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Jun
03
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Akaekpuchionwa Movement, Amaekpu Ohafia Chapter Holds Solidarity March For Ikenna Ukwa

Akaekpuchionwa Movement, Amaekpu Ohafia Chapter Holds Solidarity March For Ikenna Ukwa

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
AKAEPUCHIONWA MOVEMENT, AMAEKPU CHAPTER HOLDS SOLIDARITY MARCH FOR IKENNA UKWA The Members of the Akaepuchionwa Movement, Amaekpu Ohafia Chapter, yesterday staged a solidarity march in support of Hon. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the All Progressives Congress, APC, flagbearer for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. The procession, which toured the Amaekpu community and environs, was organized to demonstrate the group’s backing for Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa's House of Representatives bid. Addressing supporters at the end of the march, the Amaekpu Chapter President of the Movement founded by APC chieftain in Abia State, Chief. Dr. Sam Anya-Akaekpuchionwa said…
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May
30
2026
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Ohafia Felicitates Alex Otti, Emetu On Third Anniversary In Government

Ohafia Felicitates Alex Otti, Emetu On Third Anniversary In Government

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Ohafia Felicitates Alex Otti, Emetu on Third Anniversary in Govt. The people of Ohafia in Abia State have extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Abia state, His Excellency Alex Otti and the Deputy Governor, Engineer Ikechukwu Emetu on the third anniversary of their administration on Oct. 29. The Ohafia Improvement Union Inc (OIU), the apex socio-cultural organisation, applauded the Otti administration on behalf of the 26-community clan. Prince Kalu Ikpemini, the OIU President-General praised the Governor and Deputy Governor for their significant milestones traversing the length and breadth of the state since the past three years, which he acknowledged…
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May
28
2026
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Abia State Shines As SMARTAIRS(BemsSoft Group) Wins At The SEDC South East Ventures Capital Programs Competition

Abia State Shines As SMARTAIRS(BemsSoft Group) Wins At The SEDC South East Ventures Capital Programs Competition

Abia State, Information Technology, News Flash
ACHIEVEMENT · GOVTECH · SOUTH EAST NIGERIAMay 27, 2026 · Umuahia, Abia State On May 25–26, 2026, something remarkable happened in Enugu. After a rigorous month-long selection and evaluation process judged by some of the leading minds in Nigeria’s investment, technology, and innovation ecosystem, the South East Development Commission (SEDC) hosted the inaugural South East Venture Capital Programme (SEVCP) Competition at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. The programme brought together over 1,200 startups and ventures from across Nigeria in what has become one of the most significant innovation and investment gatherings in Southeast Nigeria. And on that national stage, SmartAIRS…
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May
27
2026
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Children’s Day Celebration: Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Promises Great Future For Children Of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Children’s Day Celebration: Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Promises Great Future For Children Of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency

Abia North, Arochukwu, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
HAPPY CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION On this special occasion of Children’s Day, I join the rest of the nation in celebrating our children, the pride of our homes and the future of our great nation. Children’s Day is a reminder that they deserve love, protection, quality education, good health, and every opportunity to dream without limits. As a father and a son of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency, I reaffirm my commitment to advocate for policies and programs that will secure their welfare. From improving learning environments in our schools to creating safe spaces for play and growth, their wellbeing remains a priority…
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May
27
2026
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PDP Crisis Deepen As Wike-Led NWC Announces Sandy Onor As Consensus Presidential Candidate, Snubs Jonathan

PDP Crisis Deepen As Wike-Led NWC Announces Sandy Onor As Consensus Presidential Candidate, Snubs Jonathan

