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Feb
09
2025
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Namibia’s Founding Father And First President Sam Nujoma Dies At 95

Namibia’s Founding Father And First President Sam Nujoma Dies At 95

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Obituary, World News
Namibia’s Founding Father And First President, Sam Nujoma Dies At 95 Namibia’s founding father Sam Nujoma, who led his country’s fight for independence from South Africa, died Saturday aged 95, the presidency announced. Nujoma had been hospitalised over the past three weeks, battling an illness from which he “could not recover”, President Nangolo Mbumba said in a statement released Sunday. With the “utmost sorrow and sadness” Mbumba said he was announcing “the passing of our revered freedom fighter and revolutionary leader”. “Our Founding Father lived a long and consequential life during which he exceptionally served the people of his beloved…
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Feb
09
2025
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Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide

Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide

Crime, Obituary, Police Force
Tragedy As Assistant Superintendent Of Police Commits Suicide A police officer identified as ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa with AP/No 337979 on Saturday committed suicide in Kontagora town, Niger State. This was confirmed in a signal shared by the Nigerian police which SaharaReporters obtained. It stated that Bawa took his own life by hanging himself from the ceiling. According to the wireless message, the deceased’s father, Mr. Usman Bawa, a resident of Rigasa area in Kontagora, reported the incident to the police authorities. It was stated further that the lifeless body was subsequently taken to the General Hospital Kontagora, where a…
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Feb
08
2025
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Abia Think Tank Online Newspaper AttNews Unveils ABIA North Office On 20th February, 2025

Abia Think Tank Online Newspaper AttNews Unveils ABIA North Office On 20th February, 2025

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, People & Events
PRESS RELEASE ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS UNVEILS ABIA NORTH OFFICE ON 20TH FEBRUARY, 2025 ABIA think tank online newspaper will be Unveiling it's ABIA North Office on Thursday 20th February, 2025 at Skog Complex, Amaekpu Ohafia. Time is 12 Noon prompt. Expected at the Unveiling is the ABIA State Executive Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, his Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu NSE. The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa along with Other Federal Legislators within ABIA North. Also the Mayor of Ohafia LGA Hon. Chief Eleanya Kalu and Engr. Obinna Odum, Director General of…
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Feb
08
2025
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The Special Presidential Envoy On Climate Change, Dr Nkeiruka Chidia Maduekwe Visits Isiugwu Ohafia, Mangrove, ABIA State

The Special Presidential Envoy On Climate Change, Dr Nkeiruka Chidia Maduekwe Visits Isiugwu Ohafia, Mangrove, ABIA State

Abia State, Abia North, Environment, News Flash
The Special Presidential envoy on Climate Change, Dr Nkeiruka Chidia Maduekwe visits Isugwu Ohafia, Mangrove, Abia State In continuation of the nationwide assessment tour of the country's mangrove forests, Dr Nkeiruka Chidia  Maduekwe,  Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change visited the Obai river in Isugwu, Ohafia LGA, Abia State and the surrounding mangrove/wetland areas. The presidential envoy who also double as the DG/CEO National Council on Climate Change was accompanied on the assessment tour by the Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Ogbonna, the Permanent Secretary, Abia State Ministry of Environment, Mr. Ikechukwu Orieuwa, the SA to Gov Alex Otti on…
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Feb
08
2025
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IPOB Takes Battle Against Proscription To Supreme Court

IPOB Takes Battle Against Proscription To Supreme Court

News Flash, Security
IPOB Takes Battle Against Proscription To Supreme Court The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has gone before the Supreme Court to challenge the January 30 judgment by the Court of Appeal, Abuja affirming its designation as a terrorist group and proscription by the Federal Government. The group filed a five-ground notice of appeal to that effect on February 7 through its lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor. It is marked SC/CA/A/214/2018, with the Attorney General of Federation ( AGF) as the sole respondent. IPOB is contending, among others, that its proscription violated constitutional provisions, particularly the right to fair hearing, as enshrined in…
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Feb
08
2025
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Mass Resignation Hit Nigerian Community In UK Amid Corruption Allegations

Mass Resignation Hit Nigerian Community In UK Amid Corruption Allegations

Foreign Affairs, Labour, News Flash
Mass Resignations Hit Nigerian Community In UK Amid Corruption Allegations The President of the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom on Twitter (X), Mr Benjamin Kuti, aka Oluomo of Derby, has decided to step down from his role as the leader of the community. The social media group is made up of over 75,000 Nigerians many of whom are in different parts of the UK and sometimes hold offline meetings and celebrations. Oluomo of Derby quit as the president of the community after a barrage of criticisms from members following the running of the group and handling of finances. Aside…
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Feb
08
2025
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Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’

Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’

International, News Flash, Security, World News
Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’ US President Trump said he will be revoking former President Biden’s security clearance and stopping the former commander-in-chief’s daily intelligence briefings. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” Trump announced in a Friday Truth Social post. Trump said that his predecessor set the precedent in 2021 “when he instructed the Intelligence Community (IC) to stop the 45th President of the United States (ME!) from accessing details on National Security, a…
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Feb
08
2025
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Governor Alex Otti Moves To Expand Power Distribution In ABIA State, Discusses Security With The AIG

Governor Alex Otti Moves To Expand Power Distribution In ABIA State, Discusses Security With The AIG

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Police Force, Power & Energy
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI MOVES TO EXPAND POWER DISTRIBUTION IN ABIA STATE, DISCUSSES SECURITY WITH THE AIG. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR today Friday, February 7th, held a meeting with a team from Geometric Power Limited led by the Chairman, Prof. Barth Nnaji and he Managing Director of Stanvian Energy and Transcorp Power, Afam, Engr. Vincent Ozoude to deliberate and agree on the modalities to wheel more energy into the Ukwa Area of the State to support productivity. The Governor was joined in the discussion by the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Public…
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Feb
08
2025
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Ohafia LGA Holds Youth Agro Summit: “Empowering Ohafia, Abiriba, And Nkporo Youth Through Agriculture For A Sustainable Future”

Ohafia LGA Holds Youth Agro Summit: “Empowering Ohafia, Abiriba, And Nkporo Youth Through Agriculture For A Sustainable Future”

Abia State, Abia North, Agriculture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Position Paper for Ohafia LGA Youth AGRO SummitTheme: "Empowering Ohafia, Abiriba, and Nkporo Youth Through Agriculture for a Sustainable Future Introduction Agriculture remains the backbone of economic development, social stability, and sustainable livelihoods. With increasing global challenges such as food insecurity, unemployment, and economic instability, it is imperative for Ohafia Local Government Area, including Ohafia, Abiriba, and Nkporo, to harness the potential of agriculture. The upcoming Ohafia LGA Youth AGRO Summit provides a platform to educate, empower, and unite our youth for transformative agricultural development. Importance of Farming and Agriculture Agriculture is not just about planting crops or rearing animals;…
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Feb
08
2025
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Protecting The Girl Child, Empowering Women: ABIA First Lady’s Campaign Against FGM Gains Momentum – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Protecting The Girl Child, Empowering Women: ABIA First Lady’s Campaign Against FGM Gains Momentum – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Empowerment, Good Governance, Women Affairs
Protecting the Girl Child, Empowering Women: Abia First Lady's Campaign Against FGM Gains Momentum Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful and unnecessary practice that has been perpetuated for far too long, with devastating consequences for girls and women worldwide. The World Health Organization defines FGM as all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, which can lead to physical and emotional trauma, infertility, and even death. In Abia State, Nigeria, the First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has taken a bold step in the fight against FGM and violence against women. Mrs.…
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