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25
2025
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DSS Releases Abia Indegene For Wrongful Arrest As IPOB Member, Pays N5m Compensation

DSS Releases Abia Indegene For Wrongful Arrest As IPOB Member, Pays N5m Compensation

Crime, News Flash, Police Force
DSS Releases Abia Indigene For Wrongful Arrest As IPOB Member, Pays N5m Compensation The Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release of Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, arrested in July 2022 over alleged links to the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Nwafor, from Isuikwuato LGA in Abia State, was awarded N5 million as compensation for his wrongful arrest and is entitled to free medicare.Credible security sources said a detailed investigation conducted by DSS personnel exonerated Nwafor. “The DG directed his investigation officers to conduct a thorough review of all pending cases, and they have…
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Nov
24
2025
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GAIYD: Amb. Osita Offor Wins Great Achievers Award As Legendary Sports -Man Of Year 2025

GAIYD: Amb. Osita Offor Wins Great Achievers Award As Legendary Sports -Man Of Year 2025

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events, Personality
GAIYD: Amb. Dr Osita Offor Wins Great Achievers Award As Legendary Sports-Man of Year 2025 In a glittering ceremony attended by Nigeria's elite, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor-De Ultimate Commander (IKENGA GBURUGBURU) and President of United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forun has been honoured with the prestigious Legendary Sports-man of the Year 2025 award at the 3rd annual summit of the Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD). The event, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, brought together notable figures such as Ooni of Ife, HRM Adeyeye Emita Ogunwuai, Alhaji Aminu Yakubu, Wambai Wakili of Zazau, Dr.…
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Nov
24
2025
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Broken, Promised, Burdened Citizens: Service And Progress In The Age Of Disillusioned Governance- Examining Abia State – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Broken, Promised, Burdened Citizens: Service And Progress In The Age Of Disillusioned Governance- Examining Abia State – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Broken Promised, Burdened Citizens: Service and Progress in the Age of Disillusioned Governance — Examining Abia State The Achebean Mirror: When a People Grow Tired of Waiting In The Trouble with Nigeria, Chinua Achebe argued that Nigeria’s central dilemma was not the land or the people, but leadership—its failures, its inconsistencies, and its inability to win the trust of those it governs. This observation, though written decades ago, reads today like a prophecy tailored to Abia State. A people once promised renewal often grow skeptical, burdened by memories of unfulfilled commitments. Their suspicion is not born from malice; it is…
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Nov
24
2025
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Governor Otti Poised To Deepen Abia’s Transformation With 2026 Budget Estimate -By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Governor Otti Poised To Deepen Abia’s Transformation With 2026 Budget Estimate -By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Governor Otti Poised to Deepen Abia’s Transformation with 2026 Budget Estimate By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The highly anticipated presentation of the 2026 budget estimate by His Excellency, Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR, before the 8th Abia State House of Assembly tomorrow, marks another defining moment in Abia’s evolving development story. Following two consecutive, results-oriented budget cycles, this exercise is expected to reinforce the administration's reputation for purposeful planning, transparent governance, and an unwavering commitment to rebuilding Abia into a modern, functional, and economically vibrant state. The effectiveness of previous budget implementations has been the cornerstone of the Governor's transformation agenda.…
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Nov
24
2025
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Notice Of Postponement Of Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Summit & Empowerment To The Youths, Widows And The Disabled

Notice Of Postponement Of Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Summit & Empowerment To The Youths, Widows And The Disabled

Abia North, Abia State, Philanthropy, Politics
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP SUMMIT & EMPOWERMENT TO THE YOUTHS, WIDOWS AND THE DISABLED The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Summit and Empowerment Programme to the youths, widows and the disabled in Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency has been postponed to Sunday, 7th December 2025. New Details: Date: Sunday, 7th December 2025 Venue: Ohafia Central School Playground, Elu Ohafia Time: 10am This change is due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our invitees, vendors, and all participants. Signed: Hon Mba Ukaha ,Chairman, Planning Committee
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Nov
24
2025
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Abians Celebrate GODA Director General Elder Engr. Obinna Odum On His Birthday

Abians Celebrate GODA Director General Elder Engr. Obinna Odum On His Birthday

Abia State, Abia North, Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ELDER ENGR. OBINNA AGWU ODUM (ODUM)Director General, Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA) Today, we celebrate a rare gem, a visionary leader, a community builder, a peacemaker, and a philanthropist of uncommon repute, Elder Engr. Obinna Agwu Odum. He is a man whose unwavering commitment to humanity and development continues to illuminate pathways of progress across Ohafia, Abia North, and beyond. As the Director General of Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), Odum’s leadership has remained a bridge between generations, a pillar of unity, and a beacon of hope for the people of Abia North. His commitment to work…
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Nov
23
2025
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CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Over ‘Christian Genocide’

CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Over ‘Christian Genocide’

News Flash, Religion, Security
CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Over ‘Christian Genocide’ The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a one-day national prayer to address what it describes as the “ongoing Christian genocide in the country.” The decision followed resolutions reached during the association’s 4th Quarter National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, held on November 18, 2025, in Jos, Plateau State. The declaration was conveyed in an official circular dated November 20, 2025, signed by CAN’s General Secretary, Apostle Prof. Samson Fatokun, and issued from the association’s National Headquarters at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. The message was addressed to CAN bloc leaders, zonal and…
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Nov
23
2025
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Tinubu Orders Immediate Withdrawal Of Officers Guiding VIPs, Deploys Them To Core Police Duties

Tinubu Orders Immediate Withdrawal Of Officers Guiding VIPs, Deploys Them To Core Police Duties

News Flash, Presidency, Security
Tinubu Orders Immediate Withdrawal Of Officers Guiding VIPS, Deploys Them To Core Police Duties President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all Nigerian police force officers protecting the VIPs in Nigeria, ATTNEWS reports. This was disclosed in a press release by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Onanuga revealed that the officers were withdrawn for core police duties. STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE:PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS THE WITHDRAWAL OF POLICE OFFICERS GUARDING VIPS FOR CORE POLICE DUTIES President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons…
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Nov
23
2025
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No Assassination Attempt On Judge Who Sentenced Nnamdi Kanu To Life Imprisonment- Federal High Court

No Assassination Attempt On Judge Who Sentenced Nnamdi Kanu To Life Imprisonment- Federal High Court

Judiciary, Crime, News Flash
No Assassination Attempt On Judge Who Sentenced Nnamdi Kanu To Life Imprisonment– Federal High Court The Federal High Court says the report that Justice James Omotosho survived an assassination attempt following the life sentence imposed on Nnamdi Kanu is fake news. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a blogger had reported on his Facebook page that Justice Omotosho survived an assassination attempt on Saturday morning, just days after handing down the life sentences to Kanu. According to the report, Justice Omotosho was immediately rushed to a hospital as security forces scrambled to secure the area. But reacting, the Chief…
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Nov
23
2025
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Tinubu Announce Rescue Of All 38 Worshippers Kidnapped In Kwara Church

Tinubu Announce Rescue Of All 38 Worshippers Kidnapped In Kwara Church

Crime, News Flash, Security
Tinubu Announce Rescue Of All 38 Worshippers Kidnapped In Kwara Church President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced rescue of the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State and 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State. President Tinubu made the announcement in his official X handle @official ABAT on Sunday. While commending the security forces for the feat achieved in the two North Central states, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that security of lives and property will be guaranteed under his watch. His post read:”My fellow Nigerians, “You will recall that I cancelled my trip to…
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