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Jun
08
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Civil War Not About Hatred;Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

Civil War Not About Hatred;Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

History, News Flash, War
Civil War Not About Hatred; Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has described the Nigerian Civil War period (from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970) as the most difficult period of his life. Gowon made this known on Saturday in Abuja after being honoured with a Lifetime Integrity and Achievement Award at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship, Abuja Anglican Diocese. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event has as its theme: “Men of Honour: Living with Integrity in a Culture of Deceit”.…
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Jun
06
2025
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Its Official: Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno Defects From PDP To APC

Its Official: Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno Defects From PDP To APC

News Flash, Politics
IT’S OFFICIAL: Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno defects from PDP to APC Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom state, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Friday in Uyo, the state capital, Eno said the decision followed “three months of wide consultation” with critical stakeholders across the state. “For some time now, the political space, particularly in this state and the nation in general, has been awash with the news of my likely movement from the PDP, the platform that has provided the levers and ladder of my political…
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Jun
06
2025
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Promise Made, Promise Kept As Contractor Completes The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Arochukwu, Attracted By Ikenna Ukwa

Promise Made, Promise Kept As Contractor Completes The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Arochukwu, Attracted By Ikenna Ukwa

Abia North, Abia State, Infrastructure, News Flash
PROMISE MADE, PROMISE KEPT AS CONTRACTOR COMPLETES THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS IN AROCHUKWU, ATTRACTED BY IKENNA UKWA Today, Thursday 5th June 2025, the contractor handling the installation of solar powered street lights in Obinkita Arochukwu, in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, Kaplan Consults limited, attracted by Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa through the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has completed the project. The solar-powered street lights project which is part of the NDDC's efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance safety in the region covers the Akama New Market and Timber road, the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Obinkita axis…
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Jun
06
2025
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Defection Drama: Gov Eno Declares ‘It’s Time To Move’; Akwa Ibomites Shout ‘No!’

Defection Drama: Gov Eno Declares ‘It’s Time To Move’; Akwa Ibomites Shout ‘No!’

News Flash, Politics, South South
Defection Drama: Gov Eno Declares ‘It’s Time To Move’; Akwa Ibomites Shout ‘No!’ In a dramatic turn of events during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State announced his intention to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)—but was met with resounding opposition from the crowd. Speaking at the Town Square Meeting with the Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency on Wednesday, the governor said he had conducted extensive consultations and was convinced that “it is time to move” in order to align the state with the ruling party…
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Jun
06
2025
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Only Tinubu Can Lead Us To Nigeria Of Our Dreams – Wike

Only Tinubu Can Lead Us To Nigeria Of Our Dreams – Wike

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Only Tinubu Can Lead Us To Nigeria Of Our Dreams – Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the country needs leaders like President Bola Tinubu to achieve the “Nigeria of our dreams”. Wike said this in his 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture titled “The Nigeria of our Dreams” presented at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on Thursday. Wike pointed out that the greatest challenge confronting Nigeria and militating against its development was the plague of bad leadership. He agreed with Chinua Achebe, whose book, ‘The Trouble with Nigeria’, graphically captured the challenge when he stated that…
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Jun
05
2025
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Peter Obi Escapes Death

Peter Obi Escapes Death

Accident, News Flash, Transportation
Peter Obi Escapes Death The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi was among the over 100 passengers reported to have escaped plane crash at the local wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport on Tuesday. Aviation sources confirmed that Obi who was in Economy Class was in the Airpeace plane with flight number P47123 when it took off from Abuja on Tuesday. The take off was scheduled for 12:35 but it eventually took off by 12:59. The Airpeace plane was to land 1:55 but landed 2:25 with approximately 30 minutes behind schedule,…
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Jun
05
2025
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‘It Was A Skit’ – Soludo Denies Consulting Native Doctor Over Re-Election Bid

‘It Was A Skit’ – Soludo Denies Consulting Native Doctor Over Re-Election Bid

News Flash, Politics
‘It Was A Skit’ – Soludo Denies Consulting Native Doctor Over Re-election Bid Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, has denied consulting a native doctor over his re-election bid in the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. A video that surfaced online on Tuesday purportedly shows the governor engaging with a traditional doctor. In the clip, the alleged native doctor is seen making incantations on the floor while the governor watches with apparent delight. However, in a statement on Wednesday, Christian Aburime, chief press secretary (CPS) to the governor, described the video and publications as “false and maliciously fabricated”. Aburime said…
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Jun
04
2025
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Kano Emirate: Sanusi, Police Lock Horns Over Eid-el- Kabir Durbar

Kano Emirate: Sanusi, Police Lock Horns Over Eid-el- Kabir Durbar

Kano, News Flash, Police Force, Religion
Kano Emirate: Sanusi, Police Lock Horns Over Eid-el-Kabir Durbar The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the police in Kano are at loggerheads over the Eid-el-Kabir durbar in the state. The Kano State Police Command has reaffirmed a total ban on all durbar activities during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, just hours after the Emir directed all district heads under the Kano Emirate to assemble in Kano city ahead of the durbar. Sanusi’s directive was shared in a letter issued by the Secretary of the Kano Emirate Council, Abba Yusuf Danmakwayon Kano. According to the statement, the district heads and…
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Jun
04
2025
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30 States, FCT At Risk Of Flood – FGN Raises Alarm

30 States, FCT At Risk Of Flood – FGN Raises Alarm

FGN, Environment, Mishap, News Flash, Presidency
30 States, FCT At Risk Of Flood – FG Raises Alarm The Federal Government yesterday raised alarm that 30 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, are currently at risk of flooding, reminiscent of last Thursday’s flood in which over 200 persons lost their lives in Mokwa, Niger State. Several houses were also washed away, rendering thousands homeless, even as over 500 persons have been declared missing. The high flood risk states include Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, and Edo. Others are Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos,…
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