Tag: Ikpeazu
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‘Stop assaulting Abia indigenes’ Ikpeazu warns Army
Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has warned the Nigerian army against assaulting indigenes of the state. Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had clashed with soldiers during the Operation Python Dance in Abia State.There have been reports that soldiers were extorting indigenes and also arresting and torturing some of them. The governor urged…
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BIAFRA: Gov Ikpeazu saved Nigeria from danger – Shettima
The Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and the Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has commended the wisdom and leadership exhibited by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State in handling the recent security challenge in Abia State. Shettima stated this when he led a delegation of the Northern Governors to Abia State. He…
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Army/IPOB crisis: Ikpeazu extends curfew, postpones resumption of schools
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State on Friday extended the curfew imposed in the state capital till Sunday. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the dusk to dawn curfew was earlier scheduled to end on Friday. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the curfew was imposed following violence between members of the pro-Biafra separatist group, IPOB, and soldiers in the state.…
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Army/IPOB clash: Ikpeazu declares three days curfew in Aba
Sequel to recent attacks and counter attacks between the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and operatives of the Nigerian Army in Umuahia, the Abia State Capital, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on Tuesday declared a three days curfew to curtail the crisis. In a statement, the governor warned residents in the area to remain…
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Ikpeazu’s Chief of Staff, Chijioke Nwakodo dies in London
The Chief of Staff to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Chief Chijioke Nwakodo is dead. Nwakodo, 56, died in a London hospital on Thursday evening, his younger brother, Mr Obidike Nwakodo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Umuahia. Nwakodo further said that the news of his death was communicated to…
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Anambra 2017: PDP screens Oduah, Ubah, Ikpeazu for governorship poll
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday screened a serving senator, Stella Oduah; oil magnate, Dr. Patrick Ubah and House of Representatives member, Lynda Ikpeazu for the November 18 governorship election in Anambra. Also screened are Mr. John Okechukwu Emeka, Dr. Alex Obiogolu, Mr. Oseloka Henry Obaze and Mr. Akolisa Ufodike. The screening exercise, which…
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Ikpeazu dissolves cabinet, retains chief of staff, two commissioners
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State on Friday dissolved his entire cabinet leaving just two commissioners in office. Those he retained are Commissioners of Finance, Obinna Oriaku and Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Umeh Kalu. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the governor also sacked his personal aides including all Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistant. The Chief…
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Supreme Court Victory: I have forgiven my detractors – Ikpeazu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State whose election was affirmed earlier in the day at the Supreme Court has said he has forgiven his political opponents after distracting him with litigation that lasted for about two years. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, shortly after the Supreme Court reaffirmed him as governor on…
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Ikpeazu approves new salary structure for ABSUTH Workers
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has approved implementation of a new salary structure for workers of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) in Aba. Mr Samuel Kalu, Secretary, Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Allied Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI), ABSUTH Chapter, made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Aba on…
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Abia guber tussle: S’Court grants Otti leave to appeal Ikpeazu’s victory
The Supreme Court on Friday granted leave to Alex Otti of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, to be joined as an interested party to challenge the election of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as governor of Abia state. Justice Clara Ogunbiyi led four other justices to arrive at the unanimous decision. “The appellant applicant appeal challenging…