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Mar

07

2025

Police Arrest 300-Level Michael Okpara University Student for Unlawful Possession of Firearms

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The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old student, Mr. Chidozie Humble, a 300-level student from the Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), for unlawful possession of firearms. During the operation, police recovered three (3) locally made pistols and one (1) English CZECH SCORPION pistol from his residence. In a statement issued by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, the arrest was carried out by detectives from the Serious Crime Investigation Squad (SCISSORS) based on credible intelligence. “On 05/03/2025, at about…

Mar

06

2025

By OHAFIATV

PETROAN Chairman Kidnapped, Two Aides Killed in Abia State Ambush

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Chief Obasi Lawson, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and owner of SOBAZ Oil and Gas, has been kidnapped in Abia State. The incident occurred on Tuesday when his SUV was ambushed in Azumini, Abia State. Tragically, two of his aides, Mr. Anayo Ukwu (his driver) and Mazi Confidence Chijioke (his special assistant), were killed in the attack. The three police officers accompanying them managed to escape. The Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Inspector General of Police to intervene in the search…

Mar

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Flags Off Construction of Six Classroom Blocks and Staff Office in Adam High School

Abia State, Education, Metro, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Education, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Politics

Honourable Ibe Okwara Osonwa has launched another impactful project in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, flagging off the construction of six classroom blocks with a staff office in Abam High School, Ozu Abam, Arochukwu Local Government, Abia State. This initiative is part of his Better Future Initiatives, aimed at enhancing education and human capacity building in the constituency. The event was attended by Traditional Rulers and the Honourable Counsellor representing Ohafor Ward 1 in Arochukwu Local Government, demonstrating strong community support and collaboration. Notably, Honourable Ibe's brand-new six-classroom block in Abia Ohafia is nearing completion, alongside the conversion of Ofaliagwu Secondary School,…

Mar

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ogbajie Foundation Empowers OYA Abuja With Monthly Business Grants

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Business, Metro, News, Ohafia, Sponsored, VideoAbuja, Business, Economy, Kingsley Kalu Oke, Metro, Okon-Aku

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The Okon-Aku Youth Association, Abuja Branch witnessed a remarkable display of philanthropy at its March meeting, as the Ogbajie Foundation, led by it's President, Chief Kingsley Kalu Oke, continued its monthly empowerment scheme. https://youtu.be/oyUNng6dzVg?si=EnZC4iaPWfLYYNbf According to the model, every month, 1 lucky youth is selected to receive N100,000 each as business capital. This initiative will run for 12 months, providing a total of N1.2 million in business grants to 12 beneficiary who will use it to boost their business or start new one. Notably, Miss Felicia Kalu made history by winning the empowerment program for…

Mar

02

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Empowerment Initiative Wins Hearts (See Photos)

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, News, Ohafia, PoliticsEducation, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia

In a heartwarming display of appreciation, beneficiaries of Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa's ICT vocational training initiative have lauded his efforts to empower the youth and promote sustainable development in the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. The one-day training program, held on March 1st, 2025, equipped participants with essential digital skills, bridging the gap and enhancing employability. Each beneficiary received a brand-new HP laptop and a certificate of participation from CREEDTEC Engineering Limited. Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa's dedication to his constituents' growth and development has earned him widespread praise. His initiative is seen as a significant milestone in the lives of the beneficiaries,…