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Feb

10

2025

ODU Abuja Branch Opens 2025 Monthly Meeting; Charges Okon-Aku Indigenes On Peace and Unity

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Abuja, Comr Amos Kalu, ODU, Ohafia, Okon-Aku

By Comr Amos Oge Kalu The Okon-Aku Development Union (ODU) Abuja Chapter commenced its 2025 monthly meeting on Sunday, February 9th, with a resounding emphasis on peace, unity, and progress. The gathering, hosted by the illustrious Chief Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha at her Gwarimpa residence, brought together esteemed members of the community who came out en masse to reason together on a way forward for Okon-Aku community in Ohafia Local Government Area. In his opening address, the President of ODU, Abuja Chapter, Chief Mila Ofor Mba underscored the imperative of unity among the people of Okon-Aku, citing the Abuja chapter as…

Jan

31

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja Police Crack Down On Massive Theft Ring, Recover Stolen Goods Worth N1 Billion

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsAbuja, Business, Crime, Police

Abuja, Nigeria - In a major breakthrough, the Abuja Police Command has arrested a group of suspects linked to the theft of critical infrastructure components, including 115 manhole covers and transformer parts, valued at an astonishing N1 billion. The daring heist, which occurred in various locations across Abuja, left residents and authorities stunned. However, following a meticulous investigation, police operatives tracked down the suspects and recovered the stolen items. The theft of manhole covers and transformer components not only poses a significant risk to public safety but also disrupts essential services, causing inconvenience to residents and businesses. The police have…

Dec

24

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mayday! Mayday! Our Country Is In So Much Trouble That Thinkers And Fixers Are Needed Urgently VII.

Economy, Metro, NewsAbuja, Chris Nwaokobia, Economy, FCT, Metro, Nigeria, Nwaokobia Jnr, RIP

Hunger/Food Stampedes And the effort of State Operators to blame the Victims. I listened first to Mr Tope Fasua a Presidential Adviser on the Economy attempting a near impossible task of blaming the victims of the Food Stampede in Ibadan, Abuja and Okija. He struggled to shift the blame from pervasive hunger and poverty to the dead; he struggled to shift the blame from a dysfunctional economic policy to the Organizers; he struggled to shift the blame from economic reforms that have multiplied poverty to those in desperate need of supplies to get by; he struggled to shift the blame…

Oct

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Fire Incident at Federal Ministry of Works Hqrs, Abuja

Metro, NewsAbuja, Accident, Metro

A fire outbreak occurred at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Abuja on Friday, causing panic among staff and workers. Fortunately, the incident was quickly brought under control, and no significant damage was reported. The fire was attributed to a spark from a faulty circuit breaker on the ground floor of Block A, according to Mohammed A. Ahmed, Director of Press and Public Relations. The Federal Fire Service team, led by Station Commander Mr. Kekai Bekebi, responded promptly and effectively contained the situation using available fire extinguishers. A successful evacuation exercise was also carried out, ensuring the safety of…

May

18

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abuja: Wike declares a nine-day “FCT Week” to kick off projects..

Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsAbuja, FCT, Metro, Nyesom Wike, Politics

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has announced a nine-day "FCT Week" to mark the official opening of completed projects in the FCT. President Bola Tinubu has authorized this schedule for the opening of finished projects. Wike shared this information after completing the final inspection of ongoing projects set for commissioning in the FCT. The commercial launch of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit on May 27 will kick off FCT Week. During FCT Week, the President will unveil various projects, including the Vice President's official residence, the Outer Southern Motorway (OSEX), and the B6 and B12 Circle Road. Wike…