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Bende Council Deputy Chairman Commences Construction Of Open Market Shops In Amaokwelu- Amankalu (Photos)

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Promise Uzoma Okoro

In fulfillment of his promise of constructing a modern open market shops for the women of Amaokwelu- Amankalu in Bende local government area of Abia State, deputy chairman of the local government, Hon Promise Uzoma Okoro has commenced work at the site.

With a promise of completing the project before the end of November, the council deputy chairman said the project is personally financed by him from his salary since his emergence as local government deputy chairman.

In a statement obtained by ABN TV on Friday, Hon. Okoro said he was touched when few weeks after his inauguration the women of the community paid him a congratulatory visit with a demand that he remembers them, particularly with regards to the reconstruction of the dilapidated market in the community.

He said, “The Leader of that Delegation and President of the women in my Community Lady Ngozi Elekwa said they came to beg me to remember Amaokwelu, specifically for me to remember the women of my community, saying that Government presence has not been felt for sometime.

“She told me that our current evening Market is owned by the women, years back, they had tried to erect one side of the market , but has faced challenge of erecting the second one because of financial constraints, she pleaded that I assist them to see that dream turn to a reality.

“In my response, I promised to see what can be done about the market and assured them of my continuous support to the Women of Amaokwelu- Amankalu and Alayi in General because there is a popular igbo adage (Ana esi na ulo amara mma pua na ama!) Charity begins at home.”

According to the council boss, the contractor handling the project has been mobilized with about 90 percent of the project fund.

He added, “To the Glory of God, yesterday ,I released over 90 percent of the Total Contract sum to the Contractor which the women brought to handle the project.

“This morning, the dilapidated market has been brought down as I gave order for this project to be completed before end of November.

“This Project is being funded 100% by me, from my basic Salary received since January as Deputy Chairman of Bende.

“I am in Power to serve my people”

Anambra Guber Polls: APC’s Andy Uba Insists He Won, Vows To Challenge APGA Victory In Court

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Alex Enemanna
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Anambra State governorship election, Senator Andy Uba, has vowed to challenge the outcome of the election in court.

He told the leadership of the APC in the state, agents of the party during the election and supporters in Awka yesterday during a meeting to review outcome of the election that he won and assured them that he was confident that he would retrieve the mandate from then APGA candidate and governor-elect, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo.

Uba said there was no how he could have lost in his own ward where the ward chairman of Soludo (APGA) defected to APC a week to the election.

“I am confident that APC will reclaim the mandate in the court,” he said.

He urged party members and his supporters not to be discouraged by what happened, assuring that the party would win in court.

He told them that he did not look back once he took up a fight, assuring the members that nothing would stop him from recovering the governorship mandate.

He thanked God for keeping every member alive throughout the campaign and election.

Uba described what happened in the election as a temporary setback.

He also flayed party chieftains who worked against the APC.

“I am not hungry, and nobody here on the high table is hungry and by the grace of God we will recover this mandate,” he said.

He also said he was not angry that some people sabotaged him, adding that he was happy with what happened in the party.

Speaking during the parley, his running mate, Barr. Emeka Okafor, said he would not accept the out of the election.

According to him, there were a lot of odds against the party during the election.

He said INEC did not come to his polling unit until 3pm and by 4pm election ended.

“I am confident that we will retrieve the mandate in the court. It is not all over yet,” he said.

Gunmen Unleash Attack During Burial Ceremony In Benue, Kill Four

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Alex Enemanna
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Gunmen attacked mourners at a funeral ceremony in Imande Abur village, Mbategh council ward of Benue State on Saturday, the police said.

According to a statement signed by police spokesperson Anene Sewuese Catherine, five persons sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and were rushed to the hospital, but four lost their lives while receiving treatment.

“On the 13th November 2021 at about 0300hrs information was received that a group of gunmen numbering three (3) and identified by eyewitnesses to be known persons within Sankara area invaded Imande Abur village, Mbategh council ward and shot sporadically at mourners who were assembled at a funeral ceremony,” the statement said.

