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Dec

23

2023

House of Rep: South East Devt. Commission Bill passes third reading

Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsBiafra, Economy, Politics

Yesterday, the House of Representatives carried a bill proposing the creation of the South East Development Commission through third reading, 53 years after the Nigerian civil war. After reviewing the bill's report, the House made a unanimous decision in the Committee of the Whole, which was presided over by the deputy speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The bill's explanatory memorandum, which was signed by all of the South East lawmakers including Kalu, the lead sponsor, stated that the Commission would be in charge of managing funds allocated from the Federation Account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, homes,…

Dec

23

2023

By OHAFIATV

Abia police apprehend 60 criminals, recover 10 cars, 8 tricycles

Abia State, Metro, NewsAba, Abia State, Crime, Police, Security

From October to December 2023, the Abia State Police Command apprehended 60 alleged criminals—58 men and two women. The command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, briefed the press on behalf of the commissioner, saying the command created and implemented excellent administrative and operational initiatives with impressive outcomes. ASP Chinaka said the command reduced armed robbery, abduction, and government property vandalism by arresting several suspects and recovering evidence. Among the exhibits are firearms with varying specifications, ten cars, eight tricycles, train shoes, and materials that could be illegal drugs. Kidnapped victims and trafficked children were rescued with stolen automobiles and…

Dec

23

2023

By OHAFIATV

Mbah’s election as governor of Enugu upheld by the Supreme Court.

News, Politics2023, Enugu State, Labour Party, Peter Mba, Politics

On Friday, the Supreme Court upheld Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah's election. The principal judge, Justice Mohammed Garba, interpreted the claim that Mbah lacked a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate as a mere allegation. All of the arguments made in the appeal against the appellant were addressed by the court. The Labour Party's Chijioke Edeoga, the appellant, had brought INEC and Mbah before the court to contest the Court of Appeal's ruling that had rejected his challenge to the governor's election. In a unanimous ruling, the Lagos Division of the Appeal Court addressed each of the three points raised…

Dec

21

2023

By OHAFIATV

Sokoto Assembly approves establishment of Community Guards.

Metro, NewsBreaking, Crime, Security, Sokoto State

The proposal by Governor Ahmed Aliyu to create a Community Guards Corps in the state was accepted by the Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday. This came about as a result of a report that was reviewed by the joint House Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Special Services and Security Matters. Alhaji Nasiru Adamu (PDP-Goronyo), the chairman of the committee, stated that the executive bill was carefully examined and that 28 recommendations were made as a result. The bill's title should be changed to "A bill for a law to establish the Sokoto State Community Guards Corps," he…

Dec

18

2023

By OHAFIATV

I’m receiving threats because I turned down mind-blowing offers — Peter Obi

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics2023, Peter Obi, Politics, Security

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for president in the most recent election, claimed on Sunday that he was receiving threats for turning down stupendous offers. Obi insisted that he is prepared to face any obstacle. The former governor of Anambra State withheld the names of the people or organisations that made the propositions to him. He stated this when taking questions as a guest on "ParallelFacts"' X Space. Obi emphasised that he would always follow the right path and that he had no fear of dying. "I can assure you that the offers I am receiving today are…