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…
The Edo State House of Assembly, during plenary on Wednesday, commenced proceedings to impeach embattled Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shaibu. The majority leader of the state house of assembly and member representing Ovia North East 1, Charity Aiguobarueghian, announced this during sitting. He stated that the petition against the deputy governor which dated…
The Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Justice Mary Peter Odili retired, on Wednesday, cautioned lawyers against addressing the media after court proceedings, describing the action as unethical. She stated this on the second day of the Call to Bar Ceremony of 4,412 new lawyers in Abuja. The retired justice of the Supreme Court also…
A fresh graduate of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, was yesterday, crushed to death shortly after her clearance in preparation for NYSC. Miss Mary Ogechi Ezekiel was on Tuesday, March. 5, crushed by a fast-moving tanker in front of the institution. Ogechi had reportedly graduated with a first class from the department of accounting in the…
Ahead of their boxing fight, former UFC World Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou claimed his opponent Anthony Joshua has been looking nervous Joshua is the clear favourite to win in Riyadh but Ngannou, the 37-year-old former UFC star preparing for only his second professional boxing contest, went the full 10 rounds with Tyson Fury last year…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appointed 16 new permanent secretaries for the state civil service and local government service. Announcing the appointment in a statement on Tuesday, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary Ebenezer Adeniyan said 14 of the appointees were from the core civil service while two were appointed from the local government service….