News Flash, Politics
PDP Crisis Deepen As Wike-led NWC Announces Sandy Onor As Consensus Presidential Candidate, Snubs Jonathan Senator Sandy Onor being handed the PDP flag after emerging the party’s presidential candidate for 2027. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Abdulrahman Mohammed has announced former Cross River State governorship candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the PDP Presidential Primaries Collation Committee and former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, during the collation and presentation of the party’s presidential primary results at the Wadata Plaza Abuja on Tuesday.…
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May
27
2026
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Press Release: Governor Alex Otti’s 3rd Anniversary Celebrations Hit Grand Climax With Strategic Project Commissionings, Children’s Day Celebration And Abia Soccer Fest Final

Press Release: Governor Alex Otti’s 3rd Anniversary Celebrations Hit Grand Climax With Strategic Project Commissionings, Children’s Day Celebration And Abia Soccer Fest Final

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
PRESS RELEASE GOV ALEX OTTI’S 3RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS HIT GRAND CLIMAX WITH STRATEGIC PROJECT COMMISSIONINGS, CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION AND ABIA SOCCER FEST FINAL As part of activities marking the 3rd Anniversary of the transformational administration of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Government of Abia State has lined up a series of strategic events and landmark project commissionings scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, across different parts of the State. The anniversary celebrations continue to reflect the administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructural renewal, youth development, social advancement, and the restoration of public confidence in governance through…
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May
26
2026
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We Can Take More Loans, Nigeria Not Borrowing Like Egypt, South Africa, Others – Presidency

We Can Take More Loans, Nigeria Not Borrowing Like Egypt, South Africa, Others – Presidency

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
We Can Take More Loans, Nigeria Not Borrowing Like Egypt, South Africa, Others – Presidency The Presidency, on Tuesday, defended Nigeria’s borrowing profile, insisting that the country has not accumulated debt at the level of nations such as Egypt, South Africa and Senegal. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a post on X while reacting to concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. According to Onanuga, Nigeria remains creditworthy and can still obtain more loans to finance infrastructure projects across the country. “Nigeria has not over borrowed compared to countries like Egypt, South…
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May
26
2026
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Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Jonathan’s Eligibility For 2027 Presidential Poll

Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Jonathan’s Eligibility For 2027 Presidential Poll

News Flash, Politics
Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Jonathan’s Eligibility For 2027 Presidential Poll A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging the eligibility of Goodluck Jonathan to contest in the 2027 presidential election. In the judgment on Tuesday, Peter Lifu, presiding judge, held that JohnMary Jideobi, the plaintiff, lacked the legal right to have instituted the suit, having not suffered any loss from Jonathan’s perceived intention to vie in next year’s poll. The judge awarded a N20 million fine against Jideobi and in favour of the ex-president, and a one million fine against the plaintiff and in favour of the…
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May
25
2026
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Tinubu’s N65.9trn Debt In 24 Months Exceeds Five Times Nigeria’s Total Borrowing In 55 Years – Oye

Tinubu’s N65.9trn Debt In 24 Months Exceeds Five Times Nigeria’s Total Borrowing In 55 Years – Oye

Economy, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu’s N65.9trn Debt In 24 Months Exceeds Five Times Nigeria’s Total Borrowing In 55 years — Oye The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE, Dele Oye, has lamented the unprecedented rise in public debt under the current administration, noting that the N65.9 trillion borrowed by the Bola Tinubu administration in the last 24 months exceeds more than five times the total debt Nigeria incurred in the first 55 years of its independence. Oye, who is the immediate past chairman of the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), noted that while successive governments accumulated debt over decades,…
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May
25
2026
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NANS Elects Akinteye Afeez “Babtee’ As New President

NANS Elects Akinteye Afeez “Babtee’ As New President

Education, News Flash
NANS Elects Akinteye Afeez ‘Babtee’ As New President The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (BABTEE) from Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology as its new national president, following the successful conclusion of the association’s 2026 national convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja. Akinteye, a former NANS Senate president, emerged victorious after a keenly contested election involving five presidential candidates. He officially succeeds outgoing NANS President Comrade Olushola Oladoja, who completed his tenure leading the association. The convention, conducted under tight security with the presence of police officers and operatives of…
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