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Sep

26

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Honours 2026 Ikeji Aro Okeigbo, Felicitates Eze Aro, Extols Aro Rich Cultural Heritage

Abia North, Arochukwu, News Flash, Politics

IKENNA UKWA HONOURS 2026 IKEJI ARO OKEIGBO, FELICITATES EZE ARO, EXTOLS ARO RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE The leading House of Representatives Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, today, honoured the 2026 Ikeji Aro-Okeigbo Cultural Festival held in Arochukwu, Arochukwu LGA of Abia State. In his goodwill message, Hon. Ikenna Ukwa felicitated with His Imperial Majesty, Eze Aro Dr. Eberechukwu Oji, Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, the entire Arochukwu Traditional Council, and the good people of Arochukwu on the successful celebration of Ikeji-Aro 2026. He described Ikeji-Aro as more than a festival, but a symbol of unity, royalty, identity…

Sep

26

2026

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2027 And How Obi Aguocha’s Accessibility Makes Him The Peoples Favourite – By Brown Justice

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

2027 and How Obi Aguocha's Accessibility Makes Him the Peoples Favourite By Brown Justice "Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country." -- John F Kennedy If there is any positive sign the Independent National Electoral Commission has shown about next year's general elections, it is the sign that it will conduct credible, free and fair polls. Nigerians have waited long enough to use their electoral powers to shape the…

Sep

25

2026

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Abia North Senate 2027: Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole Wired To Lead And Produce Measurable Results

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

Leadership is not measured by the number of years spent in office alone.It is measured by what those years produce for the people. Orji Uzor Kalu has had years in the Senate representing Abia North. That length of service deserves to be judged by a simple question "What measurable difference has that extended period of representation made across the five LGAs of Abia North?" Nkole's House tenure was shorter and covered a smaller constituency, but it produced a documented intervention including the Federal Polytechnic Abiriba initiative, Arochukwu–Ohafia road advocacy, educational interventions and other constituency projects. The useful question for Abia…

Sep

24

2026

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2027: Arochukwu/Ohafia Must Make The Right Choice – Chief Dr. Uduma Drums Support For Chief Nicolas Ikenna Ukwa

Abia North, Interviews, National Assembly, Politics

2027: AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA MUST MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE - CHIEF DR. UDUMA DRUMS SUPPORT FOR CHIEF NICHOLAS UKWA Describes him as a tested, compassionate leader with proven track record in healthcare, education and community development Ohafia – September 24, 2026 Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, a prominent stakeholder and State Vice Chairman North of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Dr. Mbah Imoh Uduma, has called on all sons and daughters of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency to rise above party sentiments and elect Honourable Chief Nicholas Ikenna Ukwa as their next representative. Addressing a well-attended press conference in Ohafia, Chief Uduma…

Sep

23

2026

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Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole: A Stronger Voice For The People Of Abia North; The Time For A Responsive Representation Is Here

Abia North, National Assembly, Politics

For too long, the people of Abia North have cried out for a representative who will listen to their concerns, understand their challenges, and give their needs the attention they deserve. Today, there is renewed hope. RT. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole represents a vision of responsive representation, purposeful leadership, and a stronger voice for the people. Abia North deserves a representative who will carry their voices to the right places and work for meaningful development across the district. The people have spoken. The time for a new chapter is here. RT. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole — A Voice for the…

Sep

23

2026

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Chief Charles Ogbonna As Our Modern Day Jerkyl And Hyde Personality – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba Ohafia)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

CHIEF CHARLES OGBONNA AS OUR MODERN DAY JERKYL AND HYDE PERSONALITY. Nothing personifies the controversy surrounding the sinister diatribe of Chief Charles Ogbonna, the 'evuluogu ibeku' and the evil genius of 'ibeku egwu asaa' against the governor than the fictional horror satire of a fictional double personality known on the one side as Dr. Jerkyl and on the other side as Mr. Hyde. Dr. Jerkyll, a fine gentleman, was known to use magic to transform to a sinister evil personality known as Mr. Hyde. It describes a personality that oscillates between good and evil. While It also will be used…

Sep

23

2026

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It’s National Disgrace For Tinubu To Be In France While Macron Is At UNGA – ADC

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

It’s National Disgrace For Tinubu To Be In France While Macron Is At UNGA – ADC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is a “national disgrace” for President Bola Tinubu to be vacationing in France while President Emmanuel Macron is in New York attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Tinubu, who is currently on annual vacation in Europe, had delegated Vice-President Kashim Shettima to attend the global event. This is the third consecutive time that Shettima would stand in for the president, a development that has triggered reactions, especially from opposition voices. In a statement, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,…

Sep

23

2026

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There Is No Vacancy In Aso Rock – Akpabio

Abuja, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

There Is No Vacancy In Aso Rock – Akpabio President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has dismissed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to hand over power to Vice President Kashim Shettima, saying there is no leadership vacuum despite the President’s continued working vacation abroad. Speaking on Tuesday, in Akwa Ibom State, while commissioning road projects executed by Governor Umo Eno, Akpabio addressed public concern over Tinubu’s three-week holiday, which was recently extended by one week. He insisted the President remains fully in office and continues to carry out his constitutional duties. “I am the Senate President, and I am…

Sep

22

2026

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NEWS UPDATE: Uko Nkole Vows To End Ohafia’s IPOB/Terrorist Stigma Attributed To Orji Uzor Kalu

News Flash, Politics

🚨BREAKING: Uko Nkole Vows To End Ohafia’s ‘IPOB/Terrorist’ Stigma Attributed To Orji Uzor Kalu Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole has declared that his first assignment is to change what he described as the stigmatization narrative surrounding Ohafia, which he attributed to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and his people, if elected Senator representing Abia North. Speaking virtually this morning on DON 103FM’s “The AGENDA” programme, anchored by KK Agwara, Rt. Hon. Nkole stated that one of his first priorities on the floor of the 11th Senate would be to address what he described as the damaging perception and stereotyping of Ohafia…

Sep

21

2026

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Over 200 Water Corporation Workers Died Under Peter Obi- Anambra Govt

Gossips, Politics

Over 200 Water Corporation Workers D¡ed Under Peter Obi — Anambra Govt The Anambra State Government has alleged that more than 200 workers of the state Water Corporation died during the administration of former governor Peter Obi due to unpaid salaries and other entitlements. In a fresh post on X on Monday, the Anambra State New Media Office, the official communication platform of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, accused former governor Peter Obi of neglecting workers of the state Water Corporation by failing to pay their salaries, pensions and other entitlements, amid an ongoing dispute between the state government and Obi over…