Charles Nzechi Mourns Lady Janet Okwaraji, Says She’s A True Patriot
A former House of Representatives candidate for Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency, Abia state Mr Charles Nzechi has condoled with the family of Okwaraji over the death of Lady Janet Okwaraji. Lady Okwaraji’s death on Sunday coincided with two years after Mr Nzechi paid her a visit in her home at Abakpa Nike in Enugu state. The late matriarch who passed on at...
Military To Reintegrate 603 Repentant Boko Haram In July
The Defence Headquarters said on Thursday that a total of 603 repentant Boko Haram fighters are billed to be reintegrated into their communities in July having completed the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme. The military also said that it has successfully reintegrated 280 ex Boko Haram terrorists including 2 Chadians back into the society through their respective national and...
Nigerians Now Enjoy 18 To 24 Hours Of Electricity Daily – Power Minister
The Minister of Power, Mr. Sale Mamman, has stated that the entire country currently enjoys between 18 to 24 hours of power every day. Mamman, who spoke in an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), maintained that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration had improved the infrastructure in the power system. But, Mamman’s claim of significantly improved power supply was contrary to...
Communities Sue Nigerian Breweries PLC For Polluting Aba Waterside River
Two communities Ogbor Ancient Kingdom and Eziama Amahia Autonomous Community both of Aba North Local Government Area in Abia State have sued the Nigerian Breweries PLC for allegedly polluting Mmiri Iyiaza Ogbor, popularly called Waterside. The communities accuse the brewery plant in Aba of the evacuation of toxic waste to Aba river, an allegation the brewery plant has denied. In a...
“I Will Kill You If You Mess Around With My Wife” – Pastor Adeboye
General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has warned people about messing with his wife, Folu. The ‘Daddy GO‘ made this known during his virtual morning devotion last week while teaching about the joys of having a successful marriage and how couples should love themselves. “I am sure you have heard me say it before. You...
Senate Passes N10.805tr Revised 2020 Budget
The Senate on Thursday passed the revised 2020 budget sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari. The upper chamber however increased the revised estimate from N10.59trillion to N10.805trillion. Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter to both chambers of the National Assembly, requested the members to review the 2020 appropriation of N10.59 trillion. Details shortly…
NASS Leaders To Meet Buhari, Military Chiefs On Boko Haram Killings
The Senate on Thursday mandated the leadership of the National Assembly to urgently meet with President Muhammadu Buhari and the heads of the nation’s armed forces over the renewed upsurge in Boko Haram attacks. This resolution followed a point of order moved by Senator Abubakar Kyari (Borno North), on the recent killing of 90 people in his constituency on Tuesday. The...
Nobody Can Stop Afaraukwu Road Project, Abia Government Declares
The Acting Governor of Abia State, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, has assured the people of Isiama Afaraukwu community in Umuahia North LGA of the State that nothing will prevent the State Government from completing the road project it is currently executing in their locality. Sir Oko Chukwu who gave the assurance while addressing a group of demonstrators from Isiama Afaraukwu...
ABN TV Boss Prays For Ikpeazu’s Quick Recovery
The Director ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali has wished the Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu quick recovery from the novel coronavirus. The Governor had after submitting himself for a test last weekend tested positive for COVID-19. In a chat with our correspondent on Wednesday, Mr. Okali stated that praying for leaders is a divine mandate which must be adhered to like...
Uche Ogah Joins Virtual FEC Meeting (Photos+Video)
The Minister of States for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah on Wednesday joined the weekly Federal Executive Council Meeting in Abuja. The meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. The online meeting of FEC members is in keeping with the directive placing ban on mass gathering to curtail the spread of coronavirus. https://youtu.be/L7mA2YwSCDg
