuabunwa. Former Defence Minister Mourns Passage The Death of Faith Ohuabunwa Nimi was a distinguished lawyer and woman of God and I can recall that she was a true companion and source of inspiration to you and the entire Ohuabunwa family. Though, the loss of a loved one is too hard to handle, I would nonetheless implore you, my dear friend and Distinguished Senator, to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude, bearing in mind that her short…

Jul

2023

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Ecobank, once again, wins coveted Euromoney award as Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs

Business, NEWS#EcoBank, #Euromoney, #SME

Ecobank, once again, wins coveted Euromoney award as Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs Ecobank, the leading pan-African Banking Group, has been named Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) by the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence for the second year running, having also won the accolade in 2022. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group, said: “This award reflects Ecobank’s absolute commitment to supporting African SMEs and our continuous suite of innovations – financial and non-financial – to spur their growth and success. We aim to be the bank of choice for Africa’s SMEs. Undoubtedly, these SMEs are…

Jul

2023

By Famous Reporters

Late Payment of Fines Attracts Legal Action, FRSC Warns Motorists

NEWS#Fine, #FRSC, #Legal, #Motorist, #Penalty

Late Payment of Fines Attracts Legal Action, FRSC Warns Motorists The Federal Road Safety Corps has advised traffic offenders and the motoring public against late payments of penalties, or face strict legal actions. This was contained in the statement released from the office of the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps Lagos State, Corps Commander Babatunde O. Farinloye, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), intimated the motoring public on the new administration on traffic offences and fines. Farinloye said that any fine that is not paid within seven days will attract…

Jul

2023

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Sen. Orji Kalu Facilitates Building Of Additional Classrooms In Umunneochi

NEWS#Bedrock, #Constituencyprojects, #Development, #OrjiUzorKalu

Sen. Orji Kalu Facilitates Building Of Additional Classrooms In Umunneochi Council Area Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu has facilitated the reconstruction of blocks of three classrooms, at Nneato Central School Ebelebe, Lokpanta National School Umuchieze and Mbala Central School Isuochi, all in Umunneochi local government area of Abia State. According to the former Abia State Governor, the school project is a demonstration of his commitment to the development of education in his constituency, stressing that education is the bedrock of any development. Kalu who also served as the Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, expressed his…

Jul

2023

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‘DSS Officer’ Who Testified For Gov. Mbah At Enugu Election Tribunal No Longer In Service –Sources

NEWS, POLITICS#Dss, #ElectionTribunal, #NYSC, #PeterMbah

‘DSS Officer’ Who Testified For Gov. Mbah At Enugu Election Tribunal No Longer In Service –Sources The Department of State Security (DSS) has refuted claims by the National Youths Service Corps NYSC that Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, forged his NYSC discharge certificate. Yahaya had, while testifying in the favour of the Governor of Enugu State, blamed the inability of NYSC to lay hold of Mbah’s initial certificate, on the Commission's negligence towards maintaining a proper record-keeping system. The Department of State Security (DSS) has said that Isa Yahaya Mohammed, a man who claimed to be an official of the…

Jul

2023

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Nimi Faith Ohuabunwa Demise: Orji Kalu Commiserates With Mao Ohuabunwa Over

NEWS#Commiserate, #death, #SenMaoOhuabunwa

Nimi Faith Ohuabunwa Demise: Orji Kalu Commiserates With Mao Ohuabunwa Over Loss Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu has extended his condolences to Senator Mao Ohuabunwa over the death of his wife, Nimi Faith Ohuabunwa. The former Abia State Governor in a condolence message, said: “It’s with a heavy heart that I received the news of your wife’s demise. The loss of a woman who was a significant part of your life, being the mother of your children, is particularly a deep pain to handle. “As you mourn the death of your dear wife, on behalf of…

Jul

2023

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Deputy Speaker Admits Submitting Fake SSCE Result To INEC

NEWS#INEC, #Speaker, #SSCE

Deputy Speaker Admits Submitting Fake SSCE Result To INEC The Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Lami, has confirmed to the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, the state capital, that she truly submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Senior School Certificate Examination certificate not obtained from the West African Examination. The embattled Deputy Speaker further admitted that the deed poll dated May 10, 2022, wherein her name was changed from Ogenyi Danladi Lami to Danladi Lami, which she tendered before the Tribunal was not registered with the Nigerian Civil Registry. Lami,…

Jul

2023

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Abia NOA Director Visits Ikwuano Royal Father, HRH Oriaku (Photos)

NEWS#BenOriaku, #NOA, National Orientation Agency NOA

Abia NOA Director Visits Ikwuano Royal Father, HRH Oriaku The Abia State Director Of National Oriatation Agency, (NOA) Mrs Regina Iroha, on Friday, July 21 paid a courtesy visit to His Royal highness, Eze Ben Oriaku, Dike 1 of Umudike Ukwu. The royal father is theDeputy chiarman Ikwuano council of traditional rulers Abia state. the palace of His Royal highness Eze Ben Oriaku.Dike one of umudike ukwuDeputy chiarman Ikwuano council of traditional rulers Abia state.