ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
logo
ADVERTISEMENT

Abia govt warns monarch, others over street trading 

News Express |22nd May 2021 | 990
Abia govt warns monarch, others over street trading 

Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu

By OKEY SAMPSON, Umuahia
Abia State Government has vowed to sanction the traditional ruler of Aba-na-ohazu, Eze Sunday Emejiaka and others who encourage trading across drain lines on Ngwa Road, Aba.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chris Ezem warned that Government would seize and destroy such wares displayed in wrong places, adding that the offenders would be arrested and prosecuted.
The statement read, “Abia State Government has noted with dismay the persistent blockage of sections of Ngwa road, Aba, which is under construction, by some selfish traders.
“Government wishes to warn those who step over the drainage to display their wares to immediately step back and return to their respective shops within 24 hours.
“Failure to do so, Government will take immediate punitive steps including dissolution of the leadership of Ngwa Market Traders Association (NGWAMATA), sanction HRH Eze Emejiaka and others who are known to encourage trading across drain lines, seize and destroy wares displayed in wrong places as well arrest and prosecute offenders”. (Saturday Sun)

Comments

Post Comment

You may also like...

Tearful PSG star Dembele wins first Ballon d'Or
Tearful PSG star Dembele wins first Ballon d'Or
Tinubu, others express support for reserved seats bill
Tinubu, others express support for reserved seats bill
Gana seeks stronger border security to ensure peace
Gana seeks stronger border security to ensure peace
Nigeria’s future at risk without quality education, security — Ogbeha
Nigeria’s future at risk without quality education, security — Ogbeha
Sokoto govt launches ‘MAMII’ initiative to tackle maternal death
Sokoto govt launches ‘MAMII’ initiative to tackle maternal death
Blackmail won’t stop me from doing my job — Wike
Blackmail won’t stop me from doing my job — Wike
Soldier held hostage as mob overpowers Customs, Military team near Lagos, frees suspect

Soldier held hostage as mob overpowers Customs, Military team near Lagos, frees suspect

Ballon d’Or: Nigeria’s Nnadozie ranked fourth-best goalkeeper in the world

Ballon d’Or: Nigeria’s Nnadozie ranked fourth-best goalkeeper in the world

Nigerian women petition UN, say Sen. Natasha being punished for speaking out

Nigerian women petition UN, say Sen. Natasha being punished for speaking out

BBNaija S10: Kay Bobo secures final spot with N10m immunity deal

BBNaija S10: Kay Bobo secures final spot with N10m immunity deal

Police arrest five suspects supplying motorcycles to bandits

Police arrest five suspects supplying motorcycles to bandits

Rivers’ lawmakers mum as Ibas shuns probe

Rivers’ lawmakers mum as Ibas shuns probe

Troops subdue ISWAP attack, shield 10,000 households in Borno

Troops subdue ISWAP attack, shield 10,000 households in Borno

Court adjourns case between Ecobank and maize farmers

Court adjourns case between Ecobank and maize farmers

Delta: Police arrest three kidnap suspects, rescue victim

Delta: Police arrest three kidnap suspects, rescue victim

Southwest car dealers storm Customs office over 'extortion, harassment'

Southwest car dealers storm Customs office over 'extortion, harassment'

One chance: FCTA impounds 40 vehicles, 52 motorcycles in fresh crackdown

One chance: FCTA impounds 40 vehicles, 52 motorcycles in fresh crackdown

India court jails Nigerian 10 years for attempted N388.3m heroin export

India court jails Nigerian 10 years for attempted N388.3m heroin export

NEITI clears the air on FG’s revocation of 1,263 solid minerals licences

NEITI clears the air on FG’s revocation of 1,263 solid minerals licences

Court admits exhibits in N25m suit involving Abuja Zoological Garden, FCT minister, others

Court admits exhibits in N25m suit involving Abuja Zoological Garden, FCT minister, others

Criminal syndicates exploiting technology to expand, IGP raises alarm

Criminal syndicates exploiting technology to expand, IGP raises alarm

Natasha slams FG, challenges court’s jurisdiction in defamation case

Natasha slams FG, challenges court’s jurisdiction in defamation case

Northern elders unveil agenda for regional growth, industrialisation

Northern elders unveil agenda for regional growth, industrialisation

Court restrains Gov Abiodun, others from community land

Court restrains Gov Abiodun, others from community land

LASG meets computer village traders on relocation to Katangowa

LASG meets computer village traders on relocation to Katangowa

INEC clears 65 candidates from 17 parties for 2026 FCT area council elections

INEC clears 65 candidates from 17 parties for 2026 FCT area council elections

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7:38 AM
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow us on

GOCOP Accredited Member

GOCOP Accredited member
logo

NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s leading online newspaper. Published by Africa’s international award-winning journalist, Mr. Isaac Umunna, NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s first truly professional online daily newspaper. It is published from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic and media hub, and has a provision for occasional special print editions. Thanks to our vast network of sources and dedicated team of professional journalists and contributors spread across Nigeria and overseas, NEWS EXPRESS has become synonymous with newsbreaks and exclusive stories from around the world.

Quick Links

Home
About Us
Advertise
Contact
Photo Gallery
NewsExpress TV

Categories

BusinessPoliticsEntertainmentOpinionSportsInternationalNewsMaggie's BlogICT MonitorNews and Events

Contact

Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State.
+234(0)8098020976, 07013416146, 08066020976
info@newsexpressngr.com

Find us on

Facebook
Twitter
Copyright NewsExpress Nigeria 2025
Terms of service
Privacy policy
Admin
Email
Developed by Just Web Services