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Apr
07
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Football, News Flash, Philanthropy, Sports
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA PREVIOUS MATCH RESULTS: Amaogudu Abiriba 1-0 Akanu Amangwu 6- 0 Nde Elu Nkporo UPCOMING MATCHES Saturday 12th April 2025 Amaekpu vs Amaeke AbiribaTime: 3:00 pm Sunday 13th April 2025 Amaogudu Abiriba vs AmangwuTime: 3:00 pm VENUE FOR ALL THE MATCHES: OFALI AGWU MINI STADIUM, AMAEKPU OHAFIA .
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Apr
07
2025
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Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In ABUJA Amid Leadership Reshuffle

Abuja, Labour, News Flash, Politics
Obi, Otti Lead Labour Party NEC Meeting In Abuja Amid Leadership Reshuffle In a decisive move to reposition the Labour Party for the future, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, have jointly convened a high-level National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The NEC meeting, which comes at a critical moment for the party, is expected to be more than just a gathering of political heavyweights—it is poised to chart a new direction for the party following a…
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Apr
07
2025
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Abia North Consultative Assembly To Unveil An Easter Retreat For The Zones Political Future

Abia North Consultative Assembly To Unveil An Easter Retreat For The Zones Political Future

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics
ABIA NORTH CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY TO UNVEIL AN EASTER RETREAT FOR THE ZONE'S POLITICAL FUTURE. A group by the name 'Abia North Consultative Assembly' (ANCA) has thrown its weight behind the moves to cohere and bring otherwise divisive political voices of diverse primordial clusters across the five LGAs in Abia North to begin to speak with 'one voice' in order to regain our golden days of political leadership of the zone otherwise known as 'Old Bende'. ANCA, a massive political coalition machine with extensive networks across the five LGAs has embarked on an unprecedented consultation across the zone to build support…
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Apr
07
2025
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Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Omokri, Others Make Ambassadors’ List

Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Omokri, Others Make Ambassadors’ List

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi, Shehu Sani, Omokri, Others Make Ambassadors’ List Former governors of Abia and Enugu states, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Senator Shehu Sani and ex-aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, are among those nominated for ambassadorial appointment by the federal government. Vanguard gathered that they were among those being screened by security agents, pending the release of the list.Recall that the country’s ambassadors were recalled from their postings almost a year ago without replacement, fuelling concerns over what that would have on Nigeria’s diplomacy. It was learned yesterday that the resume of those nominated had already been…
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Apr
07
2025
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90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter

90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter

Crime, Human Rights, Humanitarian, News Flash
90-Year-Old Woman Begs Patience Jonathan To Free Detained Daughter A 90-year-old woman has pleaded with former First Lady Patience Jonathan to help secure the release of her daughter, Deborah Erema, who she says has been held in custody for over five years. In a video published by SaharaTV on Friday, the frail nonagenarian cried out, saying she was starving and had no one else to care for her. “Nobody go give me food, nah only her dey give me. I don’t have anybody. I just go beg beg. I am now a begger. See me as I dey now. “Please…
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Apr
07
2025
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Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-Turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation

Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-Turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation

News Flash, Politics, Security
Sallah Celebration: IGP Makes U-turn Over Sanusi’s Invitation The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn the earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi, the emir of Kano in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. Police explained on Sunday that the invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state. However, the police said following advice from respected stakeholders and in line with the IGP’s commitment to ensuring that…
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Apr
07
2025
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Tinubu Deserves Second Term In 2027 – LP Senator Imasuen Declares

Tinubu Deserves Second Term In 2027 – LP Senator Imasuen Declares

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Deserves Second Term In 2027 — LP Senator Imasuen Declares Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), has praised President Bola Tinubu for his courageous leadership, saying the south deserves to retain the presidency in 2027. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists over the weekend in Benin City, the Edo state capital, Imasuen said the president has shown “unbelievable strong courage” in navigating the affairs of the nation and should be allowed a second term. He also welcomed the recent Supreme Court judgment sacking his kinsman, Julius Abure,…
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Apr
07
2025
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Atiku, Obi, Others In Talks To Join SDP, Says Ex-Presidential Candidate

Atiku, Obi, Others In Talks To Join SDP, Says Ex-Presidential Candidate

News Flash, Personality, Politics
Atiku, Obi, Others In Talks To Join SDP, Says Ex-Presidential Candidate A longlist of notable politicians including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi are in talks to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This is according to the SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election Adewole Adebayo. Adebayo said Atiku and Obi’s men are in talks for their principals to team up with the SDP, which recently welcomed a former Kaduna State governor and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (SDP) into its fold. “People are joining my party, and…
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Apr
07
2025
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Electricity: FGN To Receive 3.2 Million Metres This Month For Nigerians

Electricity: FGN To Receive 3.2 Million Metres This Month For Nigerians

FGN, Infrastructure, News Flash, Power & Energy
Electricity: FG to receive 3.2million meters this month for Nigerians Faced with growing criticism over the lack of progress in bridging the huge metering gap in the power sector, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Sunday disclosed that the government is expecting the first batch of 3,205,101 prepaid meters it ordered last year. Adelabu, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, said 75,000 meters under the International Competitive Bid 1 (ICB1) are expected by April 2025, followed by the second batch of 200,000 meters in May 2025. Despite the slow pace of…
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Apr
06
2025
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FRSC Official, 24 Others Die In Ogun Multiple Crashes

FRSC Official, 24 Others Die In Ogun Multiple Crashes

Accident, News Flash, Obituary
FRSC Official, 24 Others Die In Ogun Multiple Crashes At least 25 people, including an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps lost their lives while eight people were reportedly injured in two separate multiple crashes which occurred in Ogun State on Saturday. The first multiple crash involving a Mack truck marked SEY 363 YY, a tanker with registration number T2900LA and a bus marked LSD 180 YA at about 7am on Saturday around NIPCO filling station axis of Lagos-Ibadan expressway claimed seven lives while four people were injured. The Spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road…
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