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Enugu DisCo frowns at attacks on its operations staff in Aba
Mr Okey Nwosu, the Chief Executive Officer, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), has expressed concern over the incessant attacks on the company’s operational staff members in Aba.
Homes, shops, markets submerged by flood in Aba
A heavy downpour on Wednesday night in Aba, the commercial city of Abia State, has left many homes, shops and markets submerged by flood.
Austine Oladapo: Enyimba Wants To Win Third CAF Champions League Crown
Enyimba International influential midfielder Austine Oladapo says he’s delighted to lift his trophy with Club after three years at the Club.
CLO urges Governor Ikpeazu to halt growing insecurity in Abia
Chairman of the Civil Liberties Organisation, Aba chapter, Dr. Charles Chinekezi, has appealed to Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia to take urgent steps to halt the growing security challenges in the state.
15 police officers in detention over extortion
The leadership of the Abia State Police Command says it has arrested 15 police personnel under its command for allegedly extorting money from motorists and other members of the public.
Enyimba claim 2018/19 NPFL title
Enyimba International Football Club claimed a record eighth title in emphatic manner on Wednesday in Lagos as they were crowned champions of the abridged 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
NPFL Playoffs: Enyimba whip FC Ifeanyi Ubah to lead in title race
The race for the 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title heightened on Monday at the Agege Stadium in Lagos after Match Day 4 action.
NSCDC uncovers tunnel used in stealing PMS, arrests one
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Rivers State Command has uncovered a tunnel in Ogali community, Eleme Local Government Area of the state used by oil thieves to siphon premium motor spirit (petrol).
Police arrest 22 suspected cultists in Abia
The Abia State Police has arrested suspected members of a secret cult group operating in Umuahia, the state capital, and its environs.
Gunmen shoot tricycle operator in Aba for reportedly foiling kidnap
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, yesterday, shot a yet-to- be-identified tricycle operator in the head in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State.
IPOB Sit-at-Home: Aba residents comply, Umuahia residents ignore directive
Residents of Aba in Abia on Thursday complied with the sit-at-home directive, issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group.
Club-floot: Orthopaedic surgeon calls for early medical care
Dr Peace Amaraegbulam, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, has advised parents to seek early medical care for children with club-floot.
Life beer begins search for 2019 Highlife Music King
Life Continental Lager Beer, a brand from the stable of Nigerian Breweries Plc, has started the search for the 2019 Highlife Music King.
Super Six: SWAN applauds FC Ifeanyi Ubah
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter, has congratulated the board and management of FC Ifeanyi Ubah for qualifying for the Super 6 stage of 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
Group: Why we want Aba City Library resuscitated
Concerned by the declining reading culture in Nigeria, a group known as ‘The Aba Book Club’ on Monday called on the Abia State Government and other stakeholders to assist in reviving the Aba City Library to improve reading culture among the residents of the commercial city.
Police urge Abians to ignore IPOB sit-at-home order
he Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP, Ene Okon, has called on residents and visitors to the state to ignore that May 30th sit-at-home directives in the state by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Concessionaire: Funtua dry port needs over $20 million for completion
The Concessionaire of Funtua Inland Dry Port (FID) on Thursday said over 20 million dollars intervention fund would be needed to get the port operational within a year.
Alloy Agu: Super Eagles’ goalkeepers will do well in Egypt
Super Eagles’ assistant coach Alloy Agu has expressed confidence that the team’s goalkeepers will do Nigeria proud at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
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N2 billion fraud: Senator Jang objects to submission of classified documents in court
Former Plateau Governor Jonah Jang on Friday objected to an attempt by a witness, Jonah Kabong, a Civil servant, to tender two classified documents in Court on behalf of the EFCC.
Two NAF officers dismissed over attack on Ibrahim Magu’s farmhouse
Two officers of the Nigerian Air Force have been dismissed for their alleged involvement in the murder of a police sergeant securing a farmhouse owned by the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu.
Segun Runsewe: Nigeria is home to rich handicrafts
Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) says that Nigeria is the home of rich cultural handicrafts in the world.
Governor Bala Mohammed rejects state police
Mohammed pointed out that his administration would not accept the idea of constituting state police due to its ethno-political implications.
Senate President Lawan: MDAs have only one month to defend budget henceforth
President of the Senate of Nigeria, Ahmed Lawan, has said henceforth, heads of ministries, department and agencies will only have a one-month window to defend their budget, otherwise, the National Assembly would go ahead to work on such a budget appropriately.
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Governor Sule urges Nasarawa monarchs to preach peace
Residents of Nasarawa state have been enjoined to shun all forms of violence and coexist peacefully with one another irrespective of their ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Head of Service: Governor Obaseki focused on capacity building in Edo civil service
The Edo State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Isaac Ehiozuwa, has said Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration is committed to capacity building in the civil service to ensure that the state’s workforce is well prepared to support sustainable socio-economic development unfolding in the state.
Frank Lampard set to become Chelsea’s new manager
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is set for a return to the club as manager, accordig to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol.
Speakership: Reps members-elect drum support for Femi Gbajabiamila, Ahmad Wase
Two members-elect of the House of Representatives, Sha’aban Sharada and Hafiz Ibrahim, have called on members to vote massively for Femi Gbajabiamila and Ahmad Wase for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives.
Divine Oduduru blasts to 100m, 200m double at NCAA championships
Nigeria Sprint sensation, Divine Oduduru, became the second fastest African, following his amazing performance at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships late Friday night.