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May
13
2020
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Gov. Nyesom Wike Blows Differently, Sympathizes With Rivers State Residents

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Some tag him stubborn and wicked, whereas others pour encomiums on him, saying he loves his people and can lay down his life for them. Read the state-wide broadcast by his Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Governor of rivers state on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. My Dear Good People of Rivers State, As we all know, the restoration of the total lockdown order in Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas was to take effect from Thursday, May 14th 2020. However, while on routine monitoring, I observed how difficult it has been for residents to access money from their banks to…
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May
12
2020
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Bereaved, Mourners, Others To Be Quarantined For Burying COVID-19 Victim Unprotected In Abia

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Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu of Abia state has directed the ministry of Homeland Security to ensure a certain family members in Umuahia South LGA of the state, (Community's name withheld) are immediately quarantined for allegedly sneaking in their relative who died of COVID-19 in Kano state and burying same unprotected. Abia Governent gave this charge in a press statement signed by Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the Commissioner for Information, insisting that everyone in the compound of the affected family, alongside the mourners and visitors must be iquarantined, adding "pending when the medical rapid response team has fully collected and tested…
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May
10
2020
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Sir Dina Commends Ikpeazu’s Lockdown Relaxation in Abia

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The Special Adviser to Governor Ikpeazu on Trade and Investment has commended the state government over the relaxation of lockdown in the state. Chief Sir Sunday N. Dina stated this in a media chat with some newsmen in Umuahia the state capital, pointing out that the decision is a laudable, as markets could operate three  for three times in a week without any form of obstruction, whatsoever thus enabling Traders in the state run their businesses as it were. He further stated that the  relaxation of the lockdown in the state is a commendable one, noting "I must applaud  Gov. Ikpeazu…
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May
09
2020
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CCYA Abia State Commiserates With Fed Rep, Nkole Over Father’s Death… As they bestow ib Nkole Patron of the Council

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The Executives of Abia State chapter of Council of Community youths Association Council (CCYA) have, last Friday, unanimously conferred on the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole PATRON of the Council, Abia State Chapter in recognition of his outstanding leadership and unprecedented achievements. The Council which also doubles as Community Youth Executive on COVID-19 set up by the State Government made this bestowal in retrospect of Rt. Hon. Nkole's great feats as a Federal Lawmaker in the National Assembly, during their commiseration visit to the latter's country home, in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu LGA,  following…
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May
08
2020
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Breaking!! COVID-19: Abia Gov’t Relaxes Lockdown Order With Striking Conditions

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The subsisting total lockdown in Abia state as directed by the government will be relaxed with effects from Monday, May 11, the government informs. In a release signed by Barr. Chris Ezem, Secretary to State Government and Chairman, Abia State Covid-19 Committee, Governor Ikpeazu insisted that despite the anticipated relaxation of the order, residents must abide by the laid down precautionary measures to militate against further outbreak of the disease. The release read in full: After all necessary consultations and considerations, including advice from medical experts, the Abia State Government wishes to announce relaxation protocols with regard to the ongoing…
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May
04
2020
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COVID-19: Unity Bank Manager Explains Impacts of Lockdown On Human, Banking Sector, Others… As he distributes relief materials to the Vulnerable in Okwuta

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The Manager, Unity Bank, Umuahia branch says the banking sector cannot be exempted from the various sectors adversely affected by the lockdown order of the federal government, instilled by the subsisting rampaging Coronavirus disease.Sir Ekele Ochiabuto, Knight of St. Molumba stated this during an exclusive interview with Famous Reporters, at his country home, Okwuta Ibeku, Umuahia North LGA, pointing out that the lockdown order which was instigated by the COVID-19 pandemic crippled every aspect of the country's econom, as well as the banking sector, stressing that the success of the bank strictly depends on the prosperity of all other businesses…
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May
01
2020
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Gov. Umahi Moves To Diversify State’s Economy Through Production of Electric Vehicles

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Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has stressed the need to diversify the state's revenue through the convertion gasoline tricycles and vehicles to Electric and solar energy vehicle, especially should the COVID-19 persist. Governor Umahi who spoke through the Special Assistant on Vocational College, Barr. Adaeze Nwaji, during a press briefing in Abakiliki, disclosed that in his bid to reduce the existing dependence on oil, his administration had commenced the production of electric vehicles and tricycles. He lamented that the nation's economy which has over the years relied on oil has been drastically affected following the outbreak of COVID-19, reiterating…
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Apr
30
2020
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COVID-19: Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa Donates #200,000 To Abia Journalists – Advocates Special Hazard Allowance For Journalists.

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Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has donated N200,000 cash to the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Abia State, and the Abia State Online Media Practitioners as palliative for the covid-19 lockdown.Ohuabunwa who sympathised with journalists over their predicaments in coping with the challenges of the season said they deserved “serious support at this time”. Senator Ohuabunwa who made the donation Tuesday through the Director General of his political structure, Follow Better Organisation, Dr. Ndubuisi Eke, said that journalists deserved every support considering the enormity of risk they take for society. The former Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament , advocated special…
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Apr
30
2020
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COVID-19: Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa Donates #200,000 To Abia Journalists – Advocates Special Hazard Allowance For Journalists.

COVID-19: Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa Donates #200,000 To Abia Journalists – Advocates Special Hazard Allowance For Journalists.

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The former Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament , advocated special covid -19 allowance for practising journalists nation wide who put their lives on the line to bring updates on the global pandemic Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has donated N200,000 cash to the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Abia State, and the Abia State Online Media Practitioners as palliative for the covid-19 lockdown. Ohuabunwa who sympathised with journalists over their predicaments in coping with the challenges of the season said they deserved “serious support at this time”. Senator Ohuabunwa who made the donation Tuesday through the Director General of his…
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Apr
30
2020
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Nkole Reassures Commitment Towards Completion Of Omenuko Bridge

Nkole Reassures Commitment Towards Completion Of Omenuko Bridge

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The member representing Arochukwu/ Ohafia Federal Constituency, in the green chamber Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, has reassured people of his constituency of his doggedness towards the actualization of popular Omenuko bridge in Arochukwu.Nkole who stated during an exclusive interview with Famous Reporters reiterated that public safety remained the interest of any government in power, adding that he is poised in delivering the dividends of Democracy to his people.In his words, "the quality of job executed on the  Ndi Ebe Abam Bridge and the  Omenuko Bridge, Igwu River in Ozu Abam both  I attracted, will show clear deficiencies variation on the structural stability and…
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