Abia

The Untold Story of Osisi-Kankwu:  Igbo land’s most notorious kidnapper.

The Untold Story of Osisi-Kankwu:  Igbo land’s most notorious kidnapper.

There are kidnappers but the story of Obiọma Nwankwo, popularly known as Osisikankwu will always remain indelible in the history of kidnapping in Nigeria. His was a story of an obdurate fellow who recruited more than 3000 men into the nefarious job of kidnapping that terrorised the whole of Abia State especially Aba and environs, even down to Obigbo in Rivers State. If you had lived in Aba circa 2007- 2010, you would understand definitely what I am saying. It got so terrible that at a point that people living across Ariaria junction of Aba was sacked as the kidnappings…
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Chidiebere Okoh tells Gov Otti to be wary of taking advice from failed Abia Speakers

Chidiebere Okoh tells Gov Otti to be wary of taking advice from failed Abia Speakers

..says the failed politicians flocking around him will disperse once he fails just like them. .. "They don't have anything to offer as advice because they failed in their time" A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC in Abia State, Hon Chidiebere Okoh, has expressed displeasure at the recent shambolism and hypocrisy being exhibited by certain Abia State politicians towards the successes being recorded by Governor Alex Chioma Otti, who has, within the shortest time displayed high dexterity in applying unparalleled leadership and administrative acumen needed to turn the fortunes of Abia State from state of squalor to take its…
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Government of Abia ejects illegal occupants of Aba Textile Mills properties.

Government of Abia ejects illegal occupants of Aba Textile Mills properties.

Alleged unauthorised occupiers of properties owned by the Aba Textile Mills in the Government Reservation Area, or GRA, Aba, have been fired by the Abia State Government. The three structures, which stood on a sizable plot of land near Oron Street, were cordoned off and designated as "Abia State Government property." A school was housed in one of the buildings, and additional buildings were constructed within the large enclosure. According to Mr. Uche Ukeje, general manager of the Greater Development Authority (GADA), the buildings are properties of the state-owned textile industry, but unidentified people are occupying them unlawfully. "The three…
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Osita Offor (Ikenga Gburugburu) received by Mayor of Ohafia, David Ogba

Osita Offor (Ikenga Gburugburu) received by Mayor of Ohafia, David Ogba

in company of Abia Deputy Gov, Engr. Emetu, Hon. Ibe Okwara, and Chief Nwaka Inem On 2nd January 2024, the Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Acient Kingdom, Amb. Osita Offor was received in Ohafia by Mayor of Ohafia, Chief David Ogba Onuoha (Bourdex), in the company of Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa MFHR and Chief Nwaka Inem-Enyioha Abriba. The Ikenga of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Chief Dr. Osita Offor (The Ultimate Commander) has expressed appreciation to Ndi-Ohafia home and abroad for the great honour accorded to him by adopting him with the right of sonship in…
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Enjoyment and gratitude as Dr. Kalu is designated Okpata Ozuora 1 for his generosity.

Enjoyment and gratitude as Dr. Kalu is designated Okpata Ozuora 1 for his generosity.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023, was a historic day for the man who has dedicated his life to improving the lives of his people in numerous ways, including sponsorship, scholarships, charitable giving, and people's empowerment regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or belief. On December 22, 2023, Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, a proud native of Bende in the Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, gave over 80 widows and impoverished members of his community high-quality palliative care with a pledge to make it an annual event that would be expanded beyond Bende Local Government Area to other areas of Abia…
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