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Boko Haram Kill 42 Civilians In Fresh Borno Attack
At least 42 persons were killed when Boko Haram attacked Goni Usmanti village in Gubio local government area of Borno state on Saturday. Ahmadu Modu, a witness, said the insurgents stormed the village in four gun trucks and motorcycles around 1 am. He said some members of the civilian joint task force in the village engaged the Boko Haram fighters in...
Boko Haram Kill 42 Civilians In Fresh Borno Attack
At least 42 persons were killed when Boko Haram attacked Goni Usmanti village in Gubio local government area of Borno state on Saturday. Ahmadu Modu, a witness, said the insurgents stormed the village in four gun trucks and motorcycles around 1 am. He said some members of the civilian joint task force in the village engaged the Boko Haram fighters in...
Uzodinma’s Pledge To Assist In Lady Okwaraji’s Burial A Democracy Day Gift — COSEYL
Umbrella body of youth organizations in the South-East zone, the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has commended the Imo State governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma for promising to assist in the burial of late lady Janet Okwaraji, mother of late Green Eagles football star, Samuel Okwaraji. The youth organization while describing the governor's intervention as a welcomed development added...
Godwin Obaseki Has Not Joined Us, Says PDP
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
