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Godwin Obaseki Has Not Joined Us, Says PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that embattled governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has not joined its fold. The opposition party’s declaration came on the heels of Friday’s disqualification of Obaseki ahead of the June 22 governorship primary of the APC to produce its candidate for the September election and speculations that he had moved to the opposition...

Nobody Can Stop Afaraukwu Road Project, Abia Government Declares

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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...

COVID-19 Protocols: Abia SSG Tasks Council Chairmen On Effective Enforcement

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To effectively curtail the spread of coronavirus in Abia State, the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Barr Chris Ezem, has charged Transition Council Chairmen to take responsibility and be more effective in enforcing guidelines issued by the State Government in the efforts geared towards the eradication of the virus. Barr Ezem who stated this as part of an updated guideline...

COSEYL Urges FG, South-East Governors To Assist In Okwaraji’s Mother’s Burial

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The coalition of South-East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has expressed sadness over the death of Lady Janet Okwaraji, mother of late football star, Samuel Okwaraji. Lady Okwaraji's death at the age of 83 was announced on Sunday by his eldest son, Patrick Okwaraji. In a release made available to ABN TV, signed by the President-General and Secretary-General, Hon. Goodluck Egwu Ibem and...

Over 80 Father-Daughter Rape Cases, Recorded In Anambra During Lockdown

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About 80 cases of rape were reported in Anambra State during the lockdown, the punch reports This was disclosed by Mrs Nkechi Anazodo, the Director of Child welfare services in the State Ministry of Women Affairs on Monday. She said, “Sexual violence has become the order of the day, especially during this period of lockdown. “The most worrisome is that some fathers...

Over 80 Father-Daughter Rape Cases, Recorded In Anambra During Lockdown

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Over 80 Father-Daughter Rape Cases, Recorded In Anambra During Lockdown

About 80 cases of rape were reported in Anambra State during the lockdown, the ABN TV reports This was disclosed by Mrs Nkechi Anazodo, the Director of Child welfare services in the State Ministry of Women Affairs on Monday. She said, “Sexual violence has become the order of the day, especially during this period of lockdown. “The most worrisome is that some...

How Senator Kalu Secured The Freedom of 29 Inmates From Kuje Prison

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While the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu continues to trend in the media, little is known about some of the benevolent activities of the Senator during the time he was in prison. But ask any inmate or staff of the Kuje correctional custodial centre and you will receive the same mixed feelings of sadness and satisfaction. They are sad...

How Senator Kalu Secured The Freedom of 29 Inmates From Kuje Prison

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While the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu continues to trend in the media, little is known about some of the benevolent activities of the Senator during the time he was in prison. But ask any inmate or staff of the Kuje correctional custodial centre and you will receive the same mixed feelings of sadness and satisfaction. They are sad...

4 In 10 Nigerians Lost Their Jobs In April – NBS

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Not less than four in every ten Nigerians (42 per cent) who were working before the outbreak of coronavirus in the country lost their jobs due to the impact of COVID-19, in April, an NBS survey found. This estimate includes respondents in the poorest households, where about 5 in 10 (45 per cent) stopped working due to COVID-19, and the...

4 In 10 Nigerians Lost Their Jobs In April – NBS

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Not less than four in every ten Nigerians (42 per cent) who were working before the outbreak of coronavirus in the country lost their jobs due to the impact of COVID-19, in April, an NBS survey found. This estimate includes respondents in the poorest households, where about 5 in 10 (45 per cent) stopped working due to COVID-19, and the...

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