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Jul

2025

Alozie’s Late Strike Sinks South Africa, Sends Super Falcons To WAFCON Final

Alozie’s Late Strike Sinks South Africa, Sends Super Falcons To WAFCON Final The Super Falcons of Nigeria booked their place in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after a dramatic 2-1 win over South Africa, sealed by a late goal from defender Mitchel Alozie. With the match seemingly heading for extra time, Alozie launched a long ball into the South African box, which evaded everyone, including the goalkeeper and nestled into the net, stunning the Banyana Banyana defence. The goal secured Nigeria’s spot in the final and marked a thrilling end to a closely…

Jul

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Facilitates The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Abiriba, Ohafia LGA

Ohafia LGA, News Flash, Politics

IKENNA UKWA FACILITATES THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS IN ABIRIBA, OHAFIA LGA The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has facilitated the provision and installation of solar-powered street lights in Amaeke and Amaogudu Abiriba in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa announced this cheering news while interacting with residents during the inspection of the ongoing installation of solar street lights in Amaekpu and Elu Ohafia which he attracted. Chief Ukwa while urging community leaders and residents to take ownership of the lights and other government infrastructure to prevent…

Jul

2025

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Babangida’s Son Muhammed Officially Accepts BOA Chairmanship, Debunks Rejection ‘Fake News’

News Flash, Politics

Babangida’s Son Muhammed Officially Accepts BOA Chairmanship, Debunks Rejection ‘Fake News’ Muhammed Babangida, the son of former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has officially accepted his appointment as chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), dismissing recent reports claiming he declined the role as “false and malicious.” In a press statement released on Monday, Babangida expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the confidence placed in him, affirming his full acceptance of the appointment. “We wish to clarify that Muhammed gratefully accepts the appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as announced by the federal government, and extends…

Jul

2025

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IGP Meets With Protesting Retired Police Officers Over Poor Welfare

News Flash, Police Force, Security

IGP Meets With Protesting Retired Police Officers Over Poor Welfare The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is currently meeting with the protesting retired police officers in Abuja. The meeting is taking place at the peacekeeping hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja. On Monday, some retired police officers protested at the National Assembly to demand their removal from the contributory pension scheme (CPS). The demonstrators, mostly elderly, stood in the rain, holding placards and chanting anti-government songs. Some of the retired police officers also besieged the force headquarters in Abuja to protest against CPS. Addressing the protesters, the IGP said welfare of…

Jul

2025

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Sowore Joins Retired Police Officers’ Protest In Abuja

Abuja, Human Rights, News Flash, Police Force

Sowore Joins Retired Police Officers’ Protest In Abuja Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on Monday led a protest by retired police officers in Abuja, demanding better welfare for ex-personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The demonstrators, under the aegis of the Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers, stormed the National Assembly complex before heading to the Force Headquarters, insisting on their removal from the contributory pension scheme. They described the scheme as “discriminatory” and claimed that many of their members had died as a result of poor benefits. Meanwhile, the Police Community Relations Committee…

Jul

2025

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ADC Ohafia LGA Charts New Course With Fresh Vigour, Uniting Stakeholders, And Growing Grassroots Support

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

✅ PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: July 21, 2025Contact: ADC Ohafia LGA Media DeskPhone: (+234-806--008-3871) ADC Ohafia LGA Charts New Course with Fresh Vigour, United Stakeholders, and Growing Grassroots Support. Ohafia, Abia State - July 20, 2025. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ohafia Local Government Area, has reaffirmed its commitment to political transformation, unity, and grassroots expansion during a well-attended executive meeting held at Rosy’s Bar, Amaekpu Ohafia. Presided over by the LGA Chairman, Hon. Prince Okwara Agwu, the meeting brought together key leaders, ward executives, and party faithful to align on priorities and renew their collective resolve to advance…

Jul

2025

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‘It’s A Lie’ – FGN Denies Rumour Of WAEC, NECO Cancellation

Education, FGN, News Flash

‘It’s A Lie’ – FG Denies Rumour Of WAEC, NECO Cancellation The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has denied planning to cancel the 2025 WAEC and NECO examinations. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press in the Ministry, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, on Sunday in Abuja. She said it was necessary that the Ministry categorically distance itself from the fake news and clarify to the general public. According to her, the 2025 WAEC Examinations have been successfully concluded, with only a few isolated incidents of malpractice reported, all of which were promptly addressed by the…

Jul

2025

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Thank You For Celebrating Me; Redirects Your Gifts To The Poor – Obi Tells Supporters

Birthday, News Flash, Personality

Thank You For Celebrating Me; Redirects Your Gifts To Poor – Obi Tells Supporters Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to supporters across Nigeria and beyond for the overwhelming show of love and goodwill as he marked his 64th birthday. Obi’s birthday, celebrated on Saturday, July 19, was marked with community service and solidarity gatherings in various parts of the world, especially by members of the Obidient Movement and other well-wishers. In a statement he issued on Sunday from Rome, Italy, Obi reiterated his lifelong philosophy of shunning extravagant personal…

Jul

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Rejoices With Uche Ogboso & Wife On Their Wedding/Trading Marriage Ceremony

Abia North, Culture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events

IKENNA UKWA REJOICES WITH UCHE OGBOSO & WIFE ON THEIR WEDDING/TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE CEREMONY The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today Saturday 19th July 2025 stormed Akanu Ohafia in Ohafia LGA of Abia State to grace the wedding/traditional marriage ceremony of High Chief Uche Ogboso and his wife, Rev Mrs Nene. Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his felicitation message at the reception venue, congratulated High Chief Uche Ogboso, who is an APC stalwart in Abia State, and his wife, Nene for their union. He prayed to God to grant them a peaceful,…

Jul

2025

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Just In: Ikenna Ukwa Inspects The Ongoing Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Elu & Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash

JUST IN: IKENNA UKWA INSPECTS THE ONGOING INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS IN ELU & AMAEKPU OHAFIA The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa tonight inspected the ongoing installation of solar-powered street lights in Elu and Amaekpu Ohafia which he attracted through the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The inspection was part of his efforts to ensure that the projects are executed efficiently and effectively in the designated areas mapped out by the domiciled agency as directed by the community leaders. Conducting Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa and his team round some of…