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Feb

29

2020

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Amaizu, Ameaffia, Others In Ebonyi Anticipate Guinea Worm Outbreak Due To Unsafe Water<br>… Our People Die Of Water Starvation— Victims

Amaizu, Ameaffia, Others In Ebonyi Anticipate Guinea Worm Outbreak Due To Unsafe Water
… Our People Die Of Water Starvation— Victims

METROcall for help, ebonyi state government, Guinea Worm Disease, health, underdevelopment, water borne disease

Following the report of surveys and investigations generated in some communities in Ebonyi state, there have been predictions of imminent reoccurrence of guinea worm disease in most communities. This prediction is based on the unavailability of safe drinking water, as the unrefined water has overtime proven harmful to most communities in the rural areas. Investigations revealed that most of the bore hole water projects executed by the Federal and State government alongside other donor agencies to those rural communities have deteriorated consequent on inadquate maintenance. Famous Reporters who visited some areas such like Amaizu in Izzi, Ameaffia okposhi Eheku community…

Feb

26

2020

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My Foster Father Raped Me More Than Four Times— 15-Yrs-Old Orphan (Boy) Cries Out

METROabia government, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Government's intervention, sexual assault

By Azubuike Jinanwa & Divine Nwankwo A 15 year old orphan and native of Obokwe Asa in Ukwa West LGA, Chinagorom Peter has narrated his ordeal in the hands of one Emeka Nwogu, a 52 year old man who initially pretended to render assistance to him but later turned round to abuse him s*xualy and used him to beg for alms in the streets of Lagos. Narrating his ordeal to newsmen in Umuahia, Master Peter revealed that he met the man who was unknown to him at Aba and the man offered to assist him further his education and took…

Feb

25

2020

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More Scandal Hits in Sagamu As 18-year-old girl Stabs S*x Partner To Death Over #2000

METRO, Uncategorizedbloodshed, murder, Nigerian government, shagamu crisis

There was pandemonium in Shagamu in the early hours of yesterday, as an 18-year-old girl murdered her man friend after s*x over the sum of #2000 (two thousand naira). This tragedy took place shortly after the major crisis that hit the country, hence the killing by a SARS officer, an incident which has raised dust among Nigerians. In her confession, the 18-years-old regretted her act, explaining that it was an accidental occurrence. Hear her confession: "I'm an 18year old girl and killing of my boyfriend was an accident. I have been in his house for good two days, having good…

Feb

25

2020

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Four Communities, HURIDE Protest Demolition of Over 2000 Buildings Without Compensation In Ebonyi<br>…”Government, please protect us; We are suffering”.

Four Communities, HURIDE Protest Demolition of Over 2000 Buildings Without Compensation In Ebonyi
…”Government, please protect us; We are suffering”.

METROagitations for compensation, demolition of 2000 buildings in EBONYI state, ebonyi state government, protest

Aggrieved Natives of Umuezoka, Umuezeokaoha, Umuoghara and Oriuzor communities in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and a civil society organisation, Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders Foundation, on Tuesday, protested demolition of their houses and farmlands, for the construction of airport in the area. The natives, protested from People's Club through VANCO and eventually to Ebonyi State Government House, Abakaliki, lamenting non payment of compensation by the State Government, after the demolition. They said their health was currently in danger, having been exposed to bad weather and infectious insects since the demolition, adding that they welcomed…

Feb

25

2020

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Army, Family Fight In Court Over $376,120 Linked to General… Soldiers Fled With #400m— EFCC

METROEFCC, forfeiture, Nigerian Army

There are unfolding dramas emancipating from the alleged sum of $376,120 seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission last year, as the Nigerian Army and the family of Major General Hakeem Otiki on Monday appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, claiming the same. The money was said to have been seized from a Kaduna-based Bureau De Change operator, Alhaji Ado Aliyu, described as Otiki’s associate in a foreign exchange business, Punch reports. It was alleged that the money was exposed following a robbery operation carried out by soldiers drafted by Otiki to provide military escort for…

Feb

23

2020

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Ebonyi Govt. Sacks Ubeyi DC Coordinator, TA On Security, Over Suspected Murder<br>…Orders Immediate Arrest

