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Jun

12

2026

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We Will Make Arochukwu/Ohafia A Model Of Development And Good Representation – Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa On Democracy Day

Arochukwu, National Assembly, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

HAPPY DEMOCRACY DAY!!! As we mark this day, let us renew our pledge to build a constituency where no one is left behind. Together, we will make Arochukwu/Ohafia a model of development and good representation. Today, June 12, we celebrate the enduring power of the people to choose, to speak, and to shape their own future. Democracy is more than voting every four years. It is the daily commitment of leaders to serve with integrity, and the daily commitment of citizens to hold them accountable. As your son and as the APC flagbearer for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in 2027, I…

Jun

10

2026

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Resign If You Can’t End Insecurity, Reps Tell Service Chiefs

News Flash, National Assembly

Resign If You Can’t End Insecurity, Reps Tell Service Chiefs The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to come up with comprehensive and aggressive security strategy to flush out bandits, terrorists and kidnappers from their hideouts in Nigeria. The lawmakers said the service chiefs should step down if the administration fails to curb insecurity and regain public trust within a defined timeframe. The lawmakers declared that if the administration proves unable to halt the worsening security situation and restore public confidence within a clearly defined timeframe, the service chiefs should “honourably resign from office.” The call followed…

Jun

10

2026

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Panic As Fire Breaks Out At National Assembly Complex

News Flash, National Assembly

Panic As Fire Breaks Out At National Assembly Complex A fire incident on Wednesday triggered panic at the National Assembly complex in Abuja after flames briefly broke out near a hearing room in the Senate wing. Videos shared on social media showed smoke billowing through the affected area as lawmakers and staff members scrambled to contain the situation. Voices in the video could be heard saying, “The fire came from gas,” while another said, “No extinguisher.” One of the clips also captured Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North) leaving the scene as the emergency unfolded. According to TVC, the fire occurred…

May

14

2026

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Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027: Jubilation As Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Secures APC Exco/Stakeholders Sole Candidacy Endorsement.

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

BREAKING NEWS: IKENNA UKWA ADOPTED AS APC SOLE ASPIRANT FOR AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY The Members and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ohafia LGA, in conjunction with members of the Reality Organization and the OUK Movement, have unanimously adopted Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as the sole aspirant for the House of Representatives seat, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for Friday, 15th May 2026. The endorsement was announced on Thursday, 14th May 2026, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Skog Event Centre, Amaekpu Ohafia. At the meeting, party leaders, ward executives, and representatives of…

May

01

2026

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The Big Masquerade Arrives: Ikenna Ukwa Picks APC Nomination Form For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

2027: IKENNA UKWA PICKS APC NOMINATION FORM FOR AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY Frontline aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, has formally purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of the party to contest the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Speaking to journalists shortly after obtaining the forms, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa said his decision to contest was borne out of a desire to offer purposeful and efficient representation and attract more federal presence in Arochukwu/Ohafia federal Constituency. He described his aspiration as “a mission to change the leadership narrative…

Apr

29

2026

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s $516.3m Loan For Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

Senate Approves Tinubu’s $516.3m Loan For Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516.3 million syndicated loan for the construction of Sections I, Phase IA and IB of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, covering approximately 120 kilometres. The approval comes less than ten days after the President transmitted the request to the National Assembly, in line with Sections 16 and 21 of the Debt Management Office Establishment Act. The decision follows the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wamakko. The committee…

Mar

23

2026

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Akaekpuchionwa Movement: A Clarion Call By Arochukwu/Ohafia Concerned Youth

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Youths

RE: CLARION CALL BY AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA CONCERNED YOUTH I wish to sincerely thank the leadership and members of the Concerned Youth of Arochukwu/Ohafia for the communique issued on 16th March 2026, in which they expressed their confidence in me and appealed that I consider offering myself for service as the representative of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). I am deeply humbled and honoured by this show of confidence. It is both encouraging and inspiring to know that the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia have taken notice of…

Mar

20

2026

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Hon. Ikenna Ukwa: A Philanthropist With A Heart Of Gold Ready To Serve Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency- By Ikechukwu Uka

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Philanthropy

Hon. Ikenna Ukwa: A Philanthropist with a Heart of Gold Ready to Serve Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency In the heart of Ohafia and Arochukwu, a beacon of hope and progress emerges in the name of Hon. Ikenna Ukwa, a devoted philanthropist whose unwavering commitment to the community shines through every initiative he undertakes. With a heart of gold and a vision for a brighter future, Hon. Ikenna Ukwa is set to bring transformational leadership to the House of Representatives, advocating for the values and needs of the people he deeply cares about. A Legacy of Service Hon. Ikenna Ukwa's journey is…

Mar

17

2026

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From Cronyism To Service: A Call To Arochukwu/Ohafia Youths For Purposeful Leadership- By Alhaji K. Mallam

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia North, National Assembly

From Cronyism to Service: A Call to Arochukwu/Ohafia Youths for Purposeful Leadership - By Alhaji K. Mallam Only if the youths of arochukwu/ohafia federal constituency can see beyond the politics of cronies and embrace the politics of service will true development become a reality. For too long, politics built on personal loyalty, favoritism, and narrow interests has slowed progress and weakened public trust. When leadership is reduced to rewarding friends and allies, the real needs of the people; jobs, quality education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security are pushed aside. We have seen it firsthand in arochukwu/ohafia federal constituency. The strength of…

Feb

17

2026

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E-Transmission: Senate Reveals Why ‘Real Time’ Was Removed

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

E-transmission: Senate Reveals Why ‘Real Time’ Was Removed The Senator representing Ekiti State District, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed the real reason behind the removal of “real time” from the 2026 Electoral Bill. He clarified this in a statement issued through his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Sunday. Bamidele explained that the Senate had previously rejected Clause 60(3) of the bill, which mandated that the presiding officer “shall electronically transmit the results from each polling unit to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) in real time…”. The clause was subsequently redrafted to retain electronic transmission of results while…