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Sep

07

2026

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Idejimba, Ziggy, That’s Back Uko Nkole In Strategic Push For Peter Obi Presidency, Abia North 2027 Victories

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

Idejimba, Ziggy, Ohams Back Uko Nkole In Strategic Push For Peter Obi Presidency, Abia North 2027 Victories High Chief Sir Etomchukwu Alaekwe Uba, popularly known as IDEJIMBA OBINOLU CHUKWU, High Chief Nwabunna Achu, Ziggy Waters, Chief Jude Onwu (German Floor) and Sir Lucky Ndidiamaka Ohams, have hosted the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC ) candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Hon. Uko Nkole, in a strategic political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The engagement, held Saturday September 5, 2026, focused on leadership, representation, unity and the political future of Abia North, with discussions focusing on the presidential ambition of…

Sep

06

2026

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Igwebuike Alaigbo Advocates For Tenancy, Hotel Identification Programs To Tackle Insecurity

Human Rights, News Flash, Security, South East

Igwebuike Alaigbo Advocates for Tenancy, Hotel Identification Programs to Tackle Insecurity By Special Correspondent ABA, Abia State – The Igwebuike Alaigbo Development Association has called for the immediate introduction of Tenancy Identification and Hotel Management Laws across Igboland as part of new measures to curb crime and insecurity in the region. The call was made on Thursday, 3rd September, 2026 during the maiden IGWEBUIKE ALAIGBO SECURITY SUMMIT 2026 held at Aba Town Hall, themed "Igwebuike: Securing Alaigbo Together". Delivering a guest lecture titled “X-raying Traditional Security Methodologies Against the Background of Current Realities”, legal practitioner Barr. Ukpai Ukairo said criminals…

Sep

04

2026

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NDC Abia North Stakeholders Meet At Ogah’s Uturu Residence, Rally Support For 2027

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

NDC Abia North Stakeholders Meet At Ogah’s Uturu Residence, Rally Support For 2027 The Governorship Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Elder Chief Ndubisi Etugo Ogah, hosted a strategic meeting of candidates and select stakeholders of the party across Abia North at his Onuaku residence,Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. The meeting brought together key party stakeholders and candidates from the Abia North Senatorial Zone, including the Rt Hon Uko Ndukwe Nkole the NDC Abia North Senatorial Candidate, Mr. Elvis, candidate for the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency; as well as State Assembly candidates for Arochukwu, Ohafia North, Bende North and South…

Sep

03

2026

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Congratulatory Message To Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu, Ph.D, CFR, On His Triple Awards Nomination

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO RT. HON BENJAMIN KALU, PhD, CFR, ON HIS TRIPLE AWARDS NOMINATION I heartily congratulate the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member Representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Ph.D, CFR, on his Triple Awards nomination from The Sun, Daily Times, and New Telegraph for Outstanding Legislative Service. This well-deserved recognition lends further credence to Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu outstanding legislative leadership, commitment to democratic governance, and selfless dedication to the service of the Nigerian people. His contributions to strengthening the legislature, promoting effective representation, and advancing the interests of our nation has continued…

Aug

31

2026

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Lodu Imenyi Women Organisation Holds Strategic Consultation With Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Abia State Leaders, Reaffirms Support For Peter Obi Presidency

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Lodu Imenyi Women Organization Holds Strategic Consultation With Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC )Abia State Leaders, Reaffirms Support For Peter Obi Presidency The National Leadership of the Lodu Imenyi Women Organization has held a strategic consultation with the leadership and candidates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, hosted by Ambassador E. O. Philips, Secretary of the NDC Elders Caucus, Abia State, at his country home in Lodu Imenyi, Bende Local Government Area, brought together key NDC leaders, candidates and women leaders from the area. In attendance were the NDC Abia State Governorship Candidate,…

Aug

30

2026

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INEC Unveils 2027 Governorship Candidates As Bago, Pantemi Enter Race

INEC, News Flash, Politics

INEC Unveils 2027 Governorship Candidates As Bago, Pantami Enter Race The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday published the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. Prominent politicians featured on the lists, including Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, as well as Ahmed Aliyu Wadada and Emmanuel David Ombugadu. The publication is in accordance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which requires the commission to…

Aug

30

2026

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Ihechiowa Women Rally Behind Uko Nkole, Chinedu Ijoma, Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027

Abia North, Arochukwu, National Assembly, News Flash

Ihechiowa Women Rally Behind Uko Nkole, Chinedu Ijoma, Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Women from Amamiri Ihechiowa and Obichie Ihechiowa communities in Arochukwu Local Government Area have expressed strong support for the NDC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, while commending the contributions of Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole to the development and empowerment of women in the communities. The women made their positions known during their respective meetings attended by Hon. Chinedu Ijoma Ogbonnaya, the NDC candidate for Arochukwu State Constituency, alongside Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, the NDC candidate for Abia North Senatorial Zone. At the Amamiri Ihechiowa…

Aug

29

2026

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Endorsement For Ikenna Ukwa Gathers Momentum As More Youths Declare Support

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

ENDORSEMENT FOR IKENNA UKWA GATHERS MOMENTUM AS MORE YOUTHS DECLARE SUPPORT Support for the All Progressives Congress, APC House of Representatives Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa is gathering momentum as some youths from Elu Community in Ohafia LGA converged for an interactive session with him and unanimously endorsed his candidacy for 2027. During the meeting, the youths cited Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa’s track record of service as the reason for their support. They specifically mentioned the installation of solar-powered street lights in Elu Community, distribution of academic materials to schools in Elu, among others, and his…

Aug

29

2026

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Abia North Youth Movement, Aba Branch Pledges Support For Uko Nkole, Peter Obi

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

Abia North Youth Movement, Aba Branch Pledges Support For Uko Nkole, Peter Obi/Kwankwaso 2027 Project The leadership of the Abia North Youth Movement, Aba Branch, led by its Chairman, Hon. Chukwu Eni, has pledged its support for the 2027 senatorial ambition of Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole. The commitment was made when Hon. Uko Nkole honoured the invitation extended to him by the leadership of the movement during their meeting at Grandlotto World Hotel, Ehi Road, Aba, where discussions centred on the 2027 elections and the need for credible leadership in Abia North. The group also expressed its readiness to mobilise…

Aug

28

2026

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“Abia Is A State Blessed With Resilient, Industrious and Creative People Who Have Made Their Marks Across Nigeria And Beyond” – Ikenna Ukwa Felicitating Abia@35

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash

ABIA @ 35: IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES ABIANS As Abia State marks its 35th Anniversary today, Thursday 27th August 2027, the All Progressives Congress, APC House of Representatives Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has felicitated with the people of Abia State. In his goodwill message, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa described Abia as a state blessed with resilient, industrious, and creative people who have continued to make their mark across Nigeria and beyond. “35 years is a milestone that calls for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment. I congratulate every Abian at home and in the diaspora on this…