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Dec
09
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa

Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Security
Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa Seven women died while 11 others were injured yesterday during a protest in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State. According to Daily Trust, the women were protesting what they termed delayed response by the military to calm tensions between Bachama and Chobo communities of the LGA, when the incident occurred. The women, who were seen holding leaves blocked the movement of troops into the area, accusing security agencies of delayed responses and biased interventions in favour of the Chobo community. However, during the confrontation, sources said the military allegedly fired shots into…
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Dec
09
2025
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UN Reacts To Millitary Coup In Benin Republic After Nigeria’s Airstrikes

UN Reacts To Millitary Coup In Benin Republic After Nigeria’s Airstrikes

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security
UN Reacts To Military Coup In Benin Republic After Nigeria’s Airstrikes The United Nations, regional powers and neighbouring Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President Patrice Talon after an attempted military takeover in Benin Republic was swiftly crushed. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in a statement issued through his office, said he was deeply worried by the move to “unconstitutionally seize power” in the West African nation, warning that any attempt to derail democratic governance in Benin could further destabilise an already fragile region. Guterres called for strict adherence to the rule of law and Benin’s constitution, stressing that democratic institutions…
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Dec
07
2025
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Good Representation At Its Peak As Hon. Amobi Ogah Holds Mega Empowerment Programme For His People Of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency

Good Representation At Its Peak As Hon. Amobi Ogah Holds Mega Empowerment Programme For His People Of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency

Abia North, Good Governance, National Assembly, News Flash
Labour Party’s First-term Member Of The House Of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, Holds A Mega Empowerment Programme For The People Of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency. To mark his two years in office, the lawmaker rolled out an impressive range of empowerment items — buses, tricycles (Keke), motorcycles, freezers, vulcanizing machines, electric sewing machines, grinders, business grants, and several other livelihood-support tools designed to strengthen small businesses and uplift households across the constituency. This is truly massive and stands as a clear testament to his commitment to grassroots development, economic growth, and people-centered representation.
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Dec
07
2025
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Special Invitation To The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Summit And Empowerment To Youths, Women & The Disabled

Special Invitation To The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Summit And Empowerment To Youths, Women & The Disabled

Abia North, Empowerment, Humanitarian, News Flash
SPECIAL INVITATION TO THE IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP SUMMIT AND EMPOWERMENT TO THE YOUTHS, WOMEN & THE DISABLED The Central Planning Committee cordially invites You to The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Summit and Empowerment to the Youths, Women & Persons‑with Disabilities, in Arochukwu /Ohafia Federal Constituency powered by Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria. The epoch making events has been scheduled to hold as follows: Date: Sunday 7th December 2025 Venue: Ohafia Central School Playground , Elu Ohafia, Abia State Time: 10:00 am The summit will bring together youths, women, persons with…
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Dec
06
2025
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Let There Be Light: Ikenna Ukwa Moves His Solar – Powered Street Light Revolution To Nkporo Communities

Let There Be Light: Ikenna Ukwa Moves His Solar – Powered Street Light Revolution To Nkporo Communities

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Philanthropy
Breaking! Ikenna Ukwa Brings Solar-Powered Street Lights to Nkporo Community In his continuous bid to improve infrastructure and enhance safety in all communities in Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs, Hon. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, has attracted solar-powered street lights to Nkporo community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. The solar powered street lights will be installed in Etitiama, Okwoko and Elughu Nkporo communities and environs in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. The project, facilitated through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), through the rigorous efforts of Chief Ikenna…
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Dec
06
2025
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Akpabio Slams Fresh N200 Billion Lawsuit On Senator Natasha

Akpabio Slams Fresh N200 Billion Lawsuit On Senator Natasha

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash
Akpabio Slams Fresh N200 Billion Lawsuit On Senator Natasha Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed a new N200 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, over alleged defamation. Natasha, in a Facebook post on Friday, confirmed receiving notice of the suit. She said the development offers her an opportunity to present her account after the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges previously declined to hear her She alleged that the committee based its decision on an existing defamation case filed against her by Akpabio’s wife, which it said prevented it from addressing a matter already before…
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Dec
05
2025
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Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC

Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South South
Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including the Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, announced during plenary on Friday, marked a major political realignment in the state’s legislature and could significantly alter the balance of power between the camps loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking on the floor of the House, Speaker Amaewhule declared that the lawmakers had unanimously resolved to join the APC,…
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Dec
04
2025
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NEC Approves N100 Billion For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies’ Training Facilities

NEC Approves N100 Billion For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies’ Training Facilities

Armed Forces, News Flash, Security
NEC Approves N100 Billion For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies’ Training Facilities The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N100 billion, subject to a final ratification by President Bola Tinubu, for rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies in Nigeria. This followed recommendations by the ad hoc committee earlier constituted to assess the state of police and security agencies’ training institutions nationwide. NEC is chaired by the Vice President Kashim Shettima and has 36 state Governors as members. Other members include the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the Minister of Economic…
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Dec
04
2025
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US To Impose Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Responsible For Christian Genocide

US To Impose Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Responsible For Christian Genocide

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, Security
US To Impose Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Responsible For Christian Genocide The US government has introduced a new policy which allows it to impose a visa ban on people considered responsible for the attack on Nigerian Christians. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US State Department said the policy allows it to deny visas to those who have directed, authorised, supported, participated in, or carried out abuses targeting people based on faith. The US government said the policy was being implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Through the new policy, family members of affected persons…
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Dec
04
2025
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Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa As Defence Minister After Fierce Screening

Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa As Defence Minister After Fierce Screening

National Assembly, News Flash, Security
Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa As Defence Minister After Fierce Screening The Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The confirmation rounded off a lengthy and highly scrutinised five-hour session that placed national security concerns at the centre of debate. Lawmakers subjected the nominee to probing questions on a series of recent security failures, most notably the controversial withdrawal of soldiers from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before armed men abducted several students on 17 November, an incident that triggered widespread…
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