Tag: Abia
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Abia Pipeline Explosion: FENRAD, HEDA Engage Affected Community, Demand Joint Investigation
By Sunday Ameh The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), in collaboration with the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the June 10 crude oil pipeline explosion at Umuololo, in the Igirukwu Autonomous Community, Owa, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The…
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Newlywed Woman Allegedly Stabs Husband to Death in Abia
By Sunday Ameh A newlywed woman identified as Innocent Serah has allegedly stabbed her husband, Innocent Nwaọjị, to death in Umuokereke Ngwa, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night, throwing residents of the community into shock. The circumstances surrounding the alleged killing, including what may have triggered…
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FENRAD lauds Abia Assembly over Real Estate, Landlords and Tenancy Bill
By Sunday Ameh The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) Nigeria has commended the Abia State House of Assembly for passing the Abia Real Estate, Landlords and Tenancy Bill, describing the legislation as a major step towards strengthening housing governance and protecting the rights of landlords and tenants. In a statement issued on…
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NDLEA Arrests Grandfathers for Drugs Supply to Students in Abia
By Opeyemi Adelakun Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) have arrested two elderly men, aged 84 and 75, in Abia State over allegations of distributing illicit drugs to secondary school students in Umuahia. The suspects, identified as Godfrey Orji (84) and Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora (75), were picked up…
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Power outages: Group directs Abia regulator to probe Aba Power, threatens legal action
By: Sunday Ameh The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development has issued a formal directive to the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Agency over persistent power outages and alleged regulatory lapses affecting residents and businesses in Aba. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, and Head of Corporate Accountability and Litigation,…
