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Mar

07

2025

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

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime

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 Amos Oge Kalu

Militant Group Threatens to Disrupt Oil Production Over Unpaid Federal Allocation to Rivers State

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Militant, Nigeria, Security

A militant group, Niger Delta Rescue Movement, has issued a warning to the federal government, threatening to take decisive action, including disrupting oil production, if the federal allocation due to Rivers State is not released promptly. According to the group, the non-payment of the allocation has resulted in the state's inability to pay workers' salaries and execute essential development projects. The group emphasized that Rivers State contributes significantly to the federation account through oil revenue and therefore deserves to receive its share of the allocation without delay. The militant group's warning highlights the ongoing tensions between the federal government and…

Mar

06

2025

By OHAFIATV

PETROAN Chairman Kidnapped, Two Aides Killed in Abia State Ambush

Abia State, Business, Metro, NewsAbia State, Business, Crime, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Metro, Security

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

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

TRAGEDY – Prominent Oil Dealer, Mazi Confidence Chidozie Chijioke, Shot Dead

Metro, NewsCrime, Gunmen, RIP, UGM

In a shocking and devastating incident, Mazi Confidence Chidozie Chijioke, the CEO of Dozzman Oil Nigeria Ltd, was brutally shot and killed while returning to Port Harcourt from his village in Arochukwu. According to eyewitnesses, the unfortunate incident occurred when Mazi Chidozie's vehicle was ambushed by unknown gunmen. The assailants opened fire on the vehicle, fatally wounding Mazi Chidozie. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, but no arrests have been made yet. The motive behind the killing is still unclear. Mazi Confidence Chidozie Chijioke was a respected businessman and philanthropist in his community. His death has sent…

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,…