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Aug

2025

Access Holdings Appoints New Managing Director/CEO

Access Holdings Appoints New CEO Access Holdings Plc has confirmed the appointment of Innocent Ike as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2025, following the approval of financial regulators. The decision brings an end to the 18-month acting tenure of Bolaji Agbede, who assumed leadership of the financial services giant after the sudden death of former CEO Herbert Wigwe in February 2024. Agbede led the group through the transition marked by regulatory pressures and investor concerns. However, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s stipulation on minimum experience for financial holding company CEOs prevented her confirmation.…

Aug

2025

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Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor Celebrates Birthday In Grand Style, Thanks Gov. Alex Otti, Others

Abia State, Birthday, Entertainment, News Flash, Personality

‎‎Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor Celebrates Birthday in Style, thanks Gov. Alex Otti, Others‎‎Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, (Ikenga Gburugburu), affectionately known as "De Ultimate Commander," recently celebrated his birthday with grandeur in Umuahia, Abia State. The celebration was attended by notable figures in Abia State, including Prof. Kenneth Kalu, Secretary to the Abia State Government.‎‎The event featured an array of food, music, and dancing, with guests enjoying themselves far into the night. During his goodwill speech, the SSG praised Ambassador Dr. Offor for his good heart and selfless dedication to the welfare of others, commending his philanthropic efforts and commitment to…

Aug

2025

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Abia @ 34: Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Abians

Abia State, Birthday, News Flash

ABIA @34: IKENNA UKWA CONGRAULATES ABIANS On behalf of my family and the entire members of IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, I extend my warmest congratulations to all Abians on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Abia State. As we celebrate this milestone, we acknowledge the resilience, determination, and unity that have defined Abia State's journey. We reaffirm our commitment to working together towards a brighter future and development for all Abians. Congratulations to all Abians! Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa ,Founder, Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group &Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria.

Aug

2025

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Robbers On Rampage In Ohafia As Property Worth Millions Of Naira Looted And House Set On Fire

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

ROBBERS ON RAMPAGE IN OHAFIA AS PROPERTY WORTH MILLIONS OF NAIRA LOOTED AND HOUSE SET ON FIRE ATTNEWS reports that last week the village home of one Mr. Nnanna George Udonsi Was looted and property worth millions of Naira stolen and house set on fire at his village mansion located at the back of Benkama Petrol Station and Supermarket, Amaekpu Ohafia. Our investigation reveal that the perpetrators of this crime operated for more than a day carting away valuables from the home of the victim. The victim Mr. Nnanna George Udonsi when contacted, confirmed the incident and said when he…

Aug

2025

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Happy Birthday To A Living Legend Amb. Osita Offor-De Ultimate Commander

Abia North, Abia State, Birthday, News Flash, Personality

Happy Birthday to a Living Legend Amb. Osita Offor- Ultimate Commander, World wrestling Champion! 🎉 Today, we celebrate a man of grace, wisdom, and strength. Your life is a shining example of integrity, humility, and love. Through your words and actions, you’ve built a legacy that generations are proud of. As you add another glorious year,may your days be filled with continued joy, good health, and abundant blessings. Thank you for the light you shine in our lives! 💫 We honor you today and always.🎂 Cheers to many more years of happiness and fulfillment. Happy Birthday, Ultimate Commander, Happy Birthday…

Aug

2025

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NAFDAC Cautions As Fake Postinor-2 Hits Nigerian Market

Crime, Drugs, Health, News Flash

NAFDAC Cautions As Fake Postinor-2 Hits Nigerian Market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the presence of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg), an emergency contraceptive pill, in the market. In a statement on Monday, the agency said the counterfeit versions, identified as Type 1 and Type 2, were discovered after the authorised importer, Society for Family Health (SFH), confirmed it did not import those consignments. According to NAFDAC, the fake packs carried noticeable errors such as a misspelt verification sticker reading “Veify” instead of “Verify” and the phrase “Distributed in…

Aug

2025

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Court Orders Six Banks To Provide IGP With Information On Accounts Linked To Sowore

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash

Court Orders Six Banks To Provide IGP With Information On Accounts Linked To Sowore The federal high court in Abuja has ordered six banks to provide the inspector-general of police (IGP) with information pertaining to the accounts connected to Omoyele Sowore, an activist and publisher. Emeka Nwite, the presiding judge, issued the order on Tuesday following an ex-parte application moved by Wisdom Madaki, counsel to the IGP. The defendants in the suit are Sowore, Sahara Reporters Media Foundation, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Opay Digital Services Ltd, Moniepoint, and Kuda Microfinance…

Aug

2025

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Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order

Crime, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order A protestor was arrested near the White House after setting fire to an American flag to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting such acts, police said Tuesday. The arrest on Monday evening came hours after Trump signed an order directing the Justice Department to pursue legal action against flag-burners, despite Supreme Court rulings that say burning of US flags is constitutionally protected. “I’m burning this flag as a protest to that illegal fascist president that sits in that house,” the man shouted into a bullhorn in Lafayette Park,…

Aug

2025

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UAAP Launches Voter Registration Drive, Urges Abians To Join ABIA Arise

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

UAAP Launches Voter Registration Drive, Urges Abians to Join Abia Arise. The United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAP) has embarked on a statewide campaign for continuous voter registration, urging Abians to join “Abia Rise”, the foremost political structure of Governor Alex Otti. Speaking to newsmen, UAAP President, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as The Ultimate Commander, emphasized that it is time for Abians to reciprocate the good works of Governor Otti by securing their voter cards ahead of the 2027 general election. He described the voter’s card as the only power every Abian has to say “thank you” to…

Aug

2025

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Ohafia Beckons Her People To Embrace Voters Registration

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Ohafia beckons her people to embrace voters registration The Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), the development arm of the Ohafia Community, Abia State, has beckoned on her people to fully embrace the ongoing Voters Registration Exercise, in line with the directive and time table of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement dated August 20, 2025, and signed by the Interim President General, Chief Fab Uche, and the Secretary General, Elder Uma Ntima, the Union reminded the people of the necessity of carrying out this important civic responsibility with great passion, which goes a long way to further…