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Jun
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Encourages Innovation, Urges Champions Of The State Hackathon To Work With The Government Team

Gov. Otti Encourages Innovation, Urges Champions Of The State Hackathon To Work With The Government Team

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Sports
GOV. OTTI ENCOURAGES INNOVATION, URGES CHAMPIONS OF THE STATE HACKATHON TO WORK WITH THE GOVERNMENT TEAM. On Monday, June 16th, Gov. Alex Otti received in audience, at the Executive Council Chamber, the State Champions of the 2025 Civic Connect Hackathon organised by the State Ministry of Science and Technology and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Economy. Gov. Otti praised Abia Youths for brimming with potentials and urged the Government team to continue creating such platforms where innovation is not only encouraged but celebrated. He directed the Honourable Commissioner for Science and Technology and the Chief Information Officer…
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Jun
09
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Football, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Sports, World News
Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch Nations League Trophy Portugal have lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy for the second time after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Spain. This follows a 2-2 draw at full-time and extra-time in a thrilling final held in Germany. The match, fiercely contested from start to finish, saw both teams create significant chances before settling matters from the spot. Portugal were flawless in the shootout, converting all five of their penalties, while Spain faltered, missing one of their four attempts. Spain struck first in the 21st minute through Martin Zubimendi,…
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May
31
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Cameroon’s Late Arrival Forces Cancellation Of Super Falcon’s Friendly

Cameroon’s Late Arrival Forces Cancellation Of Super Falcon’s Friendly

Football, News Flash, Sports
Cameroon’s Late Arrival Forces Cancellation Of Super Falcons’ Friendly The friendly match between Nigeria women’s national team and Cameroon at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne has been called off, our correspondent understands. The first of the two-legged international friendly, initially scheduled for Saturday, was expected to mark the Super Falcons’ return to action for the first time since their narrow defeat to France in November 2023. However, logistical issues involving the visiting Cameroonian team have forced a change of plans. According to PUNCH Online, the Cameroonian delegation arrived in the host town very late on Friday, making it infeasible…
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May
16
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Double Honors: Ohafia Mayor Felicitate With Ahudiya Nnem Football Club Of Abiriba And ABIA Warriors Football Club Of Umuahia

Double Honors: Ohafia Mayor Felicitate With Ahudiya Nnem Football Club Of Abiriba And ABIA Warriors Football Club Of Umuahia

Abia State, Abia North, Football, Sports
DOUBLE HONORS! It is with deep pride and boundless joy that I felicitate with the management, staff and players of Ahudiya Nnem football club of Abiriba and Abia Warriors football club of Umuahia for gaining promotion to the Nigerian national league and qualifying for CAF confederation cup respectively. The trajectory of both clubs has been in the right direction over the past few years. You have shown grit, determination, courage, discipline and a very healthy dose of self belief culminating in the new levels you have found yourselves. I exhort you to build on these milestones, ensuring you don’t rest…
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Apr
30
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gov. Otti Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Promises To Celebrate Athletes If They Win Trophies

Gov. Otti Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Promises To Celebrate Athletes If They Win Trophies

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Sports
GOV. OTTI RECEIVES TORCH OF UNITY FOR NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL, PROMISES TO CELEBRATE ATHLETES IF THEY WIN TROPHIES. The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex  Otti has received the National Sports Festival Torch of Peace and Unity in preparation for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged "Gateway Games" holding at Abeokuta, Ogun State from 16th to 30th of May 2025. Receiving the torch from the officials of the National Sports Commission, Abuja, Governor Otti commended the Abia Sports team for making the State proud. He re-emphasized that sports holds everybody together and promotes unity among Nigerians. "It is with great pleasure…
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Apr
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition: Amaekpu FC Defeats Amangwu FC In The Football Final Showdown

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition: Amaekpu FC Defeats Amangwu FC In The Football Final Showdown

Abia North, Abia State, Football, News Flash, Sports
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION : Amaekpu FC Defeats Amangwu FC in Football Final Showdown The Senior Legislative Aide to the Nigerian Senate, Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has again demonstrated his enduring commitment towards youth development through sports. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa proved this by hosting a football competition in Ohafia LGA under the auspices of his foundation, IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, the grand finale of which was held at the Ofali Agwu Primary School Mini Stadium in Amaekpu Ohafia on Sunday 20th April 2025. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his remarks when he hosted the…
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Apr
21
2025
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Ikenna And Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition: Amaekpu FC Presents Trophy To Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Ikenna And Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition: Amaekpu FC Presents Trophy To Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Abia North, Football, News Flash, Politics, Sports
JUST IN: AMAEKPU FC PRESENTS TROPHY TO IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA The Amaekpu Ohafia FC team earlier today visited Chief (Dr.) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the sponsor of the IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA, at his country home in Amaekpu Ohafia to present the trophy they won in the tournament, during the finals held yesterday April 20 2025. The Amaekpu Ohafia FC team presented the trophy to Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , thanking him for organizing the premier competition in Ohafia LGA, which gave all the participating team in three clans in Ohafia LGA the opportunity…
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Apr
18
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Welcomes You To The Grand Finale And Award Of Prizes To Winners Of Its Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Welcomes You To The Grand Finale And Award Of Prizes To Winners Of Its Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Abia State, Football, Ohafia LGA, Sports
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION Welcomes You To The GRAND FINALE AND AWARD OF PRIZES TO WINNERS OF IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA Date: Sunday 20th April 2025 Time: 3:00 pm Venue: Ofali Agwu Primary School Mini Stadium, Amaekpu Ohafia Powered By: IKENNA UKWA SUPPORT GROUP
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Apr
07
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Football, News Flash, Philanthropy, Sports
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA PREVIOUS MATCH RESULTS: Amaogudu Abiriba 1-0 Akanu Amangwu 6- 0 Nde Elu Nkporo UPCOMING MATCHES Saturday 12th April 2025 Amaekpu vs Amaeke AbiribaTime: 3:00 pm Sunday 13th April 2025 Amaogudu Abiriba vs AmangwuTime: 3:00 pm VENUE FOR ALL THE MATCHES: OFALI AGWU MINI STADIUM, AMAEKPU OHAFIA .
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