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Oct

01

2026

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Ohafia Felicitates Ikpemini, Nigerians On Birthday, Independence Anniversary

Birthday, FGN, News Flash

Ohafia Felicitates Ikpemini , Nigerians on Birthday , Independence Anniversary The people of Ohafia, Abia State third largest city, send warm felicitations to their President-General, Prince Kalu Ikpemini on the occasion of his birthday celebrations today. The 26-community clan, also the headquarters of Abia North senatorial zone of Abia State, congratulate Nigerians on the 66th independence celebration of the nation, world's biggest black country. Nde Ohafia note that both Prince Ikpemini and Nigeria demonstrate some great common ideals of resilience, industry and optimism, probably rooted in their shared birth anniversary. Ikpemini has carried the mission and vision of a properous…

Sep

28

2026

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Ohuhu Traditional Prime Ministers Unanimously Endorse Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha For A Second Term

News Flash, Politics

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE OHUHU TRADITIONAL PRIME MINISTERS OHUHU TRADITIONAL PRIME MINISTERS UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSE RT. HON. OBI AGUOCHA FOR A SECOND TERM Following a consultative meeting between the Ohuhu Traditional Prime Ministers and Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha, Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, held in the House of Chief Dr Barr Sunny Ibeneme TPM, the Traditional Prime Ministers held extensive and fruitful deliberations on representation, development, legislative continuity and the future political interests of Ohuhu and the wider Federal Constituency. The meeting, conducted in an atmosphere of brotherhood, frank engagement and mutual respect, provided an…

Sep

27

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Honours 2026 Ebem Ohafia New Yam Festival, Felicitates Ezie-In-Council

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

IKENNA UKWA HONOURS 2026 EBEM OHAFIA NEW YAM FESTIVAL, FELICITATES EZIE-IN-COUNCIL The leading House of Representatives hopeful for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined the good people of Ebem Ohafia to celebrate the 2026 Ebem Ohafia New Yam Festival. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, who is proudly a son and an in-law to Ebem, felicitated with the Ezie-in-Council and the entire Ebem community on the joyous occasion of the New Yam Festival, describing it as a celebration of thanksgiving, hard work and abundance. Speaking on his behalf, Barr. Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu, PhD and Hon. Mba Ukaha stated…

Sep

26

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Honours 2026 Ikeji Aro Okeigbo, Felicitates Eze Aro, Extols Aro Rich Cultural Heritage

Abia North, Arochukwu, News Flash, Politics

IKENNA UKWA HONOURS 2026 IKEJI ARO OKEIGBO, FELICITATES EZE ARO, EXTOLS ARO RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE The leading House of Representatives Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, today, honoured the 2026 Ikeji Aro-Okeigbo Cultural Festival held in Arochukwu, Arochukwu LGA of Abia State. In his goodwill message, Hon. Ikenna Ukwa felicitated with His Imperial Majesty, Eze Aro Dr. Eberechukwu Oji, Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, the entire Arochukwu Traditional Council, and the good people of Arochukwu on the successful celebration of Ikeji-Aro 2026. He described Ikeji-Aro as more than a festival, but a symbol of unity, royalty, identity…

Sep

23

2026

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61 Nigerian Officials Linked To $271 Million US Property Holdings – Report

Crime, FGN, News Flash

61 Nigerian Officials Linked To $271 Million US Property Holdings – Report A new investigation has identified 284 properties in the United States, collectively valued at nearly $271 million, linked to 61 current and former high-level Nigerian officials, their families, associates and affiliated companies. The properties, acquired from 1991 onwards, include 152 worth about $177 million that were purchased while the officials were in office, according to a report by the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF), in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC). The findings were presented in Abuja on Tuesday at the launch of the report,…

Sep

23

2026

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It’s National Disgrace For Tinubu To Be In France While Macron Is At UNGA – ADC

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

It’s National Disgrace For Tinubu To Be In France While Macron Is At UNGA – ADC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is a “national disgrace” for President Bola Tinubu to be vacationing in France while President Emmanuel Macron is in New York attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Tinubu, who is currently on annual vacation in Europe, had delegated Vice-President Kashim Shettima to attend the global event. This is the third consecutive time that Shettima would stand in for the president, a development that has triggered reactions, especially from opposition voices. In a statement, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,…

Sep

23

2026

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There Is No Vacancy In Aso Rock – Akpabio

Abuja, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

There Is No Vacancy In Aso Rock – Akpabio President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has dismissed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to hand over power to Vice President Kashim Shettima, saying there is no leadership vacuum despite the President’s continued working vacation abroad. Speaking on Tuesday, in Akwa Ibom State, while commissioning road projects executed by Governor Umo Eno, Akpabio addressed public concern over Tinubu’s three-week holiday, which was recently extended by one week. He insisted the President remains fully in office and continues to carry out his constitutional duties. “I am the Senate President, and I am…

Sep

23

2026

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Nigerian Pleads Guilty To Defrauding 150 Americans In $2.5m Sextortion Scam

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

Nigerian Pleads Guilty To D£frauding 150 Americans In $2.5m S£xtortion Sc@m A 35-year-old Nigerian, Olamide Shanu, has pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit money laundering after participating in sextortion and romance fraud schemes that defrauded about 150 Americans. Shanu pleaded guilty on Monday in the District of Idaho, according to a statement issued by the US Department of Justice on Tuesday. The Justice Department said Shanu and his co-conspirators made more than $2.5m from the schemes, which involved victims across the United States. In the sextortion scheme, the conspirators typically targeted male victims and persuaded them…

Sep

22

2026

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NEWS UPDATE: Uko Nkole Vows To End Ohafia’s IPOB/Terrorist Stigma Attributed To Orji Uzor Kalu

News Flash, Politics

🚨BREAKING: Uko Nkole Vows To End Ohafia’s ‘IPOB/Terrorist’ Stigma Attributed To Orji Uzor Kalu Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole has declared that his first assignment is to change what he described as the stigmatization narrative surrounding Ohafia, which he attributed to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his people, if elected Senator representing Abia North. Speaking virtually this morning on DON 103FM’s “The AGENDA” programme, anchored by KK Agwara, Rt. Hon. Nkole stated that one of his first priorities on the floor of the 11th Senate would be to address what he described as the damaging perception and stereotyping of Ohafia…

Sep

21

2026

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JAMB Lifts Ban On SIM Swap, Email Change For Candidates

Education, FGN, News Flash

JAMB Lifts Ban On SIM Swap, Email Change For Candidates The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has relaxed its long-standing restriction on the swapping of candidates’ registered GSM numbers and changing of registered email addresses, offering relief to candidates who have lost access to their credentials. Under the revised policy, candidates who have lost their registered SIM cards or are unable to recover their registered email accounts can now update the details through a controlled verification process designed to protect their profiles from fraud and unauthorised persons.The new arrangement takes effect Monday, September 21, 2026, according to a statement…