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Jul
02
2025
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2027: Coalition Adopts ADC Against Tinubu; Appoints Mark, Aregbesola As Interim Chairman, Secretary

2027: Coalition Adopts ADC Against Tinubu; Appoints Mark, Aregbesola As Interim Chairman, Secretary

Abuja, News Flash, Politics
2027: Coalition Adopts ADC Against Tinubu; Appoints Mark, Aregbesola As Interim Chairman, Secretary A former Senate President, Senator David Mark, and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, have been appointed as the interim Chairman and Secretary, respectively, of the African Democratic Congress, the coalition platform being positioned against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to multiple reliable sources who were present at the just-concluded meeting on Tuesday night in Abuja but requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak, leaders of the opposition coalition unanimously agreed on Mark and Aregbesola for the roles. The sources further disclosed…
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Jul
02
2025
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Proposed Coalition Party ADA Will Fail Against APC In 2027 – Primate Ayodele

Proposed Coalition Party ADA Will Fail Against APC In 2027 – Primate Ayodele

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, Presidency, Religion
Proposed Coalition Party ADA Will Fail Against APC In 2027 – Primate Ayodele The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned opposition candidates not to rely on their proposed coalition platform, All Democratic Alliance (ADA), because it will fail. In a statement sent to PM News on Tuesday, Primate Ayodele opined that ADA would not give opposition politicians anything, but ADC still has the capacity to build something strong. He also warned opposition politicians against forming the coalition platform around the SDP because it would not make any tangible movement. He asked them to make use…
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Jul
02
2025
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Telecom Operators Announce Nationwide Sim Service Disruption

Telecom Operators Announce Nationwide Sim Service Disruption

Information Technology, News Flash
Telecom Operators Announce Nationwide SIM Service Disruption The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) says there will be temporary disruption of SIM-related services across all mobile networks in Nigeria. ALTON disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday by its Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, and Publicity Secretary, Mr Damian Udeh. Adebayo said the disruption follows a directive from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to switch to a new identity verification platform. He explained that the migration process has caused unforeseen technical challenges, affecting the availability of SIM services nationwide. “The new platform aims to improve the integrity…
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Jul
01
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit To ABIA Born Philanthropist, Chief Chijioke Ume

Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit To ABIA Born Philanthropist, Chief Chijioke Ume

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, News Flash, Philanthropy
IKENNA UKWA PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO ABIA BORN PHILANTHROPIST, CHIEF CHIJIOKE UME Just in, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa paid a courtesy visit to his Elder brother and mentor, the founder of Unubiko foundation, Chief Chijioke James Ume (IKE ABIA). Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa used the opportunity to appreciate IKE ABAM for his rare and unprecedented philathropic gestures across Abia State and beyond, especially in areas of scholarship to hundreds of students in various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, youth empowerment, school rehabilitation, provision of basic amenities, among other laudable projects that…
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Jul
01
2025
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Governor Otti Celebrates Rev. Okezie At 50

Governor Otti Celebrates Rev. Okezie At 50

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events
GOVERNOR OTTI CELEBRATES REV. OKEZIE AT 50 Aba, the Enyimba City, witnessed a vibrant and joyful atmosphere as Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, honoured Rev. Chibueze Samuel Joseph Okezie of the Chapel of Answers Church International, Aba, as he celebrated his 50th birthday. Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, Governor Otti lauded the celebrant’s unwavering commitment to spiritual guidance, community development, and his role in fostering peace and moral values in society. "Your life and ministry have been a profound source of inspiration and spiritual upliftment to many within and beyond our state. Over the years, you have exemplified…
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Jul
01
2025
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Wike Wins Again As Anyanwu Reinstated As PDP National Secretary

Wike Wins Again As Anyanwu Reinstated As PDP National Secretary

News Flash, Politics
Wike Wins Again As Anyanwu Reinstated As PDP National Secretary The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary. Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, made the announcement on Monday shortly after the NEC meeting held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Damagum stated that the decision reflects the position of the party’s highest decision-making body. Anyanwu, widely known as an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, had been at the center of internal disputes within the PDP leadership in recent weeks.…
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Jul
01
2025
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NANS Declare Nationwide Protest

NANS Declare Nationwide Protest

Education, FGN, News Flash
NANS Declares Nationwide Protest The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a nationwide protest on Wednesday, July 2 over the continued closure of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement, signed by its president, Olushola Oladoja, on Monday, NANS expressed serious displeasure at the closures that have lasted over two months, affecting thousands of children (particularly poor families) from benefiting from basic education. Last week, NANS gave an ultimatum of seven days to the FCT Administration, headed by Minister Nyesom Wike, to reopen the schools or face protests across the country. “It is…
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Jul
01
2025
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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petroleum Price Below N850

Dangote Refinery Slashes Petroleum Price Below N850

Business, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price Below N850 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, from N880 to N840 per litre. Spokesman for the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the price adjustment to The PUNCH on Monday night, saying the new rate took effect on June 30. “PMS price has been reduced from N880 to N840 per litre effective 30th June,” Chiejina said. AttNews recalls that the Dangote refinery hiked the price of petrol to N880 as tension escalated during the 12-day crisis between Israel and Iran, raising the price of…
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