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Aug
10
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Election 2027: IKENNA UKWA CAMPAIGN COUNCIL UNVEILED

Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Election 2027: IKENNA UKWA CAMPAIGN COUNCIL UNVEILED

Abia North, Arochukwu, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
PRESS STATEMENT: IKENNA UKWA CAMPAIGN COUNCIL UNVEILED AHEAD OF 2027 GENERAL ELECTION The campaign structure for Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, has been formally unveiled ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Campaign Council comprises eminent party leaders, stakeholders, and grassroots mobilizers drawn from Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs. Announcing the leadership, the Council will be led by High Chief Uche Ogboso as Leader. High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke -Mezie Abia will serve as the Chairman, while Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha is the Director General. Other principal officers include:…
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Aug
10
2026
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2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal And Spiritual Blessings Across Ohafia, Abiriba, Nkporo

2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal And Spiritual Blessings Across Ohafia, Abiriba, Nkporo

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
2027: Uko Nkole Begins Abia North Consultation, Receives Royal And Spiritual Blessings Across Ohafia, Abiriba, Nkporo …Reaffirms Commitment To Effective Representation, Completion Of Projects Facilitated During 8th And 9th NASS The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, represented by the party’s candidate for Abia North Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, has officially commenced his consultation tour across the senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general election, receiving royal blessings and goodwill from traditional rulers in Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo. Rt. Hon. Nkole, immediate past member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, began…
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Aug
09
2026
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Hon. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Secures Another Endorsement From SDP Arochukwu LGA Chapter For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Seat

Hon. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Secures Another Endorsement From SDP Arochukwu LGA Chapter For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Seat

Arochukwu, News Flash, Politics
SDP Arochukwu LGA Chapter Endorses Ikenna Ukwa for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Seat In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Arochukwu LGA chapter has unanimously endorsed Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. The endorsement was contained in a communique dated 6th August 2026 and signed by the SDP Arochukwu LGA Chairman, Elder Nnanna Isaac Uwakwa, and Secretary, Chief Agwu Ogbonnaya Godwin, including all the Chairmen of the party in all the 11 wards in Arochukwu LGA. It was issued after an extensive meeting of…
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Aug
08
2026
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Governor Otti Receives The Aba Commercial Smart City Team; Conclude Arrangements For Seamless Flag-Off

Governor Otti Receives The Aba Commercial Smart City Team; Conclude Arrangements For Seamless Flag-Off

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
GOV. OTTI COMMITTED TO IMMEDIATE FLAG-OFF, DELIVERY OF ABA COMMERCIAL SMART CITY. Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed interest in the immediate flag-off and delivery of the proposed Aba Commercial Smart City. Governor Otti stated this on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Government House, Umuahia, during a business meeting with the leadership of the Aba Commercial Smart City project. Gov. Otti charged the project partners to fast-track their plans to achieve the project as discussed. He directed the DG/CEO of the Public Private Partnership and Investment Promotion Office, Mr. Chinedu Chijioke, to handle the details…
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Aug
07
2026
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Abia North 2027: Uko Nkole Vows Issue-Based Campaign, Says Abandoned Federal Projects Underscore Need For Experienced Representation

Abia North 2027: Uko Nkole Vows Issue-Based Campaign, Says Abandoned Federal Projects Underscore Need For Experienced Representation

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Abia North 2027: Uko Nkole Vows Issue-Based Campaign, Says Abandoned Federal Projects Underscore Need for Experienced Representation Following his emergence as the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) senatorial candidate for Abia North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general election, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, FNITP, PhD, has reaffirmed his commitment to running an issue-based campaign, insisting that his record of service and legislative accomplishments will remain the cornerstone of his engagement with the electorate. The former two-term member of the House of Representatives said his campaign would focus on practical solutions to the developmental needs of Abia North rather than…
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Aug
06
2026
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Abia 2027: NDC Leadership Formally Presents Gubernatorial Ticket To National Leadership, Signals United Front Ahead Of Election

Abia 2027: NDC Leadership Formally Presents Gubernatorial Ticket To National Leadership, Signals United Front Ahead Of Election

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
Abia 2027: NDC Leadership Formally Presents Gubernatorial Ticket to National Leadership, Signals United Front Ahead of Election In a significant step towards the 2027 general election, the Abia State Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Ako Atuloma, on Wednesday night led a delegation of frontline party candidates and key stakeholders to officially present the party's governorship candidate, Chief Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah, and his running mate, Engr. Uzoma Alaribe, to the NDC National Leadership. The delegation was received by the National Leader of the party, His Excellency Senator Seriake Dickson, National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Barr.…
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Aug
05
2026
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FG Orders Payment Of Civil Servants Outstanding Wage Award Before August 15

FG Orders Payment Of Civil Servants Outstanding Wage Award Before August 15

FGN, News Flash
FG Orders Payment Of Civil Servants’ Outstanding Wage Award Before August 15 The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC. The breakthrough, reached at the last minute, effectively averted a planned labour confrontation after the JNPSNC suspended its August 11 ultimatum issued to the Minister’s office over unresolved workers’ welfare issues. The meeting, held…
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Aug
05
2026
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Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol, Diesel Prices

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol, Diesel Prices

Oil & Gas, News Flash
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol, Diesel Prices Dangote Refinery has announced another reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel. The 700,000 barrels per day refinery made the adjustment on Wednesday, lowering the gantry price of petrol from N1,215 per litre to N1,165 per litre. This represents a N50 reduction for every litre of petrol sold to marketers.The refinery also reduced the gantry price of diesel from N1,650 per litre to N1,570 per litre, bringing the cost down by N80 per litre. The latest price review is…
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Aug
05
2026
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WAEC Disowns Viral List Of 50 Schools With Withheld 2026 WASSCE Results

WAEC Disowns Viral List Of 50 Schools With Withheld 2026 WASSCE Results

Education, News Flash
WAEC Disowns Viral List Of 50 Schools With Withheld 2026 WASSCE Results The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dissociated itself from a viral letter listing 50 schools across different parts of the country as those whose students’ 2026 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exam (WASSCE) were withheld. The letter claimed WAEC has withheld the results over examination malpractices. The viral letter, dated August 2 and purportedly signed by the head of WAEC Nigeria, Amos Dangut, directed the affected schools to submit detailed reports of what transpired during the examinations within 14 days or face sanctions. “The West African Examinations…
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Aug
04
2026
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2027: INEC Authenticates Hon. Uko Nkole As The Abia North Senatorial Candidate Of NDC

2027: INEC Authenticates Hon. Uko Nkole As The Abia North Senatorial Candidate Of NDC

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
INEC AUTHENTICATES UKO NKOLE AS THE ABIA NORTH SENATORIAL CANDIDATE OF NDC The immediate past House of Representatives Member For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Hon. Uko Nkole has gotten INEC authentication as the Abia North Senatorial Candidate of NDC. This brings to an end the confusion on who is the actual Candidate between him and his closest rival, Chief Nnamdi Iro Orji, popularly known as Opotoyom. The primary election, held on May 29, 2026, witnessed a large turnout of party delegates and members from the five local government areas within the senatorial zone. At the end of the exercise, the immediate…
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