David Okoye, Author at OHAFIATV

Jan

17

2024

Nigerian Army Inaugurates Modern Security Facilities, Seeks Community Support

NewsNigeria, Security

During the opening of a state-of-the-art officers' gate and guards' house, Lt-Col Muhammad Abdurrahaman, the Commandant of the Nigeria Army's 174 Battalion, urged the people of Ikorodu to offer vital information to improve community security. The ceremony was presided over by Brig.-Gen. Adegoke Adetuyi, Commander of the 9th Brigade, Ikeja, Lagos, who also received an award for his inspection of the building work. Lt-Col Abdurrahaman described the initiative as a "legacy project" that is crucial for overall barracks security and stressed the value of community collaboration in combating insecurity. He thanked everyone for their help during construction and promised that…

Jan

17

2024

By David Okoye

Abia State Takes Action Amidst Suspected Measles Outbreak, Urges Vaccination

NewsAbia State, Health

The state government of Abia State has taken preventative action after receiving reports of three possible measles cases in the Arochukwu and Umunneochi Local Government Areas. At a press briefing, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, the Commissioner of Health, revealed this information and attributed the outbreak to the state's dry weather. Aims are being made to stop the disease from spreading further, and the government is vaccinating susceptible children. In addition to highlighting the value of immunisations, Dr. Okoronkwo disclosed that thousands of youngsters have previously received vaccinations as part of a preventive programme that ended in December 2023. The outbreak may…

Jan

17

2024

By David Okoye

Explosion Displaces Former Deputy Governor and Late Bola Ige’s Families in Oyo State

NewsOyo state, Security

Yesterday explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, forced the family of the late Bola Ige and Iyiola Oladokun, a former deputy governor, to flee. The explosion that rocked the densely crowded city, killing two and injuring seventy-seven, caused damage to Mr Oladokun's storey building on Dejo Oyelese Street, including damaged windows. Mr Oladokun's close friend said that he and his family were taken out of the damaged premises and put into the home of a friend. A few metres from Mr. Oladokun's property, the late Attorney-General of the Federation Bola Ige's residence was also damaged by the explosion.Mr. Oladokun, a key…

Jan

17

2024

By David Okoye

Businessman Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Neighbor Over Adulterer Accusation

NewsCrime, Judiciary

A businessman from Kaduna State named Sani Hassan filed a lawsuit against his neighbour Maimuna Ishaq, claiming she propagated untrue rumours that he was having an affair. The case was heard at Magajin Gari in a Shari'a court. Ishaq had been telling people that he was discovered having an affair with a married woman at his drugstore, according to Hassan, the complainant, who told the court this. He underlined that these accusations have tarnished his reputation and character in the society, and he is asking the court for justice. The defendant, Ishaq, refuted the charges, saying that she never spread…

Jan

12

2024

By David Okoye

APC Accepts Supreme Court Verdict on Plateau Election with Grace

NewsPlateau State, Politics

The Plateau chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has gracefully accepted the Supreme Court judgment that upheld Governor Caleb Mutfwang's victory in the March 18, 2023, election. The Apex court reversed the Appeal Court's November 19 decision, nullifying Mutfwang’s election and declaring Nentawe Yilwatda as the winner. Sylvanus Namang, APC's publicity secretary in Plateau, conveyed the party's acceptance of the verdict in a spirit of sportsmanship. He emphasized that the electoral contest was not a personal matter but a political tussle between two parties, ultimately serving the interests of the Plateau people. Namang urged APC members and supporters to…