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Jan

2026

Nobody Can Stop Tinubu From Winning 2027 Election- Atiku’s Son Declares

Nobody Can Stop Tinubu From Winning 2027 Election – Atiku’s Son Declares Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, said President Bola Tinubu’s return to Aso Rock in 2027 is assured. Abba, who recently decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC), spoke after collecting his membership registration card at Gwadabawa Ward in Yola North LGA of Adamawa State on Monday. He maintained that no person or political party could stop the president’s second term bid. According to him, Tinubu has proved to Nigerians that he deserved a second term. “I want to make it very clear that nobody…

Jan

2026

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Gov Otti’s Impromptu Attendance To Worship Centres And Its Imperative Impacts – By Charles Ogugbuaja, Ph.D

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

Gov Otti's impromptu attendance to worship centres and its imperative impacts By Charles Ogugbuaja, Ph.D. There is a popular Igbo adage that says Mgberede nyiri dike, obu kwa mgberede ka eji ama dike. This is translated to mean that a sudden thing that happens to a strong - willed man takes a toll on him, also, a powerful man is rated by his ability to withstand or handle any sudden thing that comes his way. The above proverb is taken seriously in describing any creative, brilliant, intelligent and organized individual. It is not out of place to say that any…

Jan

2026

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Governor Otti’s Leadership Footprints And The Reawakening Of Ukwa-La-Ngwa – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Governor Otti’s Leadership Footprints and the Reawakening of Ukwa-La-Ngwa By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD For decades, Ukwa-La-Ngwa stood as a paradox within Abia State, rich in culture, commerce, and natural resources, yet weakened by political fragmentation, abandoned infrastructure, and missed opportunities. That narrative is now changing. Since 2023, the region has witnessed a quiet but profound reawakening driven by the governance philosophy and leadership footprints of Governor Alex Chioma Otti. What is unfolding across Ukwa-La-Ngwa is neither accidental nor cosmetic. It is the product of deliberate choices anchored on transparency, inclusion, and results-driven governance, steadily replacing stagnation with progress, discord with…

Jan

2026

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2027: Youths Donate N100m To Tinubu To Buy Re-election Nomination Form

News Flash, Politics

2027: Youths Donate ₦100m To Tinubu To Buy Re-election Nomination Form Youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have presented a ₦100 million cheque to Governor Ahmed Ododo for the purchase of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election nomination form. The cheque was presented on Sunday at the Youths Endorsement Rally held at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja. Speaking at the event, National Youth Council of Nigeria President, Babangida Onimisi, said the gesture signified the youths’ endorsement of Tinubu for a second term, citing his leadership and ongoing reforms. APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, said Tinubu’s…

Jan

2026

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Wike’s Candidates Defeat Fubara’s Faction In APC Primaries

News Flash, Politics

Wike’s Candidates Defeat Fubara’s Faction In APC Primaries Hon. Napoleon Ukalikpe and Mrs. Bulabari Henrietta Loolo have won the APC primaries for the Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II by-elections, scheduled for February 21 in Rivers State. The candidates are reportedly the choices of former Governor Nyesom Wike, defeating other aspirants, including that of Governor Sim Fubara. The primaries followed ward delegate congresses held on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas to elect delegates who will vote in the party’s candidate selection process. The congresses, described by party officials as peaceful and orderly, were monitored by observers…

Jan

2026

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Umahi’s Son Wins APC Chairmanship Ticket For Ohaozara LGA

News Flash, Politics, South East

Umahi’s Son Wins APC Chairmanship Ticket For Ohaozara LG Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has secured the ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the Ohaozara local government election. Osborne, who was the sole candidate on the ticket, garnered all 55 votes cast by delegates in the primary election, which took place at Obiozara Primary School in Uburu. The Deputy State Chairman of the party, Alphonsus Nwali, who was the Chairman of the electoral committee for the Council’s primary election, declared the younger Umahi as the winner of the primary election. Nwali commended…

Jan

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Interacts With Ikenna Ukwa Women Support Group

Abia North, Abia State, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA INTERACTS WITH IKENNA UKWA WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP …Reaffirms His Commitment To The Welfare of the Women. On Saturday 24th January 2026, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa had robust and fruitful interactions with the members of his support group, the IKENNA UKWA WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP, led by the Women Leader, Chief Mrs Ezinne Udo Uduma. The meeting was held at the country home of Barr & Mrs Udo Uduma in Ebem Ohafia.Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa who expressed gratitude to the women for their continuous support and warm welcome and…

Jan

2026

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THE POLITICS OF BAIT AND CAMERA ANGLES: How Click-Chasing Content Creators Mistook Governance For A Photo Contest- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

THE POLITICS OF BAIT AND CAMERA ANGLES: How Click-Chasing Content Creators Mistook Governance for a Photo Contest It takes a special kind of unseriousness to reduce governance to a scavenger hunt. The now-circulating poster daring the public to “name five standard projects completed by Governor Otti” — with a cash prize dangling like influencer bait — is not accountability. It is content creation masquerading as civic engagement.This is not a policy audit. It is not investigative journalism. It is the politics of thumbnails, hashtags, and monetised outrage — designed to rubbish governance by converting serious public discourse into a street…

Jan

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Resumes His Ward Tour In Ohafia As He Visits Okamu Ward

Abia State, Abia North, Ohafia LGA, Politics

IKENNA UKWA RESUMES HIS WARD TOUR IN OHAFIA AS HE VISITS OKAMU WARD Today, Sunday 25th January 2025, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa resumes his ward tour as he visits Okamu ward, in Okon Aku Ohafia with his team to interact with members and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC and the members of his pro-group, Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group in the ward. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa who reeled out his achievements under the auspices of his foundation, which he co-founded with his wife, charged the party members to…

Jan

2026

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Kwankwaso Declares January 23 “World Betrayal Day” After Abba Yusuf’s Exit From NNPP

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics

Kwankwaso Declares January 23 ‘World Betrayal Day’ After Abba Yusuf’s Exit From NNPP Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), says the Kwankwasiyya movement has declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day”. Kwankwaso spoke while addressing his supporters at his residence in Kano amid the planned defection of Abba Yusuf, governor of the state, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The NNPP leader said the Kwankwasiyya movement will begin commemorating January 23 to mark those who betrayed the group. “I saw multiple talks regarding betrayal and many more on social media,” he spoke in Hausa language.…