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On Thursday, 12th October 2023, the government of Abia State led by Mr Alex Otti gathered members and supporters of Labour Party in the state to celebrate what they tagged the “Flag-off of the Reconstruction of Port Harcourt Road Aba by Julius Berger Construction Company (JB)” even though in reality, it was the recommencement of work along that stretch of road that was started by the Ikpeazu administration.
SOCIAL and economic activities were grounded across the five states of the South-East geopolitical zone of the country on Monday in compliance with the
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This is even as the directive has grounded commercial activities in the states across the south-east, with major roads deserted and public places including schools under lock.
Owing to the fear of possible attacks, most residents remained indoors after stocking up their homes ahead of the plans to close businesses in the states.
The secessionist group led by Nnamdi Kanu had directed residents in the south-east to stay at home on May 31 for its annual Biafra remembrance day.
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Kanu had said in a statement that the action was aimed at remembering the Igbos killed during the civil war from 1967 to 1970.
A late evening fire outbreak on Thursday night gutted a three-storey building at No 74 Jubille Road, Aba, Abia, destroying goods worth more than N35 million.