“Police teams within the area swiftly moved to the area but suspects took to their heels on sighting the police.

“Five persons sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment but unfortunately four of them lost their lives while receiving treatment.

“The Command commiserate with families of the victims and assure them that justice will definitely be served as detectives are already on the trail of identified suspects.”

Buhari Expresses Sadness Over Killing Of A General, Soldiers By ISWAP, Salutes Their Courage

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Alex Enemanna
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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the deaths of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and other soldiers.

The officers were killed in an ambush by fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The President, in a statement issued Saturday by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said the deceased paid the supreme sacrifice in a very rare display of gallantry as they tried to help their compatriots in the war against terrorists.

Buhari, who urged the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Faruk Yahaya to accept his heartfelt condolences and that of the nation, conveyed same to the members of the families of those martyred.

“Nigeria has lost brave soldiers. I salute their courage. May their souls Rest In Peace. General Zirkusu leaves us sad and devastated. The soldier in him will remain immortal.

“I pray to the Almighty to give you and the bereaved families the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss,” said the President in the statement titled “President Buhari, Nation Mourn Martyred General.”

Customers Hail Quality Of Products On Display During Made-In-Aba Trade Fair In Abuja

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Alex Enemanna
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Customers on Saturday, expressed satisfaction with the quality of products displayed by the exhibitors at the ongoing 8th edition of Made-In-Aba Trade Fair in Abuja.

The customers, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) also expressed delight for extending the event earlier scheduled to end Nov. 13. until Nov 16.

The trade fair organised by Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe in partnership with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is with the theme “Harnessing Business Opportunities Beyond Covid-19 Drawbacks’’.

While commending the exhibitors for presenting high quality goods at affordable prices, they urged the Federal Government to provide the necessary infrastructure, particularly electricity to promote the activities of MSMEs in Nigeria.

Mrs Treasure Adeyinka, a staff member of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) described the products as surpassing the expectations and very affordable compared to prices from regular stores.

“This has shown that Nigeria is developing. Our products are beautiful enough to be exported and sold to other countries. We should be proud of our artisans.

“The trade fair is an eye-opener for anyone who has Nigeria’s interest at heart and every effort must be in place to make Made-in-Aba products a first option for all,’’ Adeyinka said.

Mr Ernest Cosmas, CEO of Fresh Boutique, described the trade fair as the best place to source for products and update personal wardrobes as the goods were of high standard.

Cosmas noted that besides less prices, the goods conformed to modern designs.

“I take up opportunities like the fair to restock my shop because I know that the products are durable and cheap.

“I can easily get trendy products for my clients,’’ he said.

Cosmas, however, expressed disappointment at the turnout of customers.

“I stepped out in a hurry thinking that I had already missed the better part of the fair. I expected the venue to be filled with people patronising one item or the other.

“It only goes to show that many people do not know the value of the products brought closer to them all the way from Aba,’’ he said.

Cosmas called for more awareness to attract increased patronage.

Also, Mrs Kelechi Uzoma, described the fair as a platform for the celebration of Nigeria’s craftsmanship.

`The fair showcases our ankara-made products which are an integral part of our identity as Nigerians.

“The resources generated from the products of our hands cannot be limited.

“Majority of what is placed on display was created without the aid of industrial machines.

“Imagine the industry that can be created if the equipment were acquired,” she said.

Uzome pointed out that Aba-made products were natural resources yet to be fully mined and discovered.

Miss Elizabeth Irabor, a member of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), expressed delight at change in the closing date.

She stressed that the new date would offer a second opportunity to customers yet to visit the trade fair.

“This is a chance to come with my friends and family as they are not aware of the trade fair. It is an opportunity for us to get one or two items for Christmas and New Year celebrations,” she said.

Abaribe, who is the facilitator of the trade fair, had stressed that Made-in-Aba goods were receiving global acceptance due to improved qualities thus the need to stimulate increased patronage.

According to him, the trade fair will provide a platform for the artisans to deepen their market and improve the quality of the goods produced locally.