Ebonyi Govt. Sacks Ubeyi DC Coordinator, TA On Security, Over Suspected Murder
…Orders Immediate Arrest

METROarrest, bloodshed, death, Ebonyi State PDP Primaries election, electoral violence, killing, removal from office, thuggery

Ebonyi state Governor, His Excellency Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE, has ordered for the immediate removal from office and arrest of the Technical Assistant (TA) to Governor on Security, Mr. Ibiam Ogbonnaya Junior, (a.k.a Terror) for alleged involvement in a murder case. S A release signed by Hon. Ugbala Kenneth Igwe, (PhD), the SSG to the Governor and Coordinating Commissioner, revealed that Mr. Ibiam Ogbonnaya Junior, (a.k.a Terror) shall be arrested alongside his cohort, the Coordinator, Ubeyi Development Centre, Hon. Uche Ibiam. Famous Reporters recalls thatone Mr. Enyinnaya Ibiam, a former staff of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwanna,…

Feb

23

2020

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Afaraukwu Ibeku PGs Reveal Hurdles Surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents’ Burial

METROBIAFRA, burial, death, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, peace, victory

The peaceful turn-out of events at the burial of HRH Eze Israel O. Kanu and his wife, Ugoeze Sally Kanu, the parents of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB contradicting the envisioned pandemonium by some persons has left an indelible mark in the heart of millions of people. Speaking with famous reporters, the president -generals of Afaraukwu who constituted the planning committee, Engr. John Nwagwu, Chief Ikechukwu Ndubueze and chief Levi Ogbonna, amidst elation praised God for the serenity of the environment, describing the burial as a successful that has left many in wonderment.…

Feb

21

2020

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Picture Of Owerri FMC Consultant Brutally Stabbed Again By Wife Surfaces

METROblood, crime, death, family, family war., hospital, killing, murder, relationship marriage

FAMOUS REPORTERSJust yesterday's night, there was another uproar in some parts of Owerri, Imo state capital, a woman (Nurse) reportedly brutally stabbed her husband who fortunately escaped death through a hair's breath.A close source revealed that the man who was at Consultant at Federal Medical Center, FMC, Owerri almost bled to death as he laid unconsciously on the floor and was rushed to the hospital.Famous Reporters was reliably informed that the woman had lost control of her temper after a prolonged altercations with her husband, as she made for a sharp object with which stabbed her husband almost to death.Our…

Feb

10

2020

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Ebonyi: Read How Mining Companies Will Benefit Government,<br> Host Communities, Others

Ebonyi: Read How Mining Companies Will Benefit Government,
Host Communities, Others

METRODavid Umahi, ebonyi state government, haulage, Solid Minerals

FAMOUS REPORTERS Leaders of host Communities of Solid Minerals in Ebonyi State have lauded Governor David Umahi's new policy and directives on collection of IGR accruing to both State, Local Government and Host Communities at the various sites. The host Communities, amidst great delight expressed acceptance of the new method during the meeting of the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Hon. Jonah Egbaand a group of persons, comprising Town Union Presidents, Landlords' Association, Youth Leaders key stakeholders, held at Multi Purpose Hall Cabinet office Abakaliki. The Hon. Commissioner while briefing stakeholders, noted that the companies shall henceforth pay both State government,…

Feb

09

2020

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IPOB Has Never Stopped Us From Working— UDUTCHAY<br>… Exculpates IPOB From Alleged Disruption

IPOB Has Never Stopped Us From Working— UDUTCHAY
… Exculpates IPOB From Alleged Disruption

METROabia government, BIAFRA, burning, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, road construction

FAMOUS REPORTERSThe contractor handling the ongoing construction of the road leading to the palace of HRH Eze Israel O. Kanu, the late King of Afaraukwu, Ibeku, in Umuahia North LGA of Abia state has cleared the air over purported disruption of the repair of the road by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.Engr. Odera Udutchay of ODERNIX NIG LTD, when he was visited by Famous Reporters at the construction site blankly debunked the allegation against IPOB members, stressing that the group had in no manner of means disrupted their activities, they have remained peaceful and law abiding.Engr. Udutchay,…