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Mar

30

2025

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GODA Strengthens Ties With Nkporo Community, Begins Engagement For Sustainable Development

Abia North, Abia State, Empowerment, Good Governance, News Flash

GODA STRENGTHENS TIES WITH NKPORO COMMUNITY, BEGINS ENGAGEMENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), led by its Director General, Engr. Obinna Odum, alongside top management officials, engaged with the Nkporo community in Ohafia Local Government Area yesterday to foster collaboration for sustainable development. The strategic meeting, held at the palace of His Royal Highness Eze Eqwugwo of Amudu Autonomous Community, Etitiama Nkporo, focused on strengthening partnerships between community stakeholders and GODA to enhance government presence and drive developmental initiatives in the area. Speaking during the engagement, Engr. Obinna Odum introduced GODA as an authority established by law…

Mar

28

2025

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Match Fixtures Of The 2025 Ikenna & Jenny Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Football, Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Sports

MATCH FIXTURES OF THE 2025 IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA GROUP A: Amaekpu Akanu Nde Agbo Nkporo Amaogudu Abiriba GROUP B: Ebem Amaeke Abiriba Nde Elu Nkporo Amangwu vs Asaga winner PLAY-OFF:Sunday 30th March 2025Time : 2:00 pm Amangwu vs Asaga OPENING MATCHKNOCK OUT :Amaekpu vs Nde Agbo NkoroDate: Sunday 30th March 2025Time: 3:30 pm Ebem vs Amaeke AbiribaDate: Monday 31st March 2025Time: 3:30pm Akanu vs AmaoguduDate: Saturday 5th April 2025Time: 3:30pm Nkporo vs winner of the play off Amangwu And AsagaDate: Sunday 6th April 2025Time: 3:30pm NEXT STAGE: 1st Group A vs 2nd Group…

Mar

27

2025

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GODA: ‘Construction Of Amaekpu Ohafia Ring Road To Be Completed In 2 Weeks’ – Chief Iroha Odege MD, Descon Construction Company

Abia North, Abia State, Infrastructure, Works

GODA: 'Construction Of Amaekpu Ohafia Ring Road To Be Completed In 2 Weeks' - Chief Iroha Odege MD, Descon Construction Company. Our team made up of Rev. Ike Ebi(Executive Secretary, Ohafia School Of thought), Chief MBA Imo(Skog Complex) and my humble self were on inspection tour of the extent of work by Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA) on the Ofali Agwu Road through Imogo Amaekpu, Aku MBA road down to Amoba(Bendagold Petrol Station) Ring road. We were greatly impressed with the level of work done so far. 70% of the entire work is already done and construction is on going.…

Mar

25

2025

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Match Fixtures Of The 2025 Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Abia State, Football, Ohafia LGA, Sports

MATCH FIXTURES OF THE 2025 IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA POWERED BY : IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP GROUP A: Amaekpu Akanu Asaga Amaogudu GROUP B: Ebem Amaeke Amangwu Nkporo FIRST STAGE: Amaekpu vs AsagaDate: Sunday 30th March 2025Time: 3:30 pm Ebem vs Amaeke AbiribaDate: Monday 31st March 2025Time: 3:30pm Akanu vs AmaoguduDate: Saturday 5th April 2025Time: 3:30pm Nkporo vs AmangwuDate: Sunday 6th April 2025Time: 3:30pm NEXT STAGE: 1st Group A vs 2nd Group BDate: Saturday 12th April 2025Time: 3:30pm 1st B vs 2nd ADate Sunday 13th April 2025Time: 3:30pm NEXT STAGE- 3RD PLACE: Loser A…

Mar

24

2025

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2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election

Abia North, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) and representative of Abia North Senatorial District, has rejected calls by the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to contest the 2027 presidential election. The Northern coalition, consisting of 40 youth groups, had urged Kalu to run for president with either Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal or Adamawa State Governor Umar Fintiri as his running mate. The appeal was made after a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State,…

Mar

22

2025

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The Ancient Shrine Of Isi-Ume And Ugwuele: Tracing The Origins Of Humankind In Igboland

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, History, South East

The Ancient Shrine of Isi-Ume and Ugwuele: Tracing the Origins of Humankind in Igboland The history of the Igbo people is deeply intertwined with the ancient past of humankind itself. A remarkable archaeological discovery by Prof. Joseph Anozie has shed light on an ancient civilization in Igboland dating as far back as 500,000 B.C. This groundbreaking find provides compelling evidence that regions such as Uturu , Okigwe, Nsukka, Udi, Orlu, and Awka served as the epicenter of early Igbo settlements, playing a crucial role in the development of their culture and traditions. Recently, a research team embarked on a journey…

Mar

22

2025

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Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Set To Organize Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, Football, Ohafia LGA, Sports

IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION SET TO ORGANIZE FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA Hon. Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION will under the auspices of his pro-group, IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP organize a football competition for the three (3) clans in Ohafia LGA, namely; Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo. The Official Kick-Off and Opening Ceremony has been scheduled to be held as follows; DATE: Sunday 30th March 2025 VENUE: Ofali Agwu Primary School Mini Stadium, Amaekpu Ohafia, in Ohafia LGA, Abia State. TIME: 4:00 PM, While the Finals and Presentation of Prizes will be…

Mar

21

2025

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Hon. Uchendu Eni Tours Schools, Empowers Indigent Pupils With PSLAT Exam Sponsorship

Abia North, Education, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

HON. UCHENDU ENI TOURS SCHOOLS, EMPOWERS INDIGENT PUPILS WITH PSLAT EXAM SPONSORSHIP Hon. Uchendu Agwu Eni, the Councilor representing Ohafor Ward in Ohafia Local Government Area, and Chief Whip of Ohafia Legislative Council, has launched a transformative initiative to enroll indigent pupils for the General Placement Test (GPT) and Primary School Leaving Assessment Test (PSLAT) across his constituency. The ongoing program, which was flagged off earlier this month, has already brought relief to several families by ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder young learners from advancing academically. Hon. Eni’s initiative, which covers the full cost of exam registration, testifies…

Mar

21

2025

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Chief Ikenna Ukwa Pays Condolence Visit To Hon Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu

Abia North, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events

CHIEF IKENNA UKWA PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO HON EMEKA IBEM UDUMA KALU The Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Nigerian Senate, Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , yesterday paid a condolence visit to Chief Barr. Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu at his Port Harcourt residence. The visit was to offer condolences over the passing of Chief Kalu's mother, Late Mrs. Grace Uduma Kalu Ukairo, who lived a remarkable 95 years. During his visit, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa described the late matriarch as a devout Christian and a peaceful, humane person who positively impacted her community and family. He urged…

Mar

21

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Gets Honorary Doctorate In Media & Communication From The Myles Leadership University, Ghana

Abia State, Abia North, Education, International, Personality

IKENNA UKWA GETS HONORARY DOCTORATE IN MEDIA & COMMUNICATION FROM THE MYLES LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY, GHANA The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reigh Advertising & Consulting Agency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has been conferred with a Doctor of Media and Communication, (Honoris Causa) from Myles Leadership University - MLU , Ghana. This prestigious honor is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of media and advertising. Though unavoidably absent to receive the Honorary Doctorate Award today Thursday 20th March 2025 in Accra Ghana, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his acceptance speech after receiving the letter of notification from…