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Suspected Bandits Attack Police Officers Travelling From Sokoto to Zamfara, Several Personnel Feared Killed

Suspected Bandits Attack Police Officers Travelling From Sokoto to Zamfara, Several Personnel Feared Killed

Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked a vehicle conveying police officers from Sokoto State to Zamfara State for a special duty assignment, leaving several personnel feared dead. The attack reportedly happened on Monday. The exact number of casualties and whether any officers survived had not been confirmed at the time of filing this report. Videos from the scene allegedly showed the bodies of some officers inside a bus, with their hands and legs appearing to have been tied. Personal belongings were also scattered around the area, while bloodstains were visible inside the vehicle. The incident has renewed concerns over insecurity in…
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OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement Condoles Chuks Akamadu Over Mother-in-Law’s Death

OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement Condoles Chuks Akamadu Over Mother-in-Law’s Death

By Comr. Amos Oge Kalu The OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement, through its President, Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia and Nneato Ancient Kingdoms), has extended its condolences to Chuks Akamadu, Esq., State Secretary of the Labour Party in Abia State, over the death of his mother-in-law, Princess (Deaconess) Margaret Eyoanwan Ezeh, JP. Akamadu is a founding member of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, a dedicated member of the OTTIMANIA Legacy Movement and a close ally of the presidents of both organisations. In his response to the bereavement notification, Ambassador Offor expressed sympathy with…
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Ezie Abiansi, Chief Agwu Kalu Idika Calls For Peaceful Cultural Celebration And Unity In Okon-Aku Ohafia

Ezie Abiansi, Chief Agwu Kalu Idika Calls For Peaceful Cultural Celebration And Unity In Okon-Aku Ohafia

OKON-AKU, OHAFIA — The leader of Abiansi Okon-Aku (Ezie Dibia), N. Dr. Chief Agwu Kalu Idika, popularly known as Zeruwa, has called on members of Okon-Aku Ohafia community, particularly practitioners of traditional medicine, to embrace peace, unity and responsible conduct as the community prepares for the 2026 Abiansi (Dibia) Celebration and New Yam activities. As custodian of the rites and traditional history of Okon-Aku, Chief Agwu Kalu, described the annual cultural activities as an important avenue for preserving the heritage, history and identity of the people, and urged participants to ensure that the celebration is conducted in a peaceful and…
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Ekenobizi Stakeholders Rise Against Fraudulent Claims To Royal Stool; Pass Vote Of Confidence In Royal Chief, Sir Solomon Kanu, Esq., As Regent And Eze-Elect

Ekenobizi Stakeholders Rise Against Fraudulent Claims To Royal Stool; Pass Vote Of Confidence In Royal Chief, Sir Solomon Kanu, Esq., As Regent And Eze-Elect

A communique issued at the end of an emergency meeting comprising the Ekenobizi Council of Elders, Women and Youth Leaders, Community Chairmen, and other critical stakeholders, held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Ekenobizi, Umuopara, in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, has condemned what the stakeholders described as the fraudulent and phantom presentation of Engr. Joseph Nwakwue as the purported “Eze-Elect” of the community. The stakeholders, who rose from the meeting with one voice, warned that Nwakwue’s alleged actions pose a grave threat to the peace and stability of the community. In the strongly worded communique signed…
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Nde Abia Congratulates Ambassador Osita Offor On ACSC Vision

Nde Abia Congratulates Ambassador Osita Offor On ACSC Vision

Nde Abia has congratulated Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, De-Ultimate Commander and Ikenga Gburuguru of Nneato and Ohafia Ancient Kingdoms, on the remarkable vision and progress of the Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC) project. The goodwill message described the development as a significant step towards unlocking Aba’s full economic potential, commending Ambassador Offor and his team for their commitment to a vision centred on enterprise, investment, job creation, innovation and sustainable development. It said Ambassador Offor’s latest contribution further reinforces his reputation as a visionary leader whose impact is defined not merely by words, but by ideas, action and tangible results.…
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