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Jan

30

2025

Setting the Record Straight: A Rebuttal to Baseless Allegations Against Abia Deputy Governor

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Comr Amos Kalu, HRM Eze U. K. Okam, Ikechukwu Emetu, Ohafia, Politics

In a statement signed by it'd PRO/Media and Publicly Secretary, Prince Okam Uzomba Okam, the Okon-Aku Development Union has come clear to address recent baseless allegations made against the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu. The union condemns the malicious campaign orchestrated by Igwe Akuma, a self-described "errant son" of the Okon-Aku community, who is allegedly acting on behalf of the embattled Ex-President General of the Okon-Aku Development Union, Nmecha Umeh. Background of the Hate Campaign According to the statement, Igwe Akuma's actions are motivated by a vendetta against the Deputy Governor, who allowed the law to take…

Jan

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

TRAGEDY STRIKES: Family of 11 Perish in Ugwu-Onyeama Fire Incident

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A devastating fire incident has claimed the lives of a family of 11 in Ugwu-Onyeama, Anambra State. The victims were traveling to their hometown in Ebonyi State for the burial of their patriarch, scheduled for this Friday, January 31st. Bro Jeremiah Nwaji, a devoted community leader and President of the Alter Boys Association at SS John and Paul Iba Pope, Awada Obodi, Anambra, his wife, six children, younger brother, maid, and apprentice all lost their lives in the tragic incident. The community is in shock and mourning the loss of this beloved family, who were deeply involved in their parish…

Jan

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Banking irregularity: Access Bank accused of granting N1b loan without collateral

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More facts have emerged about how Access Bank granted an N1 billion loan to DDSS International Company Limited, using a property belonging to MOB Integrated Services as collateral without the owner's consent. According to details of the loan obtained by investigators, the property, owned by MOB Integrated Services, was first used to guarantee a loan of N193,139,200 to Balmoral International Limited on May 21, 2013. The credit facilities, referenced AOB/BB/VO/AD/031/05/2013, also included an N120 million term loan and an N20 million import duty facility. The term of the loan was 180 days from the date of disbursement at 20 percent…

Jan

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court orders arrest of Access Bank MD, others over alleged property theft, belonging to Obanikoro’s family

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A Lagos State High Court judge, Justice Ibironke Harrison, has ordered the arrest of Access Bank's Group Chief Executive, Bolaji Agbede, Managing Director, Roosevelt Ogbonna, and Company Secretary, Robert Imowo, over an allegation of property theft belonging to Obanikoro's son. This is contained in a bench warrant issued by Court No. 18 of the High Court of Lagos State with suit No. LD/24884c/24 with Lagos State Government as Complainant and Bolaji Agree and others as Respondents. The Judge made the order when the defendants, including Balmoral International Limited, DDSS International Company Limited, and Adejare Adegbenro, accused of conspiracy, obtaining by…

Jan

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Golden Jubilee Celebration: Amb. Osita Offor Honors Engr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON, A Titan of Industry and Philanthropy

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In a grand celebration, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum-UAAP, has felicitated with Engr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON on his 50th birthday, marking his golden jubilee. This milestone birthday honors the life and achievements of Engr. Jack-Rich, a renowned oil magnet, philanthropist, and founder of Belemaoil Producing Company, Nigeria's first indigenous oil and gas production and exploration company. https://youtu.be/GYJ7msAv6w4?si=d2VfqSEkZXWjsPhg As the nation joins in celebrating this remarkable individual, it is essential to reflect on Engr. Jack-Rich's remarkable journey, which is a testament to his perseverance, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Born in Rivers…