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WORKS MINISTER UMAHI JOINS GOV. OTTI ON ROAD INSPECTION IN ABA, COMMENDS HIM FOR THE SPEED AND QUALITY OF WORK DONE.

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Nigeria’s Minister of works, Sen. (Engr.) Dave Nwaeze Umahi has commended the Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for the quality of work done on some road projects in Aba the Commercial nerve center of the State and the speed at which the works are progressing.

Sen. Umahi gave the commendation on Sunday July 21st, when he joined Governor Otti to inspect the ongoing reconstruction of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway being done by the Federal Government, and the highly strategic Port Harcourt Road, Omuma Road, Obiohia Road and Ohanku Road, all in Aba.

Addressing newsmen during the inspection, Sen. Umahi said, “First is to commend the President for this project, it is part of the priority project. You know we have so many projects, but the interest that the Governor of Abia State has shown; he has met with the President several times. He put us on our toes, that’s why we prioritize the project and it’s quite very commendable”.

“And I have also witnessed the roads, incidentally I was told that it is a federal road – the famous Port Harcourt Road. I want to say that I watched the social media and Abia Broke record when Julius Berger was offloading their equipment”.

“I was here in Aba as a young Engineer. I was the project engineer to Ndiegoro flood control. Unfortunately, I have been coming to Aba and nothing much had changed. But this time around, with my brother, my cousin, I still have quite a number of properties here in Abia State, so he is also my Governor”.

“I’m so, so excited. I am an infrastructure person. I am a result-oriented person. We have inspected a lot of projects. I was so enthused that Omuma Road is not only being reconstructed, but it’s being dualized. Nobody believed that Port-Harcourt Road could contain 3 lanes – a carriage way, 6 altogether and the quality of the work”.

“I also went to Omuma Road, it’s the same thing, we’ve inspected about four major roads. The SSA to the President sent me a text that he has never seen this quality of infrastructure, I was even jealous as if we are not doing a good job at the Expressway. So, I’m so excited”.

Talking about Ohanku and Obohia Roads, the Minister said, “And this particular roads, Ohanku and Obohia roads that are presently being targeted alongside other roads, used to be a nightmare. And, i used to see on the social media, the excitement of the residents. That’s all we need as leaders. When you are committed, doing what the people wants, God will also be committed to also do your own. Your Children are going to be blessed by God”.

“So, I want to say that Abia People should not be angry because in God’s time he makes all things beautiful. So this is your time, this is God’s time for Abia”.

Sen. Umahi said that they have continued to ask where the Governor is getting all the money that he is using to do all the works that he is doing.

Engr. Umahi commended the Governor for the choice of those working with him, saying that they just had the Nigerian Council of works last week and the Abia Commissioner of works was singled out for understanding the work, for his consistency, integrity and honesty.

“I commend you, Your Excellency. Incidentally, you are a man of few words but full of action. We have seen that it is not all about the party but the occupant of that position and so Otti is working, Otti is a gift to Abia people and Nigerians”, Sen. Umahi declared.

Sen. Umahi said that when some of the roads are completed, the President will come to commission them.

Addressing a crowd of Jubilant supporters, Governor Otti disclosed that the contractor has assured him that Ohanku road will be ready in six months time, he thanked the people for their supports.

The lawmaker representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North & South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sir Obi Aguocha also joined in the inspection with other Government officials.

 

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Meets Nkem Owoh At Things Fall Apart Festival 2025

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Renowned Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and beloved Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, aka Osuofia, recently graced the Things Fall Apart Festival 2025 with their presence. The festival, held in Enugu, Nigeria, from June 29 to July 5, 2025, was a tribute to Chinua Achebe’s timeless classic, “Things Fall Apart”.

During the festival, Chimamanda Adichie delivered a keynote speech, where she invited Nkem Owoh to the stage, praising him as a “cultural icon” whose work has profoundly impacted Nigerians. She gushed, “This man is an icon for us. I’m his biggest fan,” as the audience erupted in applause. The duo shared a warm hug, and Nkem Owoh reciprocated with words of admiration for Chimamanda’s literary prowess.

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Ex-House of Reps member dragged to court for beating man who demanded accountability

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A business man, Mr Chinedu Anaukwu, has dragged a former member of the House of Representatives from Anambra State, Chinedu Obidigwe, to court for beating him up for demanding accountability for his performance as lawmaker.

Obidigwe who represented Anambra East/West Federal Constituency, was said to have carried out the act in 2023, shortly before the general election.

According to the victim: “It was in 2023, just before the general election, I had written in Aguleri World Forum, a WhatsApp group, demanding accountability from Obidigwe who was then recontesting to return to the House of Representatives.

“I told him it had been over three years that he had been in the National Assembly, and that before aspiring for re-election, he should give us account of his constituency funds and other achievements in the area.

“His boys were not happy about it, and one day he accosted me with over 13 thugs and ordered them to kill me. They beat me until I lost consciousness.”

When the matter came up on Tuesday at Otuocha High Court, Anambra East Local Government Area, counsel to Anaukwu, Chief Gozie Obi, SAN, withdrew the charges against the second and fifth defendants in the matter, who were identified as aides of Obidigwe who participated in the assault.

While the second defendant is said to be already late, the fifth was said not to have been served with the processes.

Obi who spoke to journalists, said: “Today is the first time the matter is coming up in court for pretrial hearing and in the course of the proceeding it came to light that the second defendant is late and since you can’t sue a dead person, we had to withdraw against him.

“Also, the fifth defendant was not served, but we wanted the case to progress, so we had to withdraw against him too, moreso when we know that the principal defendant is Obidigwe as all the others were just his aides, and acted under his instruction.”

During the sitting, the principal defendant, Obidigwe, was represented by his lawyer, Barrister Emmanuel Offoh.

The matter was later adjourned to November 18 for continuation pretrial before full hearing.

The plaintiff, Anaukwu, in his prayers, is asking for N200 million compensation for his ordeal, as well as the conviction of the former Rep.

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BREAKING: Police take over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

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As tension continues to mount over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which is expected to hold on Monday, armed policemen have taken over its secretariat.

According to an official of the party who spoke to newsmen, the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting.

Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.

At the time of filing this report, journalists were also asked to leave the premises of the secretariat, while some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.

Details shortly…

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