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Jun
12
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Registers Free NECO For Indigent Students In Ohafia LGA

Ikenna Ukwa Registers Free NECO For Indigent Students In Ohafia LGA

Entertainment
IKENNA UKWA REGISTERS FREE NECO FOR INDIGENT STUDENTS IN OHAFIA LGA The educational friendly Philanthropist and serial Entrepreneur, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has registered free NECO examination for indigent students across secondary schools in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , said the gesture and initiative is another part of his contributions to the academic pursuits of our students, especially the indigent ones, adding that he felt the need to embark on the free registration, considering the economic hardship which has rendered some parents incapable of catering the financial needs of their children who are in school.…
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Jun
12
2025
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Democracy Day: Amid Heavy Security, Protesters Rally In Lagos, Ibadan, Akure

Democracy Day: Amid Heavy Security, Protesters Rally In Lagos, Ibadan, Akure

Human Rights, News Flash, Security
Democracy Day: Amid Heavy Security, Protesters Rally In Lagos, Ibadan, Akure Protesters took to the streets of Lagos on Thursday to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day, despite a significant deployment of security personnel across key areas of the city. Security operatives, including officers from the Nigeria Police Force, maintained a visible presence at protest sites. Patrol vehicles were positioned strategically to control movement and prevent any potential escalation. The demonstrators, including civil society groups and pro-democracy activists, were gathering to voice concerns over worsening economic conditions and rising insecurity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In Lagos, protesters gathered under the Ikeja…
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Jun
12
2025
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Fela Kuti’s Legacy Honoured With Grammy Hall Of Fame Induction

Fela Kuti’s Legacy Honoured With Grammy Hall Of Fame Induction

Entertainment, Human Rights, News Flash, People & Events
Fela Kuti’s Legacy Honoured With Grammy Hall Of Fame Induction The powerful legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has once again taken centre stage on the global music scene as the late icon was posthumously inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. His children, speaking on behalf of the family, accepted the honour, stating: “Our father’s legacy lives on. We are honoured to accept this Grammy Hall of Fame award on behalf of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. “His music continues to inspire and unite people across the world.” The Grammy Hall of Fame Award, established to recognise recordings of lasting…
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Jun
12
2025
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Plane With More Than 240 Aboard Crashes

Plane With More Than 240 Aboard Crashes

Mishap, News Flash, Transportation
Plane With More Than 240 Aboard Crashes An Air India passenger plane bound for London with 244 people onboard crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline and local media reported. Visuals on local television channels showed smoke billowing from the crash site near the airport in Ahmedabad, a city with a population of more than 5 million. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, the director general of the directorate of civil aviation, told The Associated Press that Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8, crashed into a residential area called Meghani Nagar five minutes after taking off at 1:38…
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Jun
12
2025
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Many Feared Dead As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Capital

Many Feared Dead As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Capital

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, North Central
Many Feared Dead As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Capital Several people have been feared dead, with many others injured, following a deadly overnight attack by suspected herdsmen on Mtsewnem, Akondutyough village in the North Bank area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Sources told AttNews that the assailants stormed the community around 3:00 a.m., attacking residents in their sleep. Reacting to the incident, humanitarian worker and human rights advocate, Ukan Kurugh, described the attack as “deeply disturbing.” He wrote, “At 3:00 a.m. today, I received a heartbreaking distress call, accompanied by chilling video footage and photographs of yet another suspected…
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Jun
12
2025
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Nigeria Records N5.172 Trillion Surplus Trade In First Quarter Of 2025

Nigeria Records N5.172 Trillion Surplus Trade In First Quarter Of 2025

Abia State, Business, Economy, FGN
Nigeria Records N5.172 Trillion Surplus Trade In First Quarter Of 2025 In the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025), Nigeria recorded N5.172 trillion surplus trade, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NBS in its “Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics Q12025,” revealed that the country’s import dipped to N15.426 trillion as export rose to N20.59trillion, totally N36.02trillion trade in the period under review. The report said total trade soared from the N33.92trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. NBS said, “Nigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at N36.024.66 trillion in Q1, 2025. This represents an increase of 6.19per cent…
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Jun
12
2025
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Gov. Otti Commissions 14 Roads In One Day, Says Its A Celebration Of New Epoch

Gov. Otti Commissions 14 Roads In One Day, Says Its A Celebration Of New Epoch

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, People & Events, Politics, Works
GOV. OTTI COMMISSIONS 14 ROADS IN ONE DAY, SAYS ITS A CELEBRATION OF NEW EPOCH. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has commissioned 14 New Road projects rehabilitated by his administration across Aba and its environs. Commissioning of the roads is part of the first phase of the 55 projects the Governor had announced to be either commissioned or flagged off in the coming weeks in the State. Speaking at St. Joseph’s College (CKC), Asa Triangle, Aba, after he had stopped over and commissioned the projects at different points and junctions, Governor Otti described the projects as a celebration of…
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Jun
12
2025
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Aba Women: From Historic Rebellion To Contemporary Socio-Political And Economic Powerhouse (1929-2025)

Aba Women: From Historic Rebellion To Contemporary Socio-Political And Economic Powerhouse (1929-2025)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Aba Women: From Historic Rebellion to Contemporary Socio-Political and Economic Powerhouse (1929-2025) The Aba Women's War of 1929 ignited as a direct response to British colonial oppression, specifically the threat of women's taxation and abuses by imposed "Warrant Chiefs." Sparked by Nwanyeruwa's defiance of a census enumerator in Oloko, the movement rapidly mobilized thousands of women across southeastern Nigeria using the traditional protest tactic of "sitting on a man" (Ogu Umunwaanyi). Despite violent colonial suppression resulting in over 50 deaths, the rebellion succeeded in abolishing the proposed women's tax and dismantling the despised Warrant Chief system, cementing its legacy as…
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Jun
12
2025
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‘It’s Like We Have Two Presidents In Nigeria’ – Dele Momodu Criticizes Wike’s Influence

‘It’s Like We Have Two Presidents In Nigeria’ – Dele Momodu Criticizes Wike’s Influence

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics, Presidency
‘It’s Like We Have Two Presidents In Nigeria’ — Momodu Criticises Wike’s Influence Publisher Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the growing influence of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, suggesting that Nigeria appears to be under dual leadership. Momodu, a former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this on Wednesday’s edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief while reacting to recent political developments involving Wike and President Tinubu. “In fact, right now, it’s looking like we have two presidents in Nigeria. Wike can do anything,” he…
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Jun
12
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Of The Senate President Of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON

Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Of The Senate President Of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash, Personality
HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TO THE SENATE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA I extend my warmest congratulations to my Principal and Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, on the momentous occasion of his second anniversary as the esteemed Senate President of Nigeria. This milestone marks a significant chapter in his illustrious career, and we are honored to celebrate his remarkable leadership and unwavering dedication to the nation's progress. Your leadership has been instrumental in shaping the nation's legislative agenda, driving key initiatives that promote economic growth, and human development. As you mark this significant…
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