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Feb

2022

Orji Kalu: Why NJC must sanction Mohammed Idris, other judges – HURIWA

NEWS#Court of Appeal, #Dr. Orji uzor kalu, #Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, #HURIWA

Orji Kalu: Why NJC must sanction Mohammed Idris, other judges – HURIWA Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has asked the National Judicial Council through the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Mohammed, to sanction Justice Mohammed Idris, and other judges for presiding over cases in Federal High Court despite their elevation to the Court of Appeal. In a statement on Wednesday, National Coordinator of HURIWA, Emmanuel Onwubiko, said the CJN and the NJC should immediately recommend punishment for Idris over the “malicious prosecution” of former governor of Abia State, Uzor Kalu. HURIWA, in an earlier…

Feb

2022

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Sen. Kalu Hails Olubadan- Elect, High Chief Lekan Balogun

NEWS#Dr. Orji uzor kalu, #Felicitation, #Lekan Balogun

Sen. Kalu Hails Olubadan- Elect, High Chief Lekan Balogun Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated the newly appointed 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun.Extolling the virtues of the new monarch, Kalu urged Senator Balogun to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor.Kalu, who is the Ashipa Seriki Mayegun of Ibadanland, called on the people of Ibadanland to rally support for the new monarch, adding that traditional rulers play vital roles in nation building.In his goodwill message, the former Governor wished the new monarch a peaceful and successful reign…

Feb

2022

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Grand Reception: Your Detribalised Character Will Unite Nation, Foster Peace, Nigerians In Germany Tells Sen. Kalu

NEWS#2023 General election, #2023 Presidency of Igbo Extraction, #Character, #Detribalism, #Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, #Good governance, #Tribalism

Grand Reception: Your Detribalised Character Will Unite Nation, Foster Peace, Nigerians In Germany Tells Sen. Kalu Citing his national acceptance and governance expertise , Nigerians in Germany under aegis of the Nigerian Union on Sunday declared their alliegance and support to Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as their candidate for the 2023 Presidency. The group made their declaration at a special dinner held in Frankfurt Germany in honour of the former Abia governor. The group also promised to galvanise and expand support both home and abroad for Kalu. According to the group they had carried out…

Feb

2022

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Prof Ibe Sends Goodwill Congratulates Ihejirika At 66

NEWS#Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, #Prof. Gregory Ibe, #Reinvigoration

Prof Ibe Sends Goodwill Congratulates Ihejirika At 66 The Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu Prof Gregory Ibe has felicitated the former Chief of Staff of Nigerian Army General Azubuike Ihejirika on the occasion of his 66th birthday celebration. Speaking through a goodwill message, which was made available to journalists in Umuahia recently, Prof Ibe paid glowing tributes to General Ihejirika, who according to him achieved the feat of attaining the enviable position of Chief of Army Staff at a relatively young age. He described the former army czar as a thorough bred military officer who still has plenty to offer…

Feb

2022

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Daddy Sam’s Obsequies: Nollywood ,Nigerians, Others Wail, As Favorite Actor Goes Home

ENTERTAINMENTS, NEWS#Daddy Sam Obiago, #Kelvin Brutt, #Kelvin Ikeduba, #Mama G, #Nollywood, #Patience Ozokwor

The Face Of Nollywood, At Funeral Of Popular Actor, Daddy Sam Encomiums flowed today, Friday, in Asaba, the capital of Delta State, as the remains of popular Nollywood Star, Mr. Samuel Adimabua Obiago,Acwere returned to mother earth. Daddy Sam, as fondly called by all and sundry who died shortly after recovering from a protracted illness, at the age of 57, was hailed from Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. Daddy Sam, up until his shocking demise was a famous Nollywood Actor loved by millions of people and a favorite Actor of many viewers of the African Magic, both…

Feb

2022

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Contractor returns to *Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road project

NEWS#agriculture, #Drainage, #Heartlamd Nigeria Limited, #Ikwuano-Ikot-Ekpene road, #Rep. Sam Onuigbo, #Road projects, #Road rehabilitation

Contractor returns to *Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road project By Leonard Okachie Hartland Nigeria Limited, the contractor handling the reconstruction of the 50-km Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road in Abia, officially returned to site Thursday to resume work on the project.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government first awarded the N13.2 billion contract to the company in 2019 but the job was stalled by the paucity of fund.In 2021, the Federal Executive Council re-approved the project for funding by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) through the Road Tax Credit Scheme.Speaking with newsmen after inspecting the site, the company’s Managing…

Feb

2022

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Group Subjects Imo Primary School Pupils To Test …. Doles Out ₦.4m As Prize Money

Education, NEWS#Children Brainstorm, #Dwindling Education, #Imo state government, #The Vivian Contest

Group Subjects Imo Primary School Pupils To Test .... Doles Out ₦.4m As Prize Money EVEREST EZIHE, Owerri Disturbed by dwindling educational standard in Nigeria and as part of her contribution towards educational upliftment, Mrs Vivian Ogbonna of The Vivian Contest in collaboration with Imo State Ministry of Education is organizing a programme christened Children Brainstorm for primary school pupils in the State. Ogbonna who's the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of the organization disclosed this on Thursday at her Owerri Corporate office while briefing news men on what motivated her company into executing the multi million Naira intellectual programme. She…

Feb

2022

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Lt Nelson Mandela and Orji Kalu in throwback Photo, 25 Years Ago

NEWS#constitutional amendment, #Dr. Orji uzor kalu, #Nelson Mandela, #Nigerian constitution, "Africa's Giant

Lt Nelson Mandela and Orji Kalu in throwback Photo, 25 Years Ago Forbes rated Nigerian Billionaire entrepreneur and 2023 Presidential aspirant, Senator Orji Kalu is pictured in this rare photo with late global iconic leader and Former South African President, Nelson Mandela. The former South African leader who led the anti-apartheid revolution is reported to have been a Mentor to Kalu the current Chief Whip of the 9th Senate. Although the exact year in which the photo was taken could not be ascertained, however it is reportedly taken in 1997, the framed photograph pictures both leaders engaging in a discussion.…

Feb

2022

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Ahiaudele Market Accident: FENRAD Calls for Environmental Action, Consoles Abians

NEWS#AbiaStategovernment, #Foundation For Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, Condolences, death

Ahiaudele Market Accident: FENRAD Calls for Environmental Action, Consoles Abians Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy and environmental rights advocacy group sympathizes with the government and good people of Abia State, especially Aba, the commercial Enyimba city over the fatal accident in which a container truck lost control and ram people off the road along Ogbor Hill Aba, near Ahiaudele (Abattoir) Market. This, FENRAD says, is a tragedy for which at national level flags fly at half mast. FENRAD sends its condolences to all those who may have lost their loved ones as scores were reported…

Jan

2022

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Prof. Greg Ibe: A Sure Route To Peace, Says Eze Jinanwa

NEWS#Gregory foundation, #Peace, #Prof. Gregory Ibe, HRH Eze Sampson Jinanwa

Prof. Greg Ibe: A Sure Route To Peace, Says Eze Jinanwa The founder and Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu, Prof Greg Ibe has been described as a route to peace and seamless development in Abia State. Eze Sampson Jinanwa HRH Eźe. Sampson Jinanwa, ' Ise 1 of Amaise Ovungwu' in Umudiele Amaise autonomous community Isiala Ngwa South LGA of Abia State made this known during his twentieth (20th) year anniversary celebration on the throne as an autonomous ruler of the community. The royal father poured encomiums on Prof. Ibe while investing the . Chieftaincy title of "EBOGU IWEALAA 1" of…