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Jan

2026

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Trash Mozambique, Cruises Into Quarter-Finals

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Trash Mozambique, Cruise Into Quarter-finals Nigeria produced one of their most complete performances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night, sweeping aside Mozambique 4–0 in their Round of 16 encounter at the Stade de Fès to book a place in the quarter-finals. The Super Eagles arrived in Fès in confident mood after a perfect group-stage campaign, and they wasted little time asserting their authority against a Mozambique side making their first appearance in the knockout rounds of the competition. Nigeria dominated possession from the start, pressing high and forcing mistakes from the Mambas’…

Jan

2026

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Lagos Based Wave Making Pentecostal Evangelist Pastor Ezinne Onwuaka Releases Gospel Album Titled Praise Him

Arts And Culture, News Flash, Religion

Praise Him by Ezinne Onwuaka is a heartfelt gospel song that celebrates the goodness and faithfulness of God, the same God who has graciously ushered us into a new year. With rich melodies and a spirit-lifting sound, Praise Him is a call to gratitude. It reminds us to pause, reflect, and give thanks, not because of what we want God to do next, but because of all He has already done. The song carries a simple yet powerful message: sometimes, the highest form of prayer is praise. This soul-stirring release encourages listeners to lay aside requests and worries and instead…

Jan

2026

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Hon. Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Chief Kalu Ikpemini On Hostoric Election As Ohafia Improvement union(OIU) President-Elect

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

Hon. Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Chief Kalu Ikpemini on Historic Election Victory as OIU President-Elect The Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Nigerian Senate, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has extended heartfelt congratulations to Chief Kalu Ikpemini on his resounding election as President-General of the Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), Inc. In a statement released today, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa hailed Chief Ikpemini as a philanthropist par excellence whose selfless service and deep commitment to community development have earned him the trust and admiration of Ohafia sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora. “Chief Ikpemini’s victory is a…

Jan

2026

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We Will Work Together For The Progress And Development Of Ohafia – Chief Samuel Ume Tells Ikenna Ukwa

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

WE WILL WORK TOGETHER FOR THE PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF OHAFIA, CHIEF SAMUEL UME TELLS IKENNA UKWA A prominent businessman, Chief Samuel Ume yesterday hosted his brother, friend and the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his country home, Ugwuegbenzu, Amaekpu Ohafia. Chief Sam Dimgba and his friends who were around to welcome Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa took turn to eulogise the OMEZIMBA 1 OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA for his visions, ingenuity and people oriented projects, especially for installing solar powered street lights in the emerging Ugwuegbenzu estate in Amaekpu Ohafia, which they…

Dec

2025

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New Generation Of Ohafia Elites And Billionaires Gather At The Induction/Unveiling Of OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: A Compendium Of 100 Most Influential/Impactful Ohafians In Nigeria And Diaspora

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events

New Generation of Ohafia Elites and Billionaires gathered at the Induction and Unveiling of Ohafia Hall of Fame: A Compendium of 100 Most Influential/Impactful Ohafians In Nigeria and Diaspora. The event which was held on Sunday 28th December 2025 at Blue Spring Hotels Ebem Ohafia, had in attendance Top business Magnets, Politicians, Clergy and Captains of industries. The event which was under the distinguished chairmanship of Nze Uche Uche Ohafia had the Mayor of Ohafia, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu as Guest of honour and Chief Chief Chukwudi Kalu(Agumba) As Chief Launcher. Managing Director of Blue Spring Hotels Chief Barr Joseph…

Dec

2025

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He Had Just Left Law School When I Made $1m, Makinde Takes Swipe At Wike

News Flash, Personality, Politics

He Had Just Left Law School When I Made $1m, Makinde Takes Swipe At Wike Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has weighed in on issues surrounding the ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his deteriorating relationship with Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital, Makinde reflected on his early career, recalling that at the age of 29, he secured his first major contract with Mobil worth $1 million. The governor stated that he secured the contract at a time when Wike…

Dec

2025

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Sunday Jackson: Fintiri Pardons Farmer Sentenced To Death For Killing Herder In ‘Self-defence’

News Flash, Security

Sunday Jackson: Fintiri Pardons Farmer Sentenced To Death For Killing Herder In ‘Self-defence’ Sunday Jackson, the Adamawa farmer who was sentenced to death for allegedly killing a Fulani herder in self defence in his farm was taken off death row on Tuesday by Governor Ahmadu Fintri. Jackson was arraigned in court on one-count charge of culpable homicide, punishable with death, contrary to Section 221 (a) of the Penal Code Law of Adamawa State over alleged killing of Alh. Buba Bawura, a herder in his farm on 27th of January, 2025. Jackson had killed Bawura in Kodomti Village of Numan LGA…

Dec

2025

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‘He Who Alleges Must Prove’ – ICPC Invites Dangote To Submit Evidence Against Ex- NMDPRA Boss

Crime, News Flash

‘He Who Alleges Must Prove’ – ICPC Invites Dangote To Submit Evidence Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has taken formal steps to investigate allegations made by billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed. The anti-graft agency made it clear that the burden of proof lies with the petitioner, stressing the principle that “He who alleges must prove.” As part of the process, Dangote has been invited to appear before the commission or send his legal representative to…

Dec

2025

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Amaechi Posters Flood Kaduna, Stir 2027 Presidential Talks

News Flash, Politics

Amaechi Posters Flood Kaduna, Stir 2027 Presidential Talks Residents of Kaduna were at the weekend greeted by a sudden surge of political posters bearing the image of former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, a development that has sparked renewed speculation about early manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The colourful A2-sized posters, which appeared overnight across several parts of the Kaduna metropolis, portrayed Amaechi as a leading opposition figure, with bold inscriptions such as “the only person to be trusted” and “the only man for the job.” The messages also highlighted themes of unity, equality, stability…

Dec

2025

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FGN To Introduce Mandatory Vehicle Recycling Fee From 2026

FGN, News Flash

FG To Introduce Mandatory Vehicle Recycling Fee From 2026 The Federal Government has announced plans to tap into Nigeria’s largely informal vehicle recycling market, projecting annual revenues of over N150bn from 2026, as part of sweeping reforms to modernise the country’s automotive industry. The National Automotive Design and Development Council disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, with the Director-General, Joseph Osanipin, saying the initiative would be driven by a comprehensive End-of-Life Vehicle programme already approved for implementation. Osanipin explained that the policy would formalise the recycling of vehicles that have reached the end of their useful lives, turning…