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Mar
08
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates International Women’s Day With The Wife Of Executive Governor Of ABIA State, Her Excellency, Mrs Priscilla C. Otti

Ohafia Council Mayor, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Celebrates International Women’s Day With The Wife Of Executive Governor Of ABIA State, Her Excellency, Mrs Priscilla C. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, International, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Women Affairs
OHAFIA COUNCIL MAYOR, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH THE WIFE OF EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE, HER EXCELLENCY, MRS PRISCILLA C. OTTI. "Today, as we celebrate International Women's Day, I am honored to stand alongside Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chioma Otti, and women from all walks of life in Abia State. As the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA, I recognize the pivotal role women play in shaping our communities and driving progress. We celebrate the trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations, the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes, and the leaders…
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Mar
08
2025
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Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Celebrates All The Women Worldwide On This Year’s International Women’s Day

Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Celebrates All The Women Worldwide On This Year’s International Women’s Day

Humanitarian, International, Ohafia LGA, People Reorientation, Women Affairs
Happy International Women's Day 2025 to all the women worldwide. Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association - EOILA will be celebrating Women's Day today at Umuahia, Abia State, with Her Excellency, the Wife of the Executive Governor of Abia State, The wife of the Deputy Governor of Abia State, The Commissioner for Women Affairs all other Top and Important Personalities that will be attending the program today with them over there. This year's 2025 topic according to United Nations is to, #Accelerate Action# . At the current rate of progress, " It will take until 2158 to achieve full gender parity"…
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Mar
02
2025
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New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

Football, International, News Flash, Sports
New Rule: Referees to Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold the Ball for Over 8 Seconds The International Football Board (IFAB), the organization responsible for developing the rules of the game, unanimously approved changes to Rule 12.2 (indirect free kick) this Saturday. Under the new guideline, if a goalkeeper holds onto the ball for more than eight seconds, the referee will award a corner kick to the opposing team instead of an indirect free kick. Following the 139th Annual General Assembly held in Belfast, the IFAB announced several amendments to the rules of the game, which FIFA will implement at…
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Feb
23
2025
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NDLEA Arrest Thai Woman With 46kg Of Cannabis At Lagos Airport

NDLEA Arrest Thai Woman With 46kg Of Cannabis At Lagos Airport

Crime, International, News Flash
NDLEA Arrests Thai Woman With 46kg Of Cannabis At Lagos Airport A 24-year-old Thai national, Ms Pattaphi Wimonnat, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency while attempting to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.60 kilograms, into Nigeria. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. The statement read: “An attempt by a 24-year-old Thai woman, Ms Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.60 kilograms, into Nigeria through Murtala Muhammed International…
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Feb
22
2025
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German Envoy Present At ATTNEWS Unveiling, Gives Strong Commendations; Says That’s The Only Nigerian Online Newspaper He Reads

German Envoy Present At ATTNEWS Unveiling, Gives Strong Commendations; Says That’s The Only Nigerian Online Newspaper He Reads

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, People & Events, Personality
GERMAN ENVOY PRESENT AT ATTNEWS UNVEILING, GIVES STRONG COMMENDATION; SAYS THAT'S THE ONLY NIGERIAN ONLINE NEWSPAPER HE READS The German envoy Mr. Fredrick Carl who was present at the Unveiling of the ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS, Abia North Office in Ohafia was full of praises of the pattern of reportage of ATTNEWS stories and headlines. He told our news correspondent Onyemaobi Emetu during a short interview after the event that anytime he is in the country like this, he reads ATTNEWS updates and also when he is in his country. That it gives him bits of what is…
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Feb
20
2025
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No Evidence USAID Funds Boko Haram – US Ambassador

No Evidence USAID Funds Boko Haram – US Ambassador

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, World News
No Evidence USAID Funds Boko Haram – US Ambassador The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has said there is no evidence that the United States Agency for International Development is funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group. Mills stated after meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja late Wednesday night that no nation condemns Boko Haram’s violence more strongly than the US. He assured all that if any evidence is found, the US government will work with the Nigerian government to investigate it. Recall that on February 13, Congressman Scott Perry accused USAID of funding terrorist groups,…
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Feb
16
2025
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Shipment Of ‘Heavy’ US Bombs Arrives In Israel

Shipment Of ‘Heavy’ US Bombs Arrives In Israel

International, News Flash, World News
Shipment Of ‘Heavy’ US Bombs Arrives In Israel Israel’s defence ministry said Sunday that a shipment of “heavy” US-made bombs arrived overnight in Israel, as Marco Rubio began his first visit to the country as Washington’s top diplomat. “A shipment of heavy aerial bombs recently released by the US government was received and unloaded overnight in Israel,” the ministry said in a statement, referring to MK-84 munitions recently authorised by President Donald Trump’s administration. “The munitions shipment that arrived in Israel, released by the Trump administration, represents a significant asset for the air force and the IDF (military) and serves…
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Feb
16
2025
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USAID: Calls For Probe Spread Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding

USAID: Calls For Probe Spread Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding

International, News Flash, World News
USAID: Calls For Probe Spread Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding Some Nigerians have demanded an investigation into the allegations by a United States Congressman, Scott Perry, that the United States Agency for International Development funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram. Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania, claimed during the inaugural hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency on Thursday. The session, titled, ‘The War on Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud,’ focused on alleged misappropriations of taxpayer funds. President Donald Trump had suspended USAID and other aid programmes, accusing them of corruption. The lawmaker alleged…
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Feb
16
2025
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Ukraine Pushes Back As Trump Eyes 50% Of It’s Rare Earth Mineral

Ukraine Pushes Back As Trump Eyes 50% Of It’s Rare Earth Mineral

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, World News
Ukraine Pushes Back As Trump Eyes 50% Of Its Rare Earth Mineral The United States has proposed owning 50 percent of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for possible military support. Under the proposal, Ukraine would transfer partial control of its valuable mineral resources to Washington rather than make financial repayments for all the US support the country has received since the Russian invasion in 2022. According to NBC News, which cited US officials, American troops would only be deployed to the European nation under the proposal if a deal is reached with Russia to end the war. On Wednesday,…
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Feb
15
2025
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Nigeria’s First Lady Becomes OAFLAD Steering Committee Member

Nigeria’s First Lady Becomes OAFLAD Steering Committee Member

FGN, International, News Flash, Politics
Nigeria’s First Lady Becomes OAFLAD Steering Committee Member Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has been elected as a member, Steering Committee of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). This was at the 29th Ordinary General Assembly of the organization ongoing in Addis Ababa on the sideline of the 38th African Union Summit Ordinary Session. She joins the 8- member Steering Committee as one of the two members representing West Africa. She will serve in the new position for a two year tenure. Already a strong voice within OAFLAD, the First Lady is expected to further carry the…
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