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Former Abia Governor, Ogbonnaya Onu Is Dead
The first civil governor of Abia State and former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has been confirmed dead. According to a source close to the deceased who spoke to the ABN TV on Thursday, the former governor died after a brief illness in an undisclosed hospital in Nigeria. Recall that the late 72-year-old former governor of old Abia...
Abia Reps Member, Amobi Ogah Visits Journalist Who Welcomed First Child 11 Years After Marriage (Photos)
Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, (Labour Party), Hon. Amobi Ogah has visited Mr. Ifeanyi Okali, the journalist who welcomed his first child after eleven (11) years of marital union. The House of Representatives member along with his staff members was at the Umuahia home of Mr. Okali where he identified with the couple in their moment of...
2027: Buhari’s Loyalist Support Atiku, Slams Tinubu’s APC
In a dramatic political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, some loyalists of former President Muhammadu Buhari have declared support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, signalling deep cracks within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The move was formalised yesterday, at a private meeting in Abuja, where state chairmen of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, Buhari’s...
Pro-Fubara Supporters Rally In Rivers, Urge Immediate Reinstatement
On Tuesday, hundreds of supporters of Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, demonstrated in the streets and called for his reinstatement. Clad in black and carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Together we stand for Governor Sim Fubara,” “We want back our Governor; we all voted for” Governor Fubara; he is the pride of Rivers people,” the protesters...
IPOB Refutes Monday Sit-At-Home Blackmail Claims, Urges Release Of Nnamdi Kanu
The Nigerian military and government have come under fire from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for allegedly trying to undermine the movement by enforcing the contentious sit-at-home order on Monday. In a statement signed by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, the group reaffirmed its commitment to self-determination and called for the unconditional release of its detained...
Police Assure Abians, Muslim Faithful Of Secured Atmosphere At Eid-el-Maulud
The Abia State Police Command has felicitated with Muslim faithful at the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, an Islamic festival to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The command in a statement signed by the PRO, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka assured all residents of the state of its unwavering commitment to the safety and security of all during the festive...
I Found Mohbad’s Body Embalmed By Staircase – Father
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, has said his son’s body was already embalmed and placed by the staircase when he arrived at the deceased’s home the day he died. Aloba made this known while calling on the police to intensify the investigation to unravel the cause of his son’s death. In...
Court Announces Trial Date For Ex-Gov. Obiano’s Alleged N4bn Fraud Case
The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja has scheduled November 25 for the trial of former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano in connection with an alleged N4 billion money laundering case. The case was adjourned after Justice Mohammed Umar, the new trial judge, rose following the conclusion of three judgments and other cases on the court’s cause list. The nine-count...
Delta Gov. Reaffirms Commitment To Rural Development
The governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reiterated his intention to boost the state's economy by opening up rural areas. Oborevwori, on Tuesday, during his inspection of the construction of an access road to the proposed Asaba waterfront city, said the project was conceived by the previous administration through a Public partnership model. “It is our strong commitment towards opening...
Inauguration: Aiyedatiwa Grants Freedom To 8, Reduces Sentences For 35 Inmates
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, celebrated his inauguration on Monday by boldly granting freedom and lowering sentences to 43 inmates. This follows the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN. A statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said...
