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May

2024

Rebuttal: Ikwuano DPO selflessly facilitated the search for abducted Osinachi

METRO, NEWS, OPINION#kidnap, #Oloko, #Osinachichukwu

Sequel to a recent report by an online newspaper alleging that the DPO of Isiala Oboro Police Division, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, took a kind of gratification to facilitate the rescue of a kidnapped Master Osinachi Chukwu who was abducted in Oloko. We write to put some records straight on the issue, albeit, to clear some misconceptions and misleading information from an anonymous source which accused the DPO of demanding for huge sum of money. According to a subsequent independent investigation by our Correspondent, the DPO in his magnanimity was committed to rescuing the child by…

May

2024

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Grandfather of kidnapped 10-yrs-old Oloko boy, Onwuso lauds Sen. Akobundu proactive role

CRIME, Featured, METRO, NEWS, SECURITY#Abduction, #Col.AustinAkobundu, #Oloko, #Osinachichukwu

...Calls for constituents' support. The grandfather of Osinachi Chukwu, the 10-years-old boy from Oloko, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, and Vice president of Oloko Development Union, (ODU), Chief Onwuso Joseph has commended the Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Austin Akobundu, for his unhesitant intervention over the sudden disappearance of his grandchild. It would be recalled that little Osinachi was forcefully whisked away from Oloko, by some suspected kidnappers, in the early days of April, 2024, by some suspected kidnappers, on his way to a certain shop, where his young mother had sent him to buy…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

ISSAN Seeks Closer Collaboration with EFCC on Cyber Security

Featured, METRO, NEWS

The Information Security Society of Africa – Nigeria, ISSAN), has called for stronger and closer collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in safeguarding the cyber space for more effective fight against internet fraud and other financial crimes in Nigeria. This call was made in Abuja by ISSAN’s Vice President, Dr. Martin Ikpehai when he led a three-man delegation on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s headquarters. According to him, the EFCC is doing a great work in putting a stop to cybercrimes. He called for a more sustainable approach towards taking over cyberspace from internet fraudsters. “Now, every business is…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

Abia Online Publishers To Tour Governor Alex Otti’s Projects

NEWS#OMPAN

Abia Online Publishers To Tour Governor Alex Otti’s Projects Bloggers under the aegis of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria(OMPAN) Abia State as announced few weeks ago, will on May 23rd and 24th Tour Projects of the current administration, ahead of the One Year in Office/Democracy day celebration. In a Statement jointly endorsed by the State Chairman of OMPAN Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro and the Event Commitee Chairman Comrade Ugochukwu Nwankwo, the Bloggers resolved to take a tour of these Projects with a view to identifying as well as publish developmental landmarks of the current administration led by Dr…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

Unveiling Injustice: The Ordeal of Chief Dorcas Adeyinka

NEWS#DorcasAdeyinka, #DorcasAdeyinkaFoundation, #Injustice

Unveiling Injustice: The Ordeal of Chief Dorcas Adeyinka In a society where justice is supposed to be blind, the plight of Chief Dorcas Adeyinka has illuminated the glaring cracks in Nigeria's legal system. As a law-abiding Nigerian-born British citizen, Chief Dorcas Adeyinka's journey from a beacon of hope to a victim of targeted harassment and false allegations exposes the systemic injustices prevalent within Nigerian institutions. This comprehensive analysis delves deep into the disturbing saga of Chief Dorcas Adeyinka, shedding light on the false murder allegations, illegal dissemination of nude images, conspiracy to indict, and the egregious mishandling of the Nigerian…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

Onwusibe Lauds OMPAN Leadership, Calls For Constructive Criticism

NEWS#AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #GingerOnwusibe, #OMPAN

Onwusibe Lauds OMPAN Leadership, Calls For Constructive Criticism The member representing Isiala Ngwa South/North federal constituency of Abia State, has urged members of the Abia chapter of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria,(OMPAN) to continue in their factual news reportage in order to put the government and political office holders on their toes. Ginger made this remark during an interactive session with a team of Abia OMPAN members who paid him a courtesy visit on Saturday in his home town, Amapu Ntigha, in Isialangwa north local government area of Abia State. The federal Law maker also implored the association…

May

2024

By Famous Reporters

EFCC Arrests 6 Senior NSCDC Officers Over N6 Billion Fraud

NEWS#Crimes, #EFCC, #fraud, #NSCDC, EconomicandFinancialCrimesCommission

EFCC Arrests 6 Senior NSCDC Officers Over N6 Billion Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested six senior officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps over alleged N6bn fraud. The senior officers are currently being grilled by EFCC interrogators at the commission’s headquarters, Jabi, Abuja, The PUNCH can confirm. Though details of the probe are still sketchy, our correspondent gathered that the NSCDC officers were handed over to the EFCC on Monday on the order of the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi. Impeccable sources privy to the development but who were not authorised to speak to the press…

May

2024

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Breaking!! Abia NUJ returns Victor Ndukwe as chairman

NEWS#NUJ, #VictorNdukwe

Breaking!! Abia NUJ returns Victor Ndukwe as chairman A New Executive of the Abia State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.(NUJ) has emerged with Comrade Victor Ndukwe reelected as the Chairman of the Union. Other Members are the Vice Chairman, Comrade Chidi Asonye who is re elected, Comrade Ikechukwu Onuegbu who emerged the new State Council Secretary and Comrade Chibuzor Maduka Iroh who was returned the Financial Secretary. Speaking while inaugurating the new Executive in Umuahia, the National Vice President South East Zone C, Sir Emmanuel Ifesinachi charged the new elected executive members of the Union to consider the…

May

2024

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OMPAN not stooge to government, Opposition party’s attack dog —says PUO

NEWS#Abia, #OMPAN, #PromiseUzomaOkoro, #PUO, #Stooge, #WatchDog

OMPAN not stooge to government, Opposition party's attack dog —says PUO The State Chairman of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria(OMPAN), Abia State Chapter, Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro, has assured that members of the association cannot serve as stooges to government in power nor attack dogs of opposition political parties in the state. In a statement on Monday in Umuahia, the state chairman of OMPAN said as members of the fourth estate of the realm, OMPAN believes in impartiality and fairness, adding that it is the duty of the members of the association to report the activities of the…

May

2024

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Embrace AI Speedily, Ben Kalu Urges Abia Online Publishers

NEWS#AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #BenjaminKalu

Embrace AI Speedily, Ben Kalu Urges Abia Online Publishers The Deputy Speaker House of Representatives,Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu has called on Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria(OMPAN), Abia to, as a matter of urgency embrace the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in carrying out their watchdog's role so as to advance knowledge of what they already know. Kalu who described the online practitioners and the main stream media in the country as nation builders, urged them to endeavour to work collaboratively with the government at all levels, in order to help build the South East zone and the nation in…