#InCaseYouMissedIt: 10 lessons on trust we learnt from Orji Uzor Kalu this week

by Hauwa Gambo Very early in the week, the former governor of Abia and serial everything from publisher to presidential candidate, Orji Uzor Kalu poured his heart out in a piece on his successor, Theodore Orji. In the opinion piece titled ‘The chameleon in Governor Theodore Orji – a personal narrative’, the old Orji essentially... Read More

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July 31, 2014

Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]

by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe states. This was made known on Thursday, 31 July, in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations in NYSC, Bose Aderibigbe. The corps members are... Read More

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July 27, 2014

Boy dies, 15 others unconscious during church vigil in Aba

by S’ola Filani A six-year-old boy has been reported dead while doctors are now battling to save the lives of 15 others as a result of generator fume they inhaled during a vigil in Aba, Abia State. According to reports, the victims were conducting an inter-denominational all night prayer Friday at the Young Peoples Christian... Read More

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June 30, 2014

End of the road: Police kill kidnap kingpin in Abia

by ‘Jola Sotubo The police in Abia have shot dead an alleged kidnap kingpin in the state as part of their efforts to rid the state of the abduction scourge. The deceased is said to have terrorized residents of Aba along with his gang before he was killed by the police. The suspect lost his... Read More

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June 29, 2014

Ex-Abia governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, wants to know how much life is worth in Nigeria (READ)

by S’ola Filani Reacting to the recent killings of Southerners in the North, the most recent bomb blast in Abuja and several other mishaps in the country, former Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu took to his Facebook page and wrote: “I have always found it hard to believe that some human beings were... Read More

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June 18, 2014

OAU shut down over tuition protest, Adamawa lawmakers explain Nyako’s impeachment notice & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo OAU shut down over tuition protest Following violent demonstrations at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, the administration this evening announced an indefinite shutdown of the institution and ordered students to vacate its premises by Thursday afternoon. A statement signed by D. O. Awoyemi, Registrar and Secretary to the university council cited “persistent... Read More

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June 16, 2014

Photo of 486 ‘Boko Haram suspects’ arrested in Abia, Jonathan appoints Tukur Ambassador-at-Large & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo 486 ‘Boko Haram suspects’ arrested in Abia On a day the police said they had foiled a plot to bomb a church in Owerri, Imo State, hundreds of suspected militants were arrested in Abia State, Nigeria. They were arrested on Sunday along the Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway by soldiers attached to the 144... Read More

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June 5, 2014

6 NYSC members to repeat service in Abia

by Akan Ido Six of the 2,272 ‘Batch B’ 2013 corps members in Abia will have extended service year after absconding from duty. This was disclosed by Badmus Adegbenga, the Director of the National Youth Service Corps in the state. Adegbenga said the decision to extend their service year was based on the policy that... Read More

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April 23, 2014

Woman gives birth to conjoined twins in Abia (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha A 40-year-old woman (name withheld) gave birth to conjoined twins in Abia state causing a scene at the hospital. The woman was reported to have delivered at Mben Cottage Hospital, on Asaga road, Ebem Ohafia in Abia state. Describing the delivery as strange, the doctor who carried out the birthing process, Benard... Read More

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April 3, 2014

Opinion: Abia’s sedition charge against Sun Newspaper editor, Ebere Wabara

by Michael Jegede Notwithstanding his health condition, Wabara was arraigned in absentia by the Abia State Police Command and slammed with a 10-count charge bordering on seditious publications against Abia State Governor at an Umuahia Magistrate Court. On Friday, March 28, 2014, I was taken aback when I first read about the arrest of Mr.... Read More

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March 16, 2014

Sonala Olumhense: The 2nd Niger Bridge and other broken promises

by Sonala Olumhense But here we are: 2014, and the SNB seems to be the latest proof the President intends to postdate his 2011 electoral pledges. He has already said the Lagos-Ibadan road will now be completed in four years. President Goodluck Jonathan last week finally got some traction on the Second Niger Bridge (SNB)... Read More

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March 16, 2014

Simon Kolawole: How conflict underdeveloped Nigeria

by Simon Kolawole While our politicians are still busy playing 2015 politics with Boko Haram, the conflict is killing us softly. I had not been to Abia State in ages. My visit to Umuahia sometime last year set me thinking yet again about the Nigerian condition. That was when today’s topic nestled in my mind:... Read More

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February 27, 2014

How my customer died while we were having SEX – Prostitute reveals

by ‘Jola Sotubo A middle aged man in Abia has died after reportedly having sex with a commercial sex worker in the state. Ogadinma Chukwu is said to have slumped and given up the ghost while indulging in intercourse with the unidentified prostitute in a brothel. The unfortunate incident is said to have occurred at... Read More

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February 18, 2014

Opinion: Why the bride price custom in Nigeria should be scrapped

by Egoyibo Okoro In Anambra, Enugu, Imo and Abia states of Nigeria, the cost of marrying a young woman often runs into hundreds of thousands of naira, depending on the understanding of the bride’s family. Grooms are mandated to provide the bride’s family (Umunna and Umuada) with (upwards of): forty tubers of yam; a carton... Read More

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February 1, 2014

IBB meets PDP chairman behind closed doors, Lagos starts issuing e-C of O & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Lagos begins issuance of electronic certificate of occupancy The electronic Certificates of Occupancy (e-C of O) has been awarded by the Lagos State Government on Friday in Ikeja to 55 property owners in the state. The documents were presented to the beneficiaries by Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola at a brief ceremony to officially kick-start the issuance of the e-certificates. The first... Read More

