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May

24

2026

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Justice For Wendy: Two Men Arrested For Raping And Killing Owerri Nursing Student

Crime, News Flash

Justice For Wendy: Two Men Arrested For R@ping And K¡lling Owerri Nursing Student Two suspects have reportedly been arrested in connection with the tragic death of Wendy Achumba, a nursing student whose decapitated body was discovered in her hostel room in Umulogho Community, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. According to reports, the suspects confessed to repeatedly raping the victim before taking her life to prevent her from identifying or reporting them. Wendy, who hailed from Abia State, was a student of the College of Nursing in Umuadara village, Umulogho Community. She had reportedly completed her midwifery programme and…

May

22

2026

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Abia 2027: OTTIMANIA MOVEMENT Declares “Operation No Opposition” As Amb. Offor Commends Political Actors For Embracing Continuity

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

Abia 2027: OTTIMENIA Movement Declares “Operation No Opposition” As Amb. Offor Commends Political Actors for Embracing Continuity The OTTIMENIA Movement has declared “Operation No Opposition 2027”, expressing appreciation to opposition elements in Abia State, especially the governorship aspirants for what it described as their wise decision to embrace the reality of good governance and development under the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR This position was made known by Ambassador Dr Osita Offor “De Ultimate Commander” and Ikenga Gburugburu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, who praised political leaders across opposition parties, including the Kalu Blocs of APC and others, for…

May

22

2026

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PRESS RELEASE: Abia State Government Unveils Programme Of Events For The 3rd Anniversary Celebration Of Governor Alex Otti’s Administration

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

P‍RES‌S‌ RE‌LEASE ABIA STATE GOVERNM⁠ENT UN⁠V⁠EI‌LS PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR THE 3RD ANNIV‍ERSARY CELEBRATION OF GOVERNOR A‌LE‌X OT‌T‌I’S‍ AD‌MINIS‍TRATI‌ON The‌ Abia Stat‍e G‌o‌vernment is plea‍sed to officially unveil the pr‌ogramme of‌ activ‍ities mar‌king‍ the 3rd An‌niversary C‌elebra‍tion‌ of t⁠he‌ ad‍ministrat⁠io‍‌n of H‌is Ex⁠cellency⁠, Dr. A‍lex Chiom‌a⁠ O⁠tt⁠i, OFR,‌ Governor of Abi‌a Stat‌⁠e. T‍he anniversary c‌ele‍br‌ation is desi‍gne⁠‍d to sh‍owc⁠ase the‍‍ tra‌ns‍fo‍rmat⁠i‍onal strid⁠es of the presen‍t administ‌ra⁠tion ac⁠ross cr⁠i⁠tical s⁠ectors inclu‌‍ding⁠ inf⁠‍r‌⁠astructur⁠e, healt‌hcare, t‌echnology, transportati‍on, yo‍‌u‌th em⁠powe‌rment, water resou‍rces,‌ a‍n⁠⁠d‌ g‌rassroots develop⁠ment. The weeklong celebr⁠⁠atio‌n will featu‌re proj‍ect co‌mmissioni‌ng c⁠erem⁠on⁠ie⁠s‌, flag-of‍fs of strategic developmen‌ta⁠l project⁠s, sta‍keho‌lde‌r eng‍age⁠ments, t‍⁠hanksgiving serv‌ice, children‌’s activ‍it⁠ie‍s,⁠⁠…

May

22

2026

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Abia Female Nursing Student Found Beheaded In Imo Apartment

Abia State, Crime, News Flash

Abia Female Nursing Student Found Beheaded In Imo Apartment Panic has gripped the Umulogho community in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State following the gruesome killing of a female student of the College of Nursing, Umuadara Umulogho, identified as Wendy Achumba. The student was reportedly found beheaded in her room on Thursday evening after neighbours became worried when she neither came out nor responded to repeated calls. Sources in the community said the victim, who hailed from Ngwa in Abia State, had completed her midwifery programme and was undergoing post-basic training at the institution. A resident, who spoke…

May

21

2026

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Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First

News Flash, Politics

BREAKING: Governor Sim Fubara Officially Withdraws From APC Governorship Race, Says Peace Comes First Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has officially pulled out of the APC governorship primaries. Fubara said he made the decision after consulting with family, friends, and political allies, adding that peace and unity in Rivers State are more important than personal ambition. He also promised to support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. The governor thanked his supporters and appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his encouragement and support during the process. Fubara said his decision was not because of pressure or fear, but because he…

May

19

2026

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I’ll Secure NDC VP Position, It’d Open Door For Kano To Produce President – Kwankwaso

News Flash, Politics

I’ll Secure NDC VP Position; It’d Open Door For Kano To Produce President – Kwankwaso Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he is confident of securing the party’s vice-presidential slot, which would eventually open the door for Kano state to produce the president. The former Kano governor spoke over the weekend during an interview on Premier Radio. “By God’s grace, the next election will be unlike anything that has ever happened in our state and country, especially if I secure the ticket and my name is on the ballot,” Kwankwaso said. “Since the First…

May

19

2026

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We’re Yet To Activate 2026 UTME Results Slip Printing Portal – JAMB

News Flash, Education

We’re Yet To Activate 2026 UTME Result Slip Printing Portal – JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has not yet activated the portal for printing the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slip. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, made this known in a statement shared on his official X handle, where he appealed to candidates to remain patient while the board concludes ongoing examinations. According to him, the board recently completed the foreign UTME examinations and is also preparing for the mop-up examination for candidates who missed the main exercise through no fault…

May

19

2026

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Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant

News Flash, Politics

Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, bought the forms. The party, however, extended by one week the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for other elective positions, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly seats. Sources within the party disclosed yesterday that as at the close of sale of presidential forms, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, was the…

May

18

2026

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NYSC Begins Enforcement Of NERD Certificate Verification For Mobilisation

Education, FGN, News Flash

NYSC Begins Enforcement Of NERD Certificate Verification For Mobilisation The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says prospective corps members will now present compliance certificates from the Nigeria Educational Repository and Databank (NERD) before mobilisation. The Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu stated this on Monday in Abuja during the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop focused on strengthening accountability and compliance within the mobilisation process nationwide. The NERD is a federal government initiative aimed at improving verification and documentation of academic records while curbing certificate fraud across educational institutions nationwide. Mr Nafiu said implementation of the compliance requirement would commence from…

May

17

2026

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Abia State Vice Chairman Of APC North, Chief Dr. Mba Imo Uduma Congratulates Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu, Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa And Hon. Nkiruka Onyejiocha As APC Flag Bearers In The Just Concluded Primaries For Bende, Arochukwu/Ohafia And Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Respectively For Federal House Of Representatives

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

FELICITATIONS The Abia State vice chairman of APC North Chief Dr. Mbah Imoh Uduma sends hearty felicitations to the deputy speaker Federal house of representatives Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Chief Dr. Nicholas Ikenna Ukwa and Hon. Nkeiru Onyejiocha for emerging as the flag bearers of our party, "The All Progressives congress (APC) for the federal house of representatives in (Bende, Arochukwu/Ohafia and Isuikwuato/Umunneochi respectively. Your emergence is a Confirmation of your consistent track records of dogedness, grassroots appeal, resilience and absolute commitments to the ideals of the party and indeed effective leadership. You have without doubts demonstrated these rare…