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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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Reps Begin Review of Defence Laws to Strengthen Security Response
Politics, Nigeria

Reps Begin Review of Defence Laws to Strengthen Security Response

The House of Representatives has commenced a public hearing on proposed defence reform bills aimed at modernising Nigeria’s military, improving …

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Nigeria’s Gas Production Rises as Domestic Sales Hit 2.18bcf/d — NUPRC
Economy, Nigeria

Nigeria’s Gas Production Rises as Domestic Sales Hit 2.18bcf/d — NUPRC

Nigeria’s natural gas production climbed to 7.93 billion standard cubic feet per day in May 2026, with domestic sales rising …

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CBN Directs Banks, Fintechs to Store Payment Data Locally from 2027
Finance, Nigeria

CBN Directs Banks, Fintechs to Store Payment Data Locally from 2027

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks, fintechs, and other payment service providers to store all locally generated transaction …

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Police Arrest Pregnant Woman, Others Over Alleged Kidnap Logistics in FCT
Nigeria, Security

Police Arrest Pregnant Woman, Others Over Alleged Kidnap Logistics in FCT

The FCT Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to a kidnapping and banditry network operating around Abuja, including a …

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Dangote Confirms Plan for Major Free Trade and Industrial Zone in Ondo
Economy, Business, Nigeria

Dangote Confirms Plan for Major Free Trade and Industrial Zone in Ondo

Aliko Dangote has reaffirmed plans to establish a large-scale industrial and free trade zone in Olokola, Ondo State, aimed at …

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Military Rescues Wife of Late Ex-Defence Spokesman from Bandits in Katsina
Nigeria, Security

Military Rescues Wife of Late Ex-Defence Spokesman from Bandits in Katsina

The Nigerian Army, supported by the Air Force, has rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of late Major General Rabe Abubakar, …

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Abia Set to Emerge as Film, Entertainment and Tourism Hub, Says Otti
Abia

Abia Set to Emerge as Film, Entertainment and Tourism Hub, Says Otti

Governor Alex Otti has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to developing Abia’s creative industry, revealing plans to establish an Entertainment City …

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Abia’s Reform Agenda Boosting Public Trust and Investor Confidence, Says Green-Amakwe
Economy, Sports, Politics, Entertainment, Business, Opinion & Interviews, Finance, Technology, Abia, Nigeria, Education, Celebrity, Health, International, Security

Abia’s Reform Agenda Boosting Public Trust and Investor Confidence, Says Green-Amakwe

Abia State’s ongoing reforms are strengthening public confidence and drawing greater investor interest, according to Governor Alex Otti’s Special Adviser …

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Wendy Achumba: Abia Assembly Speaker Assures Family of Justice for Slain Nursing Student
Economy, Technology, Finance, Sports, Politics, Entertainment, Business, Opinion & Interviews, Abia, Nigeria, International, Education, Celebrity, Health, Security

Wendy Achumba: Abia Assembly Speaker Assures Family of Justice for Slain Nursing …

Abia’s Reform Agenda Boosting Public Trust and Investor Confidence, Says Green-Amakwe
Economy, Sports, Politics, Entertainment, Business, Opinion & Interviews, Finance, Technology, Abia, Nigeria, Education, Celebrity, Health, International, Security

Abia’s Reform Agenda Boosting Public Trust and Investor Confidence, Says Green-Amakwe