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The Federal Government has redeemed its pledge to establish a mobile police base in the Gashish community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. PUNCH reports that gunmen had killed over 200 persons and destroyed properties worth millions of naira after they attacked the community in 2018, a development which made the federal government
The Abia State House of Assembly has debunked rumours claiming that the state intends to seize funds meant for the local governments. Addressing the press on Thursday, Deputy Speaker Austin Nmeregini clarified the situation following speculations that the House passed a law to tamper with local government funds. He stressed that the media briefing aimed
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The Abia State House of Assembly has debunked rumours claiming that the state intends to seize funds meant for the local governments. Addressing the press on Thursday, Deputy Speaker Austin Nmeregini clarified the situation following speculations that the House passed a law to tamper with local government funds. He stressed that the media briefing aimed
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has, through the state Ministry of Education, approved funds as running costs for heads of institutions in the state. Briefing newsmen in Umuahia Monday on the outcome of the week’s Executive Council meeting chaired by the state governor, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said, “In continuation of the reforms
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Abia State Governor Alex Otti has, through the state Ministry of Education, approved funds as running costs for heads of institutions in the state. Briefing newsmen in Umuahia Monday on the outcome of the week’s Executive Council meeting chaired by the state governor, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said, “In continuation of the reforms
Abia State government has refuted reports that it invaded the premises of Enyimba Radio FM Aba, in Aba, to intimidate workers on duty with security agents. The government was responding to claims by the management of the broadcast station that officials of Greater Aba Development Authority, GADA, and Aba North LGA used security agents to
Abia Govt denies invading radio/TV station, harassing workers
Abia State government has refuted reports that it invaded the premises of Enyimba Radio FM Aba, in Aba, to intimidate workers on duty with security agents.
The government was responding to claims by the management of the broadcast station that officials of Greater Aba Development Authority, GADA, and Aba North LGA used security agents to obstruct construction works at the media organization’s new site.
The station’s management, which uploaded alleged videos of the incident on Thursday, equally claimed that some of the staff were arrested during the said invasion.
Reacting to the allegations, the Abia State government described the claims as false.
A statement by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity on Friday, said that there is an ongoing three-storey building project, said to be a hotel, being developed at the same premises where Enyimba Radio is located.
According to him, Abia North Planning Authority, ABNPA, had severally served the developers all the legal notices requesting they comply with relevant development control laws.
According to him, even though the developers promised to tender documents to certify compliance with laid down protocols, they failed to do so but rather continued with the building project.
“On three occasions, the site was sealed as required by law by ABNPA and the developers, unlawfully, went ahead to remove government seals and continued their work, an offense punishable by law.
“Like every other media outfit, Abia State government has no problem with Enyimba FM Aba, and did absolutely nothing wrong against the management or staff of the radio station.”
Abia Govt denies invading radio/TV station, harassing workers