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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU CANCELS SCHEDULED EVENTS IN LAGOS IN HONOUR OF VICTIMS OF STAMPEDES IN FCT, ANAMBRA

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Sen. Ned Nwoko to receive prestigious award from CEOs Network Africa for outstanding records as Senator of FGN

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EU Provides Additional €1 million in Humanitarian Funding for Flood, Cholera in Nigeria

December 20, 2024December 21, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Illicit drugs: NDLEA strengthens airport operations as officers undergo advanced trainings. Deploy new skills, tools across airports operations, Marwa charges officers

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Anambra IGR hits N5.2 billion following market tax reform research

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Deaconess Oborevwori Fetes wives of Trad Rulers, Market Women to End of Year 2024 Parley

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Oborevwori greets Uvwie monarch, Sideso at 81

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Oborevwori Bags Integrity Man of the Year 2024 Award

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Olomoro Monarch Commends Erijo, Warri, as Local Govt. Boss Lifts Suspension

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Elderly Support: 250 Deltans Receive Cash, Bags of Rice from Tinubu, Oborevwori

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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).

Party Loyalty: Uduaghan, Aliyu Reaffirm Faith In PDP

Party Loyalty: Uduaghan, Aliyu Reaffirm Faith In PDP

May 2, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

THE Governors of Delta and Niger States, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan and Dr Babangida Aliyu have reaffirmed their faith in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) saying that the dark days of the party were over. Speaking in Asaba Thursday evening, the Governors conceded…

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May Day: Gov Orji Reaffirms Prompt Payment Of Wages *Clinches Labour "Hero" Award

May Day: Gov Orji Reaffirms Prompt Payment Of Wages *Clinches Labour "Hero" Award

May 2, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Governor of Abia state, Chief Theodore Orji has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to the prompt payments of salaries and allowances due to workers in the state, just as he expressed happiness over the cordial relationship existing between Labour and our Government….

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May Day: Uduaghan Assures Better Welfare for Workers *Pledges Extra End of Year Pay

May Day: Uduaghan Assures Better Welfare for Workers *Pledges Extra End of Year Pay

May 2, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has assured workers in the state of improved welfare, better working conditions and extra pay at the end of the year to enable them meet the financial strains during the yuletide season. Giving the assurance on…

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Rivers: Amaechi Abolishes Non-Indigenes Concept *Ikanya applauds display of nationalism

Rivers: Amaechi Abolishes Non-Indigenes Concept *Ikanya applauds display of nationalism

May 1, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has made history by becoming the first Nigerian Governor to abolish the concept of non-indigeneship. Amaechi, announced this, weekend, at Government House in Port Harcourt, during a solidarity visit by the non-indigenes in the state, under…

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Delta: Uduaghan Seeks National Masterplan For SMEs *Commend Okpue's Industrial Prowess

Delta: Uduaghan Seeks National Masterplan For SMEs *Commend Okpue's Industrial Prowess

May 1, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has advocated a national masterplan for the development of small and medium scale industries to stimulate economic growth and boost employment. Governor Uduaghan who made the call on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in Asaba while inspecting…

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Breaking News: Court Denies Delta Bursary Fraudster Bail *Adjourns Hearing To May 9 *NADESSTU Explains Role In Ezeanwani's Arrest

Breaking News: Court Denies Delta Bursary Fraudster Bail Adjourns Hearing To May 9 NADESSTU Explains Role In Ezeanwani's Arrest

May 1, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Ambrose Ezeanwani, the 32 year old ex-University of Lagos student, an alleged students’ bursary scammer, who also blew the whistle over a purported racket in the students’ bursary scheme in Delta state, has been denied bail and subsequently remanded in Prison custody…

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Wages: Uduaghan Seeks FG, States Deal

Wages: Uduaghan Seeks FG, States Deal

April 29, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has said industrial disharmony can be curbed when the Federal Government involves the states in negotiations of wages and allowances with the organised labour. Speaking on Monday, April 28, 2014 in Asaba when he received members…

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UN, Kumuyi laud Delta Strides On Prudence, Infrastructure Dev *As Uduaghan Seeks Leaders’ Independent Evaluation

UN, Kumuyi laud Delta Strides On Prudence, Infrastructure Dev *As Uduaghan Seeks Leaders’ Independent Evaluation

April 27, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan administration’s giant developmental strides have continued to receive recognition and commendation within and outside the shores of the country. The United Nations and revered cleric, Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church…

