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Mixed reactions trail Owerri pedestrian bridge demolition, as commissioner denies involvement

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Residents of Owerri, the Capital City of Imo State, woke up Monday morning to witness the demolition of a pedestrian bridge built under the administration of the immediate past governor, Rochas Okorocha.

The demolition of the bridge, located within the Warehouse axis, in the heart of the capital city, has attracted mixed reactions from residents.

Mr Jasper Nnodim, a commercial driver, told EKWUTOSBLOG that the demolition of the bridge was a good idea as it never served any purpose.

He revealed that the bridge was later turned to a place of abode by some street urchins and mentally impaired people who on a daily basis converged at the particular spot begging for alms and at times constituted a public nuisance.

Ifeyinwa Oparaugo, a fruit hawker, told our correspondent that the major reason people refused to use the bridge was because of the fear that it may collapse, as it was allegedly built with substandard materials.

“Because of that, people preferred taking the risk of crossing the road amid vehicular movements,” she said.

It was gathered by our correspondent that as of the time the demolition was ongoing, motorists coming from Orlu and Control Post, heading towards Umezuruike and Douglas Road were forced to change route.

When some journalists contacted the Commissioner for Works, Ralph Nwosu, he said he had no knowledge of such a thing.

He expressed shock over the development, maintaining that he was completely unaware of the demolition.

A public commentator, Christopher Okike said that he was worried about the reaction of the works Commissioner.

“For the Commissioner to feign ignorance of such action points to the fact that there is no Coordination among the cabinet.

“Apart from the ministry of works, which other ministry will be saddled with the responsibility of the demolition?” He questioned.

Okike described it as an unnecessary waste of taxpayers’ money.

Meanwhile, there are fears that other pedestrian bridges within the capital city are going to face similar action.

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“We no lose o” — VeryDarkMan sings and dances after court hearing against Femi Falana and Falz held today.

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"We no lose o" — VeryDarkMan sings and dances after court hearing against Femi Falana and Falz held today.
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VeryDarkMan’s court hearing against Femi Falana and Falz took place today, and he seems to be celebrating. However, the court actually ruled in favor of Femi Falana, ordering VeryDarkMan to delete defamatory videos about him.

It appears VeryDarkMan had made some allegations against Falana and his son, Falz, which the court deemed defamatory. The court also granted Falana’s request to serve VeryDarkMan with court processes through his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju Esq.

Despite the court’s ruling, VeryDarkMan seems to be in high spirits, singing and dancing after the hearing. It’s unclear what the outcome of the case will be, but for now, VeryDarkMan appears to be taking it in stride.

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GUNMEN ATTACK MILITARY CHECKPOINT AT ABIA AND IMO BOARDER, ALLEGEDLY KILL TWO SOLDIERS…

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GUNMEN ATTACK MILITARY CHECKPOINT AT ABIA AND IMO BOARDER, ALLEGEDLY KILL TWO SOLDIERS
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Ekwutosblog gathered that Gunmen attacked an army checkpoint earlier today, Wednesday 13th November, 2024 at Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area, killing two soldiers.

A military source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the attack occurred around 6:18 am. The gunmen arrived in a white Lexus (350/400) model, although the exact number of attackers could not be confirmed.

Confirming the incident in a press release on Wednesday, Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA said: “In the early hours of today, 13 November 2024, troops of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA, deployed at a checkpoint along the Umuahia – Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, came under attack by faceless group.

“During the attack, the gallant troops were able to repel the assault, forcing the attackers to retreat in disarray with gunshot wounds, abandoning one Sienna and one Lexus Jeep used in the attack. However, in the ensuing firefight, two soldiers paid the supreme price.”

The Joint Task Force appealed to residents of the South East, particularly those in Abia State, for credible information to help track down the fleeing attackers and combat criminal elements in the region.

The force reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property in line with global best practices and the rules of engagement.

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TV chef found dead in hotel aged 52 after criticising Vladimir Putin

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A TV chef who fled to London after his opposition of Vladimir Putoin has been found dead while on a promotional tour

A Russian TV chef who criticised Vladimir Putin has been found dead in a Belgrade hotel

Alexei Zimin, 52, died suddenly on a promotional tour to the Serbian capital. Authorities have said his cause of death is currently “unclear”.

Zimin fled Russia to London after his oppositions of Putin. Zimin was once a popular figure on Russian cooking shows. He also owned Zima restaurant in Soho, which he founded after he had left Russia following Putin’s invasion of Crimea.

In a statement released by Zima magazine today, a spokesperson said: “Alexei Zimin, the project’s editor-in-chief and the chef of the Zima restaurant, has passed away. Alexei was not only a colleague, he was our friend, a close person with whom we were lucky to go through a lot – both good, kind and sad.”

London-based exiled Russian TV chef, editor and restaurateur Alexei Zimin, dies at 52.

It concluded: “Thank you to everyone for the words we received today about Alexei. We are hurting together with you.”

Zimin had also been editor-in-chief of the Russian edition of GQ magazine.

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