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Nov

2025

Terrorism Charge: Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu To Life Imprisonment

Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu To Life Imprisonment For Terrorism Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court on Thursday sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment, concluding a high-profile trial that has lasted several years. Kanu, who was arrested in Kenya under contentious circumstances four years ago and extradited to Nigeria, faced seven counts related to terrorism. The judgment was delivered in his absence after he refused to participate in the proceedings, insisting that the court had no authority over him regarding the terrorism charges. His refusal led the presiding judge to order…

Nov

2025

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OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: Prof. Eni Njoku, Prof. Kalu Ezera, Prof. Eme Awa, Prof. U. U. Uche And 13 Others For Posthumous Recognitions/Awards

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events

OHAFIA HALL OF FAME: Prof. Eni Njoku, Prof. Kalu Ezera, Prof. Eme Awa, Prof. U.U. Uche and 13 Others To Receive Posthumous Recognitions/Awards. After the Screening and consideration of 100 most influential/Impactful Ohafians In Nigeria and diaspora by the Hon. Chief Mba Ukaha led Screening/Planning Committee. The Committee further went ahead to identify Ohafia great heros whose impact contributed immensely in the development of Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria and Africa at large. These were known names in the development of Nigeria and Africa. They were world class giants in Education, Science and technology, Law, Medicine, Political Science, Leadership, Finance, etc.…

Nov

2025

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Tension As Gunshot Rocks PDP Headquarters

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

Tension As Gunshot Rocks PDP Headquarters There is currently tension at the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja over attempts to hold parallel meetings. The National Working Committee (NWC) elected in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, and the faction backed by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, had fixed meetings for today. Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the pro-Wike faction, had arrived the Wadata Plaza with some of their Members.Shortly after, members of the Taminu Turaki faction also arrived the headquarters but were prevented from going in. However, two governors forced their way in, but…

Nov

2025

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Unical’s Cyril Ndifon Jailed Five Years For Sexual Harassment

Crime, Education, Judiciary, News Flash

UNICAL’s Cyril Ndifon Jailed Five Years For S3xual Harassment Cyril Ndifon, suspended law faculty dean at University of Calabar (UNICAL), has been sentenced to five years imprisonment without an option of fine. James Omotosho, the presiding judge in the case, handed down the sentence at the federal high court in Abuja on Monday. In 2023, Ndifon was removed as a UNICAL dean over alleged abuse of office and sexual harassment, with female students as victims. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had charged Ndifon alongside his co-defendant, Sunny Anyanwu. Counts one and two, of four, accused…

Nov

2025

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Rt. Hon Gabriel Saleh Hosts Ikenna Ukwa, Commends His Stewardship And Unification Of Aro/Ohafia APC

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

IKENNA UKWA PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO RT HON GABRIEL SALEH The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today paid a courtesy visit to his friend and brother, RT Hon Gabriel Saleh in his office at the National Assembly complex, Abuja to strengthen inter-chamber ties and reinforce their friendship. RT Hon Gabriel Saleh, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Culture commended Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa's stewardship and efforts in strengthening and unifying the APC in Arochukwu & Ohafia LGAs, and his philathropic gestures to his people, describing him as a loyal, reliable and…

Nov

2025

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Lieutenant Yerima Escapes Assasination Attempt In Abuja

Crime, Abuja, News Flash

Lieutenant Yerima escapes assassination attempt in Abuja Lieutenant Yerima escapes assassination attempt in AbujaBy Kingsley Omonobi A young Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima, who recently had a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. Military sources told Vanguard that Yerima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans with no number plates. The vehicles allegedly followed him from the NIPCO Filling Station off Kubwa Expressway to Gado Nasco Way. According to the source, the officer noticed the surveillance and executed…

Nov

2025

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Abia State APC Chairman,Ononogbu Convenes APC State Stakeholders Meeting

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

ABIA STATE APC CHAIRMAN, ONONOGBU CONVENES APC STATE STAKEHOLDERS MEETING The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today Saturday 15th November 2025 joined APC stakeholders and political gladiators in Abia State to the APC stakeholders meeting convened by the State party chairman, Chief Dr Kingsley Ononogbu at the party Secretariat, Umuahia, Abia State. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa charged the State party executives and the stakeholders to remain united in love and peace, which is crucial for the progress of the party and position it for victory in all elective political positions come…

Nov

2025

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Udumaeze Ohafia Commends Ikenna Ukwa’s Philanthropist Gestures And Community Development Efforts; Reaffirms His Unflinching Support For His Future Ambition

Philanthropy, News Flash, Politics

IN YOU, WE HAVE FOUND A MAN WITH A FRESH IDEA, UDUMAEZE OHAFIA TELLS IKENNA UKWA … Reaffirms The Ohafia Monarch's Unflinching Support To His Future Ambition The Udumaeze of Ohafia, His Royal Paramountcy, Ezie Ohamoha Elder Awa Orji Udonsi has reaffirmed the commitment and unflinching support of the Ohafia Council of Monarchs to the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, in his future political ambitions. The Udumaeze Ohafia, who doubles as the Chairman of Ohafia Council of Monarchs made the assertion when Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa paid him a courtesy visit…

Nov

2025

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Hon. Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates The Okwara Twins On their Birthday

Birthday, News Flash, People & Events

IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES THE TWIN OKWARA'S ON THEIR BIRTHDAY Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, has joined well meaning Abians to felicitate Chief Peter Okwara (Akubueze) and Chief Paul Okwara (Aku Chinyere) on the auspicious occasion of their birthday anniversary, today Sunday 16th November 2025. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa described them as optimists and result oriented personalities, whose love for philanthropy knows no bounds. He said the famous twins and illustrious sons of Amaekpu Ohafia possessed an endearing character and have never failed to use their position to touch lives positively.…

Nov

2025

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Genocide: What We Discussed With American Officials – Amaechi

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Genocide: What We Discussed With American Officials — Amaechi Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has cleared the air on the meeting with the then opposition figures, held with American officials, saying it was only to press for a free and fair election. There were allegations that the then political opponents of former President Goodluck Jonathan had pressured the Americans to ensure that the opposition defeated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, administration, citing the Christian genocide in Nigeria. But speaking at the National Conference of Editors, in Abuja, yesterday, the former governor, who was a key figure in the…