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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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July 22, 2024

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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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Nigerian Lady Cancels Her Wedding On The Order Of Her Mother

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April 10, 2025

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Lady cancels White Wedding that should have taken place on 22nd April 2025 with Isaac Chijindu Victor (Prestige) as she allegedly said that the mom had already prepared another man living abroad for her.

The traditional wedding has been done, while family, friends and well-wishers were happily waiting the white wedding was abruptly called off just 2 weeks to the event💍.

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21 months after, NDLEA abandons family of toddler killed by operatives in Delta

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April 10, 2025

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Nearly two years after the killing of a two-year-old toddler, Ivan Omorhiakogbe, and the shooting of his younger brother, Omorhiakogbe Eromonsele by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Delta State, the family is yet to get justice.

Ekwutosblog reports that stray bullets from the NDLEA operatives shot the duo, resulting in the death of the elder brother, Ivan Omorhiakogbe, while his one-year-old sibling, Omorhiakogbe Eromonsele, was shot in his left eye.

Ekwutosblog also recalls that the duo were shot at their mother’s shop on Thursday, July 13, 2023, during a raid for drug peddlers in the Okpanam area of Delta State by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.

Four months after the incident, precisely on November 5, 2023, the Delta State Government and the authorities of the agency disclosed the plan to fly the one-year-old Omorhiakogbe Eromonsele to the United States of America for treatment.

Ekwutosblog, however, gathered that 21 months after the incident, the young Omorhiakogbe Eromonsele, had not been flown to the USA for treatment nor compensation paid to the family for the killing of the
two-year-old, Ivan Omorhiakogbe.

Speaking on the incident as one of the petitions before his committee, Senator Neda Imasuen described the N20 million offer to be paid as compensation to the family by the authorities of the NDLEA as unacceptable.

Imasuen, representing, Edo South senatorial district and a member of the Labour Party, who spoke during a media chat with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, said the upper chamber of the national assembly would not accept anything less than N100 million from NDLEA as compensation for the family.

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions added that due to the unwillingness of the federal government agency to pay a reasonable amount for compensation, the committee was planning to ensure that the N100 million was taken from its budget.

“For example, among the petitions we are treating was the one between NDLEA and a family where one of their sons was killed, and the other one had a gunshot injury on his left eye.

“Why we have not disposed of it was because of the money for compensation. The issue now is that the NDLEA is offering N20 million as compensation, and we say no.

“So within the leadership of the senate, we are looking at how we are going to get this money directly from the NDLEA budget. That’s what we are working on now to see how we can compensate the family.

“The case involved the shooting of two children of the same parents by the NDLEA in Delta State. The two-year-old boy was shot dead, and then you have the one-year-old brother and one of his eyes is almost blind.

“The NDLEA accepted that it was their fault and that the gun that was shot was their own gun and it was a mistake and all that.

“But, all they were now offering was N20 million for compensation for the dead child and the other one whose eye was almost going blind.

“I thought that was nothing compared to the damage done to the family. I mean, young children of two years and one year old.

“Only God knows what he would have become in life. Whether he would have become the president of this country, the Governor of his state, among others, only God knows.

“Just to cut his life short like that, and here his junior brother is almost going blind, and all you are offering is N20 million, which was not acceptable to me. So we are discussing that they should try to make sure that they have something reasonable,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the family though their lawyer, Mathew Edaghede is demanding N2 billion as compensation.

Edaghese, who appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, while demanding for adequate compensation, opined that, “a life was lost, cut short and another destiny is being damaged because of the eye.

Ekwutosblog recalls that the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, had on November 5, 2023, while receiving the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, rtd, and his delegation at Government House during a condolence visit to the family of the two-year-old boy in Asaba, disclosed that plans had been concluded with the agency to fly the sibling to America for treatment.

Oborevwori said he had instructed the Secretary to the State Government to give a letter to the family to get an American Visa for the treatment of the child abroad.

According to the Governor, the incident that happened in July will not stop the state from going after those into illegal hard drugs.

“NDLEA did not just go to that scene to raid; there was very reliable information. We went to the Federal Medical Centre to commiserate with the family and took care of the medical bills.

“We commend the NDLEA for sending a team for an investigation to ascertain what actually happened.

“I also instructed the Secretary to the State Government to give a letter to the family to get an American Visa for the treatment of the child abroad”, he said

On his part, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, said the agency was working towards processing and fast-tracking travel arrangements to sponsor the surviving brother’s eye treatment in America.

However, nothing of such has happened as of the time of filing this report.

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Veteran Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo Celebrates Daughter’s 25th Birthday with a Heartfelt Message and a Clear Ultimatum

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April 10, 2025

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Kanayo O. Kanayo recently marked his daughter Valeria’s 25th birthday with a special celebration, complete with a serenade by instrumentalists. In a heartfelt message, he reflected on their relationship and acknowledged that his frequent absences due to work have been a point of contention.

However, he also set a clear expectation for her future, stating that by 2027, she should have achieved significant milestones.

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