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Aug
26
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Court Orders Six Banks To Provide IGP With Information On Accounts Linked To Sowore

Court Orders Six Banks To Provide IGP With Information On Accounts Linked To Sowore

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash
Court Orders Six Banks To Provide IGP With Information On Accounts Linked To Sowore The federal high court in Abuja has ordered six banks to provide the inspector-general of police (IGP) with information pertaining to the accounts connected to Omoyele Sowore, an activist and publisher. Emeka Nwite, the presiding judge, issued the order on Tuesday following an ex-parte application moved by Wisdom Madaki, counsel to the IGP. The defendants in the suit are Sowore, Sahara Reporters Media Foundation, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Opay Digital Services Ltd, Moniepoint, and Kuda Microfinance…
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Aug
26
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order

Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order

Crime, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
Man Arrested For Burning US Flag To Protest Trump’s Order A protestor was arrested near the White House after setting fire to an American flag to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting such acts, police said Tuesday. The arrest on Monday evening came hours after Trump signed an order directing the Justice Department to pursue legal action against flag-burners, despite Supreme Court rulings that say burning of US flags is constitutionally protected. “I’m burning this flag as a protest to that illegal fascist president that sits in that house,” the man shouted into a bullhorn in Lafayette Park,…
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Aug
26
2025
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UAAP Launches Voter Registration Drive, Urges Abians To Join ABIA Arise

UAAP Launches Voter Registration Drive, Urges Abians To Join ABIA Arise

Abia State, News Flash, Politics
UAAP Launches Voter Registration Drive, Urges Abians to Join Abia Arise. The United Abia Artists and Patriots (UAP) has embarked on a statewide campaign for continuous voter registration, urging Abians to join “Abia Rise”, the foremost political structure of Governor Alex Otti. Speaking to newsmen, UAAP President, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as The Ultimate Commander, emphasized that it is time for Abians to reciprocate the good works of Governor Otti by securing their voter cards ahead of the 2027 general election. He described the voter’s card as the only power every Abian has to say “thank you” to…
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Aug
26
2025
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Ohafia Beckons Her People To Embrace Voters Registration

Ohafia Beckons Her People To Embrace Voters Registration

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics
Ohafia beckons her people to embrace voters registration The Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), the development arm of the Ohafia Community, Abia State, has beckoned on her people to fully embrace the ongoing Voters Registration Exercise, in line with the directive and time table of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement dated August 20, 2025, and signed by the Interim President General, Chief Fab Uche, and the Secretary General, Elder Uma Ntima, the Union reminded the people of the necessity of carrying out this important civic responsibility with great passion, which goes a long way to further…
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Aug
25
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Olu Of Warri On His 4th Coronation Anniversary

Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Olu Of Warri On His 4th Coronation Anniversary

News Flash, Personality
CONGRATULATIONS TO OLU OF WARRI ON HIS 4TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY I write to congratulate HIS MAJESTY, OGIAME ATUWATSE 111, CFR, the Oluofwarri on the auspicious occasion of his 4th Coronation Anniversary. I celebrate his leadership, wisdom, and dedication to the progress and prosperity of Warri Kingdom and its people. I commend his commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of the Warri kingdom; and his visionary leadership has positively impacted the lives of his subjects. I rejoice in the prosperity and peace that has characterized his reign on the throne of his forefathers. On behalf of my family and the entire…
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Aug
21
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
China Sets To Unveiling First Pregnancy Robot With Artificial Womb

China Sets To Unveiling First Pregnancy Robot With Artificial Womb

News Flash, Technology, World News
China Sets To Unveil First Pregnancy Robot With Artificial Womb China is preparing to introduce what could become a groundbreaking development in reproductive science — a humanoid robot designed to host a fully functional artificial womb. According to the Indian Times, the project is being driven by Guangzhou-based Kaiwa Technology and is expected to be unveiled in 2026. The initiative aims to integrate artificial womb technology into a robot capable of managing pregnancy from fertilisation through to childbirth. Speaking at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, project lead Zhang Qifeng said the scientific groundwork has already been established, with researchers…
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Aug
21
2025
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Institute Good Leadership In Our Communities, Gov. Otti Charges Dev. Union Leaders

Institute Good Leadership In Our Communities, Gov. Otti Charges Dev. Union Leaders

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics
INSTITUTE GOOD LEADERSHIP IN OUR COMMUNITIES, GOV. OTTI CHARGES DEV. UNION LEADERS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has charged the leadership of community development unions to institute and enforce good leadership in various communities in the State and Nigeria at large. Governor Otti gave the charge on Wednesday, while receiving in audience, a delegation of the Abia State Association of Igbo Town Unions, led by its President General, Chief Sir George Mgbeorurukwe in his office. He regretted that there are some communities where people of questionable character are still occupying development union leadership. "We won't come out and say…
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Aug
20
2025
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A Grand Memorial And Monumental Legacy: Chief Samuel Anya’s Father’s 22-Year Memorial Ceremony, Church Dedication And Senate Declaration

A Grand Memorial And Monumental Legacy: Chief Samuel Anya’s Father’s 22-Year Memorial Ceremony, Church Dedication And Senate Declaration

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Politics
A Grand Memorial and Monumental Legacy: Chief Samuel Anya’s father’s 22-Year Memorial Ceremony, Church Dedication and Senate Declaration In what was an occasion of memorial, atmosphere of pomp and pageantry that had in attendance the 2nd citizen of Abia State, the Chief of Staff of the Rivers State Government and the former Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly, Chief Dr. Samuel Anya proved again his mettle and bravery linked to his title “AKAEKPUCHIONWA.” The event, held in Ohafia, Abia State over the weekend, marked the 22nd anniversary of the passing of Chief Anya’s father, an occasion that blended solemn remembrance…
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Aug
20
2025
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Amaechi Is The Last Person ADC Will Give It’s Presidential Ticket To – Wike

Amaechi Is The Last Person ADC Will Give It’s Presidential Ticket To – Wike

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Amaechi Is The Last Person ADC Will Give Its Presidential Ticket To – Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the chances of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Tuesday, Wike said Amaechi was the “last person” the opposition coalition platform would consider for its ticket. The minister was reacting to Amaechi’s recent remarks where the former Transportation Minister boasted that he would end corruption within one month if elected…
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Aug
20
2025
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INEC Declares Labour Party’s Bright Ngene Winner Of Enugu South Rerun While Serving 7-Year Jail Term

INEC Declares Labour Party’s Bright Ngene Winner Of Enugu South Rerun While Serving 7-Year Jail Term

Crime, News Flash, Politics
INEC Declares Labour Party’s Bright Ngene Winner Of Enugu South Rerun While Serving 7-Year Jail Term The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party as the winner of the rerun election held in Enugu South 1 State Constituency. INEC on Tuesday declared Ngene the winner of the rerun election, bringing to an end the prolonged crisis that had trailed multiple failed attempts to conduct the court-ordered poll. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. Meanwhile, Ngene is currently remanded at…
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