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Feb

27

2025

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El-Rufai Opens Up; Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC

News Flash, Personality, Politics

El-Rufai Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he will remain active in politics for life but may leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the party fails to realign with the progressive values he stands for. El-Rufai made this known in an interview with Arise Television on Monday. He explained that while he has no plans to seek elective office again, he intends to continue influencing governance and political decisions within his party. He said, “I will remain in politics for life, but that does not mean I will be…

Feb

27

2025

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NAFDAC DG Raises Alarm Over Death Threats

News Flash, Personality, Security

NAFDAC DG Raises The Alarm Over Death Threats The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has decried threats to her life and the safety of agency staff. She urged authorities to provide them with better protection. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, Adeyeye disclosed that NAFDAC officials face constant danger while cracking down on fake and substandard pharmaceutical products across the country. She also renewed her call for the death penalty against those dealing in counterfeit drugs, describing them as merchants of death who put millions of lives at…

Feb

26

2025

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Afenifere Appoints New Leader After Pa Adebanjo’s Death

Culture, News Flash, Personality, Politics, South West

Afenifere Appoints New Leader After Pa Adebanjo’s Death The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the new leader of the group. This was contained in a communique issued after its monthly general meeting held at the lsanya Ogbo, in Ogun state, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The Meeting was attended by delegates from the six South West states, Kogi, Kwara and the Itsekiri of Delta State According to the communique, “Oba Olaitan will function as the Leader in acting capacity till after the final burial of Papa Ayo Adebanjo when…

Feb

24

2025

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Tinubu Appointing His ‘Boys’ – El-Rufai

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality, Politics

Tinubu Appointing His ‘Boys’ – El-Rufai Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has criticised the appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since assuming office. Speaking on Monday during an interview on Arise TV, El-Rufai said Tinubu is only appointing his ‘boys’ from Lagos into political offices. El-Rufai said: “The president’s appointments are not being made because the appointees are Yoruba, but because they are his own boys. Most of the appointments do not even reasonably cover the South-West. “So people should stop confusing the truth. The appointments are not balanced. Yes, definitely, definitely, right? You cannot argue that, but…

Feb

23

2025

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Governor El-Rufai Fuel Defection Rumours, Meets PDP Executives

Gossips, Personality, Politics

Governor El-Rufai Fuel Defection Rumours, Meets PDP Executives Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has fueled speculation about a possible defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) after meeting key executives of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna on Saturday. The meeting has intensified rumours of El-Rufai’s potential defection especially as tensions between the politician and stakeholders in the ruling party continue. The meeting with PDP state executives comes just a day after El-Rufai was seen alongside the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The two politicians attended a condolence visit to the family of the late Pan-Niger Delta…

Feb

22

2025

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Congratulations To Osahon Okunbo On His Award As New Telegraph Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024

News Flash, Personality

CONGRATULATIONS TO OSAHON OKUNBO ON HIS AWARD AS NEW TELEGRAPH YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2024 Yesterday, Friday 21st February 2025, I honoured the invitation of my friend and brother, Osahon Okunbo, who received an award as the New Telegraph 'Young Entrepreneur of The Year 2024', after his nomination by the Board of Editors and Panel of Judges of Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited, publishers of New Telegraph newspaper. The event, which was held at Oriental Hotel in Lagos was Chaired by Chief Bode George and was attended by other distinguished awardees and personalities. Osahon, the son of late Captain…

Feb

22

2025

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ATTNEWS Celebrate The Great Ukwa @40

Abia State, Abia North, Birthday, People & Events, Personality

The Management and Staff ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS Felicitates with the GREAT UKWA @40. We join you in celebrating years of impactful leadership and philanthropic gestures to your immediate Constituency and society at large. We join you in celebrating four decades of greatness, wisdom and achievement It's our earnest prayer that God will grant you sufficient grace, Mercy, Favour in good health and many more years of life, filled with vitality, joy, and fulfillment. We are highly pleased to be associated with you, and your NGO Congratulations OMEZIMBA 1 OF OHAFIA Dr. Uduma Nnate (For Mgt & Staff)

Feb

22

2025

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Happy 80th Birthday To Dearest Loving Mother Of ABIA THINK TANK’s Renowned Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke, Rev. Juliana Bassey Effiong

Abia North, Abia State, Birthday, Personality

Happy 80th Birthday to an iconic woman of faith, dearest loving mother of Abia Think Tank's renowned Dr Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke, Reverend Juliana Bassey Effiong, of The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Duke Town and St Peter's Parishes, Abiriba, Abia State! Eight decades of life, love, and unwavering dedication to serving God and humanity. Your selflessness, wisdom, and compassion have inspired countless lives, including mine. As you celebrate this remarkable milestone, we pray that God continues to bless you with good health, joy, and fulfillment. May your life remain a shining testament to the power of faith, love, and perseverance. We…

Feb

22

2025

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German Envoy Present At ATTNEWS Unveiling, Gives Strong Commendations; Says That’s The Only Nigerian Online Newspaper He Reads

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, People & Events, Personality

GERMAN ENVOY PRESENT AT ATTNEWS UNVEILING, GIVES STRONG COMMENDATION; SAYS THAT'S THE ONLY NIGERIAN ONLINE NEWSPAPER HE READS The German envoy Mr. Fredrick Carl who was present at the Unveiling of the ABIA THINK TANK ONLINE NEWSPAPER ATTNEWS, Abia North Office in Ohafia was full of praises of the pattern of reportage of ATTNEWS stories and headlines. He told our news correspondent Onyemaobi Emetu during a short interview after the event that anytime he is in the country like this, he reads ATTNEWS updates and also when he is in his country. That it gives him bits of what is…

Feb

21

2025

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BIRTHDAY SPECIAL VISIT: Ikenna Ukwa To Visit Arochukwu Prisons

Abia North, Abia State, Birthday, News Flash, Personality

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL VISITS: IKENNA UKWA TO VISIT AROCHUKWU PRISONS As part of the activities set out to mark his birthday on Saturday 22nd February, 2025 and in his bid to extend love and celebrate with inmates, the Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria , Chief Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa will visit the Arochukwu Prisons in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State. The event has been scheduled to hold as follows; Date: Saturday 22nd February 2025 Venue: The Arochukwu Prisons, Arochukwu LGA of Abia State. Time: 11:00 am.