Metro

Jul
13
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Abia Government Signs MOA With Blue Giraffe to Establish 20 Smart Schools.

Abia Government Signs MOA With Blue Giraffe to Establish 20 Smart Schools.

Abia State, Business, Economy, Education, Metro, News, Opinion, Politics, , , ,
The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Blue Giraffe Development Ltd. to construct 20 smart schools across the state, marking a significant step towards the digital transformation of the state’s education system. Speaking at the signing ceremony held in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Goodluck Ubochi, described the development as “a significant moment” in the ongoing educational reform agenda of Governor Alex Otti's administration. According to the Commissioner, the smart schools will feature cutting-edge learning technology, including interactive digital boards, high-speed internet access, and solar-powered electricity systems to ensure uninterrupted learning.…
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Jul
10
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams Soludo Over ‘Erroneous’ Claims on Southeast Insecurity

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams Soludo Over ‘Erroneous’ Claims on Southeast Insecurity

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OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE - SOUTHEAST INSECURITY: YOU ERRED, DE-MARKETED SOUTHEAST BEFORE FOREIGN INVESTORS; 99.9% TERRORISTS IN THE SOUTHEAST ARE STRANGERS AND NON-IGBO… OHANAEZE COUNTERS SOLUDO The Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, finds it imperative to address, with unwavering resolve and profound concern, the recent claims made by Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo. His assertion that 99.9% of criminals operating within the Southeast are of Igbo descent is not only unfounded but also constitutes a grievous misrepresentation of the truth. Such statements have sent chilling shockwaves across the Igbo Nation, relegating the region’s reputation to unmerited disparagement. Governor Soludo’s erroneous…
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Jul
10
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Nigeria and Russia Strengthen Cultural, Creative and Tourism Ties in High-Level Bilateral Meeting

Nigeria and Russia Strengthen Cultural, Creative and Tourism Ties in High-Level Bilateral Meeting

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Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark diplomatic engagement held in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria received His Excellency A.L. Podelyshev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, for high-level discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation across culture, creativity, tourism and education. The meeting brought together senior officials from both nations, including Mr Faiz Imam, Chief Principal Adviser to the Honourable Minister, and Mr Obi Asika, Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture. Together, they explored actionable areas for mutual partnership and cultural…
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Jul
06
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
‎Governor Otti Secures Release Of Citizens On Death Row After 26Years in Prison

‎Governor Otti Secures Release Of Citizens On Death Row After 26Years in Prison

Abia State, Metro, News, Politics, , ,
Facilitates Their Reintegration Into Society ‎‎The intervention of Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has helped Mr. Ogbonnaya Igbojionu, an Abia citizen, and two other citizens of Nigeria from other regions to regain their freedom after 26 years in prison after they were sentenced to death. ‎‎Presenting the released individuals on Saturday 6th June, to Governor Otti, Hon. Simon Oshi from Enugu State, who contacted the Governor for his intervention, said that he got the information about the case through a social media influencer, Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known on the social Media space as "Sea King" and…
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Jul
06
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Abia Police Command Records Major Breakthroughs, Arrests 245 Suspects in Crime Crackdown

Abia Police Command Records Major Breakthroughs, Arrests 245 Suspects in Crime Crackdown

Abia State, Metro, News, , ,
The Abia State Police Command has made significant strides in its fight against crime, apprehending 245 suspects and rescuing multiple victims in a series of operations conducted between January and June 2025. The efforts, which also led to the recovery of illegal firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs, underscore the command’s commitment to enhancing public safety across the state. During a press briefing on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Command Headquarters in Umuahia, Commissioner of Police Danladi Isa detailed the achievements. The operations resulted in the arrest of 230 male and 15 female suspects, many of whom are now facing…
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