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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…

Sep

21

2026

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I’ll Return Nigerian Youths To Farming And Small Scale Businesses If Elected President In 2027 – Peter Obi

Agriculture, Economy, News Flash, Politics

I’ll Return Nigerian Youths To Farming If Elected President In 2027 — Obi Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to tackle youth unemployment by returning Nigerian youths to farming and small-scale businesses if elected president in 2027. Obi said the plan would be part of his administration’s effort to move Nigeria from a consumption-based economy to one driven by production, investment and job creation. He made the remarks on Saturday in Kaduna at a political gathering organised by the NDC, where he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, addressed supporters on their plans for…

Sep

21

2026

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Mambilla Project: EFCC Opens Probe Into Atiku, Malami, Adesanya Others Named In Tribunal Award

Crime, News Flash, Politics

Mambilla Project: EFCC Opens Probe Into Atiku, Malami, Adesanya Others Named In Tribunal Award The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has constituted a team to investigate individuals and transactions mentioned in an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration award relating to the long-running dispute over the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. The development follows an arbitration tribunal’s recent ruling in favour of Nigeria in a case brought by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited, promoted by Leno Adesanya. Sources familiar with the matter told PREMIUM TIMES that the new EFCC team is being supervised by the commission’s Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede,…

Sep

21

2026

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Obi Is Okay – Uko Is Okay: Sound Presidential Vision Joining Quality Legislative Experience

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole FNITP, PhD ,served as a Member of the House of Representatives representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 8th and 9th National Assemblies. During his tenure, he served across several important committees, including: Appropriation • Federal Capital Territory • Public Accounts • Defence • Banking & Currency • Works • Water Resources • Petroleum Resources • Urban & Regional Planning He also served as Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Lands of the House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory and was a member of the Selection Committee of the Leadership of the 9th House of Representatives…

Sep

20

2026

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Let The Facts Speak: Ememanka Asked Questions- Answer Them, Don’t Abuse Him – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

EMEMANKA ASKED QUESTIONS — ANSWER THEM, DON’T ABUSE HIM The attempt to ridicule Onyebuchi Ememanka for raising questions about the emerging political rhetoric in Abia misses the real issue. If his argument is wrong, answer it with facts. Calling him names does not invalidate the questions he raised. More importantly, the suggestion that Governor Alex Otti has somehow neglected or shown hostility toward Ngwa communities is difficult to reconcile with the documented project record. Under Otti, the government has commissioned and undertaken major infrastructure projects in Aba and the wider Ngwa axis. In June 2025 alone, 14 roads were commissioned…