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Sep
25
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Breaking: Ikenna Ukwa Lightens Isu, Ihechiowa & Ututu Communities With Solar Powered Street Lights

Breaking: Ikenna Ukwa Lightens Isu, Ihechiowa & Ututu Communities With Solar Powered Street Lights

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics
BREAKING: IKENNA UKWA LIGHTENS ISU, IHECHIOWA & UTUTU COMMUNITIES WITH SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS … As The Contractor Completes Project The contractor handling the installation of solar powered street lights in Isu, Ihechiowa and Ututu communities in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, Kaplan Consults limited has completed the project within three weeks. The project, which was attracted by the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, and dedicated to the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu , was officially handed over to the contractor, by the domiciled Agency, the Niger…
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Sep
24
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘It Was God Who Told Me To Buy Aircraft’ – Bishop Oyedepo

‘It Was God Who Told Me To Buy Aircraft’ – Bishop Oyedepo

News Flash, Personality, Religion
‘It Was God Who Told Me To Buy Aircraft’ — Bishop Oyedepo Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel), has defended his ministry’s practices and origins, asserting that its founding and key decisions, including the acquisition of his private aircraft, were guided by direct divine instructions. In a video clip circulating on social media, Bishop Oyedepo dismissed any claims of a “co-founder” of the ministry, stating, “This ministry has no co-founder. The first one to hear the mission is this young lady [pointing to his wife],” referring to his wife. He said that all the…
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Sep
24
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘Akpabio Not More A Senator Than I Am’, Natasha Declares On Resumption

‘Akpabio Not More A Senator Than I Am’, Natasha Declares On Resumption

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Senate
‘Akpabio Not More A Senator Than I Am’, Natasha Declares On Resumption The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared that the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio is not more of a senator than she is. Addressing newsmen shortly after gaining access to her office at Suite 2.05 in the Senate Wing, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan remained defiant, insisting that she would not tender any apology over her suspension. The senator resumed duties on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, just hours after her office was unsealed inside the Senate Complex. “Senate President Akpabio is not more of a senator…
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Sep
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
My Principal And I Are Working Together, Fubara Says After Meeting Tinubu

My Principal And I Are Working Together, Fubara Says After Meeting Tinubu

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
My Principal And I Are Working Together, Fubara Says After Meeting Tinubu Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Monday restated that political stability has fully returned to the state. He stated this in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after visiting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Fubara, who was reinstated by the President five days ago after completing a six month suspension from office, said the crisis that rocked Rivers had been settled. He also said he was now in a good relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. “I don’t…
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Sep
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked

Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked

Crime, Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash
Senator Natasha’s Trial Stalled, New Date Picked The trial of suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, which was schedule to begin on Monday has been stalled due to an objection raised by the defendant. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is standing trial over cybercrime charges brought against her by the federal government before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Mohammed Abubakar, and was granted bail, following which Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned till September 22 for the commencement of trial. During proceedings…
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Sep
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
No Visa For Corrupt Nigerian Officials – US Declares

No Visa For Corrupt Nigerian Officials – US Declares

Foreign Affairs, Crime, News Flash
No Visa For Corrupt Nigerian Officials – US Declares The United States has declared that corrupt Nigerian government officials will face visa restrictions, reiterating that there is no limit on accountability. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria gave the warning in a statement released on Monday via its official X handle. “Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals engage in corruption, they can be barred from receiving U.S. visas,” the Mission stated. The warning comes just hours after Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was petitioned before U.S. authorities over alleged unlawful acquisition of multimillion-dollar…
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Sep
22
2025
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Shehu Sani Urges FGN To Change LGA ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’

Shehu Sani Urges FGN To Change LGA ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, LGA, News Flash
Shehu Sani Urges FG To Change LG ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’ A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, on Sunday urged the Federal Government and relevant authorities to consider replacing the designation of Local Government “Chairman” with the title of “Mayor,” arguing that the current nomenclature does not properly reflect the executive authority of the office. In a post on his official Facebook page, Sani noted that the title “Chairman” appears more suited to a committee setting than an executive office, adding that it undermines the importance of local government as the third tier of governance in the…
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Sep
21
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
CJN Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 57 New SANs

CJN Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 57 New SANs

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash
CJN Kekere-Ekun To Swear In 57 New SANs According to a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Supreme Court, Dr Festus Akande, on Sunday, the swearing-in ceremony forms part of activities marking the formal commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the apex court. The CJN will deliver an address that will highlight the performance of the Supreme Court in the 2024/2025 legal year and provide an overview of developments across the Nigerian judiciary. “In line with long-standing tradition, the CJN will deliver a State of the Judiciary address with a view to highlighting…
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Sep
21
2025
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‘My Steadying Anchor’, Tinubu Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi On Birthday

‘My Steadying Anchor’, Tinubu Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi On Birthday

Birthday, News Flash, Presidency
‘My Steadying Anchor’, Tinubu Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi On Birthday President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at her 65th birthday anniversary addressing her as the love of his life and steadying anchor. In a statement personally signed by President Bola Tinubu he says “Oluremi Mi, as you celebrate your 65th birthday today, I honour not only the love of my life, but also a woman whose quiet strength and enduring grace have been my steadying anchor. Through every season, from the long years of struggle and political exile, to leadership responsibilities, you have…
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