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Apr

25

2020

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala gets another International appointment with WHO

Economy, Health, PoliticsCoronavirus, Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria, Politics, World News

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Special Envoy for the newly inaugurated Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator. Ngozi is to serve alongside British business executive, Sir Andrew Witty in the same capacity, to mobilise international commitment to the initiative. This was made known by Director-General of the organisation, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, during the launch of the ACT Accelerator — via webinar from Geneva. “I would especially like to thank Sir Andrew Witty and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for agreeing to act as Special Envoys for the ACT Accelerator,” Ghebreyesus said in his…

Apr

21

2020

By OHAFIATV

Kalu celebrates OUK, an Iroko of Africa at 60.

Abia State, PoliticsAbia State, Emeka Kalu, Ohafia, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics, Senate

Today would been half done if I do not take a quality time to celebrate my brother, friend and ally who has been many things to many people. A man of many parts, fearless, focused and indefatigable erudite leader. Chief Dr Orji Uzor kalu, two time Governor of Abia State and Senator Representing the Good people of Abia North Sartorial Zone, will remain the "Mmiri Nyiri Enyi of Ndigbo", the OUK of Africa (Oke Oji), the mighty Iroko of our time. And the good book says "many are the afflictions of a man, but God delivers him from them all".…

Apr

20

2020

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Kalu Condemns Extra-judicial Killings in Abia, Condoles with Ohafia Clan

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Ohafia, PoliticsCrime, Emeka Kalu, Ohafia, Politics

I received the news with a pained heart because I recalled that it was the 3rd time an Abia Citizen is killed extra-judicially by our security operatives since the lockdown order started. First it was in Umu-Ikia junction, another one was shot in Uratta Junction and this Friday Ifeanyi Arunsi in Ohafia. This raises the questions of why such desperation at a time when the highest level of sanity and moral balance is expected of every citizens. Why the senseless killings? Be that as it may, in as much as I do not support mob action and burning down of…

Apr

14

2020

By OHAFIATV

Inspector Sunday Daniel Beatup AFNews Reporter, Confiscates His Gadgets

Abia State, NewsAbia State, Nigeria, OMPAN, Politics

The offensive against media professionals by security agents is obviously on the increase with the case study of what happened to AFNews (Abia Facts Newspaper) reporter today on his way to work. AFNews reporter by name Thompson Nsisiongabasi was on his way to work today from Ahiaeke axis, when he got to Orpet junction in Umuahia, he saw people running not knowing that Police Officers and Civil Defense officers have had a face off at the junction. Police officers led by one Inspector Sunday Daniel rounded up Thompson and accused him of recording them, meanwhile Thompson's phone was down since…

Apr

14

2020

By OHAFIATV

COVID-19: France extends lockdown by 30 days as death toll hits 15,000

Health, PoliticsCoronavirus, France, Health, World News

French President, Emmanuel Macron has announced that the nationwide lockdown imposed over the Coronavirus disease will continue for the next one month. Macron made the announcement while addressing the nation on Monday from the Elysée Palace in Paris. The restrictions which began on March 17 would continue until May 11 as the death toll in France hits 15,000. Macron apologized for not being prepared enough to tackle the virus. He added that the lockdown could slowly be relaxed after May 11 if people adhered to the rules. “From May 11, there will be the gradual reopening of schools, crèches, colleges…