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Udumaeze Ohafia Commends Ikenna Ukwa’s Philanthropist Gestures And Community Development Efforts; Reaffirms His Unflinching Support For His Future Ambition

Udumaeze Ohafia Commends Ikenna Ukwa’s Philanthropist Gestures And Community Development Efforts; Reaffirms His Unflinching Support For His Future Ambition

IN YOU, WE HAVE FOUND A MAN WITH A FRESH IDEA, UDUMAEZE OHAFIA TELLS IKENNA UKWA … Reaffirms The Ohafia Monarch's Unflinching Support To His Future Ambition The Udumaeze of Ohafia, His Royal Paramountcy, Ezie Ohamoha Elder Awa Orji Udonsi has reaffirmed the commitment and unflinching support of the Ohafia Council of Monarchs to the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, in his future political ambitions. The Udumaeze Ohafia, who doubles as the Chairman of Ohafia Council of Monarchs made the assertion when Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa paid him a courtesy visit…
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Hon. Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates The Okwara Twins On their Birthday

Hon. Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates The Okwara Twins On their Birthday

IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES THE TWIN OKWARA'S ON THEIR BIRTHDAY Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, has joined well meaning Abians to felicitate Chief Peter Okwara (Akubueze) and Chief Paul Okwara (Aku Chinyere) on the auspicious occasion of their birthday anniversary, today Sunday 16th November 2025. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa described them as optimists and result oriented personalities, whose love for philanthropy knows no bounds. He said the famous twins and illustrious sons of Amaekpu Ohafia possessed an endearing character and have never failed to use their position to touch lives positively.…
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Genocide: What We Discussed With American Officials – Amaechi

Genocide: What We Discussed With American Officials – Amaechi

Genocide: What We Discussed With American Officials — Amaechi Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has cleared the air on the meeting with the then opposition figures, held with American officials, saying it was only to press for a free and fair election. There were allegations that the then political opponents of former President Goodluck Jonathan had pressured the Americans to ensure that the opposition defeated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, administration, citing the Christian genocide in Nigeria. But speaking at the National Conference of Editors, in Abuja, yesterday, the former governor, who was a key figure in the…
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Medical Report Emerges: Regina Daniels Tested Positive For Cocaine

Medical Report Emerges: Regina Daniels Tested Positive For Cocaine

Regina Daniels’ Medical Report Emerges, Tested Positive For Cocaine A detailed medical report has emerged alleging that Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, wife of Senator Ned Nwoko, has been battling severe substance abuse involving cocaine, marijuana, alcohol and other hard drugs. The report, issued by Serenity Royale Hospital in Abuja and signed by its Managing Director/Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Adekunle Adesina, covers her detoxification programme from September 9 to October 15, 2025. It indicates that Daniels tested positive for multiple psychoactive substances, including marijuana, cocaine, morphine, opiates and high levels of alcohol. According to the document, the hospital’s psychological emergency…
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Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE

Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE

Reps Urge FG To Suspend WAEC’s Planned CBT For 2026 WASSCE The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to halt the planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Lawmakers warned that the move, if implemented, could trigger widespread failure, psychological distress, and even fatalities among students ill-equipped for the digital transition. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Kelechi Nworgu on Thursday, who cautioned that adopting CBT without adequate preparation could spark a major educational crisis. Nworgu…
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Ponmo Consumption Threatens $5 Billion Leather Industry – FGN

Ponmo Consumption Threatens $5 Billion Leather Industry – FGN

Ponmo Consumption Threatens $5 Billion Leather Industry – FGN The Federal Government has warned that the continued consumption of hides and skins, popularly known as ponmo, poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s leather industry, currently valued at about $5 billion. Speaking at the National Campaign Against the Consumption of Ponmo held on Thursday in Abuja, the Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ikemounso, said the practice deprives local industries of vital raw materials needed for leather production and export. Ikemounso disclosed that the Nigerian leather goods market was valued at $2.79 billion in 2024 and…
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Wike Lacks Patience, Disrespected Tinubu In Standoff With Naval Officer – Defence Minister, Matawalle

Wike Lacks Patience, Disrespected Tinubu In Standoff With Naval Officer – Defence Minister, Matawalle

Wike Lacks Patience, Disrespected Tinubu In Standoff With Naval Officer – Defence Minister, Matawalle Defence minister Bello Matawalle has criticised former Governor Nyesom Wike over a standoff involving a naval officer, Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima. The standoff, which occurred on Tuesday, arose over the ownership of a parcel of land in Gaduwa District, Abuja, guarded by armed naval officers led by Mr Yerima, who was carrying out orders from a former naval chief, Zubairu Gambo. In an interview with DCL Hausa on Wednesday, Mr Matwalle stated that the matter ought to have been resolved administratively, rather than Mr Wike, the FCT…
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Criticise Government Policies With Knowledge, Fairness – Tinubu Tells Editors

Criticise Government Policies With Knowledge, Fairness – Tinubu Tells Editors

Criticise Government Policies With Knowledge, Fairness – Tinubu Tells Editors President Bola Tinubu has urged media practitioners in Nigeria to freely criticise government policies but to do so with fairness, and a sense of national responsibility. The President made the call on Wednesday at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, where he acknowledged the vital role of the media in shaping public discourse and strengthening democracy. Tinubu cautioned journalists against using criticism to undermine the nation’s progress, stressing that the media must remain partners in building a stronger and more united country. “I urge you to continue upholding the…
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UN Lists Nigeria Among 16 Hunger Hotspots, Warns Of Looming Global Famine Threat

UN Lists Nigeria Among 16 Hunger Hotspots, Warns Of Looming Global Famine Threat

UN Lists Nigeria Among 16 Hunger Hotspots, Warns Of Looming Global Famine Threat Two United Nations food agencies have warned that millions more people could face famine as funding shortages worsen already dire humanitarian conditions around the world. In a joint report released on Wednesday, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said that conflict and violence were driving acute food insecurity in most of the countries identified as high-risk. The agencies listed Haiti, Mali, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen as the worst-affected nations, “where populations face an imminent risk of catastrophic hunger.” Countries…
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Nigeria Needs $150Billion To Fund Vaccine Procurement For 2026 – FGN

Nigeria Needs $150Billion To Fund Vaccine Procurement For 2026 – FGN

Nigeria Needs $150billion To Fund Vaccine Procurement For 2026 – FG The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, on Wednesday announced that Nigeria is seeking to raise nearly N150bn to fund vaccine procurement for 2025 and 2026. Edun revealed this at the 2025 Joint Annual Review of the Health Sector, themed “All Hands, One Mission: Bringing the Nigerian Health Sector to Light.” The Joint Annual Review is one of Nigeria’s most important accountability platforms for the health sector, convening stakeholders to review progress, assess performance, and align priorities for the year ahead. Edun said, “The…
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