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Catholic Church Suspends Priest For Joining 2023 Guber Race
The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Gboko, the Most Reverend William Avenya, has suspended a priest, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, from public ministry for getting involved in partisan politics. The priest is a Benue State governorship contender on th...
Gunmen Burnt Down Uzuakoli Police Station In Abia
Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Monday set Uzuakoli police station in Bende local government area of Abia State on fire, ABN TV reports. This is coming weeks after a similar incident took place in World Bank housing estate Aba when a police station was razed and property worth millions of Naira destroyed. Recall that the state government last week...
Sen. Orji Kalu Reveals Why He’ll Not Criticise Or Praise Gov. Ikpeazu
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has revealed why he will not criticise the serving governor, Okezie Ikpeazu-led administration, saying it's for some personal reasons. The Senate Chief Whip stated this when he paid Governor Okezie Ikpeazu a courtesy visit at his country home in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa LGA. “This governor is my mother’s son, that’s why you can...
Army Urges Ohafia Residents To Remain Calm, As Range Classification Shooting Commences
The Headquarters 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ebem Ohafia, Abia State has urged the residents of the community not to panic as it concludes plans to hold range classification shooting for troops. العاب على الهاتف The weeklong exercise which commences Monday 29 August to Friday 2 September 2022 will involve the firing of live ammunition at the range site, Acting...
Tinubu Returns To Nigeria Amid Sickness [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
The National leader of the All progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a brief vacation abroad. Contrary to widespread reports that the former Lagos governor is ‘ill’ and being secretly treated abroad, Tinubu popularly known as ‘Jagaban’ looked hale, hearty, and full of life as he returned to the country on Tuesday. READ ALSO:...
Six Jailed Over Murder Of Ex-Chief Of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh
The General Court Martial (GCM) sitting in Abuja, has sentenced six Nigerian Air Force Personnel for criminal conspiracy, dereliction of duty over the gruesome murder of former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh. The sentences are however subject to confirmation by the Appropriate Superior Authority. The convicted Officers were Squadron Leader Tom Gwani, Flight Sergeant Amu David, Flight Sergeant Philemon Degema,...
BREAKING: Journalists Barred From Naira Marley’s Trial In Lagos
Journalists were on Wednesday prevented from covering the trial of Nigerian singer Fashola Azeez popularly known as Naira Marley. Naira Marley is being tried for alleged violation of the lockdown order in Lagos State. The Lagos State Government charged the musician before the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Ogba for attending a crowded birthday party in violation of the social distancing...
Rep. Onuigbo Mourns Ikwuano Ex-Council Boss, K.C Ugboajah
Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State, Rep. Sam Onuigbo has expressed shock over the death of Barr. K.C Ugboaja, a former local government chairman of Ikwuano, saying it is a general loss to Abians. Rep. Onuigbo in a ...
Zone 9 Lists Drones For Airiel Surveillance, CCTV Cameras, ICT Equipment As Top Priorities, Welcomes Police Trust Fund Team (Photos)
The Nigeria Police Force Zone 9 Umuahia has played host to a delegation of Police Trust Fund (NPTF) who were in the zone to ascertain the areas of need of the command and ways it could intervene to smooth operation, ABN TV reports. This is as the zon...
Biden Reverses Decision To Deploy Warship Black Sea
President Joe Biden cancelled the deployment of two US warships from the Black Sea despite warning Vladimir Putin there would be 'repercussions' for the troop build-up in Ukraine, ABN TV reports. Last week, Turkey said Washington was sending two warships to the Black Sea, in a decision Russia called an unfriendly provocation. But the Biden administration reversed the decision after the...