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Tuition: Otefe-Oghara Poly Students Rampage Claims Property Worth Millions -Says Delta Police

Tuition: Otefe-Oghara Poly Students Rampage Claims Property Worth Millions -Says Delta Police

April 27, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online can report that the recent rampage by undergraduates of the Otefe Polytechnic at Oghara in Ethiope West local government area of Delta state over forcible payment of tuition by the institution’s authority has led to unwantom destruction of property…

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Rivers APC Congress: Ikanya Returns as Chairman, As Delegates Elect 35-Man State Exco

Rivers APC Congress: Ikanya Returns as Chairman, As Delegates Elect 35-Man State Exco

April 27, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected an Executive Committee (EXCO) to run the affairs of the party and usher in the next APC administration in the State in 2015. The election, according to Blank NEWS Online…

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Health: Gov Orji Commissions Ultra-Modern Eye Centre In Abia

Health: Gov Orji Commissions Ultra-Modern Eye Centre In Abia

April 27, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

In his persistent search for the increased good health and well-being of Abia citizens, the Governor of Abia state, Chief Theodore Orji has commissioned an ultra-modern eye centre to return Abians to their 20:20 eye vision. While commissioning the new landmark project…

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State Of Emergency: “Invoke Your Constitutional Powers On Adamawa, Borno, Yobe” -Clark Urges President Jonathan

State Of Emergency: “Invoke Your Constitutional Powers On Adamawa, Borno, Yobe” -Clark Urges President Jonathan

April 25, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South Leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has called for the suspension of all democratic institutions in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states to allow the military have full control of the states until peace and order…

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Memo Of Genocide: Nigerian Govs Lambast Nyako @ Enlarged National Security Meeting

Memo Of Genocide: Nigerian Govs Lambast Nyako @ Enlarged National Security Meeting

April 25, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The controversial and widely condemned “memo of genocide” written by Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako has been derided by Nigerian governors who also cautioned the “dissident” Nyako to mind his utterances on national security issue. The governors took a swipe at Nyako…

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2015 Election: PDP Ward Chairmen Adopt Gov Orji for Abia Central Senatorial Seat

2015 Election: PDP Ward Chairmen Adopt Gov Orji for Abia Central Senatorial Seat

April 24, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Ahead of the 2015 general elections, all ward chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have unequivocally adopted the Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji, as the consensus candidate for the Abia Central senatorial district seat come 2015 election. The unanimous…

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APC Hails Crowning of Port Harcourt as World Book Capital

APC Hails Crowning of Port Harcourt as World Book Capital

April 24, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, has described the crowning of Port Harcourt as World Book Capital 2014 as yet another evidence of the visionary and focused leadership being provided by Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. According…

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Right Of Reply: Maku Attacks Nyako On ‘Irresponsible’ Memo Of Genocide

Right Of Reply: Maku Attacks Nyako On ‘Irresponsible’ Memo Of Genocide

April 24, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Labaran Maku,, has described Adamawa state governor, Murtala Nyako’s comment and accusation of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration of carrying out genocide in the north eastern Nigeria as “irresponsible and unfortunate”. The governor had in a memo sent to…

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Unemployment Lifts Terrorism, Violent Crimes- Says Gov. Uduaghan *As Delta Launches Micro Insurance Scheme

Unemployment Lifts Terrorism, Violent Crimes- Says Gov. Uduaghan *As Delta Launches Micro Insurance Scheme

April 24, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has attributed the current spate of terrorism and rising incidence of violent crimes in the country largely to the problem of youth unemployment. Governor Uduaghan, launching the Delta State Micro Insurance Scheme (DMIS) in Asaba on…

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Breaking News: Community Threatens SPDC Operations In Bayelsa *Issues 14-Day Ultimatum To Comply With Court Order

Breaking News: Community Threatens SPDC Operations In Bayelsa *Issues 14-Day Ultimatum To Comply With Court Order

April 23, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Oil exploration activities of the largest fossil fuel company in Nigeria, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) may be heading towards a gridlock over rift between it and one of it’s host communities in the Niger Delta region. Indigenes of Letugbene community, an…

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Pensions Counterpart Funds: Delta Govt Contributes N16 Billion -Uduaghan Unfolds

Pensions Counterpart Funds: Delta Govt Contributes N16 Billion -Uduaghan Unfolds

April 22, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has revealed that his administration has contributed over N16 billion as counterpart funding to the New Pension Scheme since its inception in 2007. He also disclosed on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, that the state spends over…

