A fresh graduate of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Miss Ezekiel Mary Ogechi was on Tuesday, crushed by a fast moving tanker in front of the institution. Ogechi, who studied accounting in the Polytechnic, came to the school to carry out academic clearance, in preparation to go for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, but met…
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has lauded the National Assembly over the passage of the South-East Development Commission bill. It could be recalled that the Senate finally passed the bill last Thursday almost two months after its passage by the House of Representatives. During plenary last week, Michael Opeyemi, the Senate…
A special taskforce compurising military and police has embarked on an intense confidence building patrol in some parts of Imo State. The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, said that the special taskforce was set up to up public trust in security agencies. The police boss said his officers began the patrol in troubled local government areas…
Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, the wife of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has announced that she would sponsor the three children whose mother committed suicide by running into a moving vehicle. The Enugu First Lady promised to sponsor their daily needs and education. She announced that the scholarship would be undertaken through her Custos Care Foundation when…
Governor Hope Uzodimma has expressed his condolences to three traditional rulers in the state—HRH Eze Henry Madumere, HRH Eze Sabinus Nwaneche, and HRH Eze Reginald Amadi—following the passing of their wives. He described the occurrences as significant losses to both the state and the traditional institution. The deceased wives of the monarchs – Ugoeze Marlinda Chikanele Ulunma…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has denied social media reports that he was boasting of shocking Nigerians with his plans to expose Governors as thieves. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma on Tuesday. Otti who lamented the continuous circulation of the report described the…
Twenty-five -year-old Ada Eme, from Abia state who’s representing Nigeria at the 71st Miss World pageant, is hoping that she would return home with the coveted crown after she made the top 40 finalists. The grand finale of the pageant is billed for this Saturday at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. Eme…
Jude Iheme and Chika Madukwe, suspected killers of the traditional ruler of Amanze Obowo Autonomous Community of Imo, Eze Basil Njoku are to face fresh terrorism charges at the Federal High Court, Abuja on March 12. Iheme, 52 and Madukwe, 42 allegedly kidnapped and killed the royal father in what appeared to be an act…
Abians are set to enjoy free medical treatment as about 65 American-based Nigerian physicians storm the state on medical outreach. Okey Kalu, commissioner for Information, disclosed this at the Government House, Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said that the Association of…
Maternal health experts has encouraged pregnant women with diseases such as heart conditions, hypertension, diabetes, and sickle cell disorder to register for antenatal care in teaching hospitals for specialist care. While speaking during an interview Healthwise, the gynaecologists stressed that pregnant women with the aforementioned health conditions need to use tertiary hospitals for their ANC…
