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Apr

2025

Filling Stations Hike Petrol Price Amid Dangote-NNPCL Crude Dispute

Filling Stations Hike Petrol Price Amid Dangote-NNPCL Crude Dispute Filling stations in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital city, have increased the price of a litre of petrol from ₦860 to ₦930, making consumers pay at least ₦70 more than what it used to cost them to buy a litre of the premium commodity days ago. The price increase has also become effective in parts of the country like Abuja and major northern cities with oil outlets now selling a litre of petrol between ₦950 to ₦970, depending on the filling stations. This represented a sharp increase of about ₦70 to ₦90…

Apr

2025

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‘We Will Emerge Stronger’ – Rivers Governor Declared Amid Political Crisis

News Flash, Politics, South South

“We Will Emerge Stronger” – Rivers Governor Declares Amid Political Crisis Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured residents that the current political crisis will ultimately make the state stronger, not weaker. His statement comes as Rivers faces a political conflict allegedly fueled by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The crisis has led to the six-month suspension of elected officials and the appointment of Ibok-ete Ibas as the sole administrator to replace Fubara under an emergency rule. Fubara made the remarks while receiving Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in…

Apr

2025

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Ahead Of Distinguished Senator Natasha H Akpoti’s Home Coming, APC Led Kogi State Government Has Banned Social Gatherings, As Means To Stop Her – By Ebuka Romeo Okoye

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, People & Events, Politics, Security

Ahead of Distinguished Senator Natasha H Akpoti's Home Coming tomorrow, APC led state government has banned social gatherings, as means to stop her from holding the scheduled rally. By banning social gatherings and use of convoy in Kogi, Gov. Ododo has once again proven those of us who don't support state police, right.I once again insist that, the worst thing that will happen to today's Nigeria, is to grant that useless request for these power drunk, dubious individuals. Imagine a country where all the senators, state governor and his predecessor are fightin one woman.Why desperately wanting to stop her?Why flexing…

Apr

2025

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Hon. Ikenna Ukwa Chairs The 2025 Mothering Sunday Celebration Of St Anthony’s Catholic Church, Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Religion, Women Affairs

HON IKENNA UKWA CHAIRS THE 2025 MOTHERING SUNDAY CELEBRATION OF ST ANTHONY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, AMAEKPU OHAFIA The Founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, Hon. Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa was the special guest of honor at the 2025 Mothering Sunday celebration of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Amaekpu Ohafia, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while speaking said women are the homebuilders and special breeds endowed with natural strength and resilience, describing their roles in nurturing and Nation building as great virtue, adding that due to the special love he has for mothers, his foundation, IKENNA & JENN…

Mar

2025

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Gov. Otti Calls For Peace, Tolerance, As He Holds Eid El Fitr With Muslim Faithful In ABIA State

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Religion

GOV. OTTI CALLS FOR PEACE, TOLERANCE, AS HE HOLDS EID EL FITR WITH MUSLIM FAITHFUL IN ABIA STATE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has called for peace, understanding and tolerance among Nigerians as the Muslim faithful across the globe celebrate this year's Eid El Fitr. Governor Otti was speaking on Monday at his Nvosi country home while receiving members of the Muslim community who paid him Sallah homage. He said that his administration does not discriminate along religious, gender or tribal lines, maintaining that it is lack of understanding that leads to discriminations. "I think it is lack of…

Mar

2025

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Governor Alex Otti’s Debt Management And Governance In ABIA State – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics

Governor Alex Otti’s Debt Management and Governance in Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s transformative approach to debt management and governance in Abia State deserves widespread recognition. Inheriting a debt burden of ₦191.2 billion from previous administrations, his administration achieved the remarkable feat of retiring ₦90 billion (47%) of this debt within just 15 months, all without resorting to new borrowing. This accomplishment reflects a disciplined fiscal strategy anchored in cost-cutting, improved revenue generation, and prioritization of critical sectors. By renegotiating inflated contracts, digitizing tax systems to curb leakages, and slashing frivolous expenditures, Otti has demonstrated that subnational governments in Nigeria…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Attends Child Dedication Of Miss Chimakarimma Ibem And The Official Opening Of Gracing Photo Studio

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Philanthropy, Religion

IKENNA UKWA ATTENDS CHILD DEDICATION OF MISS CHIMAKARIMMA IBEM AND THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF GRACIB PHOTO STUDIO The Founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION and the CEO of Reigh Advertising & Consulting Agency, Hon. Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa on Sunday 30th March 2025 attended the child dedication and thanksgiving service of Miss Chimakarimma Geraldine Ibem Onwuka, daughter of his Special Assistant on Media, Comr. Ibem Onwuka Ibem. The event coincided with the official opening of Gracib Photo Studio, owned by Mr. and Dr. Mrs. Ibem Onwuka Ibem, located at 14 Mission Hill, Umuahia, Abia State. Chief Ikenna Ukwa prayed…

Mar

2025

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A Robust Treatise On Fulani Herdsmen, Nigerian Politics, And The Path To Reconciliation: Uromi As A Microcosm Of National Crisis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation, Politics, Religion, Security

A Robust Treatise on Fulani Herdsmen, Nigerian Politics, and the Path to Reconciliation: Uromi as a Microcosm of National Crisis I. The Fulani Herdsmen Conundrum in Context The Fulani, a predominantly pastoralist ethnic group dispersed across West Africa, constitute approximately 6% of Nigeria’s population. Renowned for their transhumant traditions, Fulani herdsmen have historically traversed the Sahelian belt, navigating seasonal grazing routes. However, contemporary clashes between these pastoralists and agrarian communities—epitomized by the conflict in Uromi, Edo State—underscore a crisis rooted in resource competition, identity politics, and governance failures. Key Issues: Land Scarcity: Population growth and agricultural expansion have eroded grazing…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Commiserate With The Ndukwe’s Family In Amokwe Item

Abia North, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events, Philanthropy, Politics

IKENNA UKWA COMMISERATE WITH THE NDUKWE'S FAMILY IN AMAOKWE ITEM The Chief Executive Officer of Reigh Advertising & Consulting Agency, Hon Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa paid a condolence visit to Chief Mrs Ebere Ndukwe's family in Amaokwe Item, Bende LGA, Abia State, following the tragic death of her son, Mr. Isaac Ndukwe, who was a victim of armed robbery and was laid to rest on Saturday March 29, 2025. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa expressed his shock and sadness over the untimely demise, describing it as devastating and unfortunate. He urged the family to find comfort in their faith and prayed…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Holds Enlarged Meeting In Ohafia

Abia North, News Flash, Philanthropy, Politics

IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP HOLDS ENLARGED MEETING IN OHAFIA The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group on Saturday 29th March 2025 held an enlarged meeting at Ikenga Plaza Hotel in Ebem, Ohafia, with members from Ohafia, Nkporo, and Abiriba in attendance. The group's founder and vision bearer, Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa who convened the meeting used the opportunity to outline his vision for the organization, focusing on grassroots development and empowering local communities in Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs and Abia State at large. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while speaking reiterated his commitment to making a positive impact on people's lives and…