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Mar
06
2026
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Ambassadors: Tinubu Approves Posting Of Ikpeazu To Spain, Others (Full List)

Ambassadors: Tinubu Approves Posting Of Ikpeazu To Spain, Others (Full List)

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES THE POSTINGS OF AMBASSADORS   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED 1. SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO 2. SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA 3. IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN 4. NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL 5. MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR 6. PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE 7. VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES 8. MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO…
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Mar
06
2026
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FULL LIST: City Boy Movement Unveils Abia State Central Management Hub to Strengthen Grassroots Mobilization

FULL LIST: City Boy Movement Unveils Abia State Central Management Hub to Strengthen Grassroots Mobilization

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City Boy Movement Unveils Abia State Central Management Hub to Strengthen Grassroots Mobilization The Abia State Chapter of the City Boy Movement has officially unveiled the list of officers constituting its Central Management Hub, the apex coordinating body responsible for overseeing the activities of the Movement across the state. The announcement, made after extensive consultations with stakeholders and leaders from the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State, marks a major step in strengthening the Movement’s organizational structure and expanding its grassroots engagement ahead of future political activities. According to the State Director of the Movement, Lucky Igbokwe, popularly known…
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Mar
05
2026
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Google Introduces Yoruba, Hausa Support For AI Search In Nigeria

Google Introduces Yoruba, Hausa Support For AI Search In Nigeria

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Google Introduces Yoruba, Hausa Support For AI Search In Nigeria American tech company Google says it has expanded language support for its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search features to include Yorùbá and Hausa languages in Nigeria. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, West Africa, Google, said this in a statement on Thursday. He said the update allowed speakers of the two Nigerian languages to access AI-powered search experiences in their mother tongue for quick summaries and conversational exploration. The manager noted that the expansion formed part of Google’s broader effort to make AI more inclusive across Africa. He explained that…
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Mar
05
2026
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Don’t Deny Tinubu Credit For Constructing Omenuko Bridge, Other Projects In Abia, APC Tells Gov Otti

Don’t Deny Tinubu Credit For Constructing Omenuko Bridge, Other Projects In Abia, APC Tells Gov Otti

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Don’t Deny Tinubu Credit For Constructing Omenuko Bridge, Other Projects In Abia, APC Tells Gov Otti The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia has asked the state government not to deny President Bola Tinubu credit for federal government projects executed in the state. In a statement on Thursday, Uche Aguoru, Publicity Secretary of the Abia APC, accused the administration of Alex Otti, governor of the state, of misleading residents over the ownership of some infrastructure projects. Aguoru said the party has observed what it described as a recurring lack of coordination in the state government’s information management. “The All Progressives…
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Mar
05
2026
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Cross River Assembly suspends lawmaker over domestic violence allegation

Cross River Assembly suspends lawmaker over domestic violence allegation

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Cross River Assembly suspends lawmaker over domestic violence allegation The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended Hon. Dickson Ovat Agbor, member representing Obubra I State Constituency, over allegations of domestic violence. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Mathew Okache, said the Assembly’s decision followed a motion moved by Rt Hon Davies Etta and seconded by Rt Hon Francis Bassey Asuquo. In the motion, the Assembly strongly condemned the alleged violent behaviour involving Hon. Agbor, describing it as conduct unbecoming of a lawmaker and contrary to the ethical standards expected of its members. The…
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Mar
05
2026
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Rep Ibe Okwara Reaffirms Commitment To Boost Health, Economy in Arochukwu/Ohafia With World Bank, Gavi Support

Rep Ibe Okwara Reaffirms Commitment To Boost Health, Economy in Arochukwu/Ohafia With World Bank, Gavi Support

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Rep Ibe Okwara Reaffirms Commitment To Boost Health, Economy in Arochukwu/Ohafia With World Bank, Gavi Support The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has reaffirmed his commitment to partnering with the Abia State Government to improve healthcare and economic opportunities for the people. Osonwa made the declaration after meeting with the Governor of Abia State, Alex Chioma Otti, during a visit to the Government House in Umuahia. Writing on his Facebook page on Thursday, the federal lawmaker described the meeting as a productive engagement focused on advancing development initiatives across the state, particularly…
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Mar
05
2026
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IPAC Rejects Electoral Act 2026, Threatens Boycott of 2027 Polls

IPAC Rejects Electoral Act 2026, Threatens Boycott of 2027 Polls

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IPAC Rejects Electoral Act 2026, Threatens Boycott of 2027 Polls The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has rejected key provisions of the new Electoral Act 2026 and warned that political parties under its umbrella may boycott the 2027 general elections if urgent amendments are not made. The warning was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of IPAC’s General Assembly meeting held on February 26, 2027, at its national secretariat in Abuja. IPAC said although the new law was enacted to address shortcomings observed in the Electoral Act 2022, some of its provisions have introduced fresh concerns that could weaken…
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Mar
05
2026
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Omenuko Was Constructed By Otti, FG Didn’t Claim It, But Tinubu’s Many Achievements Undiminished – Abia Govt

Omenuko Was Constructed By Otti, FG Didn’t Claim It, But Tinubu’s Many Achievements Undiminished – Abia Govt

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Omenuko Was Constructed By Otti, FG Didn’t Claim It, But Tinubu’s Many Achievements Undiminished – Abia Govt The Abia State Government has clarified that the Omenuko Bridge and other major infrastructure projects in the state were executed entirely by the state under Governor Alex Otti, and not by the Federal Government. The Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, in a post on his Facebook page yesterday while reacting to the comments made by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, that President Tinubu constructed the Omenuko Bridge and other road projects in…
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Mar
05
2026
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2027: Ignore Abia APC At Your Peril, Governor Otti’s Supporter Warns Ruling Labour Party

2027: Ignore Abia APC At Your Peril, Governor Otti’s Supporter Warns Ruling Labour Party

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2027: Ignore APC At Your Peril, Governor Otti’s Supporter Warns Ruling Labour Party A prominent supporter of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has cautioned the ruling Labour Party in the state against underestimating the opposition All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. The supporter, Mbaukwu Ihedigbo, in a post on his Facebook page titled “Why the Ruling Party in Abia State Must Take the Opposition APC Seriously,” said the current administration must avoid complacency and begin early political preparations. Drawing from his experience as a financial expert, Ihedigbo warned against what he described as “overconfidence bias”, a concept…
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Mar
04
2026
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Abia: Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Lauds Tinubu, Says President Constructed Omenuko Bridge, Building Ikot Ekpene, PH Express Roads

Abia: Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Lauds Tinubu, Says President Constructed Omenuko Bridge, Building Ikot Ekpene, PH Express Roads

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Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Lauds Tinubu, Says President Constructed Omenuko Bridge, Building Ikot Ekpene, PH Express Roads The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for driving major federal projects in Abia State, asserting that the President is directly responsible for several key road infrastructure developments. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state congress held on Tuesday in Umuahia, Kalu listed a number of ongoing federal interventions he said are being delivered under Tinubu’s leadership. He told party faithful: “Omenuko Bridge, he is the one building it. It is only…
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