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Oct

2025

Nigeria To Have 30 APC -Controlled States By 2026 (Details Exposed)

Nigeria To Have 30 APC-Controlled States By 2026 (Details Emerged) The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will have 30 All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled states by 2026, as more opposition governors have indicated interest in joining the ruling party. Idris made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Quarterly Strategy Meeting of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) for Commissioners for Information of APC-governed states, held at the Government House Multipurpose Hall, Maiduguri, Borno State. The two-day event, themed “FGN–PGF Synergy 2025: One Message, One Future,” focused…

Oct

2025

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Governors Who Criticised Me Are Now In APC – Wike

News Flash, Politics

Governors Who Criticised Me Are Now In APC – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the mass defection of party leaders and state governors of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress has justified his support for President Bola Tinubu, as those who once criticised him are now members of the APC. The Minister made the statement on Wednesday at the flag-off of the construction of the main carriageways on the outer southern expressway in Abuja. Wike said some of the governors had previously criticised him for destabilising…

Oct

2025

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Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Celebrates Mum’s Birthday

Birthday, Ohafia LGA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BELOVED MOTHER Happy Birthday to a selfless, loving, and incredible mom. Today is all about celebrating YOU - your strength, your beauty, and your unquenchable love. I'm so grateful for the sacrifices you've made for our family and for the unconditional support you've always given. Here's to another year of love, laughter, and happiness. My wife and your grandchildren love you and wish you long life, good health and more successful years ahead. Hon (Dr) & Mrs Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa.15/10/25.

Oct

2025

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Ikwu Umuolugu Ohafia Mourns Our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai

News Flash, Obituary, Ohafia LGA

IKWU UMUOLUGU OHAFIA MOURNS OUR PATRIARCH, REV DR UMA UKPAI The Umuolugu Maternal Kindred of Ohafia mourns, with a deep sense of irreparable loss, yet with grateful heart to God, the passing on to eternal glory of our Patriarch, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai on 6th October, 2025 at a blessed age of 80 years. We take solace on the fact that at his glorious transition, he had fought a good fight, finished his course and kept the faith. For over six decades he traversed the world with the Gospel in fiery evangelism, demonstrating the power of God to save, heal…

Oct

2025

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NAOS Vice President Urenwa Favour Olugu Felicitates With Princess Isioma Ukwa, Mother Of Hon. Chief Ikenna Ukwa On Her Birthday

Birthday

NAOS Vice President Urenwa Favour Olugu Felicitates With Princess Isioma Ukwa, Mother Of Hon. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa On Her Birthday Happy Birthday, Ma. On this special day, I wish you abundant joy, sound health, and continuous blessings. May your years ahead be filled with peace, fulfillment, and happiness. Wishing you a truly memorable celebration.

Oct

2025

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Otti: Sustaining The Momentum In Abia Road Infrastructure- By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure

Otti: Sustaining the Momentum in Abia Road Infrastructure By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has continued to demonstrate unwavering commitment and visionary leadership in transforming Abia’s road infrastructure landscape. His administration’s latest action, the approval of new contracts for the reconstruction of major state and federal roads, has further strengthened the ongoing narrative of progress, renewal, and purposeful governance. In what can best be described as another bold stride toward accelerated development, the State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Otti, on Monday approved the reconstruction of key roads across four local government…

Oct

2025

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Otti Strikes Back: Critics Exposed For Metaphorical Smoke, Not Fire – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Otti Strikes Back: Critics Exposed for Metaphorical Smoke, Not Fire In the noisy marketplace of Nigerian politics, where sensationalism often substitutes for substance, Governor Alex Otti stands unshaken on the firm ground of verifiable data. While his detractors weave fables of fiscal misconduct, the truth sits calmly in the public domain — on the Abia State official website, where citizens can freely access the 2024 Approved Budget, the Citizens’ Budget, and detailed Quarterly Performance Reports outlining revenue inflows, disbursements, and project execution. Those who demand that the governor “show the books” simply expose their own ignorance — the books are…

Oct

2025

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Hon. Nelson Uchechukwu Destiny Commiserates With The Immediate Family Of Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai And The Entire Ohafia On The Demise Of The Spiritual General

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

Hon. Nelson Uchechukwu Destiny Commiserates With The Immediate Family Of Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai And The Entire Ohafia On The Demise Of The Spiritual General I Hon. Nelson Uchechukwu Nelson Destiny joins the the people of Asaga,Ohafia Ofurishi, Abians, Nigerians and beyond to Mourn Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai who passed away on the 6th of October 2025 at the age of 80 years . Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was more than a preacher of the gospel of christ. He was a generational teacher, counsellor, soldier of christ who gave his life fully to the service of God and…

Oct

2025

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Onwa Ohafia Social Club Mourn The Demise Of God’s Own General Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary, Ohafia LGA

ONWA OHAFIA SOCIAL CLUB MOURN THE DEMISE OF GOD'S OWN GENERAL REV. DR. UMA UKPAI Onwa Ohafia Social Club, express profound sorrow over the death of our Brother, Father, Mentor, Spiritual Father and guardian, Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai. The entire BOT, Executive and Members mourn the loss of a spiritual icon fondly referred to as “God’s General.” Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai, was a beacon of hope and faith for millions in Ohafia, Abia, Nigeria and beyond. For over six decades, he devoted his life to evangelistic missions, inspirational teachings, and extensive charitable work that touched countless lives in Ohafia and…

Oct

2025

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Amb. Dr. Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” And UAAP Join Gov. Otti, CAN In Mourning Passing Of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

Amb.Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander," and UAAP Join Gov. Otti, CAN in Mourning Passing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, affectionately known as "De Ultimate Commander" and Ikenga Gburugburu of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has joined the executive governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, to express profound sorrow over the passing of Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai. As the President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP), Ambassador Offor, along with the entire UAAP community, mourns the loss of a spiritual icon fondly referred to as “God’s General.” Reverend Dr. Uma…