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Apr

2025

Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit To The Okwara’s Family In Aku Kingdom Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Personality

IKENNA UKWA PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE OKWARA'S FAMILY IN Aku Kingdom AMAEKPU OHAFIA Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION paid a familiarization visit to High Chief Peter Okwara (Aku Chinyere) and High Chief Paul Okwara (Aku Chibueze) at their country home in Amaekpu Ohafia, Abia State. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa said the essence of the visit to his brothers and friends is to interface and familiarize himself with them, with the aim of collaborating for the continuous development of Ohafia communities, adding that it's time for well meaning Ohafia sons and…

Apr

2025

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The ANCA Movement Starts Its Journey With The Successful Hosting Of An Easter Retreat In Ohafia.

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics

THE ANCA MOVEMENT STARTS ITS JOURNEY WITH THE SUCCESSFUL HOSTING OF AN EASTER RETREAT IN OHAFIA. The 21st of April Easter Monday retreat organized by Abia North Consultative Assembly defied all odds against its stillbirth to begin a new chapter in public advocacy in the zone. Despite a drab Easter Monday bedeviled by the usual sit at home menace, the ANCA summit managed an attendance that surpassed its expectations to signify a new search by the people for political options in the way we conduct our affairs. ANCA itself, an esoteric movement whose birth place is 20 Ugwuegbenzu close, Amaekpu…

Apr

2025

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Just In: President Tinubu Meets Suspended Governor Fubara In London Over Rivers Political Crisis

News Flash, Politics

BREAKING: President Tinubu meets Suspended Governor Fubara in London over Rivers political crisis According to The Africa Report, the meeting took place in London last week, shortly after Tinubu left Paris. The meeting, it was learnt, was at the insistence of Governor Fubara, who has been desperate to return to office since the president declared a state of emergency in oil-rich Rivers State. During the meeting, Fubara promised to make some compromises. Negotiations are ongoing, but from all indications, his suspension will be lifted before the six-month deadline,” said an adviser to the president who wished to remain anonymous because…

Apr

2025

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Killings: US Urged To Re-designate Nigeria As Country Of Particular Concern

Crime, FGN, News Flash, Security

Killings: US Urged To Re-designate Nigeria As Country Of Particular Concern The United States of America has been urged to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, and subsequently place her on the US watchlist over the rising spate of killings by bandits and criminal herdsmen. The call was made by a delegation of American Veterans of Igbo Descent, AVID; and Rising Sun & Ambassadors for Self Defense; during its recent visit to Capitol Hill, Washington DC, where it met with some US congress members to lobby for the release of the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People…

Apr

2025

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Reno Omokri Defends Installation Of N10 Billion Solar Power At Presidential Villa

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Reno Omokri Defends Installation Of N10 Billion Solar Power At Presidential Villa Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has defended the recent installation of solar panels at Aso Rock, urging Nigerians to applaud the move rather than criticise it. In a statement, Omokri described the backlash as “small-picture thinking,” arguing that the project is both economically sensible and environmentally responsible. He stressed that adopting solar energy at the Presidential Villa does not indicate a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s power sector, but rather reflects a shift toward sustainable energy in line with global trends. In a statement on X, he cited…

Apr

2025

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IMF Projects 3% Economic Growth Rate For Nigeria In 2025

Economy, FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

IMF Projects 3% Economic Growth Rate For Nigeria In 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 3.0 per cent in 2025, according to its latest World Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday. However, the current Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) forecasts the economy to grow at 4.6 percent in 2025, yet with targets of the last ten years missed by an average of 41.57 percent, this may become another hopeful projection. The organisation also projects a 2.7% growth rate for the country in 2026. The global financial institution noted that while Nigeria faces…

Apr

2025

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Honourable Minister Of Innovation, Science And Technology Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji Paid Courtesy Visit To High Chiefs Peter & Paul Okwara At Their Aku Kingdom Country Home

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Personality, Politics

The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji represented the Vice President of Nigeria Alhaji Shettima at the traditional marriage ceremony between Mary Aluba Okafor of Abiriba in Ohafia LGA and Samori Sombel of Dakar, Senegal. The ceremony took place in Abiriba, Ohafia LGA. The Honourable Minister later paid courtesy visit to High Chief Peter Okwara and High Chief Paul Okwara at their Aku Kingdom Country home. Present to receive the Honourable Minister was some APC Ohafia Stakeholders. High Chief Uche Ogboso, Chief MBA Ukaha, Chief Eme Onu Uche, His Noble Honor Chief Eze Eke and…

Apr

2025

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Gov. Otti Played Host To The Foreign Minister Of Senegal As Her Son Took A Bride In Abiriba

Marriage And Love, Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA

GOV. OTTI PLAYED HOST TO THE FOREIGN MINISTER OF SENEGAL AS HER SON TOOK A BRIDE IN ABIRIBA. Earlier on Sunday, April 19th, The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, played host to the Foreign Minister of Senegal, Mrs. Yassine Fall at Abiriba in Ohafia LGA during the traditional marriage ceremony of her son Samori Sombel SY with Mary Aluba Okafor. The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Sen. Kashim Shettima, GCON, was ably represented in the occasion by the Honourable Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey…

Apr

2025

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Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition: Amaekpu FC Defeats Amangwu FC In The Football Final Showdown

Abia North, Abia State, Football, News Flash, Sports

IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION : Amaekpu FC Defeats Amangwu FC in Football Final Showdown The Senior Legislative Aide to the Nigerian Senate, Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has again demonstrated his enduring commitment towards youth development through sports. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa proved this by hosting a football competition in Ohafia LGA under the auspices of his foundation, IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, the grand finale of which was held at the Ofali Agwu Primary School Mini Stadium in Amaekpu Ohafia on Sunday 20th April 2025. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his remarks when he hosted the…

Apr

2025

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Ikenna And Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition: Amaekpu FC Presents Trophy To Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Abia North, Football, News Flash, Politics, Sports

JUST IN: AMAEKPU FC PRESENTS TROPHY TO IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA The Amaekpu Ohafia FC team earlier today visited Chief (Dr.) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the sponsor of the IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA, at his country home in Amaekpu Ohafia to present the trophy they won in the tournament, during the finals held yesterday April 20 2025. The Amaekpu Ohafia FC team presented the trophy to Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , thanking him for organizing the premier competition in Ohafia LGA, which gave all the participating team in three clans in Ohafia LGA the opportunity…