Abia State Archives - Page 292 of 296

Jun

08

2020

Gov Ikpeazu tests positive for COVID-19

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Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has tested positive for coronavirus. This is coming hours after two of his aides tested positive for COVID-19. John Okiyi Kalu, commissioner for information in the State, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday. DR OKEZIE IKPEAZU He disclosed that the governor had gone into isolation before his result was confirmed positive, and ordered that the deputy governor would act on his behalf pending the time he resumed duty. The statement read: “Recall that on Saturday, 30th May, 2020, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu volunteered his sample for COVID-19 test and subsequently directed…

Jun

03

2020

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NCS Will Obey Court Order to Release Sen. Uzor Kalu – PRO

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The Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) says it will release former Governor of Abia, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu within the next two days. “[We’ll release the senator] hopefully within the next two days,” NCS Public Relations Officer, Augustine Njoku, told newsmen Wednesday. This is coming following yesterday’s order of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordering the immediate release of the Senate Chief Whip. The NCS said it is only waiting for the court order to be communicated to it formally in form of a warrant, to effect the release of the Senator. According to the PRO, once that is…

Jun

02

2020

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Chief Kalu congratulates Sen. Orji Kalu as the court orders his release

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The Director General of Global Initiative for Good Governance, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, has congratulated the Senate Chief Whip, the Senator Representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as he wins again at Federal High Court and received order for his immediate release, putting to rest, the interpretation sought by EFCC over the Supreme Court Judgement squashing his conviction. In a statement signed by his Media and Publicity Aide, Comr Amos Kalu, the PDP Chieftain and one time governorship aspirant in Abia State, expressed relieve that justice has been served as the process that convicted Orji Uzor Kalu was stampede…

Jun

02

2020

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Ndukwe Iko Says Sen. Orji Kalu’s Release Is Victory For Ndigbo

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A chieftain of APC in Abia State, Chief Ndukwe Iko has expressed satisfaction with the Federal High Court Abuja ruling on Tuesday which ordered the release of Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, the senator representing Abia North. The EFCC had sought an interpretation of the Supreme Court ruling which upturned the conviction of Kalu, a former governor of Abia state. Speaking with ABN TV on the development, Ndukwe Iko while stating that Sen. Kalu’s release was expected also added that it is a victory for the people of Abia North, the entire state and Igbo race generally. Iko said Sen. Kalu’s…

May

08

2020

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Rep. Benjamin Kalu Felicitates With Distinguished Senator Orji Kalu

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Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Spokesperson of the Federal House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, has felicitated with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his victory at the Supreme Court. In a statement he personally signed, Hon. Kalu, said he is happy that the Supreme had served justice which the lower court failed to do. “It is with great joy that I celebrate with His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on his victory today and the nullification of his conviction by the Supreme Court”, parts of the statement reads. “Like I always maintained, the erroneous conviction of Senator Kalu…