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December 20, 2013

‘My wife approved the TRANSACTION’ – Man sells 3-year-old son to raise money for father’s burial (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun A father in Abia has been arrested by police in the state over allegations of child trafficking after it was alleged that he had sold his own son. Kingsley Ubani, 26, is said to have admitted selling his three-year-old son to a child trafficking ring. Mr. Ubani also said further that he... Read More

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December 9, 2013

PDP crisis: Bamanga Tukur may be shown the way out

It has emerged that the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur may be on his way out as governors elected on the party’s platform last night asked the North-east caucus of the party to shop for an immediate replacement. This was part of the resolutions reached at the meeting... Read More

December 6, 2013

‘The desks were stained with blood’: 7 pre-nursery children killed as lorry rams into classroom (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo It was a horrific scene at the Glorious International Academy on Ovom, off Opobo Road in the Ogbor Hill area of Aba, the Abia capital, as a lorry rammed into a school building filled with children. No less than 7 children were left dead in the accident, which occurred yesterday,... Read More

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November 22, 2013

Ochereome Nnanna: On Abia sacked workers’ recall

by Ochereome Nnanna It is not true that Abia State Government sacked non-indigenes. Categories of staff from other South East states of Imo, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi were asked to transfer their services to their states of origin. In the Abia State Civil Service, there are Nigerians from almost every state of the federation outside... Read More

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September 21, 2013

Opinion: An open letter to Professor Jega of INEC

by Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu Sir, you actually restored some high level of trust in the election process during the 2011 general elections which caused the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP) to lose all the governorship and most of legislative positions in the south-west geopolitical zone. Dear Prof. Attahiru Jega, When you were appointed to head the... Read More

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August 25, 2013

UNBELIEVABLE: Pastor allegedly impregnates church member, sells baby for N100,000 in Abia

Judgment Day seems to have come for a pastor, Emmanuel Onu as he has been arrested by the Imo State Police Command for allegedly conniving with others to sell his girlfriend’s baby for N100,000. Pastor Onu had told the mother of the baby that her baby died at Ajiwe Street, Aba in Abia State. The Imo state Commissioner of... Read More

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August 17, 2013

Horrific: How 17-year-old girl was beheaded in Abia

by Oge Okonkwo The headless body of a 17-year-old girl, identified as Chioma Emeka Ikwuagwu was found in the bush, covered with palm leaves and her head which was separated entirely, was lying beside her body as her blood formed a pool on the leaves. Miss Ikwuagwu, was attacked and grusomely beheaded in Ukome, Ibeku, the home town... Read More

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August 9, 2013

2 APGA factions battle for supremacy in Abia

by Oge Okonkwo Every reconciliatory move between the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Victor Umeh, and Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, may be futile as the two rival state chairmen are currently engaged in a battle for supremacy. Still holding tight to his position as the authentic chairman of the state chapter of... Read More

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August 7, 2013

Busted: Gay pastor arrested for defiling church worker in Abia (PICTURED)

The Aba Police Area Command has arrested a 40-year-old Prophet/Pastor, Benjamin Ndubuisi, for having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 23-year-old man. Investigations revealed that the prophet whose church is located at 89 Ukaegbu Road, Ogbor Hill has been involved in the unholy act with the victim since he engaged him as a worker in his... Read More

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August 1, 2013

Female doctors arrested for allegedly selling a baby in Imo

by Isi Esene Two female medical doctors, Sandra Odimega and Azuka Odike have been arrested in Imo state for their alleged involvement in child trafficking. The two medical practitioners were arrested with a couple, Prince Sunday and Sarah Okorie in the process of selling the baby. Reports say Odimega was arrested in her hospital, Favour... Read More

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July 8, 2013

Modupe Adefeso-Olateju: Much ado about low-fee private schools in Nigeria (Y! Policy Hub)

by Modupe Adefeso-Olateju Not all unapproved schools are wholly illegal entities. Some are simply embroiled in the lengthy process of applying for state approval. I recently visited an educational establishment in Lagos to conduct some research. For ease of comprehension, I shall refer to this establishment as a school. I wanted to understand why parents... Read More

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June 5, 2013

Court sentences banker to death by hanging for killing his wife

An Abia State High Court has sentenced a banker, Mr. Theophilus Ajakaiye, to death by hanging for killing his wife, Theodora. The convict allegedly murdered his wife on October 12, 2009 at Azumini Ndoki in the Ukwa Judicial Division of Abia. The charge read, “The accused person is charged with one-count of murder contrary to... Read More

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June 4, 2013

Kidnapped Briton regains freedom in Aba, returns to the UK

by Akan Ido Nora Mankel, a Briton who was kidnapped at Umunkiri village in Obingwa local government area of Abia State in April by unknown gunmen, has regained her freedom. Mankel was said to have been kidnapped while on a visit from England to celebrate the Easter with family at her mother’s home town. She was... Read More

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May 21, 2013

We need to stop this culture of impunity – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Speaking of impunity, an alleged #BokoHaram commander was killed on Sunday, 120 chaps turned up for his funeral on Monday. They are currently having a tête-a-tête with the JTF. First off, apologies for the mistakes in yesterday’s newsletter, and thanks to those who pointed them out. They have been rectified on the blog, and whatever punishment... Read More

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