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Brothers arraigned for killing sibling in Ebonyi
An Ebonyi State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abakaliki, on Friday, remanded two brothers, Matthew Nwokora, 45; and Amos Nwokora, 37, in a correctional facility for allegedly killing their sibling, Chukwuebuka Nwokora, who was believed to be mentally challenged. The deceased, it was gathered, had on several occasions boasted that he would kill the first accused person, Matthew before he was...
Hate Speech Bill: “Nigeria needed the bill to help nip potential crises” – Senator Abdullahi Sabi
The sponsor of the controversial Hate Speech Bill, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, has said the proposed legislation is alive and will continue its journey at the National Assembly. However, Sabi, who is the Deputy Senate Majority Whip, clarified on Tuesday that the death penalty provision in the bill would be removed. He said he would propose an amendment to the bill since...
Ebem Ohafia Set To Hold Annual Thanksgiving, Says God Turned Fuel To Water For Their Sake (Photos+Video)
The people of Ebem Ohafia, Ohiafia local government area of Abia state have fixed the 30th of January every year as a thanksgiving day for all sons and daughters of the community globally. This decision was reached on Friday after the community held a thanksgiving service in appreciation to God for saving them from a petrol tanker fire they said...
Ikpeazu to install standard electronic scoreboard at Enyimba stadium soon
The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has assured the players and managers of Enyimba Football Club that he will soon install international standard electronic scoreboard at the stadium to further complement the upgrade of the stadium. He made this known at the weekend while sending congratulatory message to the team after their victory over FC SAN PEDRO, by five...
Abia Assembly seeks FG’s intervention on deplorable condition of Muri Bridge, communal crisis in Arochukwu
The Abia State House of Assembly has called on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to come to the rescue of the people of Abia North over the deplorable state of Muri Bridge linking Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area to Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area. The Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu who during the House plenary...
Two killed, 10 missing as fresh communal clash rocks Arochukwu LG (Graphics Photos)
No fewer than two persons were killed, while 10 others declared missing on Monday at Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State over a boundary clash with their Utuma neighbours in Biase Local Government Area and Ukwa Odukpani LGA of Cross River State. For some years now, the Isu clan have been locked in a bloody land...
Abia Assembly Passes State Orientation Agency Bill Into Law
The Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed into law the Bill seeking to provide for the establishment of Abia State Orientation Agency, ABN TV reports. The Bill sponsored by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Solomon Akpulonu, our correspondent gathered will help in giving Abians Orientation about their norms and values as a People. The House also on...
President Buhari inducts three helicopters to tackle insecurity
The President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, inducted three attack helicopters – two Agusta 109P helicopter and one Mi-171E helicopter, saying the Federal Government would do all it can to tackle insecurity. The President noted in his address that the government would not fail the trust Nigerians reposed in him, adding that the diversification of the economy to the non-oil sector...
Inspector detained for murder hangs self in Lagos
A police inspector, Okon Essien, who was accused of extra-judicial killing, has committed suicide. The policeman hanged himself on Wednesday in a cell at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba. A source told our correspondent that Essien was brought to the SCIID on Tuesday for allegedly killing a man at the Dangote refinery. Essien, who was arrested along with...
EBSU students appreciate Gov. Umahi over construction of road leading to the Institution
The students of Ebonyi State University, on Thursday, applauded Governor David Nweze Umahi over the construction of the road leading to the institution on the concrete pavement. The students appreciated Governor Umahi for the quality of work being done on the road. In a statement on Thursday, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Francis Nwaze said it is the...
