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Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Sends New Year Message to Ndi Abia, Reiterates Support for Dr. Alex Otti Leadership

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor Sends New Year Message to Ndi Abia, Reiterates Support for Dr. Alex Otti Leadership

President, United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum Ndi Abia, I greet you with deep respect and renewed hope as we step boldly into a new year. The year now behind us was one of reflection, resilience, and redefining purpose for our dear Abia State. It was a year that tested convictions, strengthened alliances, and reminded us that meaningful progress is never accidental—it is the product of intentional leadership and collective responsibility. As President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, I witnessed firsthand the evolving narrative of Abia: a state steadily reclaiming its dignity, rebuilding trust in…
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Amb Dr. Osita Offor, De Ultimate Commander, Honoured With Ebube Mba Award at Ohafia Hall of Fame

Amb Dr. Osita Offor, De Ultimate Commander, Honoured With Ebube Mba Award at Ohafia Hall of Fame

…Dedicates Honour to Gov. Alex Chioma Otti’s Industrialization Drive It was a moment of pride, celebration, and deep cultural significance as Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, the Ultimate Commander (Ikenga Gburugburu I of Ohafia), was conferred with the Ohafia Hall of Fame Prestigious Award of Honour (Ebube Mba) in recognition of his outstanding achievements, uncommon philanthropy, and unwavering service to humanity. In a dignified presentation underscoring the importance of the occasion, the award was officially presented to Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor by the Executive Chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, De Mayor, High Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, who represented His Excellency,…
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Lagos Plans Law To Stop Landlords From Evicting Tenants Without Court Approval

Lagos Plans Law To Stop Landlords From Evicting Tenants Without Court Approval

A proposed law in Lagos State is seeking to curb arbitrary evictions by landlords, making it illegal to remove tenants without first getting approval from a court. The move is aimed at protecting tenants from forceful or sudden evictions, especially cases where landlords resort to intimidation, lockouts, or self-help tactics. If passed, the law would ensure that all tenancy disputes are handled strictly through legal channels, giving tenants the right to due process and preventing abuses by property owners.
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Herdsmen kill four children in Plateau community in reprisal attack over alleged rustling of their cows

Herdsmen kill four children in Plateau community in reprisal attack over alleged rustling of their cows

Four young children have been reportedly killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in a reprisal attack over alleged rustling of their cows in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security expert Zagazola Makama, who reported the news on his X handle on Saturday, said the herdsmen attacked and killed the children on Thursday following an attack on some herders by local militias who opened fire and stole 163 cows. The four victims were identified as Precious Joshuah, 17; Isaac Joshuah, 9; Mary Joshuah, 7; and Eve Sambo, 3. The security expert said information gathered revealed that…
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HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, emphasizes that Nigeria’s true measure of progress lies in rural well‑being

HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, emphasizes that Nigeria’s true measure of progress lies in rural well‑being

Ohuhu, Abia State – In a stark reminder that national development must be gauged by the condition of its most remote communities, HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, Grand Patron, Ezenaebiri and Ohuruzo of Umuohuru Kingdom, has stated that “the yardstick of measurement in Nigeria should be the rural areas. Until they begin to do as well as those in the city, we are not doing well.” Speaking ahead of the upcoming holiday season, the traditional ruler questioned the affordability of a decent Christmas lunch for many rural dwellers and highlighted the precarious health status of those living outside urban centres: “As…
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