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Sep

15

2026

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Home Knows Its Own: Ikenna Ukwa Identifies With Amaekpu Women At 2026 August Meeting

Arochukwu, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

#RenewedMediaHub‎HOME KNOWS ITS OWN: IKENNA UKWA IDENTIFIES WITH AMAEKPU WOMEN AT 2026 AUGUST MEETING‎‎Hon. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, APC candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and a proud son of Amaekpu Ohafia, identified with the women of his community during their 2026 Annual August Meeting, held on Saturday, 12th September, at Ohafia Girls Model Secondary School, Amaekpu Ohafia.‎‎Organised by the Amaekpu Community Women Council (Nzuko Iyom Amaekpu), the event was themed “Widow/Youth Empowerment — Reclaiming the Future.”‎Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa was represented by his Campaign Director-General, Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha, alongside Chief Mrs. Udo Uduma, Dr. Lucas Uche Eme, Chief Cliff Obia,…

Sep

14

2026

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Abia North 2027: INEC Final List Confirms Uko Nkole As NDC Senatorial Candidate…Name Seated Firmly At Number 12

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

Abia North 2027: INEC Final List Confirms Uko Nkole as NDC Senatorial Candidate...Name Seated Firmly At Number 12. The 2027 Abia North Senatorial contest has taken a decisive step forward with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) listing Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, FNITP, Ph.D., as the senatorial candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC). Nkole’s name appears in the final list of candidates released by INEC ahead of the 2027 general election, formally placing the former Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency representative on the ballot for the Abia North Senate race. The development gives an official stamp to Nkole’s bid to…

Sep

14

2026

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Gunmen Kill 9 Passengers In Plateau Bus Attack

News Flash, North Central, Security

Gunmen K!ll 9 Passengers In Plateau Bus Attack At least nine passengers were killed after gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus at Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The passengers were travelling to Jos when the attackers struck at about 9:40 p.m., shortly after the driver stopped at the junction to drop some passengers. The shooting left the bus riddled with bullets, with blood reportedly visible inside the vehicle. Several other passengers sustained injuries and were taken to hospitals for treatment. A teacher and neighbour of one of the victims, Lawan Suleiman,…

Sep

14

2026

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Anambra Still Paying Obi, Obiano-Era Debts – Soludo’s Govt

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash

Anambra Still Paying Obi, Obiano-Era Debts – Soludo’s Govt The Anambra State Government has revealed that it is still servicing loans incurred during the administrations of former governors Peter Obi and Willie Obiano, as the Chukwuma Soludo-led government continues efforts to reduce the state’s debt burden. The Commissioner for Finance, Izuchukwu Okafor, disclosed this during a Ndi Anambra podcast released by the state government’s New Media team on Monday, while giving an update on the state’s financial position. Okafor said the Soludo administration had not obtained any commercial bank loan since assuming office but had continued to make repayments on…

Sep

14

2026

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Abia North Senator 2027: Uko Nkole Honoured The Women Of Nzuko Iyom Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

HONORING THE WOMEN OF NZUKO INYOM AMAEKPU OHAFIA It was a great honour and privilege to attend the maiden August meeting of Nzuko Inyom Amaekpu Ohafia. I deeply appreciate the warm reception, unity, and sisterhood displayed by our mothers, wives, and daughters. Your contributions to the growth, peace, and development of our communities remain invaluable. As we continue to build a stronger and more prosperous society, I remain committed to supporting initiatives that empower our women, strengthen our communities, and promote meaningful development across Abia North Senatorial District. Together, we can build a future where every community and every family…

Sep

13

2026

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Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole: The Right Man Ndi Abia North Have Been Praying For

Abia North, News Flash, Personality, Politics

THE RIGHT MAN THAT NDI ABIA NORTH HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR! 🇳🇬💪🏽 Leadership is not about occupying a position; it is about vision, character, capacity, and genuine service to the people. At this critical moment, Ndi Abia North deserve a leader who will listen, speak boldly, represent effectively, and deliver meaningful development. [RT. HON. Uko Ndukwe nkole] represents hope, purposeful leadership, and a new chapter for Abia North. From Arochukwu to Bende, Isuikwuato to Ohafia, and Umunneochi, the time has come for us to unite behind a leader who puts the people first. The time is now. The choice is…

Sep

13

2026

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OTTIMANIA LEGACY MOVEMENT Unveils New Logo, Reaffirms Commitment, Champions Otti’s Continuity

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

OttiMania Legacy Movement Unveils New Logo, Reaffirms Commitment, Champions Otti's Continuity The OttiMania Legacy Movement has unveiled its official logo, describing the new identity as a powerful symbol of unity, progress, continuity and the collective aspiration for a greater Abia State. The unveiling forms part of the movement’s efforts to strengthen its identity, broaden its organisational reach and communicate its vision to people across the three senatorial zones of the state. In a release made available to newsmen, the Director of Media & Publicity/Spokesperson of the Otti-Mania Legacy Movement, Bright Ejike (Igoyan Baba), said the logo was carefully designed to…

Sep

13

2026

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Otti’s Chief Of Staff, Labour Party Leadership Charges OTTIMANIA For Grassroots Mobilisation, Return Of Labour Candidates

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

Otti’s Chief of Staff Ajagba, Labour Party Leadership Charges Otti-Mania for Grassroots Mobilisation, Return of Labour Candidates The Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor, PST Caleb Ajagba, PhD, has charged members of the Otti-Mania Legacy Movement to remain committed to the objectives of the movement and work towards the return of all Labour Party candidates in the forthcoming elections. Ajagba gave the charge at the Government House Banquet Hall, Umuahia, while addressing members of the movement, urging them to take the message of Governor Alex Otti’s developmental achievements to the grassroots and hinterlands of Abia State. He commended…

Sep

10

2026

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Education Will Remain My Priority- NDC Senatorial Candidate Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole As He Recounts His Numerous Educational Interventions As House Of Reps Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

EDUCATION WILL REMAIN MY PRIORITY - NDC SENATORIAL CANDIDATE UKO NKOLE AS HE RECOUNTS HIS NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS AS HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER FOR AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY In an interview with ATTNEWS crew, the NDC Senatorial candidate for Abia North in the forthcoming 2027 Election said education will be a priority for him when he becomes the Senator representing the good people of Abia North. We have done it before while serving the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency as house of Representative member. We will do far more, he boasted recounting several provisions and interventions he provided and attracted during…

Sep

09

2026

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NDC Legislators Forum Condemns Blockade Of Peter Obi In Benue

Abia State, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics

PRESS STATEMENT NDC LEGISLATORS FORUM CONDEMNS BLOCKADE OF PETER OBI IN BENUE The NDC National Legislators Forum strongly condemns the reported blockade of the party’s Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, by suspected political thugs during his visit to Benue State on Tuesday. Mr Obi was in the state to visit Yelwata, one of the communities devastated by recent killings, and to identify with the victims and their families. That such a humanitarian visit could be obstructed is deeply disturbing and totally unacceptable in a democracy. The Forum is particularly concerned by reports alleging that the youths involved were sponsored by…