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28

2021

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Just In: Facebook now Meta, Mark Zuckerberg announces

NEWSMeta, Metaverse, social media, Zuckerberg

Just In: Facebook now Meta, Mark Zuckerberg announces Facebook Inc is now called Meta, the company said on Thursday, in a rebrand that focuses on its ambitions building the "metaverse," a shared virtual environment that it bets will be the next big computing platform. The rebrand comes as the world's largest social media company battles criticisms from lawmakers and regulators over its market power, algorithmic decisions and the policing of abuses on its platforms. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, speaking at the company's live-streamed virtual and augmented reality conference, said the new name reflected its ambitions to build the metaverse, rather than…

Oct

27

2021

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Rep. Sam Onuigbo Rejoices, As FEC Approves Rehabilitation of Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene F/Road by NNPC

NEWSAward of road contract, Federal Roads Maintenance Agency(FERMA), His Excellency Babatunde Raji Fashola, Ikwuano-Umuahia- Ikot-Ekpene road, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, Road network, road rehabilitation

Rep. Sam Onuigbo Rejoices, As FEC Approves Rehabilitation of Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene F/Road by NNPC Rep. Sam Onuigbo, Member Representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Abia State today, has expressed heartfelt joy as work would in no time commence on the popular Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene federal road by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC). The Lawmaker disclosed this today, Wednesday, October 27, in a statement that was issued to Famousreporters.com by his Media Aide, Comrd. Nnaemeka Oru. According to the member in the Hallowed Chambers, the move is in line with the letters of Executive Order No. 007 of 2019 "which allows…

Oct

26

2021

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“Umahi’s goverment has been characterised by deceits, man-made hunger, poverty and wanton intimidations cum attacks on opposing voices”– AESID drags Fr. Mbaka over bogus praise

NEWSAdoration, Catholic church, ebonyi state government, Effium Ezza, Effium-Ezza crisis, Fr. Mabaka, Governor David Umahi, King David Medical School, The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID)

"Umahi's goverment has been characterised by deceits, man-made hunger, poverty and wanton intimidations cum attacks on opposing voices"-- Ebonyians in diaspora drag Fr. Mbaka over bogus praise The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has described the recent assessment of Governor Dave Umahi’s performance in the state by the founder and Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, as against the realities on the ground in Ebonyi State. The Ebonyi indigenes warned that Fr. Mbaka should not be carried away by Umahi’s gift to the church, adding that the governor can not bribe God. Governor Umahi…

Oct

26

2021

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Allow S’East Go To Avoid Repeat of Civil War, Northern coalition Urges Court

NEWSBiafra agitation, Coalition of Northern Groups, Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Marginalization, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Southeast, war

Allow S'East Go To Avoid Repeat of Civil War, Northern coalition Urges Court Some members of Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) have appealed to the National Assembly through the Federal High Court in Abuja to facilitate the exit of the Southeast region of the country, in order to avoid a repeat of 1967 to 1970 civil war. The group pleaded that the exit of the region could be actualised before the ongoing constitutional amendment could be concluded. They lamented that the past Civil War had brought nothing short of pains and agonies to the country, as millions of lives and…

Oct

26

2021

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Recurrent Intimidation, Phones’ Search: FENRAD Condemns Invasion of Privacy by Police Unit in Aba

NEWS#Endpolicebrutality, #EndsarsAnniversary, #EndSarsMorial, #EndSARsProtest, FENRAD, Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, intimidation, Nigeria police, Phone's search, victimisation

Recurrent Intimidation, Phones' Search: FENRAD Condemns Invasion of Privacy by Police Unit in Aba Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy and environmental rights advocacy group has condemned vehemently, the alleged cases of phones' and gadgets' search, as carried out by men of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS against Aba residents. The group attributed the nefarious action perpetrated by men of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS against residents of the area to the "illicit activities of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS unit of the same Force", which regrettably resulted in the outbreak of the 2020 nationwide…

Oct

26

2021

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Senator Orji Kalu pens down charming message to celebrates wife’s Birthday

NEWSBirthday anniversary, family, love, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Virtuous woman

Senator Orji Kalu pens down charming message to celebrates wife's Birthday Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday took to social media to celebrate his wife, Mrs. Ifunanya Uzor Kalu on her birthday anniversary, on October 26. The Abia North Senator in a lovely tribute shared a picture of the First Lady on his verified social media platforms – Facebook and Instagram (oukgram). Kalu in the romantic themed message called his wife a virtuous woman, describing her as his best companion. He also acknowledged her prayerful nature ,Praying that…

Oct

23

2021

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The man Ikechi Emenike: Moment I saw him… Uruakpa writes

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According to Mark Twain, "Great people are those who make others feel that they too, can become great". My knowledge of High Chief Ikechi Emenike was when I met him first, in 2017 through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Commissioner, Hon. Nwogu N Nwogu, my immediate Boss, and the question that came to my mind was "does a man like this still exist in politics" ? As I watched him address the large crowd, I saw courage. I saw a man who is interested in building men, as I saw sincere words troop out of his mouth, and I…

Oct

19

2021

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Late Obinna Onuama: Hon. Ihedioha Visits Family, Rues Loss, Assures of Support…We have lost a loyal, committed party man..PDP,

NEWSObinna Onuama, PDP, Rt. hon. emeka ihedioha, Zeal

Late Obinna Onuama: Hon. Ihedioha Visits Family, Rues Loss, Assures of Support…We have lost a loyal, committed party man..PDP By: Ebube Mbah "The death of Hon. Obinna Onuama, your son, my own brother and Chairman of Aboh Mbaise Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, came as a rude shock to me, PDP family and Aboh Mbaise people". Those were the pathetic words of Rt. Hon. Ihedioha when he paid a condolence visit to the family of Engr. Obinna Onuama in Eziala Lorji, Aboh Mbaise LGA. While speaking to his wife, aged mother and siblings, Hon Ihedioha described the late…

Oct

16

2021

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What did Orji Kalu do wrong in Abia? Patriotic Nigerian Replies to Question Asked Chukwu O on ABN Social Media

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You asked a question Orji, requested we do our homework! I must say a big thank you for making me go through this homework. As voluminous it was, based on the drives to search deeper as it was worthwhile, It would be good I shared my findings about this homework (“Do you really know this Dude? Do your homework! Our problem in Abia started in 1999- date. Check the records!”) on Dr Orji Uzor Kalu since its coming on a social platform, not to have the people mislead. 1999 was the year! As a young governor, he was able and…

Oct

14

2021

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OGUTA RUGA/ IZOMBE CLASH: Ohanaeze Youth Council Vindicates Uzodinma, Warns Imo PDP … Gives insights into Izombe clash Blame Militants, Military Accuses Army of unprofessionalism

CRIME, NEWSAmnesty Grant, Arson, Fulani herdsmen, Governor Hope Uzodimma, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, Izombe clash, militancy, Oguta Lake, Ohanaeze Youths Council, Political profiteers, Rochas Okorocha, the Nigerian army

OGUTA RUGA/ IZOMBE CLASH: Ohanaeze Youth Council Vindicates Uzodinma, Warns Imo PDP… Gives insights into Izombe clash*Blame Militants, Military*Accuses Army of unprofessionalism The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC- the apex youth organization in Igboland has sent a stern warning to the People Democratic Party(PDP) in Imo State, urging them to desist from blackmailing the governor of Imo State Sen. Hope Uzodinma "with imaginary RUGA settlement in Ugota that doesn't exist anywhere." The National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, gave this warning today, Thursday October 14, in a press briefing in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, blaming…