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Aug
05
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
FG Orders Payment Of Civil Servants Outstanding Wage Award Before August 15

FG Orders Payment Of Civil Servants Outstanding Wage Award Before August 15

FGN, News Flash
FG Orders Payment Of Civil Servants’ Outstanding Wage Award Before August 15 The Federal Government has directed that the outstanding two-month wage award owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, and the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC. The breakthrough, reached at the last minute, effectively averted a planned labour confrontation after the JNPSNC suspended its August 11 ultimatum issued to the Minister’s office over unresolved workers’ welfare issues. The meeting, held…
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Aug
05
2026
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Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol, Diesel Prices

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol, Diesel Prices

Oil & Gas, News Flash
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol, Diesel Prices Dangote Refinery has announced another reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel. The 700,000 barrels per day refinery made the adjustment on Wednesday, lowering the gantry price of petrol from N1,215 per litre to N1,165 per litre. This represents a N50 reduction for every litre of petrol sold to marketers.The refinery also reduced the gantry price of diesel from N1,650 per litre to N1,570 per litre, bringing the cost down by N80 per litre. The latest price review is…
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Aug
05
2026
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WAEC Disowns Viral List Of 50 Schools With Withheld 2026 WASSCE Results

WAEC Disowns Viral List Of 50 Schools With Withheld 2026 WASSCE Results

Education, News Flash
WAEC Disowns Viral List Of 50 Schools With Withheld 2026 WASSCE Results The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dissociated itself from a viral letter listing 50 schools across different parts of the country as those whose students’ 2026 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exam (WASSCE) were withheld. The letter claimed WAEC has withheld the results over examination malpractices. The viral letter, dated August 2 and purportedly signed by the head of WAEC Nigeria, Amos Dangut, directed the affected schools to submit detailed reports of what transpired during the examinations within 14 days or face sanctions. “The West African Examinations…
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Aug
04
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
2027: INEC Authenticates Hon. Uko Nkole As The Abia North Senatorial Candidate Of NDC

2027: INEC Authenticates Hon. Uko Nkole As The Abia North Senatorial Candidate Of NDC

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
INEC AUTHENTICATES UKO NKOLE AS THE ABIA NORTH SENATORIAL CANDIDATE OF NDC The immediate past House of Representatives Member For Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency Hon. Uko Nkole has gotten INEC authentication as the Abia North Senatorial Candidate of NDC. This brings to an end the confusion on who is the actual Candidate between him and his closest rival, Chief Nnamdi Iro Orji, popularly known as Opotoyom. The primary election, held on May 29, 2026, witnessed a large turnout of party delegates and members from the five local government areas within the senatorial zone. At the end of the exercise, the immediate…
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Aug
02
2026
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Chairman Reality Organisation, Arochukwu LGA Chapter Describes Ikenna Ukwa As Son Of The Soil who Has Consistently Shown Love For His People; Assures Him Of Their Support In 2027 Election

Chairman Reality Organisation, Arochukwu LGA Chapter Describes Ikenna Ukwa As Son Of The Soil who Has Consistently Shown Love For His People; Assures Him Of Their Support In 2027 Election

Arochukwu, News Flash, Politics
IKENNA UKWA PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO CHAIRMAN, REALITY ORGANISATION, AROCHUKWU LGA CHAPTER The APC House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa on thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Reality Organisation, Arochukwu LGA chapter, who sustained an injury from an accident. In his brief remark, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa who thanked God for sparing his life from the accident prayed for his quick recovery. He also commended the leadership of the Reality Organisation for its commitment and support. In his response, the Chairman of the Reality Organization, Arochukwu LGA appreciated Chief Ikenna Ukwa…
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Aug
02
2026
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Jubilation As Uburu Ihechiowa Community Honours, Bestows Royal Blessings On Ikenna Ukwa For Attracting Solar Street Lights

Jubilation As Uburu Ihechiowa Community Honours, Bestows Royal Blessings On Ikenna Ukwa For Attracting Solar Street Lights

Arochukwu, Empowerment, News Flash, Philanthropy
UBURU IHECHIOWA COMMUNITY HONOURS IKENNA UKWA FOR ATTRACTING SOLAR STREET LIGHTS, BESTOWS ROYAL BLESSINGS It was a moment of honour and gratitude as the people of Uburu community in Ihechiowa, Arochukwu LGA warmly received Hon. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in appreciation of his efforts in attracting solar-powered street lights to the community. The community expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa for his Midas touch and ensuring that the community benefits from the project that has improved security, enhance economic activities and brighten public spaces. In a ceremony rich in Igbo tradition and customs, the revered royal fathers of the…
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Aug
02
2026
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2027: Ikenna Ukwa In His Country Home, Urge APC Isiama Ward Executives And Stakeholders To Remain United For The Party’s Victory

2027: Ikenna Ukwa In His Country Home, Urge APC Isiama Ward Executives And Stakeholders To Remain United For The Party’s Victory

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
IKENNA UKWA HOSTS APC ISIAMA WARD EXECUTIVES AND STAKEHOLDERS …Urged Them To Remain United For The Party's Victory in 2027 The APC House of Representatives candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa on Friday hosted the Executives and Stakeholders of the APC Isiama Ward to a strategic meeting at his country home in Amaekpu, Ohafia. The gathering, which brought together key party leaders and stakeholders from the ward, was aimed at strengthening unity within the ward and consolidating support ahead of the 2027 general elections. In his opening remark, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa expressed gratitude to the Isiama…
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Jul
30
2026
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‘My Head Was Stitched 11 Times’: Governor’s Aide Demand Justice, Says Scores Of Attackers Brutalized Him At APC Meeting

‘My Head Was Stitched 11 Times’: Governor’s Aide Demand Justice, Says Scores Of Attackers Brutalized Him At APC Meeting

News Flash, Politics
‘My Head Was Stitched 11 Times’: Governor’s Aide Demands Justice, Says Scores Of Att@ckers Brut@lised Him At APC Meeting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Protocol, Mr. Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple, has broken his silence over the violent attack that left him hospitalised during a Delta Central All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting, alleging that more than 70 men were mobilised to attack him. Speaking exclusively with SaharaReporters, Temple claimed the assault at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Conference Centre in the Uvwie Local Government Area was not an isolated incident but the culmination of an…
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Jul
29
2026
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Otti Approves Payment Of First Phase Of Actress Ngozi Nwosu’s Medical Bills

Otti Approves Payment Of First Phase Of Actress Ngozi Nwosu’s Medical Bills

Abia State, Health, News Flash, Philanthropy
Otti Approves Payment Of First Phase Of Actress Ngozi Nwosu’s Medical Bills Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved the payment of the first phase of medical expenses for veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu following her public appeal for financial assistance to undergo multiple surgeries. The 62-year-old actress, an indigene of Abia State, recently disclosed that she requires three surgeries and needs about ₦30 million to cover the cost of her treatment. The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Martins Okey Justice, announced the intervention in a post on X, expressing appreciation to Otti for responding to the…
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Jul
29
2026
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INEC Dismisses Reports Of Revised 2027 Campaign Timetable

INEC Dismisses Reports Of Revised 2027 Campaign Timetable

News Flash, INEC, Politics
INEC Dismisses Reports Of Revised 2027 Campaign Timetable The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming it had revised the campaign timetable for the 2027 general elections. A graphic circulating online had claimed that the commission released the official campaign timetable for the 2027 general election in line with the Electoral Act. The graphic claimed that campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections would end on January 15, 2027, instead of January 14 as contained in the commission’s official timetable. It also claimed that campaigns for the governorship and state House of Assembly elections…
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