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Oct

2025

President Tinubu To Commission Nigeria’s First $400m Crude Export Terminal In 50 Years

Tinubu To Commission Nigeria’s First $400m Crude Export Terminal In 50 Years President Bola Tinubu is expected to commission the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers State on October 8, 2025. It is the first new crude export facility to be built in Nigeria in more than 50 years. The Executive Director of Legal and Corporate Services of Green Energy International Limited, GEIL, Olusegun Ilori, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The facility, built by GEIL, operators of the Otakikpo field in OML 11, Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, will become…

Oct

2025

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2027: I Am Not Stepping Down For Obi, Amaechi, Anyone – Atiku Clarifies Viral Report

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

2027: I Am Not Stepping Down For Obi, Amaechi, Anyone – Atiku Clarifies Viral Report Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the report implying that he intends to abandon his presidential ambition for another presidential aspirant. Atiku was reported to have declared his willingness to step down for a younger, vibrant and more acceptable candidate on the platform of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress during an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday. But the ex-VP has dismissed the report as a misrepresentation of the interview. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, on Thursday, Atiku…

Oct

2025

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Happy New Month & 65th Independence Celebration – Ikenna Ukwa

Abia State, Birthday, News Flash

HAPPY NEW MONTH & 65TH INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION As we celebrate our nation's 65th independence, I express my warmest felicitations to all Nigerians all over the world. Our Foundation, IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION remain committed to supporting initiatives that promote the well-being and development of our community. Let's continue to work together towards building a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come. Happy Independence Day and welcome to a brand new month of October. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa ,Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria.

Oct

2025

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

Birthday, News Flash, Personality

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…