Abaribe added that the trade fair would be a celebration of success in the advancement of Nigerian made goods.

“Our focus is in the finishing, packaging of the products and efforts to raise the quality of goods made in Aba and by extension goods made in Nigeria,’’ he said.

While commending the Federal Government for emphasising the need to buy goods made locally, Abaribe said that the country needed to look inwards to grow its economy.

“Because of emphasis on making sure that we buy locally-made goods, effects of COVID-19 pandemic and the general economic down turn, we have no options now than to look inwards.

“It is important to find a way of ensuring that we do not spend our scarce foreign exchange in importing products that we can make in this country,’’ the lawmaker stressed.

NAN reports that no fewer than 90 exhibitors are participating in the trade fair. (NAN)

One Military General, 3 Soldiers Dead In Encounter With ISWAP Terrorists In Borno As Troops Repel Attack

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Alex Enemanna
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At least one senior military officer, General Dzarma Zirkusu, and three soldiers have been killed in a fierce battle between troops of Operation HADIN KAI and terrorists of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

This is even as the troops of Operation HADIN KAI destroyed five A – Jet, two A-29, two Dragon combat vehicles and nine Gun Trucks belonging to the terrorists.

The DirectorArmy Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement on Saturday said troops were supported by the Air Component of OPHK during the operation which led to the death of many ISWAP terrorists.

He commended Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and the three soldiers for rare diplay of gallantry as they provided reinforcement in a counter offensive against the terrorists, and successfully defended the location.

He said Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has deeply commiserated with the families and relations of the fallen heroes while directing that the troops continue in the ferrocious counter offensive and hot pursuit to eliminate the remnant of the fleeing terrorists.

Family of the senior officer and soldiers have been contacted.

Again, Buhari Jets Out of The Country, To Attend Intra African Trade Fair In South Africa

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Alex Enemanna
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Few weeks after retuning from a climate change summit, President Muhammadu Buhari is expected on Saturday to leave Paris, France for Durban, South Africa.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

President Buhari will join other African leaders at the official opening ceremony of the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2021 in South Africa.

“President Muhammadu Buhari will, Saturday, leave Paris for Durban, South Africa, at a special invitation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to join other African leaders at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2021 which takes place on Monday,” the statement read in part.

The event is scheduled to hold from November 15 to November 21 and is being convened by the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.

The theme of the event – Fair, Building Bridges for a Successful AfCFTA – aims at boosting trade and investment across the African continent.

“It also promises to create the enabling environment for businesses to thrive across the African continent; bring to fruition the lofty ideas behind the creation of the AfCFTA by providing the platform to further identify and proffer solutions to challenges militating against intra-African trade and; generate market information needed to connect buyers and sellers throughout the continent,” Adesina said in the statement.

He added that global businesses including non-African international brands are expected to key into opportunities generated by the fair, thereby attracting for the continent trade and investment deals worth $40billion.

The President will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo; Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar and the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Segun Awolowo.

President Buhari is expected back in Nigeria on Tuesday, November 16.

After Visiting Ben Kalu Who Gave Him Multiple Bloody Nose At Electoral Contest, Chima Anyaso Reveals His Mission [Photos]

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By Chinedum Ibeh,

While political watchers were still hailing the serially defeated PDP’s Chima Anyaso for his courage in what appeared to be a visit of bridge building to member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Anyaso has finally revealed his mission at the visit, saying he was merely acting a script.

Recall that Hon. Benjamin Kalu of the APC trounced Anyaso of the PDP in the 2019 race to represent the people of Bende Federal Constituency after losing in a celebrated radio debate he organised .

Infuriated by the bloody nose he suffered in the hand of the now spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Chima Anyaso approach the electoral petition tribunal in Abia where again Benjamin Kalu trounced him.

Undeterred and fixated with pipe dream of claiming his imaginary mandate, again Anyaso approached Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, seeking annulment of Hon. Benjamin Kalu, a mission he failed woefully to achieve as Ben Kalu finally buried his dream of representing the people through the back door after his rejection at the polls.