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Delta Projects: Uduaghan Insists On Finishing Strong

Delta Projects: Uduaghan Insists On Finishing Strong

April 22, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has insisted that no on-going project embarked upon by his administration would be left undone at the end of his tenure in office, explaining that he was determined to ensure that they were completed and handed…

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$16bn Gas City Project’s Ground-Breaking Soon -Uduaghan Reveals *President Jonathan to perform ceremony

$16bn Gas City Project’s Ground-Breaking Soon -Uduaghan Reveals *President Jonathan to perform ceremony

April 21, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

All is now set for the ground breaking ceremony of the $16 billion Gas City Project located at Ogidigben in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, the State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has revealed. Governor Uduaghan, during a recent…

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Ndokwa Nation: “We Want Restitution From FG Over Neglect” -Enebeli Insists

Ndokwa Nation: “We Want Restitution From FG Over Neglect” -Enebeli Insists

April 20, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The President General, Ndokwa National Union (NNU), Pharm. Paul Enebeli, has said his people will demand restitution from the Federal Government of Nigeria over alleged deliberate marginalization and neglect. Enebeli, a delegate representing the South South minority in the ongoing National Conference,…

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NIGERIA: MEMO TO GOVERNORS ON FEAR OF GENOCIDE -By Murtala Nyako

NIGERIA: MEMO TO GOVERNORS ON FEAR OF GENOCIDE -By Murtala Nyako

April 18, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

A Memo to the Northern Governors Forum by His Excellency, V/Admiral Murtala H. Nyako (rtd.), CFR, GCON, rcds, Executive Governor Adamawa State On On-Going Full-Fledged Genocide in ‘Northern Nigeria’. The adverse security situation in Northern Nigeria in particular and Nigeria in general…

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Easter: “Stop Killing One Another, Love Your Nation” -Uduaghan Tells Nigerians

Easter: “Stop Killing One Another, Love Your Nation” -Uduaghan Tells Nigerians

April 18, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has urged Nigerians to purge themselves of all impeding factors to the progress of Nigeria as a nation. In a goodwill message to mark this year’s Easter celebrations, the Governor said that Nigerians need to drop…

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Terrorism: “Nigeria Will Pass Through This Red Sea” -Says Gov. Orji

Terrorism: “Nigeria Will Pass Through This Red Sea” -Says Gov. Orji

April 18, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has said that Nigerians must unite against evil that is currently threatening the peace of the country as the only way to overcome and pass through its red sea. In an Easter message issued by his…

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E. K. Clark’s Son Kidnap Suspects Arraigned In Court

April 16, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The arrested suspects who allegedly kidnapped Ebikeme Clark, son of elder statesman, Chief E. K. Clark have been arraigned before a Magistrates Court in Asaba. The suspects were brought to the court on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. A statement issued by the…

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Football League: Aigbogun Craves For Good Officiating *As Warri Wolves Lock Horns With Nembe City Today, April 16

Football League: Aigbogun Craves For Good Officiating *As Warri Wolves Lock Horns With Nembe City Today, April 16

April 16, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Technical Adivser of Warri Wolves, Paul Aigbogun has advised the League Management Company to pay more attention to officiating if they want football to grow in the country. Aigbogun who is not used to complaints said he has to speak out…

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Crude oil theft: Uduaghan, stakeholders proffer solutions

Crude oil theft: Uduaghan, stakeholders proffer solutions

April 16, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Governments at all levels, multinational oil companies, security agencies and host communities have been urged to play more active roles in stopping the menace of crude oil theft. Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and stakeholders in the oil and gas industry…

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Re-Lawyer Charges Uduaghan To Stop Inflamatory Comments ***”They Are Bare-faced Lies, Mischief, Threat Of People’s Rights” -Ogeah

Re-Lawyer Charges Uduaghan To Stop Inflamatory Comments ***”They Are Bare-faced Lies, Mischief, Threat Of People’s Rights” -Ogeah

April 16, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Delta state Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah Esq, has described as a threat of people’s freedom to free speech and association, the recent contemptuous statements attributed to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, where the state governor was alleged to have claimed that the “People’s…

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Right Of Reply: Eghagha Denies Bursary Scam Claim In Unilag *Says Allegation Were Spurious, Libellous

Right Of Reply: Eghagha Denies Bursary Scam Claim In Unilag *Says Allegation Were Spurious, Libellous

