Buhari visits Abia today
Security has been beefed up in Umuahia the Abia State capital, in preparation for the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo to the state today (Tuesday).
They will be in the state to attend a mega rally of the All Progressives Congress.
The rally will take place at the Umuahia Towship Stadium on School Road in the capital city.
The National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Governor Rochas Okorocha and other party chieftains from the South-East and across the country are expected to grace the occasion.
As of the time of filling this report, all major entry and exit points to Umuahia were manned by heavily armed and stern-looking security operatives in preparation for the President’s visit.
The state Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr. Benedict Godson, who spoke to our correspondent on Monday, said the arrangements had been completed to host the President.
Receive Alerts on: Whatsapp: 08155131310
Twitter: @hotjist
Facebook: hotjist.com
Instagram: hotjist
Share your story with us: SMS: 08155131310
Whatsapp: 08155131310
Email: hotjist@outlook.com
More Stories
UPDATE: TWO NIGERIAN AIRPORTS WIN ACI AFRICA AWARDS
The Airport Council International (ACI Africa) has recognised the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and the Port Harcourt International...
40-YEAR OLD MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT, COMMITS SUICIDE IN JIGAWA
Jibrin Adamu, 40, committed suicide by hanging in Jigawar Maroka village, Kiyawa Local Government Area, Jigawa. DSP Lawan Shiisu, the...
NAFDAC SHUTS GOMBORU DRUG MARKET MAIDUGURI WHERE TAINTED PHARMACEUTICALS ARE SUN-DRIED FOR RESALE AFTER DEVASTATING FLOOD
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed the Gomboru drug market in Maiduguri, Borno...
UPDATE: MORE NIGERIANS EMBRACE RAIL TRANSPORT AS REVENUE JUMPS BY 53% TO N1.69 BILLION Q2 – NBS
Revenue from rail transport in Nigeria increased by 53.14 percent to 1.69 billion in the second quarter of 2024, compared...
PRIVATE EMPLOYERS PAYING BELOW N70,000 RISK JAIL – FG
The Federal Government has called on agencies recruiting for the private sector to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, warning...
LATE OHANEZE NDIGBO PRESIDENT, IWUANYANWU TO BE BURIED NOV 1
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, an elder statesman and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, will be buried on November 1. Senator...