Still deeply pained that he has eaten the humble pie, earlier in the year through a stooge, one little known Ezeala Okechukwu, instituted a suit seeking the annulment of Hon. Benjamin Kalu’s election on the ground that he was ‘not qualified’ to contest the election, alleging that his primary school certificate was forged.

Like several other desperate attempts, he failed and the court struck out the case for lacking in merit. This was after the court also threw out his suit to be joined to the okey Ezeala’s sponsored matter .

After the six epic wins against him, Anyaso in the company of Obinna Chidoka, a member of House of Representatives visited his nightmare, Hon. Kalu on Thursday in Abuja.

The broad minded and civil Hon. Kalu a day after the hypocritical visit of Anyaso wrote, “I have always believed that politics without rancor or bitterness is a sure way to progressive leadership and productivity, and this will not be changing anytime soon.

“Yesterday, I received one of my constituent whom I represent, and an opponent in the 2019 general elections, Chima Anyaso accompanied by a mutual friend Rep. Obinna Chidoka both of the PDP.

“Despite the distractions he has brought to me in the past two years of my administration, I will continue to emphasize that we are first brothers before politics and this is why we will put our differences asides when necessary.

“It was my pleasure to have him acknowledge the work we are doing in the constituency and for once accepted that Bende made the right choice with his encouragement for me to keep up the good work.”

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The real reasons Anyaso embarked on the infantile visit however was blown open as he posted on his WhatsApp group ( Chima Anyaso Mandate, where he addresses his supporters ) that he had gone there to act a movie script without a genuine intention contrary to what Hon Ben Kalu who warmly received him thought.

Declaring himself a ‘winner’ he alluded to his substanceless height and his hand across the shoulder of Hon Benjamin Kalu as meaning ‘remaining on top’.

He said, “I remain the winner and always on top as shown in this picture. I’m the movie director. Will play another one when i decide to. Make una enjoy una weekend oh @… is good you are in touch with all of them.”

Disappointed by this public show of shame, an indigene of Igbere his community in Bende Federal constituency who gave his name as Chinonso Obasi took a swipe at the multiple defeated Anyaso, saying height is not an indication of a man with substance or capacity even at that our Representative is not a short man at 6.2 ft. This man keeps disgracing our people with his desperation accept defeat and be humble we are bored with his desperate moves. He actually invaded the privacy of the Honourable member and recoded him without his permission and the next thing it is all over the news . What a rude , disrespectful and despicable act”?

“Read his lines ‘I remain the winner and always on top as shown in this picture’.
What an infantile expression ? You lost 6 times and still calling your self a winner ? Abeg winner of what ? Of bloated ego and pride ?

“When all of us thought he went on a matured visit to the honourable member as a brother that the honourable member took him for , all the while we did not know he was merely acting a script he was directing . Again read how he described himself “ I AM THE MOVIE DIRECTOR … “ so to him he believes bende and her future is a small movie and he is in Nollywood , no wonder Bende rejected him and will repeat same over and over again because we are not looking for movie stars and directors we had many before now and currently too ; the great Ukonu club , the famous Clarius etc . Chima Anyaso join the Nolly wood club and stop wasting your long legs and long hands use them well in plays not politics , politics and leadership needs brains not how tall you are .

“Your assessment of strength is how tall you are not how sound your mind and brain are and until you build your mind you will never lead Bende of great minds . Oh that was why you begged to put your hand on his shoulder to compare heights ? Wow ! We are more interested in the power of the brain than the length of your legs . Being taller you should be educated enough to know it does not make you on top . Our rep is tall enough at 6.2 you could be 10.5 and yet be under where he has kept you . Your height has been deceiving you. Only your legs are long not your tiny brain .

