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Jul

2025

‘PDP Nationwide Has Become An Empty Shell’ – Gov. Dapo Abiodun

‘PDP Nationwide Has Become An Empty Shell’ — Gov Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring it an “empty shell” and taunting its members as “Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)” seeking refuge after a wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abiodun made these remarks that the opposition party nationwide is an empty shell in Abeokuta during a reception organised to formally welcome several prominent PDP figures into the APC in the state. Among the high-profile defectors were Adekunle Akinlade, who served as the PDP’s Deputy…

Jul

2025

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2027: You Won’t Be Re-Elected Unless You Join ADC – Babachir Lawal Tells Northern Governors

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics

2027: You Won’t Be Re-elected Unless You Join ADC – Babachir Lawal Tells Northern Govs LFormer Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, warns northern governors to defect to ADC to be re-elected, Babachir Lawal speak about Nigeria’s 2027 general elections Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has warned that governors and other elected officials from northern Nigeria may not secure re-election in 2027 unless they defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Trust TV’s Sunday Politics, Lawal declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has marginalised the North…

Jul

2025

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APC National Chairman: Yilwatda’s Election Will Inspire New Wave Of Unity, Development – Kalu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality, Politics

APC NATIONAL CHAIR: YILWATDA'S ELECTION WILL INSPIRE NEW WAVE OF UNITY, DEVT - KALU As Nigerians and especially members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, continue to felicitate the newly elected National Chairman of the party, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, a stalwart of the party in Isiugwu, Ohafia, Abia State, Chief Nnanna Uke Kalu has expressed optimism that the new party chief would bring renewed cohesion to the party. Kalu who is the Chief Executive Officer of Virgo Energy Limited, stated this in his congratulatory message to the new National Chairman of the party. Recall that Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who…

Jul

2025

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NNPC Resumes Oil Drilling In Northern Nigeria

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Oil & Gas, Politics

NNPCL Resumes Oil Drilling In Northern Nigeria The Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has resumed crude oil drilling at a field in the boundary of Bauchi and Gombe states. Mr Yahaya said this at the ongoing two-day Interactive Session on Government-Citizens Engagement at the Arewa House, Kaduna. The forum, organised by the Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, was to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s performance in the northern region in the first half of the administration’s term. Mr Yahaya recalled how Mr Tinubu almost missed the flag-off ceremony of the oil…

Jul

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates Prof. Nentawe On His Emergence As New APC National Chairman

News Flash, Politics

IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES PROF. NENTAWE ON HIS EMERGENCE AS NEW APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined APC party faithful all over the country to felicitate Prof Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa describes his appointment as well deserved, considering his exceptional leadership skills, dedication and unrelenting passion for the progress of the party and Nigeria as a whole. "Professor Yilwatda's impressive background, marked by his distinguished service as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and…

Jul

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Pays Courtesy Visit To Former Deputy Governor, Ude Oko

Abia North, Abia State, Personality, Politics

IKENNA UKWA PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR, UDE OKO The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today paid a courtesy visit to the immediate past Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, RT Hon Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, at his Umuahia country home. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa thanked the former Deputy Governor for his warm welcome and hospitality. He said the essence of the visit is to familiarize himself with him and seek his guidance and support, and also tap from his wealth of knowledge and wisdom as a seasoned politician…

Jul

2025

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I Love Nkporo Community And Want To Be Instrumental To Her Further Development – Ikenna Ukwa As He Tours Wards In Nkporo

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics

I LOVE NKPORO COMMUNITY AND WANT TO BE INSTRUMENTAL TO HER FURTHER DEVELOPMENT … Ikenna Ukwa Says As He Tours Wards In Nkporo Community The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has expressed his love for the Nkporo community in Ohafia LGA of Abia State and outlined plans to facilitate projects that will boost economic growth and empower residents. Hon Ikenna Ukwa made the assertion when he toured Ndi Agbo, Ndi Etiti and Ndi Elu wards in Nkporo to familiarize and interact with members of his pro-socio-political group, Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group on…

Jul

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Interacts With Members Of IUPG, Assures More Developmental Projects In Abiriba Community

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Ikenna Ukwa Interacts With Members of IUPG, Assures Of More Developmental Projects In Abiriba Community Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, yesterday with his team embarked on a familiarization tour to interact with the members of the Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group (IUPG) in Agborji and Amaogudu wards in Abiriba, assuring them of more developmental projects. During the visit, he disclosed that he has attracted solar-powered street lights for the Abiriba community, to be installed in Amaeke and Amaogudu communities, through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , who is…

Jul

2025

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‘I Will Visit Edo Again,’ – Peter Obi Dismisses Okpebholo’s Threat

News Flash, Politics, Security

‘I Will Visit Edo Again,’ – Peter Obi Dismisses Okpebholo’s Threat The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Thursday responded to recent remarks by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, concerning his unannounced visits to the state. Speaking at Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha, Obi said he had no fear about visiting Edo, despite the governor’s earlier warning. “I am not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria, particularly when the purpose is to support causes that contribute to nation building, such as education, health, and poverty alleviation,” Mr Obi said. This comes…

Jul

2025

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Why Peter Obi Must Drop 2027 Ambition And Back Tinubu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

News Flash, Politics, South East

Why Peter Obi Must Drop 2027 Ambition And Back Tinubu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo A faction of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to abandon any plans of contesting the 2027 presidential election and instead support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. In a statement on Wednesday, the group’s Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said the South-East cannot produce a president on its own and warned that another run by Obi could worsen the region’s marginalisation. He argued that Tinubu’s government had shown commitment to Igbo development, citing the appointment of David Umahi as Minister of…