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Otti warns against fake news

Afinju FM — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:52:17 +0000

He made the address while speaking at 2025 Media Vision Africa training in Umuahia. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said that media practitioners should prioritize the reports that inspire confidence and not the ones that stroke fear. While promising his administration’s continued partnership with the media in development […]

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I’m depending on God for my re-election – Otti

Afinju FM — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:08:12 +0000

He stated this on Saturday during a grand civic reception and appreciation ceremony organised by the ‘Oha Isiala Ngwa People’ of Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas, in recognition of his performance across the state, especially in those local government areas. Amid endorsements and calls for his re-election in 2027, Otti stated that […]

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Father sets wife, children ablaze over alleged infidelity

Afinju FM — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:46:59 +0000

The incident occurred between 1 am and 2 am on Saturday, when Mr. Udochi Amala, 40 years old, allegedly set himself, his wife, Mrs. Amarachi Amala, and their three children on fire, citing suspicion of alleged infidelity by his wife. Following the incident, Udochi, who resides in Amapuihe village in Osisioma LG and was also […]

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We’re not bothered by opposition’s noise – Otti

Afinju FM — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:50:54 +0000

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has stated that he is unbothered by what he described as the “noise” from opposition party members in the state.

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Detained Abia woman over Alleged pension fraud gives birth

Afinju FM — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:15:55 +0000

One of the civil servants who was arrested in 2024 for allegedly stealing pension funds belonging to Abia State, Miriam Azubuike, has delivered a baby boy. The accused person, who has been in prison custody, delivered her baby in a government-owned hospital. According to reports gathered, the Abia State government reportedly took care of the […]

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Legislative activities threatened as PASSAN gives strike ultimatum in Abia

Afinju FM — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:10:02 +0000

Members of the Abia State chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASSAN, have given the State government a 7-day ultimatum to respond to their demands or expect industrial action after February 10, 2025.

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Abia judiciary workers suspend strike

Afinju FM — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:32:22 +0000

The Abia State branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has announced the suspension of its industrial action, effective immediately.

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NAFDAC seals 250 factories producing fake Hennessy, Coca-Cola, others in Abia

Afinju FM — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:45:23 +0000

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has shut down the infamous Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State, for the second time in two years.

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Abia PDP inaugurates new state working committee

Afinju FM — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:06:08 +0000

A new Abia State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been inaugurated, following the administration of the oath of office on the newly elected officers.

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Tricycle rider kills mother, severs son’s private part in suspected ritual attack

Afinju FM — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:09:15 +0000

Community sources told newsmen that trouble started for the late woman about 10p.m. when she made an effort to rescue her grandson from his father, who severed his private part in a suspected ritual attack. It was gathered that the tricycle rider had attacked his son, and severed his private part which made the boy […]

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