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Abia Holds State Burial for Cleric Uma Ukpai
Abia

Abia Holds State Burial for Cleric Uma Ukpai

The Abia State Government has held a state burial service in honour of late global evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, who passed away at the age of 80.

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Otti Pushes Regional Partnership to Revamp Enugu Law School
Abia, Politics

Otti Pushes Regional Partnership to Revamp Enugu Law School

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called for collaboration among South-East governors to improve facilities at the Nigerian Law School, …

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2027: Only Performing Leaders Deserve Re-Election, OYC Spokesman Declares
Abia, Politics

2027: Only Performing Leaders Deserve Re-Election, OYC Spokesman Declares

The Ohanaeze Youth Council has insisted that only politicians with proven performance records should be allowed to seek re-election ahead …

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FG Detected 45,000 Ghost Workers Through BVN Linkage – Adeosun
Nigeria

FG Detected 45,000 Ghost Workers Through BVN Linkage – Adeosun

Former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun says the integration of BVN into the federal payroll system exposed over 45,000 ghost workers, …

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Naira Holds Steady Between N1,340 and N1,430 in Q1, CPPE Eyes Risks in Q2
Economy, Finance

Naira Holds Steady Between N1,340 and N1,430 in Q1, CPPE Eyes Risks in Q2

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises says the naira remained relatively stable against the dollar in the first …

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2027: Atiku Engages US Lobbying Firm in $1.2m Deal to Boost Image
Politics

2027: Atiku Engages US Lobbying Firm in $1.2m Deal to Boost Image

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly signed a $1.2 million contract with a US lobbying firm to strengthen his influence …

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Tinubu Approves N3.3tn Plan to Clear Power Sector Debts
Economy, Nigeria

Tinubu Approves N3.3tn Plan to Clear Power Sector Debts

President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned a N3.3 trillion bailout package aimed at settling long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector and …

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Electricity Costs Outstrip House Rent in Abia, Residents Cry Out
Abia

Electricity Costs Outstrip House Rent in Abia, Residents Cry Out

Residents of Umuahia, Abia State, are struggling with soaring electricity bills, with monthly payments now rivaling or exceeding house rents …

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Easter: Labour Party Calls for Hope, Urges Nigerians to Remain Resilient
Politics

Easter: Labour Party Calls for Hope, Urges Nigerians to Remain Resilient

The Labour Party has encouraged Nigerians to stay hopeful and united amid current challenges, stressing faith, responsibility, and national unity …

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