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Jan

2026

DHQ Finally Confirms Coup Attempt, Indicted Officers To Face Military Trial

DHQ Finally Confirms Coup Attempt, Indicted Officers To Face Military Trial The Defence Headquarters on Monday said investigations into alleged misconduct by some officers revealed claims of a plot to overthrow the government. In October 2025, the DHQ announced the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. Sahara Reporters reported on October 18 that the officers — ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier General — were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the government. The platform also linked the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day…

Jan

2026

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Wike’s Candidates Defeat Fubara’s Faction In APC Primaries

News Flash, Politics

Wike’s Candidates Defeat Fubara’s Faction In APC Primaries Hon. Napoleon Ukalikpe and Mrs. Bulabari Henrietta Loolo have won the APC primaries for the Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II by-elections, scheduled for February 21 in Rivers State. The candidates are reportedly the choices of former Governor Nyesom Wike, defeating other aspirants, including that of Governor Sim Fubara. The primaries followed ward delegate congresses held on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas to elect delegates who will vote in the party’s candidate selection process. The congresses, described by party officials as peaceful and orderly, were monitored by observers…

Jan

2026

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Umahi’s Son Wins APC Chairmanship Ticket For Ohaozara LGA

News Flash, Politics, South East

Umahi’s Son Wins APC Chairmanship Ticket For Ohaozara LG Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has secured the ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the Ohaozara local government election. Osborne, who was the sole candidate on the ticket, garnered all 55 votes cast by delegates in the primary election, which took place at Obiozara Primary School in Uburu. The Deputy State Chairman of the party, Alphonsus Nwali, who was the Chairman of the electoral committee for the Council’s primary election, declared the younger Umahi as the winner of the primary election. Nwali commended…

Jan

2026

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Sunday Igboho Arrives Nigeria, Sends Message To President Tinubu

Human Rights, News Flash, Personality, South West

Sunday Igboho Arrives Nigeria, Sends Message To Tinubu Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has arrived in Nigeria after the removal of his name from the list of wanted persons. Igboho returned home from self-exile in neighbouring Cotonou, Benin Republic. Upon arrival, Igboho was welcomed by supporters, Muslim clerics, and others at his Soka, Ibadan residence. They offered prayers over Igboho’s smooth return, and also prayed for President Bola Tinubu and traditional rulers who intervened in his case. While recounting his ordeal, Igboho, who shed tears, lamented that under the previous administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari,…

Jan

2026

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Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, UAAP Felicitates Kenneth Ahia, SAN, On His Birthday

Birthday, Abia North, Personality

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, UAAP Felicitates Kenneth Ahia, SAN, on His Birthday Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as De Ultimate Commander (Ikenga Gburugburu), President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Mr. Kenneth Ahia, SAN, a foundation member of the forum. In his goodwill message, Ambassador Offor described Kenneth Ahia, SAN, as a man of unwavering loyalty, courage, and principle, whose steadfast commitment to progressive ideals continues to inspire confidence and unity within Abia State. He further commended Ahia for his consistent and vocal support for Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR,…

Jan

2026

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A Befitting Birthday Greeting From AttNews To A Great Abian, Internationally Recognized Lawyer, Kenneth Ahia SAN

Abia State, Birthday, Personality

A befitting happy birthday to a great Abian, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, internationally recognized lawyer, philanthropist and Elder stateman Kenneth Ahia SAN. Your wisdom, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the ideals of good governance, justice, equity and fairness is unparalleled. May your remaining years ahead be filled with joy, peace, love and extravagant grace of God. Enjoy your day and best wishes from all of us @ AttNews.

Jan

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Interacts With Ikenna Ukwa Women Support Group

Abia North, Abia State, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA INTERACTS WITH IKENNA UKWA WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP …Reaffirms His Commitment To The Welfare of the Women. On Saturday 24th January 2026, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa had robust and fruitful interactions with the members of his support group, the IKENNA UKWA WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP, led by the Women Leader, Chief Mrs Ezinne Udo Uduma. The meeting was held at the country home of Barr & Mrs Udo Uduma in Ebem Ohafia.Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa who expressed gratitude to the women for their continuous support and warm welcome and…

Jan

2026

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THE POLITICS OF BAIT AND CAMERA ANGLES: How Click-Chasing Content Creators Mistook Governance For A Photo Contest- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

THE POLITICS OF BAIT AND CAMERA ANGLES: How Click-Chasing Content Creators Mistook Governance for a Photo Contest It takes a special kind of unseriousness to reduce governance to a scavenger hunt. The now-circulating poster daring the public to “name five standard projects completed by Governor Otti” — with a cash prize dangling like influencer bait — is not accountability. It is content creation masquerading as civic engagement.This is not a policy audit. It is not investigative journalism. It is the politics of thumbnails, hashtags, and monetised outrage — designed to rubbish governance by converting serious public discourse into a street…

Jan

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Resumes His Ward Tour In Ohafia As He Visits Okamu Ward

Abia State, Abia North, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA RESUMES HIS WARD TOUR IN OHAFIA AS HE VISITS OKAMU WARD Today, Sunday 25th January 2025, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa resumes his ward tour as he visits Okamu ward, in Okon Aku Ohafia with his team to interact with members and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC and the members of his pro-group, Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group in the ward. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa who reeled out his achievements under the auspices of his foundation, which he co-founded with his wife, charged the party members to…

Jan

2026

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As NYSC Welfare And Job Opportunities Soar Under Governor Otti In Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, News Flash

As NYSC Welfare and Job Opportunities Soar Under Governor Otti in Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has once again demonstrated visionary leadership through his transformative approach to the welfare, development, and empowerment of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the State. The recent swearing-in ceremony of the 2026 Batch A, Stream 1 corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Umunna, Bende LGA, underscored the Governor’s commitment to creating an enabling environment that not only attracts the nation’s best talents but also nurtures their potential for long-term…