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Feb

2025

Atiku Cannot Defeat Tinubu In 2027: Primate Ayodele Sends Message To PDP

Atiku Cannot Defeat Tinubu In 2027: Primate Ayodele Sends Message To PDP The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the People Democratic Party not to give its presidential ticket to Atiku Abubakar in 2027. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric noted that Atiku does not have the capacity to defeat President Bola Tinubu. He added that if the opposition party want to near victory in the 2027 presidential election, former president Goodluck Jonathan should be persuaded to contest. The cleric also said Atiku isn’t the answer for PDP and…

Feb

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit To Former Federal Legislator, Hon. Chief Kalu Uduma

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

IKENNA UKWA PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO FORMER FEDERAL LEGISLATOR, CHIEF KALU UDUMA The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa just in, pays courtesy visit to Chief Hon. Kalu Igu Uduma (DK), former House of Representatives member that represented Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency at the National Assembly, in his country home in Amaekpu, Ohafia LGA. Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa 's courtesy visit to Chief Kalu Igu Uduma, an illustrious son of Amaekpu in Ohafia LGA of Abia State, who also served as Federal Commissioner that Represented Abia at Public Complaints Commission was a significant gesture…

Feb

2025

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Familiarization Visit: Hon. Otuwe Oji Warmly Receives Chief Ikenna Ukwa And His Team At His Nkporo Country Home

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics

CHIEF IKENNA UKWA PAYS FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO HON OTUWE OJI In his strive to strengthen collaboration and unify APC party stakeholders in Ohafia LGA, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Nigerian Senate President, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa earlier today paid a familiarization visit to Chief Hon Robinson Otuwe Kalu , the 2023 APC candidate for House of Assembly, Ohafia North State Constituency in his country home, Nkporo in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. During the meeting, Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa said the essence of the visit is to familiarize himself with Chief Otuwe Oji, whom he described as a grassroot…

Feb

2025

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President Tinubu Congratulates Tems On Grammy Award

Arts And Culture, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy win President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy Award, applauds other Nigerian music stars’ on Monday. “On behalf of the entire nation, President Tinubu commends the singer for her unique artistry, which has brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time,” Onanuga stated.…

Feb

2025

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Tinubu Signs Bill Establishing New Federal University

FGN, Education, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu signs bill establishing new federal university President Bola Tinubu has officially signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni, Rivers State. This development comes just weeks after President Tinubu met with Ogoni leaders at the State House in Abuja. During the meeting, held on January 21, 2025, the President emphasized the importance of unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work collaboratively towards peace, development, and environmental restoration. He stated, “We cannot in any way rewrite history, but we can correct some anomalies of the past going forward.…

Feb

2025

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Trump Has Agreed To Shut Down USAID – Elon Musk Says

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

Trump Has Agreed To Shut Down USAID – Elon Musk Says Elon Musk says US President Donald Trump has agreed to shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID is the world’s premier international development agency. It is responsible for billions of dollars in US aid projects across the world — with most of these funds funnelled into disaster relief efforts while promoting development and global health. Foreign assistance distributed by the agency makes up less than one percent of the US government budget. The Tesla and X CEO said he checked in with Trump a few…

Feb

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Attends Opening Meeting Of Lions Zone Humanitarian Organization

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Personality, Philanthropy

IKENNA UKWA ATTENDS OPENING MEETING OF LIONS ZONE HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATION The Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria ,Chief Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa attended the opening meeting of the Lions Zone Humanitarian Organization in Elu Ohafia today, February 3, 2025. The meeting was an opportunity for the group to thank Ukwa for his continuous support and express their gratitude for his inspiring presence. During the meeting, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa encouraged the group to expand their reach to other villages in Ohafia and pledged his commitment to supporting their programs and activities. He also promised to provide customized…

Feb

2025

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Fuel Marketers Ordered To Reduce Price As Dangote Crashes Supply Rate To N890 Per Litre

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Fuel marketers ordered to reduce price as Dangote crashes supply rate to N890 per litre The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has urged marketers to reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit, aka petrol, following the reduction in the ex-depot price of the product from N950 to N890 per litre by the Dangote refinery. Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N950 to N890, effective from Saturday. Mr Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, said this in a statement on Saturday…

Feb

2025

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‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’

Armed Forces, Crime, Mishap, News Flash

‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’ Police acting in concert with military operatives have rescued 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Kaduna Police Command spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, in a statement on Sunday said security operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kajuru Division and military personnel rescued the kidnapped Villages on Feb. 2. He said the security operatives acted on credible intelligence regarding the movement of bandits in Kajuru area and rescued the victims. Hassan said that the joint operatives advanced…

Feb

2025

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APPLY NOW: Ministry Of Arts Seeks 20 Creatives For Residency Programme

Arts, Arts And Culture, Entertainment, FGN

APPLY NOW: Ministry Of Art Seeks 20 Creatives For Residency Programme. The federal ministry of art, culture, tourism, and creative economy is seeking applications for a six-week residency programme that aims to address societal challenges and inspire cultural pride through artistic expression. The programme is in collaboration with MADhouse by Tikera Africa and has ‘Re-imagining hope residency’ as its theme. A statement issued on Sunday by Nneka Anibeze, a special adviser to Hannatu Musawa, minister of art, culture, tourism, and creative economy, said the programme will bring together 20 exceptional creatives from across Nigeria. The residency, which will feature two…