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Simon Ekpa: Finnish prosecutors seek six-year jail term for agitator

4 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Vincent Ikuomola Abuja |Damian Duruiheoma |Chris Njoku |Sunny Nwankwo

IPOB grounds Southeast again with sit-at-home protestsIt’s business as usual in Ebonyi as markets openA six year jail term in Finland awaits self- styled prime minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, if the court now trying him for alleged terrorism in that country accedes to the request of his prosecutors. Ekpa, who was arrested last November by the Finnish authorities, appeared before the Päijät-Häme District Court yesterday to face terrorism-related charges in a preparatory hearing.
President Tinubu to flag off construction of Abia Airport

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Sunny Nwankwo |Alao Abiodun

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be flagging off the construction of Abia Airport in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government during his proposed visit to the state. He will also commission the newly reconstructed Port Harcourt Road that was abandoned for about 20 years, which was reconstructed by the incumbent government in the state led by Governor Alex Otti of Labour Party (LP).
Easter: Tinubu orders decisive action on security

2 months ago | thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Sunny Nwankwo |Abdul Gafar Alabelewe |Gbenga Omokhunu

Why Nigerians must remain hopeful, by President Tinubu, greatest asset to North’s security, says Matawalle Police beef up security in states From President Bola Tinubu yesterday came a directive for the Armed Forces and other security agencies to end insecurity across the country “decisively and without delay.” Tinubu, in his Easter message to Nigerians, said the tide was already turning against the brains behind the security challenge while “steady progress in reclaiming peace and stability”...
Policeman slumps, dies in Umuahia

Mar 14, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Sunny Nwankwo |Alao Abiodun

A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) attached to the Zone 9 Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) yesterday slumped at one of the eateries in the zone’s headquarters. Sources said the late police officer had returned from an assignment with his team and went for a meal. It was gathered that he started behaving strangely while eating and collapsed.
Insecurity: we’re being tormented, Southeast residents cry out

Feb 22, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Chris Njoku |Nwanosike Onu |Ogochukwu Anioke |Sunny Nwankwo

Imo’s Orsu LG communities deserted as insecurity lingers Many communities in the Southeast are bedevilled with one form of insecurity or the other, a situation which has made many abandon their homes, in this report, CHRIS NJOKU, OWERRI; NWANOSIKE ONU, AWKA; OGO ANIOKE, ABAKALIKI; SUNNY NWANKWO, UMUAHIA, examine the plight of residents, and attempts to arrest the situation.
Residents protest high electricity bills in Abia

Feb 12, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Sunny Nwankwo |Alao Abiodun

Aggrieved electricity users in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State, under the aegis of Aba Consumers Forum on Wednesday protested against the recent increment in electricity tariff by the indigenous power company in charge of the Aba ring-fenced area, Aba Power Limited.
Abia NBA leaders intervene in JUSUN-government crisis, demand immediate action

Jan 16, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Sunny Nwankwo |Alao Abiodun

The leadership of the five branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abia State has stepped in to mediate the ongoing dispute between the state chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and the Abia State government. In a communique, the NBA urged Governor Alex Otti to implement the new national minimum wage for judiciary staff and ensure the ongoing industrial action is resolved within five days.
Abia Police Commissioner decorates 63 promoted personnel

Jan 15, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Sunny Nwankwo |Alao Abiodun

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, has decorated 63 personnel serving in the command who were recently promoted to various ranks. The promoted personnel were decorated at the Police Officers’ Mess in Umuahia, the state capital.
Gov Otti swear in Edo-born Ojeikere as Abia's Head of Service

Jan 14, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Sunny Nwankwo |Alao Abiodun

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has sworn in Benson Ojeikere, an indigene of Edo State, as the new Head of Service for the state. Ojeikere, who was initially posted to Abia as a youth corps member in the late 90s, stood out as the best corps member, which led to his automatic employment in the state’s civil service. He was appointed Permanent Secretary in 2023 under Governor Otti’s administration.
Former Abia gov distances self from N228.4m EFCC fraud case

Jan 10, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Sunny Nwankwo

The former governor of Abia State and immediate past Abia Central Senatorial District legislature, Theodore Ahamefule Orji, has disassociated himself from the judgment of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja against him. It may be recalled that a section of the media had reported that a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, granted interim forfeiture of over N228.4 million, linked to former Governor Theodore Orji, to the federal government.