People & Events

Dec
05
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Akajimba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia Ota-Omu Blues Loading (Part Two) – Dave Umah

Akajimba Age Grade Of Amaekpu Ohafia Ota-Omu Blues Loading (Part Two) – Dave Umah

Culture, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People & Events
AKAJIMBA AGE GRADE OF AMAEKPU OHAFIA OTA-OMU BLUES LOADING ( PART TWO) THE BATTLE OF FLEX BANNERS: In a couple of days, Amaekpu will be painted in resplendent colors with Flex Banners showcasing pictures of members of Akajimba Age Grade in their full regalia preparatory to Otaomu celebration. The Banners will be found dotting every nook and cranny of Amaekpu Community, and even, beyond - a move from soft copies which are presently trending in many popular platforms, to hard copies, vintage those not online, or internet savvy. Apparently, it's a form of announcement, and recognition, heralding the much anticipated…
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Dec
03
2023
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VP Shettima, Gov Otti, Obi, Other Dignitaries Attend Uju Ifejika Daughter’s Wedding In Lagos

VP Shettima, Gov Otti, Obi, Other Dignitaries Attend Uju Ifejika Daughter’s Wedding In Lagos

Entertainment, Lagos, Marriage And Love, News Flash, People & Events
VP SHETTIMA, GOV OTTI, Obi, OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTEND UJU IFEJIKA DAUGHTER'S WEDDING IN LAGOS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, were among the cream of the A-list guests that graced the wedding of one of the nation's foremost female entrepreneurs, Mrs. Catherine Uju Ifejika, on Saturday. Mrs. Ifejika is the Chairperson/CEO of Brittania-U Nigeria Limited (BUNL), an indigenous petroleum company. The event, which held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels, Lagos, and brought dignitaries from different walks of life, was also attended by the presidential candidate of Labour Party and former governor…
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Dec
02
2023
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Eck Foundation Football Tournament Starts Dec. 3 With N1 Million Tag

Eck Foundation Football Tournament Starts Dec. 3 With N1 Million Tag

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, People & Events
ECK Foundation Football Tournament Starts Dec. 3 With N1 Million Tag. Sunday, December 3, 2023 will mark the start of the Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Foundation Football Competition. This was revealed at the football Competition Central Organising Committee meeting. The Chairman of the Central Organising Committee, Chief Kalu Emmanuel, announced that the four Autonomous Communities in Bende Town will play a knockout football competition. He also stated that the gold cup, balls, jerseys, and other materials needed for the competition have been purchased for 1 million naira to be shared among the four teams. He advised Autonomous community team…
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Nov
27
2023
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Exclusive!: Happy 90th Birthday, General Gowon; Strange, But true About Him….

Exclusive!: Happy 90th Birthday, General Gowon; Strange, But true About Him….

News Flash, People & Events, Presidency
Strange, but true…… Gowon was the only person to become Nigeria's Head of State as a bachelor. Gowon was the only Nigerian military officer to have jumped the ranks of Colonel and Brigadier when the Supreme Military Council promoted him from the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to a Major-General on 1st June 1967. Gowon was the youngest ever Nigerian to become Head of State at 31 years. Gowon was the only one to get married while occupying the office of the Head of State. Gowon was the longest serving Nigerian Head of State (9 years at a stretch). Gowon, at…
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Nov
23
2023
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Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, Peter Obi Attend Archbishop Okeke 70th Birthday

Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, Peter Obi Attend Archbishop Okeke 70th Birthday

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events
Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, Peter Obi Attend Archbishop Okeke 70th Birthday Senator representing Anambra Central, Senator Victor Umeh a while ago arrived Holy Trinity Cathedral Onitsha for the Mass of thanksgiving celebrating the 70 Years Birthday of the Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian Maduka Okeke Also present are: the National Leader of Labour Party, His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi, the Senator representing Anambra North, Senator Dr. Tony Nwoye, the Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, the C.E.O of United Nigeria Airline, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, the C.E.O of Ejison Group…
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Nov
23
2023
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Billionaire Theophilus Danjuma Sets Record, Donates $1.36m To Nigerian University

