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Abia North: Sen. Kalu’s Achievements Not Surprising, Performance In His DNA — Prof. Kalu
Prof. Uduma Kalu, a renowned academician on Friday commended the Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the number of projects he has attracted and executed in the Senatorial District since he was elected in 2019. The University Don stated this in a chat with newsmen, saying that he is not surprised by the performance of the former...
Hoodlums Burn Down INEC Office In Imo, Abduct Construction Workers
Hoodlums have set ablaze an office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo State, kidnapping some construction workers who were later rescued. “The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Imo State, Professor Sylvia Uchenna Agu, reported that our office in Orlu Local Government Area was attacked. The incident occurred yesterday Thursday 1st December 2022,” INEC National Commissioner Festus Okoye...
Govt Fooling The People, Not Ready To End Banditry Because Of What Officials Gain — Bandit Leader Turji Bello
Bello Turji Kachalla, popularly known as Turji, a notorious terrorist and bandit leader operating in northern Nigeria, particularly Zamfara, Sokoto and Niger states has said the Nigerian government was not interested in ending banditry because some of its officials benefit from it. Turji who was reacting to recent aerial bombardment of his residence by military jets also accused the government...
Aminu Muhammad Who Said Buhari’s Wife Is Getting Fat Regains Freedom
A final-year student of Federal University, Dutse, Aminu Muhammad has been released, ABN TV reports. He was arrested by the police at his varsity on November 18 over a tweet that appeared to mock Mrs. Aisha Buhari. His arrest elicited mixed reactions with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) apologising to Mrs. Buhari over the tweet. The tweet, which was posted...
SieDiHub To Commence 1-Year Skill Acquisition Programme For Youth From Jan 2023
A group, SieDiHub says it has concluded arrangements to commence a one-year training and skills acquisition programme for youths in the country to drive innovation for inclusiveness, empowerment and social development. The programme which commences Jan. 2023 is in collaboration with the Empower Next Generation and will provide a safe space for the young Nigerians to engage in skill empowerment...
Groups To Deploy N3.1bn In Scholarship, Empowerment Of Over 3000 Abia Youths (Photos)
Two prominent Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs); Global City Impact Foundation, Nigeria and Revive Alaska Community Services, USA have set out the sum of N3.1bn to empower no fewer than 3,000 in various skills acquisition schemes. The groups also said residents will benefit in tuition free scholarship scheme from the empowerment fund. They say the initiative is part of their contributions towards bringing...
Congress Accuses Soludo Of Betraying Ndigbo
The World Igbo Congress, WIC, has described the acts of the Governor of Anambra state, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, as a betrayal to the Igbos at home and in diaspora, who the group said had much expectations from the Governor but have been dashed in a brief period. The group also condemned what it said were political manipulation and deceitful measures...
$500m PowerChina/SWIBER Deal Will Compliment Sen. Kalu’s Food Security Bill, Create Jobs – US Lecturer, Prof. Okoro
A lecturer in one of the prestigious university in the United States, had on Thursday, said that PowerChina and SWIBER deal, which was facilitated by the chieftain of the APC in Abia state, who also is the Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, will compliment the food security Bill, sponsored by the Senator, in the Senate. In...
Abia Sparkles As Igbere Fiesta Returns Jan 2 After Three Year Recess
After a three -year recess occasioned largely by the effect of the coronavirus pandemic, all is set for the return of the iconic "Igbere Cultural Festival" set to be staged January 2, 2023 at the usual ancient suburban town of Igbere in Bende Local Government Abia-North Area of Abia State. The reignited cultural revelry which showcases a retinue of fun...
Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Kalu Sues For Peace In Abia
Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has sued for peaceful coexistence among residents of Abia State, for development to thrive, stressing that nothing tangible can be achieved in an atmosphere of chaos. Kalu appealed to the people of the state to eschew violence and learn to resolve their differences with dialogue. According to a statement signed by the spokesperson...
