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Jul

29

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

29

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

28

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

26

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

26

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

25

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

24

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…

Jul

24

2025

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APC Gets New National Chairman

News Flash, Politics

APC Gets New National Chairman ATTNEWS reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has chosen a new national chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. He was picked to take over from Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who stepped down recently due to health reasons. Professor Yilwatda is currently the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and was once a university lecturer. He is from Plateau State and was the APC’s candidate for governor in the 2023 elections. His selection follows an agreement reached during a late-night meeting in Abuja between President Bola Tinubu and APC governors. The party’s National Executive Committee is expected to officially approve…

Jul

24

2025

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Tinubu’s 2027 Gamble Could Backfire Without Shettima – Baba-Ahmed

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Tinubu’s 2027 Gamble Could Backfire Without Shettima — Baba-Ahmed Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum and Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Vice President, has warned that President Bola Tinubu would risk significant political backlash if he decides to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television, Baba-Ahmed stated that any attempt to replace Shettima could be politically disastrous, particularly in the context of the delicate religious and regional balance that underpinned Tinubu’s victory in 2023. He described the decision to run a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the last election…

Jul

21

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Facilitates The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Abiriba, Ohafia LGA

Ohafia LGA, News Flash, Politics

IKENNA UKWA FACILITATES THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS IN ABIRIBA, OHAFIA LGA The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has facilitated the provision and installation of solar-powered street lights in Amaeke and Amaogudu Abiriba in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa announced this cheering news while interacting with residents during the inspection of the ongoing installation of solar street lights in Amaekpu and Elu Ohafia which he attracted. Chief Ukwa while urging community leaders and residents to take ownership of the lights and other government infrastructure to prevent…