Billionaire Theophilus Danjuma Sets Record, Donates $1.36m To Nigerian University

News Flash, People & Events, Philanthropy
Billionaire Theophilus Danjuma Sets Record, Donates $1.36m to Nigerian University Theophilus Danjuma has set a new record for philanthropy in the country The former chief of the army gave a $1.36 million donation to the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. This donation is directed towards the construction of a student hostel in the university Theophilus Danjuma, a Nigerian billionaire and one of the most affluent investors on the Nigerian exchange, has set a new record for philanthropic acts in the country. The 84-year-old businessman, politician, and retired army general made a $1.36 million donation to the College of Medicine,…
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Nov
21
2023
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Gov Otti, Obi, Other Dignitaries Attend Zik Prize Awards

Gov Otti, Obi, Other Dignitaries Attend Zik Prize Awards

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events
GOV OTTI, OBI, OTHER DIGNITARIES ATTEND ZIK PRIZE AWARDS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, led a cream of some of the nation's foremost traditional rulers, corporate titans and public servants at 27th edition of the Zik Prize Awards, on Sunday night in Lagos. Those who were honoured with the prestigious awards at an event held inside the cosy Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotels were the Zambian president, Hakainde Hichilema; Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; Professor Benedict Oramah, President of AFRIEXIM Bank. Others were Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Group Chairman SIFAX Group; and Hajiya Aisha Atiku Bagudu, former First…
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Nov
18
2023
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SSA To Tinubu On Students Engagement, Asefon Switches To Action, Harmonises NANS Ahead Of Convention

SSA To Tinubu On Students Engagement, Asefon Switches To Action, Harmonises NANS Ahead Of Convention

Education, News Flash, People & Events
SSA To Tinubu On Students Engagement, Asefon Switches To Action, Harmonizes NANS Ahead Of Convention As an experience and ideological comrade, Asefon Sunday has showed that he is capacitated enough to excel in his new office. Just days after his appointment as Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Students’ Engagement, Comrade Asefon Sunday has harmonized National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, ahead of her convention. In a press release sighted by our correspondent, Asefon held a strong stakeholders meeting with concerned individuals in the association, which include NANS President, Senate President, CPC Chairman, among others. Giving report, he said:…
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Nov
03
2023
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Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Holds National Induction/General Meeting, Music Launch & Women Rehabilitation Centre Project… Dec. 30th, 2023 @ Blue Spring Hotel, Ebem Ohafia(Details Inside)

Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Holds National Induction/General Meeting, Music Launch & Women Rehabilitation Centre Project… Dec. 30th, 2023 @ Blue Spring Hotel, Ebem Ohafia(Details Inside)

Abia State, Culture, Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events
ENYIOMA OHAFIA INTERNATIONAL LADIES ASSOCIATION HOLDS NATIONAL INDUCTION/GENERAL MEETING, Music Launch & Women Rehabilitation Centre Project…Dec. 30th, 2023 @ Blue Spring Hotel, Ebem Ohafia. Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association is poised to make a bold statement in glamour this Christmas Season with their National Induction and general Meeting. The Climax of the Christmas event which will hold on 30th December, 2023 at Blue Spring Hotel Ebem Ohafia will be the Launching of the Enyioma Music and the building of the Women Rehabilitation Centre. The Abia State Executive Governor Dr. Alex Otti is expected to grace the event as the Special…
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Oct
25
2023
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Mben Political Assembly(MPA), Ohafia Plan Colloquium To Honour Departed Heroes

Mben Political Assembly(MPA), Ohafia Plan Colloquium To Honour Departed Heroes

Abia North, Abia State, People & Events
MPA, Ohafia Plan Colloquium to Honour Departed Heroes The Ohafia people of Abia State, at the auspices of Mben Political Assembly (MPA), the think-tank championing the socio-political rejuvenation of the clan, plans to institute a colloquium in honour of her departed illustrious sons and daughters. The colloquium, which will be a biennal event will be used to remember her heroes past, reflect on their contributions to the community and encourage the living to sustain and surpass their impacts on the society. The President of the association, Architect (Chief), Eme Uche Onuh disclosed the plan while paying tribute to late Dr…
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