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Apr

2025

Our Doors Are Always Open To Receive ICAN, Governor Otti Assures

Abia State, Business, Economy, Education, News Flash

OUR DOORS ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO RECEIVE ICAN, GOVERNOR OTTI ASSURES. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his Government is always ready to open its doors for members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Governor Otti stated this Wednesday, in Umuahia during a banquet he organised for members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria who were in the State for their Eastern Zonal Conference. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, thanked the Abia born President of the institute, Chief Davidson Alaribe and his colleagues for choosing Abia State for…

Apr

2025

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Abia State Police Command Community Engagement Activities For The 2025 National Police Day

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security

PRESS RELEASE 02/04/2035 ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL POLICE DAY In commemoration of the National Police Day on 7th April 2025 and in compliance with the community engagement directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, from 3rd to 7th April 2025, the Abia State Police Command will host series of community engagement programs designed to foster the spirit of commitment, qualitative service, and partnership. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDES Thursday, 3rd April 2025 – Officers’ ConferenceThe activities will begin with a conference for officers of the command at the Officers’…

Apr

2025

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“I am Natasha, I’m Not A Law-breaker, That’s Why we Came By Helicopter….. As Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan Becomes More Popular And Loved

National Assembly, News Flash, People & Events, Personality, Politics, Women Affairs

"I'm senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, I'm not a law-breaker. I appreciate the governor’s orders, and that was why we came by helicopter and not by road. No convoy, we are not in the streets, so we didn't break the law." – Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan

Apr

2025

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‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Coming Home’, Natasha Says As Mammoth Crowd Throng Her Home Coming In A Chattered Helicopter

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Security, Women Affairs

‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Coming Home’, Natasha Says As Mammoth Crowd Throng Her Homecoming In A Chattered Helicopter Despite the ban on political rallies and restrictions on convoys, a massive crowd of supporters thronged Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday to welcome home Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a dramatic turn of events, the senator arrived by helicopter, stunning the waiting crowd, who had gathered in front of her country home in Ihima since morning. The supporters, carrying placards and chanting in solidarity, defied police warnings and a curfew imposed by the Chairman of Okehi Local…

Apr

2025

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Natasha Shuns Kogi Rally Ban, Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency

National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics, Security

Natasha Shuns Kogi Rally Ban, Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break. The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit. She disclosed this in a statement issued by her media team in the early hours of Tuesday. The statement read, “We are pleased to confirm that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sallah visit to Kogi Central Senatorial District will proceed as planned. “Despite…

Apr

2025

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“Shut Up” Comment: I Will Report Ezekwesili To Igbo Traditional Leaders – Sen. Nwaebonyi

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South East

“Shut Up” Comment: I Will Report Ezekwesili To Igbo Traditional Leaders – Sen Nwaebonyi Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, has vowed to report former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, to Igbo traditional leaders over what he described as a disrespectful and unprecedented attack on his person. Speaking on Kakaaki, a breakfast programme on AIT, Nwaebonyi expressed outrage over Ezekwesili’s alleged comment telling him to “shut up” and calling him a “hooligan.” He described the remarks as an insult not just to him but to the revered institution of Igbo red-cap chiefs. “I am going to…

Apr

2025

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Filling Stations Hike Petrol Price Amid Dangote-NNPCL Crude Dispute

News Flash, Business, Oil & Gas

Filling Stations Hike Petrol Price Amid Dangote-NNPCL Crude Dispute Filling stations in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital city, have increased the price of a litre of petrol from ₦860 to ₦930, making consumers pay at least ₦70 more than what it used to cost them to buy a litre of the premium commodity days ago. The price increase has also become effective in parts of the country like Abuja and major northern cities with oil outlets now selling a litre of petrol between ₦950 to ₦970, depending on the filling stations. This represented a sharp increase of about ₦70 to ₦90…

Apr

2025

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‘We Will Emerge Stronger’ – Rivers Governor Declared Amid Political Crisis

News Flash, Politics, South South

“We Will Emerge Stronger” – Rivers Governor Declares Amid Political Crisis Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured residents that the current political crisis will ultimately make the state stronger, not weaker. His statement comes as Rivers faces a political conflict allegedly fueled by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The crisis has led to the six-month suspension of elected officials and the appointment of Ibok-ete Ibas as the sole administrator to replace Fubara under an emergency rule. Fubara made the remarks while receiving Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in…

Apr

2025

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Hon. Ikenna Ukwa Chairs The 2025 Mothering Sunday Celebration Of St Anthony’s Catholic Church, Amaekpu Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Religion, Women Affairs

HON IKENNA UKWA CHAIRS THE 2025 MOTHERING SUNDAY CELEBRATION OF ST ANTHONY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, AMAEKPU OHAFIA The Founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, Hon. Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa was the special guest of honor at the 2025 Mothering Sunday celebration of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Amaekpu Ohafia, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while speaking said women are the homebuilders and special breeds endowed with natural strength and resilience, describing their roles in nurturing and Nation building as great virtue, adding that due to the special love he has for mothers, his foundation, IKENNA & JENN…

Mar

2025

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Gov. Otti Calls For Peace, Tolerance, As He Holds Eid El Fitr With Muslim Faithful In ABIA State

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Religion

GOV. OTTI CALLS FOR PEACE, TOLERANCE, AS HE HOLDS EID EL FITR WITH MUSLIM FAITHFUL IN ABIA STATE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has called for peace, understanding and tolerance among Nigerians as the Muslim faithful across the globe celebrate this year's Eid El Fitr. Governor Otti was speaking on Monday at his Nvosi country home while receiving members of the Muslim community who paid him Sallah homage. He said that his administration does not discriminate along religious, gender or tribal lines, maintaining that it is lack of understanding that leads to discriminations. "I think it is lack of…