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Sep

2025

Ganduje Speaks On Plan To Dump APC For ADC

And Ganduje Speaks On Plan To Dump APC For ADC Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed reports suggesting that he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ganduje described the reports as fake news, stressing that he remains a loyal member of the ruling party. The former Kano State governor, who became APC’s National Chairman on August 3, 2023, stepped down from the position on June 27, 2025, citing health challenges. In recent weeks, speculations surfaced that Ganduje and some of his supporters were preparing to dump the APC for…

Sep

2025

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ADC Only Opposition Party In Nigeria; PDP, LP Only Exist On Paper – Kenneth Okonkwo

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ADC Only Opposition Party In Nigeria; PDP, LP Only Exist On Paper — Kenneth Okonkwo A lawyer and member of the coalition, Kenneth Okonkwo, on Friday said that the African Democratic Congress has established itself as the opposition voice in the country. Okonkwo said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) only exist on paper as their leaders either support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or the ADC, the political party adopted by the opposition coalition. “Strictly speaking, there is no longer any party like the PDP or LP. They are just existing on paper…

Sep

2025

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Victor Osimhen To Miss Nigeria/South Africa FIFA World Cup Clash

FGN, Football, Sports

Victor Osimhen To Miss Nigeria/ South Africa Clash Due To Injury Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Osimhen, who was forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, had initially been feared to be struggling with an ankle problem. However, the team doctor later confirmed the injury as a bruise on his shin. According to journalist Sulaimon Adebayor, popularly known as Pooja, quoting official NFF sources, Osimhen woke up with discomfort on Sunday morning and will not be traveling…

Sep

2025

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‘I Won’t Delete Tweet’ – Sowore Reacts As DSS Seeks Takedown Of Anti-Tinubu Post

News Flash, FGN, Interviews

‘I Won’t Delete Tweet’ — Sowore Reacts As DSS Seeks Takedown Of anti-Tinubu Post Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, says he would not delete his post on President Bola Tinubu despite a request to do so by the Department of State Services (DSS) to X (formerly Twitter). In a post on Sunday, Sowore said X officially notified him of the request from the DSS. His words: “This morning, X officially contacted me about the despicable threat letter they received from the lawless DSS over my tweet on Tinubu. One option I will not be taking is deleting that tweet.…

Sep

2025

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Lunar Eclipse To Hit Nigeria, Other African Countries Today

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Lunar Eclipse To Hit Nigeria, Other African Countries Today A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in space, with Earth positioned in the middle, casting its shadow on the Moon. A total lunar eclipse, also known as a “Blood Moon,” is set to grace the skies on the night of Sunday, September 7–8, 2025. This spectacular event will be visible across Africa, including Nigeria, making it a rare treat for skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts alike. Five key things to know about this celestial spectacle. One of the longest total lunar eclipses of the decadeThis eclipse…

Sep

2025

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The Old “Omenuko Bridge” – A True Reflection Of Abia’s Dark Era – By Eagle Okoro

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure

The old "Omenuko Bridge" - a true reflection of Abia's dark era By Eagle Okoro The ramshackle, one-lane Igwu River Bridge, nicknamed "Omenuko Bridge", at Ozu Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia, God's Own State, built by the colonial administration more than 70 years ago, has finally, finally become history. While it lasted, the bridge provided motorists the only means of crossing the Igwu River, where Omenuko - whose real name was Chief Igwegbe Odum, a prominent merchant from Arondizuogu in today's Imo State - suffered a tragic loss of his goods, hence the bridge was named after…

Sep

2025

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OnGoing Construction Of Girls Hostel In FGC Ohafia Facilitated By Ikenna Ukwa

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ONGOING CONSTRUCTION OF GIRLS HOSTEL IN FGC OHAFIA Photo Story of the current stage of the ongoing construction of girls hostel in Federal Government College, Ohafia, a project facilitated by the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa. The school hostel, when completed will be furnished and equipped with the state-of-the-art hostel facilities which will provide the students the needed comfort and academic ambience that will help them thrive in their academics. This project is also part of Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa's contribution to the academic growth and development in Abia State, even as…

Sep

2025

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Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda Resonates At NNAUSA Convention In America – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D ( SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda Resonates at NNAUSA Convention in America By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD At the Ngwa National Association USA (NNAUSA) Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, represented by his Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, PhD, delivered a compelling account of the transformational journey currently unfolding in Abia State. His message of progress, renewal, and hope did not merely inform; it struck a deep chord with the diaspora community, many of whom have long yearned to see their home state reclaimed from years of neglect and repositioned as a beacon of good governance and sustainable…

Sep

2025

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Why I Am Yet To Release Ambassadorial List – President Tinubu

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Why I Am Yet To Release Ambassadorial List – President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has revealed the difficulty and delay in appointing Nigerian ambassadors. Tinubu said he can’t appoint just anybody, hence the difficulty in releasing the list. Stressing that he still has some ambassadorial slots, Tinubu appreciated Nigerians for their patience. In a video, the president said he needs to cure the state economy and bring hope to Nigerians before unveiling his ambassadors. “I couldn’t appoint everybody that I could have appointed, thank you for your patience till now. I still have some slots for ambassadorial positions that too…

Sep

2025

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Isu, Ihechiowa & Ututu Communities Rejoice As NDDC Hands Over Site To Contractor Handling The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights Attracted By Ikenna Ukwa

Abia North, Abia State, Empowerment, News Flash, Philanthropy

ISU, IHECHIOWA & UTUTU COMMUNITIES REJOICES AS NDDC HANDS OVER SITE TO CONTRACTOR HANDLING THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS ATTRACTED BY IKENNA UKWA The people of Isu, Ihechiowa and Ututu communities in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State today Wednesday 3rd September 2025 rolled out their drums in jubilation to receive team Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa led by Engr George Nnanna Kalu and the Abia State officials of the NDDC, who were at the palace of HRH, Eze Okpo Christopher, the Ezeogo Obinto Ihechiowa to formally handover site to the contractor for the installation of solar powered street lights for…