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Oct

2025

Chief Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates With Chief Chijioke James(Ike ABIA) On The Occasion Of His Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHIEF CHIJIOKE JAMES: IKE ABIA Warmest felicitations to the Chairman of Unubiko Foundation, Chief Chijioke Junior James Umeh (IKE ABIA) on the momentous occasion of his birthday anniversary. We celebrate his remarkable leadership, vision, and contributions to his community, Abia and Nigeria at large. His dedication and selfless service to God and humanity have made a lasting impact. On behalf of my family and the entire members of IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, we wish him a wonderful birthday celebration and a year ahead that brings good health and continued success. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa ,Founder, Ikenna…

Oct

2025

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NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

Education, FGN, Human Rights, News Flash

NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest in Abuja to demand the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The NANS faction led by its National President, Comrade Atiku Isah (GCNS), said they were deeply concerned about what they described as “injustice” surrounding Kanu’s prolonged detention despite court rulings granting him bail. Speaking during the protest, Isah said, “We find it difficult to understand why Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is still in detention when courts of competent jurisdiction…

Oct

2025

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Of Dedication And Freedom: Being Governor Otti’s 65th Independence Anniversary Address In Umuahia Today

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

OF DEDICATION AND FREEDOM Being the Text of an Address Presented by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, to Commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary in Umuahia on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Dear Compatriots, It is with great joy and sense of national pride that I address you this morning, grateful for the privilege of witnessing the 65th anniversary of our nation’s independence from the colonial authorities. I would like to specially congratulate fellow Nigerians, for the great things we have collectively achieved as one nation over the last six and half decades of co-existence. Ours is far from being a perfect…

Oct

2025

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Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor’s Message On Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day

Abia State, Abia North, Birthday, FGN, News Flash

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor's Message on Nigeria's 65th Independence Day Today, we join the rest of Nigeria in commemorating our nation's 65th Independence Day. This momentous occasion is a testament to our resilience, progress, and unwavering commitment to greatness. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on the values that have shaped our country and continue to guide us towards a brighter future. Nigeria's diversity remains our greatest strength. With over 250 ethnic groups and more than 500 languages, our nation is a vibrant tapestry of cultures, traditions, and beliefs. As we celebrate our independence, we must recommit ourselves to…

Oct

2025

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President Tinubu Makes Three New Appointments

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

President Tinubu Makes Three New Appointments President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new Heads of Agencies. Bello Bawa Bwari (Niger State) has been appointed as the new Director-General in the National Biosafety Management Agency for an initial term of four years, effective from September 18, 2025. Tinubu also appointed Hon. Barr. Aminu Junaidu (Zamfara State) as Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of the Investment and Security Tribunal for a five-year term, effective September 18, 2025. Olayiwola Nurudeen Awakan has been appointed as Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation for an initial four-year term, effective September 2, 2025.…

Oct

2025

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My Administration Laying Foundation Cast In Concrete, Not On Quicksand – President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

My Administration Laying Foundation Cast In Concrete, Not On Quicksand – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says he is erecting a solid economic foundation for Nigerians. Presenting his scorecard on the anniversary of the country’s independence, the president said he “inherited a near-collapsed economy caused by decades of fiscal policy distortions and misalignment that had impaired real growth”. The president said the nation’s currency is stronger, the stock market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, coal mining has recovered dramatically, non-oil exports now represent 48 percent of export trade, external reserves increased to $42.03 billion in September, and N330 billion has been…

Sep

2025

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2027 Presidential Race: Presidency Welcomes Jonathan

Abuja, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Presidency Welcomes Jonathan To 2027 Race The Presidency has welcomed former President Goodluck Jonathan to the 2027 Presidential race. There have been speculations that the former President is planning to stage a comeback. On Sunday, former Minister of Information and Orientation, Professor Jerry Gana, said Jonathan would contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists shortly after the PDP Congress in Minna, Niger State, at the weekend ,Gana said Nigerians had experienced two other leaders after “In 2015, former President Goodluck Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of…

Sep

2025

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NLC Mobilizes For Nationwide Action Over PENGASSAN, Dangote Saga

Abuja, Labour, News Flash

NLC Mobilizes For Nationwide Action Over PENGASSAN, Dangote Saga In a dramatic escalation of the dispute between Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Group, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its affiliates and members nationwide to immediately mobilise for what it described as a “full-scale, decisive engagement” against the conglomerate’s alleged anti-worker practices. The directive, contained in an internal memo signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, follows months of industrial unrest led by PENGASSAN and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). The two unions have accused the Dangote…

Sep

2025

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AttNews Celebrate JMartins On His Birthday Today

Abia State, Birthday, News Flash, Personality

ATTNEWS CELEBRATE JMARTINS ON HIS BIRTHDAY TODAY We join the good people of Akanu Ohafia and the entire Abians to felicitate Amb. Justice Okey Martins on the auspicious occasion of his birthday anniversary. As the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Otti of ABIA State on Tourism and Entertainment; and well known Musician/ songwriter, producer you have impacted lives positively. May this special day usher in a new joyous year filled with greater grace On behalf of my immediate family and the entire members of the ATTNEWS FAMILY we are wishing you a wonderful celebration and a year ahead that brings…

Sep

2025

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Breaking: Ikenna Ukwa Lightens Isu, Ihechiowa & Ututu Communities With Solar Powered Street Lights

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Politics

BREAKING: IKENNA UKWA LIGHTENS ISU, IHECHIOWA & UTUTU COMMUNITIES WITH SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS … As The Contractor Completes Project The contractor handling the installation of solar powered street lights in Isu, Ihechiowa and Ututu communities in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, Kaplan Consults limited has completed the project within three weeks. The project, which was attracted by the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, and dedicated to the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu , was officially handed over to the contractor, by the domiciled Agency, the Niger…