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Jul
29
2025
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WAFCON: Morocco Petitions CAF Over Super Falcon’s Victory

WAFCON: Morocco Petitions CAF Over Super Falcon’s Victory

Football, FGN, News Flash, Sports
WAFCON: Morocco Petitions CAF Over Super Falcons’ Victory Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF) has officially submitted a petition to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), alleging “refereeing injustices” during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. As reported by Morocco World News, the FRMF claimed that the Centre Referee failed to award a “clear” penalty in the 82nd minute, with the score level at 2-2 during the finals. Video evidence suggested a potential handball by Super Falcons defender Tosin Demehin, but following a video assistant referee (VAR) review, the referee overturned her initial decision. Following the…
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Jul
29
2025
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Meet The 15 Female Housemates Of BBNaija Season 10

Meet The 15 Female Housemates Of BBNaija Season 10

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events
Meet The 15 Female Housemates Of BBNaija Season 10 The highly anticipated Big Brother Naija Season 10, aptly dubbed “10/10,” kicked off on Saturday, July 26, 2025, promising intense drama and excitement. The reality TV show will feature a diverse group of housemates competing for the grand prize of N150 million worth of gifts over the next 71 days. Fan favourite Ebuka Obi-Uchendu remains the host. Fifteen female housemates were introduced to the house today, each bringing their unique personalities: – 1. Tracy: A 27-year-old graduate trainee from Anambra, known for her honesty, humor, and heart. – 2. Ivatar: A…
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Jul
29
2025
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NNPC Resumes Oil Drilling In Northern Nigeria

NNPC Resumes Oil Drilling In Northern Nigeria

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Oil & Gas, Politics
NNPCL Resumes Oil Drilling In Northern Nigeria The Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has resumed crude oil drilling at a field in the boundary of Bauchi and Gombe states. Mr Yahaya said this at the ongoing two-day Interactive Session on Government-Citizens Engagement at the Arewa House, Kaduna. The forum, organised by the Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, was to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s performance in the northern region in the first half of the administration’s term. Mr Yahaya recalled how Mr Tinubu almost missed the flag-off ceremony of the oil…
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Jul
29
2025
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A Breath Of Fresh Air For ABIA: Why H.A.B 31 Of 2025 Is Our Environmental Imperative

A Breath Of Fresh Air For ABIA: Why H.A.B 31 Of 2025 Is Our Environmental Imperative

Abia State, House Of Assembly, News Flash
A Breath of Fresh Air for Abia: Why H.A.B 31 of 2025 is Our Environmental Imperative Abia State, like many burgeoning regions, grapples with the escalating challenge of waste management. Our landscapes, once pristine, are increasingly scarred by overflowing dumpsites and burgeoning landfills, posing significant threats to public health, water sources, and the very air we breathe. It is against this backdrop of urgent environmental concern that House of Assembly Bill (H.A.B31 of 2025 emerges, a timely and progressive piece of legislation poised to usher in a new era of environmental responsibility in our beloved state. This proposed bill is…
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Jul
29
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Pays Familiarization Visit To Chief Uba Obasi

Ikenna Ukwa Pays Familiarization Visit To Chief Uba Obasi

News Flash, Personality
IKENNA UKWA PAYS FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO CHIEF UBA OBASI The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa on Saturday after attending the official handover of the site to the contractor for the installation of solar powered street lights in Abiriba community, which he facilitated, stormed the Abiriba country home ofChief Prince Uba Obasi E, an APC stalwart in Abia State to pay him a familiarization visit. The meeting which was held behind closed doors, was a great opportunity for the two APC party enthusiasts to discuss the way forward for the party in the…
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Jul
29
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates Prof. Nentawe On His Emergence As New APC National Chairman

Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates Prof. Nentawe On His Emergence As New APC National Chairman

News Flash, Politics
IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES PROF. NENTAWE ON HIS EMERGENCE AS NEW APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined APC party faithful all over the country to felicitate Prof Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa describes his appointment as well deserved, considering his exceptional leadership skills, dedication and unrelenting passion for the progress of the party and Nigeria as a whole. "Professor Yilwatda's impressive background, marked by his distinguished service as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and…
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Jul
29
2025
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Ohafia Stakeholders Overwhelmingly Pass Vote Of Confidence On Otti’s Administration, Dissolve OIU National Body

Ohafia Stakeholders Overwhelmingly Pass Vote Of Confidence On Otti’s Administration, Dissolve OIU National Body

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Ohafia Stakeholders Overwhelmingly Pass Vote Of Confidence On Otti's Administration, Dissolve OIU National Body. Last week Saturday a meeting of Ohafia Stakeholders was held in the Okagwe home of Chief Ume Kalu SAN. The current administration of Dr. Alex Otti OFR and Ohafia Improvement Union was appraised. Present at the meeting were member representating Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency in the House of Representative Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representating Ohafia South in the ABIA State House of Assembly, Chief Kalu Nwoke(Etiokwe), GODA DG Engr. Obinna Odum, ASTHMA DG Col. Ezichi Kalu, Former Rep Member Chief D.K Uduma, Former House of Assembly…
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Jul
29
2025
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The Persistent Chasm: Reconciling Public Will With Policy Action – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Persistent Chasm: Reconciling Public Will With Policy Action – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
The Persistent Chasm: Reconciling Public Will with Policy Action A fundamental tension persists in democracies worldwide: the frequent disconnect between the expressed will of the people and the policies enacted by their governments. This gap, more than a mere bureaucratic inefficiency, represents a core challenge to the legitimacy and effectiveness of governance. The chasm manifests starkly across diverse contexts, eroding public trust and hindering collective progress. Consider the European landscape. Public sentiment across numerous member states has consistently demonstrated overwhelming concern and support for the civilian population in Gaza, urging decisive action towards humanitarian relief and political resolution. Yet, translating…
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Jul
28
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit To Former Deputy Governor, Ude Oko

Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit To Former Deputy Governor, Ude Oko

Abia North, Abia State, Personality, Politics
IKENNA UKWA PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR, UDE OKO The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today paid a courtesy visit to the immediate past Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, RT Hon Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, at his Umuahia country home. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa thanked the former Deputy Governor for his warm welcome and hospitality. He said the essence of the visit is to familiarize himself with him and seek his guidance and support, and also tap from his wealth of knowledge and wisdom as a seasoned politician…
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Jul
28
2025
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Amaekpu Ohafia Youth Council Presents Philanthropist Par Excellence Award To Ikenna Ukwa

Amaekpu Ohafia Youth Council Presents Philanthropist Par Excellence Award To Ikenna Ukwa

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Philanthropy
AMAEKPU YOUTH COUNCIL PRESENTS PHILANTHROPIST PAR EXCELLENCE AWARD TO IKENNA UKWA The Representatives of the Amaekpu Youth Council today Sunday 27th July 2025 presented a prestigious award plaque to Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as, "OMEPURUOHA 1 OF AMAEKPU," in his country home, Amaekpu Ohafia. The Amaekpu Youths said the meritorious award is in recognition of his selfless service to the Youths and humanity at large. The Youths thanked him immensely for facilitating the installation of solar powered street lights in various locations in Amaekpu community and the football competition he hosted for communities in Ohafia North and South, which Amaekpu…
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