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Oct
03
2025
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US Bars Iran From Attending World Cup Draw

US Bars Iran From Attending World Cup Draw

Football, Sports, World News
US Bars Iran From Attending World Cup Draw The U.S. denied an Iranian delegation entry to attend the World Cup draw in the country, according to the spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation (FFI), Amir-Mehdi Alawi. Among those affected were FFI President Mehdi Taj, Head Coach Amir Ghalenoei, and seven other FFI officials, the spokesperson said, according to the daily newspaper Shargh. The FFI is now hoping to persuade FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse the decision. The spokesperson thinks Infantino will lift the prohibition within the next two weeks. The World Cup draw will take place on December 5…
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Oct
03
2025
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Massive Ovation For Oluremi Tinubu As She Launches N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pads For 370,000 Schoolgirls

Massive Ovation For Oluremi Tinubu As She Launches N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pads For 370,000 Schoolgirls

FGN, Education, Health, News Flash
Oluremi Tinubu Launches N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pads For 370,000 Schoolgirls Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday flagged off the nationwide distribution of 370,000 sanitary pads worth ₦2,550,297,150 for schoolgirls in rural communities across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Nigerian Politics Books The official launch, held at the State House, Alausa, Lagos, was part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) project tagged “Flow with Confidence.” The programme, which aims to promote menstrual health and empower adolescent girls, was launched simultaneously in Borno, Cross River, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Kebbi, and Lagos States, with other states…
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Oct
03
2025
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President Tinubu To Commission Nigeria’s First $400m Crude Export Terminal In 50 Years

President Tinubu To Commission Nigeria’s First $400m Crude Export Terminal In 50 Years

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Tinubu To Commission Nigeria’s First $400m Crude Export Terminal In 50 Years President Bola Tinubu is expected to commission the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers State on October 8, 2025. It is the first new crude export facility to be built in Nigeria in more than 50 years. The Executive Director of Legal and Corporate Services of Green Energy International Limited, GEIL, Olusegun Ilori, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The facility, built by GEIL, operators of the Otakikpo field in OML 11, Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, will become…
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Oct
03
2025
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Why Commissioning PortHarcourt And Other Roads In ABA Goes Beyond A Presidential Visit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Why Commissioning PortHarcourt And Other Roads In ABA Goes Beyond A Presidential Visit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
WHY COMMISSIONING PORTHARCOURT AND OTHER ROADS IN ABA GOES BEYOND A PRESIDENTIAL VISIT. By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere While it is yet unclear whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will honor today's invitation to come and commission the Portharcourt and other roads projects completed by Governor Alex Otti, it must be said that the several attempts made by Governor Alex Otti to bring the President to Abia soil to commission the long completed 6.3km Portharcourt road is first and foremost an acknowledgement of the fact that the Tinubu government granted its permission for the Alex Otti government to work on the…
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Oct
02
2025
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2027: I Am Not Stepping Down For Obi, Amaechi, Anyone – Atiku Clarifies Viral Report

2027: I Am Not Stepping Down For Obi, Amaechi, Anyone – Atiku Clarifies Viral Report

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: I Am Not Stepping Down For Obi, Amaechi, Anyone – Atiku Clarifies Viral Report Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the report implying that he intends to abandon his presidential ambition for another presidential aspirant. Atiku was reported to have declared his willingness to step down for a younger, vibrant and more acceptable candidate on the platform of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress during an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday. But the ex-VP has dismissed the report as a misrepresentation of the interview. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, on Thursday, Atiku…
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Oct
02
2025
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President Tinubu To Commission Governor Otti’s Strategic Road Projects In ABA As America Applauds Abia’s Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

President Tinubu To Commission Governor Otti’s Strategic Road Projects In ABA As America Applauds Abia’s Transformation – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Good Governance, Presidency
President Tinubu to Commission Governor Otti’s Strategic Road Projects in Aba as America Applauds Abia’s Transformation By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Tomorrow, Friday, October 3rd, Abia State will witness yet another historic moment as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits Aba to commission some strategic road projects delivered under the transformative leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. For the people of Abia, this is more than a routine presidential visit. It represents a strong national endorsement of the sweeping reforms and infrastructural renewal that have repositioned the state in just over two years. The commissioning of the reconstructed Portharcourt Road, once…
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Oct
02
2025
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Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Partnership With The Federal Government – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti’s Strategic Partnership With The Federal Government – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Good Governance
Governor Alex Otti's Strategic Partnership with the Federal Government Governor Alex Otti's invitation to President Bola Tinubu to commission state-funded projects is a strategic move that underscores a commitment to transcending partisan politics for developmental purposes. This action aligns with a recognized pattern from the Presidency, which has noted that President Tinubu is "unconditionally partnering with opposition governors" to achieve a national consensus for progress. By inviting the President, Governor Otti is fostering a collaborative relationship with the federal government, which can be crucial for attracting further investment and federal projects to Abia State. This approach highlights a focus on…
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Oct
01
2025
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Happy New Month & 65th Independence Celebration – Ikenna Ukwa

Happy New Month & 65th Independence Celebration – Ikenna Ukwa

Abia State, Birthday, News Flash
HAPPY NEW MONTH & 65TH INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION As we celebrate our nation's 65th independence, I express my warmest felicitations to all Nigerians all over the world. Our Foundation, IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION remain committed to supporting initiatives that promote the well-being and development of our community. Let's continue to work together towards building a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come. Happy Independence Day and welcome to a brand new month of October. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa ,Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria.
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Oct
01
2025
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Chief Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates With Chief Chijioke James(Ike ABIA) On The Occasion Of His Birthday

Chief Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates With Chief Chijioke James(Ike ABIA) On The Occasion Of His Birthday

Birthday, News Flash, Personality
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHIEF CHIJIOKE JAMES: IKE ABIA Warmest felicitations to the Chairman of Unubiko Foundation, Chief Chijioke Junior James Umeh (IKE ABIA) on the momentous occasion of his birthday anniversary. We celebrate his remarkable leadership, vision, and contributions to his community, Abia and Nigeria at large. His dedication and selfless service to God and humanity have made a lasting impact. On behalf of my family and the entire members of IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, we wish him a wonderful birthday celebration and a year ahead that brings good health and continued success. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa ,Founder, Ikenna…
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