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Mar

21

2024

Mazi Jonas Congratulates Hon Azubuike On His Appointment Into FCT Civil Service Commission.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, News, Politics, SponsoredAbia State, Chibuike Jonas, Politics

Mazi Chibuike Jonas, a 2023 Abia State governor candidate and the former chairman of the Arochukwu Local Government Area, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Martins Azubuike, the APC's deputy governor candidate in the 2019 general elections, on his appointment as a commissioner in the Federal Capital Territory's (FCT) Civil Service Commission. Recall that Hon. Azubuike took his oath of office on Monday as the Commissioner of the Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission, to represent the South East. Mazi Jonas stated in a statement sent to OHAFIATV News on Friday that Azubuike's appointment was well-earned and deservedly serves as a reward…

Mar

20

2024

By David Okoye

Stakeholders Advocate for Voting Rights for Prison Inmates in Electoral Act Review

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During a roundtable on custodial center reform, stakeholders in the justice sector urged the National Assembly to include voting rights for inmates in the proposed review of the Electoral Act. Jude Isiguzo, executive director of CAPIO, emphasized that there is no legal barrier to granting inmates voting rights, citing a court ruling from 2014. He pointed out that even awaiting trial inmates have the right to vote. Isiguzo highlighted examples from other African countries like South Africa, Zambia, and Kenya where inmates participate in national elections, urging Nigeria to follow suit. He called on INEC to lead the revalidation of…

Mar

19

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Steve Unegbu re-elected as General Secretary of OMPAN

Abia State, Metro, News, Politics2024, Abia State, OMPAN, Politics

The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria,Abia State (OMPAN) has Re-elected Stephen Unegbu PhD for the position of the General Secretary of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria Announcing the result of the General of the body held at Evergreen hotels Umuahia,the Electoral Committee Chairman Ugochukwu Nwankwo, said Dr Steve Unegbu is being returned unopposed for the position of the General Secretary of the association. Recalled that Dr Steve Unegbu was elected for the same position 2 years ago with a very massive votes and when he decided to run for the second time, because of his dedication to his…

Mar

19

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

OGFZA set to grant AIIP free trade status as Onyeizu makes case for accelerated industrialization of Abia State and Nigeria

Abia State, Economy, News, PoliticsAbia State, Politics

The realization of the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP) has received another boost as the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) is set to grant the industrial park a free trade zone status. This is the result of the meeting between the Abia State delegation as led by Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu and the DG and management of OGFZA to pitch the potential of the Abia Industrial Innovation Park to help Abia State and Nigeria to achieve its economic development plans. The CEO of AIIP in his presentation highlighted some anchor tenants who are interested in locating their operations in…

Mar

19

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Uniting Towards a Prosperous Future for the Igbo Nation

Column, Metro, News, PoliticsOhanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

As we stand on the threshold of the eagerly awaited 2024 IGBO EASTER RETREAT, it is not merely an event but a clarion call for us, the Igbo people, to converge with resolute purpose and unwavering determination to construct a new Igbo nation. In the backdrop of economic adversities, uncertainties, and soaring insecurities plaguing our Igbo-speaking regions, it is paramount that we take resolute steps to carve a transformative pathway toward a promising future. The resounding theme of this year's retreat, 'NWALITE, IWULITE NA IDI NOTU ALAIGBO' (Towards Building a New Igbo Nation), reverberates profoundly with the challenges that confront…