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E.C.K Foundation, Ohafia L.G.A Exco, Hold Successful Inaugural Meeting

E.C.K Foundation, Ohafia L.G.A Exco, Hold Successful Inaugural Meeting

The E.C.K Foundation held its inaugural meeting for the Ohafia Local Government Area Executive Council on May 23, 2025. This gathering brought together pivotal stakeholders and officials to discuss pressing issues facing both the foundation and the local community. During the meeting, executives focused on strategies to advance the foundation's objectives, particularly in the areas of community development, education, and empowerment. They also reviewed ongoing projects, pinpointing both challenges and opportunities for growth. The foundation has been actively involved in Ohafia LGA and other local government areas in Abia State, especially within the Abia North Senatorial Zone, aiming to strengthen…
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PDP crisis: By May 27, we’ll expel disruptive members of the party, says Bode George

PDP crisis: By May 27, we’ll expel disruptive members of the party, says Bode George

Chief Bode George, a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that members who do not follow the party's guidelines will be expelled. When the party's National Executive Council, or NEC, meets later this month, George stated that this will be one of their major considerations. He claimed that the majority of the party's politicians had little to no concern for the welfare of the populace and were primarily motivated by their own interests. The elder statesman stated on Channels Television Sunday Politics that the main opposition party's NEC is now prepared to take a firm step that…
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Tragic Attack in Kebbi State: 15 Farmers Killed, 3 Injured

Tragic Attack in Kebbi State: 15 Farmers Killed, 3 Injured

A devastating attack by suspected bandits has rocked the Waje community in Kebbi State's Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 farmers and injuring three others. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting a condolence visit from the state's Deputy Governor, Umar Tafida, representing Governor Nasir Idris. During the visit, the Deputy Governor expressed sympathy for the victims' families and announced a donation to support them. He assured the community that the state government would work to address insecurity and ensure farmers' safety. The District Head of Waje, Bala Danbaba, welcomed the…
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Ondo State APC Chairman Killed by Kidnappers After Ransom Payment

Ondo State APC Chairman Killed by Kidnappers After Ransom Payment

Tragedy has struck in Ondo State as Nelson Adepoyigi, the Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area, was killed by his abductors despite a ransom payment. Adepoyigi was kidnapped on Monday while parking his vehicle at his Ifon residence. The kidnappers initially demanded N100 million, but after negotiations, the ransom was reduced to N5 million. Two community members volunteered to deliver the ransom, but the kidnappers later demanded an additional N30 million for the release of Adepoyigi and the two volunteers. Although the volunteers were released, Adepoyigi was reportedly killed. Ose Local Government…
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2027: Heed The Cries Of Your People – Ohanaeze Calls On Dr. Emeka Kalu

2027: Heed The Cries Of Your People – Ohanaeze Calls On Dr. Emeka Kalu

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE The Apex Socio-Cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, solemnly commends the humanitarian initiatives championed by the Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Foundation. This exemplary volunteer outreach group has emerged as a critical lifeline for the beleaguered people of Abia North, Abia State, and the Southeast, particularly amid Nigeria’s relentless economic crisis, which has rendered countless individuals unable to secure even the most basic human necessities. Ohanaeze Ndigbo emphatically underscores the dire reality of rampant poverty and hunger besieging Nigeria, with consequences most acutely felt in the Southeast. The pervasive challenges of insecurity, compounded by widespread economic disarray, herald a…
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