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Jul
26
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ikenna Ukwa Interacts With Members Of IUPG, Assures More Developmental Projects In Abiriba Community

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…
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Jul
25
2025
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‘I Will Visit Edo Again,’ – Peter Obi Dismisses Okpebholo’s Threat

‘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…
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Jul
24
2025
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Why Peter Obi Must Drop 2027 Ambition And Back Tinubu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

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…
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Jul
24
2025
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APC Gets New National Chairman

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…
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Jul
24
2025
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Tinubu’s 2027 Gamble Could Backfire Without Shettima – Baba-Ahmed

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…
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Jul
21
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Facilitates The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Abiriba, Ohafia LGA

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…
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Jul
21
2025
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Babangida’s Son Muhammed Officially Accepts BOA Chairmanship, Debunks Rejection ‘Fake News’

Babangida’s Son Muhammed Officially Accepts BOA Chairmanship, Debunks Rejection ‘Fake News’

News Flash, Politics
Babangida’s Son Muhammed Officially Accepts BOA Chairmanship, Debunks Rejection ‘Fake News’ Muhammed Babangida, the son of former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has officially accepted his appointment as chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), dismissing recent reports claiming he declined the role as “false and malicious.” In a press statement released on Monday, Babangida expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the confidence placed in him, affirming his full acceptance of the appointment. “We wish to clarify that Muhammed gratefully accepts the appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, as announced by the federal government, and extends…
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Jul
21
2025
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ADC Ohafia LGA Charts New Course With Fresh Vigour, Uniting Stakeholders, And Growing Grassroots Support

ADC Ohafia LGA Charts New Course With Fresh Vigour, Uniting Stakeholders, And Growing Grassroots Support

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
✅ PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: July 21, 2025Contact: ADC Ohafia LGA Media DeskPhone: (+234-806--008-3871) ADC Ohafia LGA Charts New Course with Fresh Vigour, United Stakeholders, and Growing Grassroots Support. Ohafia, Abia State - July 20, 2025. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ohafia Local Government Area, has reaffirmed its commitment to political transformation, unity, and grassroots expansion during a well-attended executive meeting held at Rosy’s Bar, Amaekpu Ohafia. Presided over by the LGA Chairman, Hon. Prince Okwara Agwu, the meeting brought together key leaders, ward executives, and party faithful to align on priorities and renew their collective resolve to advance…
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Jul
21
2025
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Nigeria ‘Designed To Fail’ – Pastor Tunde Bakare

Nigeria ‘Designed To Fail’ – Pastor Tunde Bakare

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Politics, Security
Nigeria ‘Designed To Fail’ – Pastor Tunde Bakare Nigerian cleric and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has declared that Nigeria is not a broken state but one fundamentally “designed to fail”, calling for a radical overhaul through what he described as a “revolution of values”. Delivering a sermon on Sunday at The Citadel Global Community Church in Lagos, Bakare said the nation was at a crossroads, driven to the edge by a corrupt political architecture propped up by tribalism, injustice, and impunity. “The system is not broken,” Bakare said. “It was designed to fail the people. And no amount…
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Jul
21
2025
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Solidarity Visit By A Seven-Man Delegation Of The UNIEC – A Renewed Appeal For Unconditional And Immediate Release And Rehabilitation Of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu And His Comrades

Solidarity Visit By A Seven-Man Delegation Of The UNIEC – A Renewed Appeal For Unconditional And Immediate Release And Rehabilitation Of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu And His Comrades

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Human Rights, Politics, Presidency, Security
Solidarity Visit by a Seven-Man Delegation of the UNIEC Worldwide National Advisory Council to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja.A RENEWED APPEAL FOR UNCONDITIONAL AND IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND REHABILITATION OF MAZI NNAMDI KANU AND HIS COMRADES Various non Igbos and Igbo leaders, including Chief Edwin Clark and Chief Ayo Adebanjo made similar call for the release of Mazi Kanu , but were ignored and incidentally the two men like Mbazulike Amaechi, Chukwuemeka Ezeife , George Obiozo who also made the call as Ohanaze President General, all are now demised. Other igbo leaders such as Maj Gen Collins R.U Ihekire rtd and…
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