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Apr

21

2026

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APC Fixes Date For Primaries, Pegs Presidential Form At N100 Million

News Flash, Politics

APC Fixes Primaries Date, Pegs Presidential Form At N100 Million The All Progressives Congress has released its timetable for the 2027 general elections, fixing its presidential primary for May 15 to 16, 2026. According to the schedule signed by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, on Monday, the party will begin the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms at its National Secretariat from April 25 to May 2, 2026, while submission of completed forms will close on May 4. The APC pegged its presidential form at ₦100m, comprising ₦30m for expression of interest and ₦70m for nomination.…

Apr

21

2026

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IGP Disu Restructures Police Monitoring Unit, Appoints New Heads

News Flash, Abuja, Police Force

IGP Disu Restructures Police Monitoring Unit, Appoints New Head The Nigeria Police Force has taken a bold step in its reform drive, as Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, orders a major overhaul of the Police Monitoring Unit. A statement by the Force says the move is aimed at tightening discipline and boosting accountability. The IGP has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Unit to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal oversight. The revamped structure will focus on proactive monitoring, intelligence-driven inspections, and real-time supervision of police activities across the country. As part of the shake-up, Deputy Commissioner of Police,…

Apr

18

2026

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Dr. Pastra Arinze Etie Led ‘SmartAbians4Alex 2027’ Endorse Dr. Alex Otti For Re-election In 2027

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

I am from Imeze, Ezioba, Eziama, Nneato, within Umunneochi Local Government Area. I am a native of Abia State. I serve as the Group Managing Director of Bems Group and am the founder of BemsSoft. I hold the traditional title of Ochiagha Nneato and am also known as Oparaukwu Imeze. I am the convenor of SmartAbians4Alex 2027 and I endorse Dr. Alex Otti for re-election in 2027. Dr. Pastra Arinze Etie said his new group is poised to mobilise Abians across the 17 LGAs to ensure Governor Otti's victory in 2027 because his record of performance in the last 3…

Apr

17

2026

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In Ikenna Ukwa, I See A Young Man With Great Future, Says Mayor Igbokwe

News Flash, Personality, Philanthropy

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FfiMmVpib/?mibextid=wwXIfr IN IKENNA UKWA, I SEE A YOUNG MAN WITH GREAT FUTURE, SAYS MAYOR IGBOKWE …As He Unveils Office Donated By Ikenna Ukwa to City Boy Movement, Ohafia LGA Chapter Yesterday, Thursday 17th April 2026, the Director General of the City Boy Movement, Abia State Chapter. Chief Mayor Lucky Igbokwe ( Don Lulu ) inspected and unveiled the fully furnished administrative office donated by the Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, Ohafia LGA, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa to the CBM, Ohafia LGA chapter. Speaking at the office located along Hospital road, Amaekpu Ohafia immediately after the inauguration of the Unit…

Apr

13

2026

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ADC Finally Secures Venue For National Convention

News Flash, Politics

ADC Finally Secures Venue For National Convention Baring any last minute change, the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National chairman and National Secretary respectively will hold the party’s National convention at the National Rainbow Event Center in Garki on Tuesday , 14 April 2026. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has being denied two venues without any cogent reasons despite early arrangements, according to sources. First, it was alleged that the Abuja Transport Hilton hotels, which was initially approached , turned down the ADC request to use it’s facility. The ADC…

Apr

13

2026

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UTME 2026: JAMB Shifts First Session Arrival Time After Backlash

Education, News Flash

UTME 2026: JAMB Shifts First Session Arrival Time After Backlash The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced an adjustment to the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), particularly those scheduled for the first session. The board also released a detailed timetable for candidates participating in its Computer-Based Tests (CBT), outlining arrival and examination times from Monday through Friday. In a notice posted on its X handle on Monday, JAMB stated that candidates for the first session are now expected to arrive at their examination centres by 7:00 a.m., instead of the earlier scheduled…

Apr

13

2026

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Apply Now: FGN Opens Application For Second Cohort Of N22,500 Monthly TVET Stipend

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

APPLY NOW: FG Opens Application For Second Cohort Of N22,500 Monthly TVET Stipend The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its flagship Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, as part of ongoing efforts to equip Nigerian youth with practical skills for job creation, entrepreneurship, and national development. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo. According to the ministry, applications for the new cohort commenced on Monday, April 13, 2026, inviting interested Nigerians…

Apr

13

2026

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Just In: ADC Yet To Secure Abuja Venue 24 Hours To National Convention, Denied Access By FGN

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Just In: ADC Yet To Secure Abuja Venue 24 Hours To National Convention, Denied Access By FG Barely 24 hours to its scheduled national convention, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has revealed that it is yet to secure a venue in Abuja, raising fresh concerns over alleged attempts to frustrate the party’s activities. The disclosure was made by a party chieftain, Kola Ologbondiyan, who on Monday, in a post on his X account, detailed what the party described as a series of setbacks and repeated refusals by both government-controlled and private venues. According to Ologbondiyan, the party had formally applied…

Apr

13

2026

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Federal Education Ministry Okays Ohafia For CBT Centres

Abia North, Education, FGN, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

Federal Education Ministry Okays Ohafia for CBT Centres The Federal Ministry of Education has okayed five facilities to serve as computer-based test centres for national examinations at Ohafia, following an inspection of the sites by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, under the auspices of the Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU). The endorsement is subsequent to recommendations by the inspection team of the Teachers Council. The team had last month inspected Collins Memorial College, Akanu Civic Centre, Amangwu Civic Hall, Amamgwu Ohafia US Library Centre, National Open University, Asaga and Asaga Civic Centre to determine their suitability for the establishment of…

Apr

12

2026

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Transformation Of ABIA Has Begun But Not Complete; From Recovery To Power, From Order To Prosperity – Being Governor Otti’s Sworn Declaration To Nde Abia

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

MY SWORN DECLARATIONDr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFRA New Architecture for Abia: From Recovery to Power, From Order to Prosperity Nde Abia, I do not stand before you as a man of empty promises. I stand before you as a governor whose work already speaks in roads rebuilt, hospitals revived, schools restored, communities reconnected, and the dignity of governance recovered. When we came in 2023, we met a state wounded by neglect, diminished by low ambition, and weakened by years of drift. What we promised then was order. What we delivered first was credibility. And what now lies before us is…