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Oct

06

2024

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Concludes Empowerment Program for Arochukwu/Ohafia Farmers and Market Women

Abia State, Business, Economy, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Economy, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ohafia, Politics

The Honorable Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has successfully concluded another batch of intensive training program for farmers, focusing particularly on women and youth, as part of 5000 women/youth Human Capacity Training,Skill Development and Start Up Grant In Arochukwu /Ohafia Federal Constituency. This empowerment program, organized by Hon. Osonwa, was conducted in collaboration with the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria and SJG Ventures Nigeria Limited. Facilitators provided training on essential topics such as food storage, the production and preparation of organic manure, and strategies for becoming successful entrepreneurs. A highlight of the two-day program was a…

Oct

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Police Arrest Two Women For Buying Baby For N2 Million In Delta State

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime, Lifestyle, Metro, Police

Two women, Tessi Ikechukwu and Lauretta Akomen, were arrested by the Delta State Police Command for buying a newborn baby boy for N2 million from a baby factory in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The dramatic arrest occurred when a commercial motorcycle rider overheard the women discussing the transaction and swiftly diverted them to the Ekpan Police Station. According to the police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, the rider reported that four women had boarded his tricycle, but two alighted at Effurun Roundabout, handing over the baby to the remaining passengers. One of the women mentioned that the balance had been paid and…

Oct

01

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently III.

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsChris Nwaokobia, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, Opinion

What Nigeria Is Not At 64. It is said that Nigeria is 64 today, and that's what we have on Paper. But are we truly 64? Are we even the reverse, 46? I don't think so, Nigeria wobbles, falters and stutters like a 6, and a 4 year old Child. Certainly not like 64. Nigeria is NOT a Nation BUT a Rogue State superintended over by Rogues. Rogue Partisans and Rogue Political Operators. Rogue Ethnic Paladins. Rogue Clergy (Rogue Imams, Rogue Pastors and Rogue Traditional Worshippers). Rogue Activists and Cashtivists. Rogue Generals and Rogue Military Operators. Rogue Police. Rogue Electoral…

Sep

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Arochukwu/Ohafia: Rep. Ibe Okwara Set To Train 5000 Women, Youths, Provide Start-Up Grant

Abia State, Economy, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Agriculture, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro, Ohafia

Hon. Ibe Okwara Set to Train and Provide Start-Up Grant to Another Set of Women and Youths in Arochukwu/Ohafia Through His Agro-Empowerment/Human Capital Development Initiative. Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa is dedicated to empowering women and youths in the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. This commitment aligns with his pledges made during the recent general elections. He is set to commence the second phase of the Agro-Empowerment Programme, aiming to equip an additional 100 participants with vital agricultural skills and financial grants. This initiative serves as a pathway for economic growth, self-reliance, and financial independence within the community. The Agro-Empowerment Programme has…

Sep

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tragedy Strikes Ebonyi Church As Pastor Dies During Prayer And Fasting Retreat

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEbonyi State, Lifestyle, Metro, Religion, RIP

The Ebonyi Christian community is mourning the sudden loss of Pastor John Ogbonna, a revered man of God who passed away during a mountain fasting and prayer retreat. His unexpected demise has left his congregation shocked and heartbroken. Pastor Ogbonna had embarked on a spiritual journey to seek divine guidance and strength, a practice he was deeply committed to. Tragically, his body succumbed to the physical strain of prolonged fasting and prayer. Church members, who held Pastor Ogbonna in high esteem, described him as a pillar of faith, guidance, and support. "He was a shining example of devotion and spirituality,"…