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Jul

21

2025

Court Orders Forfeiture of Over N1bn Linked to Ebonyi SSG

Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsCrime, DSS/EFCC, Ebonyi State, Economy, Politics

A Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has ordered the interim forfeiture of over N1 billion linked to Professor Grace Umezurike, Secretary to the Ebonyi State Government (SSG), and her aide. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed an ex parte application leading to the court's decision. The funds were allegedly diverted from the Ebonyi State Government's treasury into six accounts with United Bank for Africa (UBA). The funds were said to have been earmarked for purchasing rice for Ebonyi residents during the 2024 Christmas celebrations. Justice Maureen Onyetenu granted the EFCC's prayers, ordering the respondents…

Jul

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

CHAMA 2025 Invasion: Scholarship Award Announced for Enyimba Medical Invasion

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, CHAMA, Health, Lifestyle, Metro, News, SponsoredAbia State, CHAMA, Health, Metro, Nigeria, Olugu Ukpai

The Chairman of the Organizing Committee of CHAMA 2025 Invasion, Apostle Okure, has expressed gratitude to CHAMA CEO Dr. Olugu Ukpai for announcing a scholarship award during the upcoming Enyimba Medical Invasion 2025. The event, scheduled to hold from August 8th to 14th, 2025, aims to provide medical care and support to those in need. The medical mission targets to conduct at least 150 surgeries and free treatment to beneficiaries from a team of Doctors from USA, UK, Canada in conjunction with their Nigerian counterparts. Notably, CHAMA Mission Ministries (CMM) International has in a space of 19 years conducted over…

Jul

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Warning Against Illegal Collection of Revenue in Ohafia LGA and Across Abia State.

Abia State, News, PoliticsAbia State, Politics

The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, has received reports regarding the illegal collection of fees from motorists by certain impersonators in Ohafia Local Government Area purportedly on behalf of the state government. He is aware of the recent incident involving two individuals who were assaulted by youths from Ebem Ohafia in response to these unlawful activities. The Deputy Governor strongly condemns this illegal practice and urges all involved to desist immediately. He wishes to state that the Abia State Government does not authorize any individual or group to collect fees or levies on its behalf without proper…

Jul

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

ECK Foundations Chairman Urges Focus on Insecurity Over State Creation

Abia State, Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, the Bende born Billionaire and Chairman of ECK Foundations, has lent his voice to the growing call for Nigeria to prioritize national security over the creation of more states. Aligning himself with Dr. Alex Otti's sentiments, Dr. Kalu emphasized that the country's primary challenge lies in addressing insecurity, rather than debating the number of states. According to Dr. Kalu, prioritizing national security and well-being is crucial for the nation's progress and development. He noted that the pursuit of state creation, while important to some, should not overshadow the need to address pressing issues that affect the…

Jul

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia Lawmaker Urges Regulation of Orphanage Homes to Curb Child Trafficking

Abia State, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Abia State House of Assembly has been urged to regulate orphanage homes in the state to combat rising cases of child abduction, trafficking, and exploitation. The call came from Isienyi Boniface, the legislator representing Ikwuano constituency, during a plenary session where he presented a motion addressing concerns about the operations of orphanage homes. Boniface highlighted that while orphanage homes are intended to provide care and shelter for vulnerable children who are abandoned or whose families cannot support them, some facilities in Abia State are allegedly involved in child trafficking, abduction, exploitation, and emotional or psychological abuse. He attributed these…