“He called himself a movie director , not tomorrow he will deny. From today you are the movie director . Read him again;” I WILL PLAY ANOTHER ONE WHEN I DECIDE TO. “

“At least we now know you take Bende as a cinema hall and we all as the spectators waiting for your new movie for us to watch . We will keep watching you while you keep “ PLAYING”. Bende people don’t need players like you . Player Bring the next play on and we will watch you for free because you are bad at the movies you are directing they not worth our hard earned penny . Stop shaming great Igbere people we don’t behave like you . We are like Orji kalu in politics he failed twice and moved on and today he is in a higher position . You failed once and you are disturbing us , watch you will fail again with your movie since Bende is a theatre for you “

Chinedum Ibeh A political analyst, writes from Abia State.

House Of Reps Member Sleeping With My Wife, Destroyed My Marriage – Nigerian Man [PHOTO]

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Cyril Isong, a 36-year-old graduate of Information Technology at the Federal University of Minna, Niger State has accused a member of the House of Representatives of having an affair with his wife.

ABN TV learnt that Isong alongside some other persons kidnapped the rep in Abuja and took money from him in 2020. However, Isong said he kidnapped the unnamed legislator because he discovered that he was in an amorous relationship with his wife.

His narration: “I got married in 2017. The experience between 2017 and 2019 was awesome. I travelled all over the world with my beautiful wife, for business and pleasure. All was going on well until Covid-19 disrupted everything. We lost a lot of goods as a businessman and at one point, I was indebted.

“All of a sudden I noticed that my wife started locking her phones. Being a computer guru, I was able to tap into her line and started reading her discussion with different men. Reading text messages of how she begged men for money got me angry. The honourable was one of them.

“One day, he (legislator) visited our house pretending to be a family friend, unknown to him that I had read his chats with my wife. That was when I made up my mind to deal with him. I played along and collected his number.

“His visit led to the break-up of my marriage because when I confronted my wife, she got angry and packed out of the house.

“When my wife left, I bought a new line and contacted the honourable, pretending to be a woman. I contacted some cultists that I knew in school to help me arrange a beautiful girl who had a video call with the honourable. He fell into the trap.

“I told honourable that I hated sleeping in the hotel with a man that is not my husband. I invited him to a short-let apartment in an estate in Asokoro, where I paid N80,000 per night.

“On the agreed date, he came and we tied him up. I did not speak throughout so that he wouldn’t recognize my voice. We searched him and took all the valuables and cash found on him. He refused to call his family for more money. Rather, he requested our account number. But I knew that would implicate us. So, we untied him and allowed him to go. We did not beat him. It was at the police station that I learnt the boys that I hired took some dollars from his car”, he said.

Isong was arrested by operatives of the Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by its Commander, DCP Tunji Disu, in Akwa-Ibom state, one year after the abduction of the House of Representative member.

The police accused him of being behind series of kidnap cases, allegations he confessed to.

With N7.2m, You Can Own A House Under FG’s Mass Housing Programme — Fashola

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Alex Enemanna
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Tinubu’s Intervention Not Needed In Ondo, Rivers — Fashola
Babatunde Fashola

 

The Federal Government is set to commence sale of houses under the National Mass Housing Programme from N7.2 million naira.

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, stated this on Friday during the unveiling of an online portal for the housing scheme in Abuja.

“This is the first time we have a platform that every Nigerian has access to. This provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to apply and ensure a fair process of allocation,” the minister said.

Read Also: Nigerians Are Competitive Abroad Due To Good Education From Home – Buhari

Also speaking later on Channels TV’s Hard Copy, he explained that “the conventional way was to print forms and tell people to come and buy the forms but we have had some experiences we don’t want to go back to, with that.

“I also have experience from my work at the sub-national level where we sold houses on an online platform; open, transparent, competitive, nothing to hide and it’s a similar platform we are replicating at the national level. It’s taking a little more time than before but as minister, I don’t want to be bogged down with petitions.

“I get petitions every day. And I don’t want to be bogged down with all those things, so, we want to open the system, get online and if you can pay, pay”.

Fashola added that projects are spread across the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, adding that the highest selling price is N16.19 million.

According to him, over 5,000 units of houses are at different stages of completion under the programme

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