April 16, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta state Ministry of Higher Education has reacted to alleged statements published by an online portal, following the recent demonstration by some students of University of Lagos, which accused the state Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Hope Eghagha of fraudulent actions…

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DELTA POLICE PRESS RELEASES: Police declare 5 suspected kidnappers wanted over murder of Delta lawyers

DELTA POLICE PRESS RELEASES: Police declare 5 suspected kidnappers wanted over murder of Delta lawyers

April 12, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA POLICE PRESS RELEASES: Murder of Delta lawyers: Police declare 5 suspected kidnappers wanted DELTA State Police Command has declared five suspected kidnappers/armed robbers wanted over the alleged murder of two lawyers, Egwuono Dafiogho and Samuel Ekwughanju, on March 27, in Ozoro,…

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Delta Hosts Forum on Securing Oil Investments April 15

Delta Hosts Forum on Securing Oil Investments April 15

April 12, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

A two-day stakeholders’ forum on securing investments in the oil and gas industry begins in Effurun, Delta State, on Tuesday, April 15, the state Commissioner for Information, Chike Ogeah, has said. In a press statement issued in Warri, Ogeah said the forum…

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2015: S’East Govs Beg Jonathan To Re-Contest As Nigeria’s President

2015: S’East Govs Beg Jonathan To Re-Contest As Nigeria’s President

April 12, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Nigeria’s South East geopolitical zone, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to re-contest for a second term in 2015 assuring him of their unanimous and unwavering support. The backup for President Jonathan took effect…

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INTERVIEW: Our Major Challenge In Fighting Crime In Delta — CP Aduba Reveals

INTERVIEW: Our Major Challenge In Fighting Crime In Delta — CP Aduba Reveals

April 11, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The Commissioner of Police in-charge of Delta State, Ikechukwu Ayodele Aduba, is certainly not happy. His unhappiness has nothing to do with the challenges he is having with criminals in the state because he has proved that he is equal to the…

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“Why We kidnapped Clark’s Son”—Kingpin

“Why We kidnapped Clark’s Son”—Kingpin

April 11, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The mastermind and other arrested gang members who abducted Ebikeme Clark, son of Nigeria’s elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, have explained why they abducted their victim. The kingpin of the kidnap gang, David Emevor, a native of Kiagbodo, who plotted the abduction,…

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“No Pains, No Gains”: Uduaghan Admonishes Traders On Sanitation *As Task-force Clean Up Warri, Others

“No Pains, No Gains”: Uduaghan Admonishes Traders On Sanitation *As Task-force Clean Up Warri, Others

April 10, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has said it was better to bear the temporary pains associated with growth and development than to continuously live in deplorable condition. Addressing traders at Slaughter Market, Refinery Road, Ekpan, the Governor observed that developmental projects,…

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E-Forge Boosts Abia Youth Empowerment Programme

E-Forge Boosts Abia Youth Empowerment Programme

April 10, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

Abia Governor, Chief Theodore Orji says the youth empowerment programme of his government has helped to reduce crime, unemployment and youth restiveness in the state. He stated this at the Government house, Umuahia while receiving from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…

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Fulani Herdsmen Menace: Delta raises taskforce on cattle movement

Fulani Herdsmen Menace: Delta raises taskforce on cattle movement

April 9, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta State Government on Wednesday took pre-emptive measures aimed at curtailing the menace of cattle rearers ravaging parts of the country by constituting a high-powered security committee to control the movement of cattle in the state. Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan disclosed this…

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Ebikeme Clark: Delta Govt Denies Paying N500m Ransom To Kidnappers *Says MEND’s Allegation Is Blackmail, Foolish

Ebikeme Clark: Delta Govt Denies Paying N500m Ransom To Kidnappers *Says MEND’s Allegation Is Blackmail, Foolish

April 9, 2014 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta state government has denied in strong terms the billowing allegation issued by a militant group, Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), that Ebikeme, son of Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark had colluded with the Delta State…

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Gov. Orji Urges Judges To Sustain Impartial Integrity *As Chioma Otti Becomes Abia Chief Judge

Gov. Orji Urges Judges To Sustain Impartial Integrity *As Chioma Otti Becomes Abia Chief Judge

April 8, 2014February 27, 2018 by Blank NEWS Online

The new Substantive Chief Judge of Abia State, Hon Justice Nnenna Chioma Otti has been sworn in along side Justice Innocent Ahunanaya Nwabughuogu and Justice Eleazar Onyekachi Enwereji who were appointed as judges of the Courts of Abia State respectively. During the…

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