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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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Abia Government Warns Health Workers Against Denying Emergency Care Over Payment
Abia, Health

Abia Government Warns Health Workers Against Denying Emergency Care Over Payment

Medical personnel in Abia have been directed to prioritize saving lives in emergency cases before discussing payment, as the state …

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Abia NUJ Raises Alarm Over Surge in Road Accidents
Abia

Abia NUJ Raises Alarm Over Surge in Road Accidents

The Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abia has voiced concern over increasing road accidents across major cities and highways, urging …

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Abia 2027: Declare Your Ambition or Step Aside, LP Chieftain Tells Deputy Speaker Kalu
Abia, Politics

Abia 2027: Declare Your Ambition or Step Aside, LP Chieftain Tells Deputy Speaker Kalu

A Labour Party leader in Abia State has urged Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to openly declare his 2027 governorship ambition …

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Abia PDP Calls on Voters to Reject APC in 2027 Elections
Abia, Politics

Abia PDP Calls on Voters to Reject APC in 2027 Elections

The PDP in Abia has urged residents to vote against the APC in 2027, warning against a return to what …

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Otti Cuts Abia Debt by N141bn, Reduces Burden to N48bn in Three Years
Economy, Abia

Otti Cuts Abia Debt by N141bn, Reduces Burden to N48bn in Three Years

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has slashed the state’s inherited debt from N191bn to about N48bn, marking a major shift …

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Otti’s Aide Dumps Labour Party for APC Amid Political Realignments
Abia, Politics

Otti’s Aide Dumps Labour Party for APC Amid Political Realignments

Abia Governor Alex Otti’s liaison officer to the National Assembly, Iheanyi Chinasa, has defected to the APC, signalling shifting alliances …

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Tinubu Did Not Back Adeleke’s Re-election Bid — Osun APC Lawmakers
Nigeria, Politics

Tinubu Did Not Back Adeleke’s Re-election Bid — Osun APC Lawmakers

APC lawmakers from Osun State have denied claims that President Bola Tinubu endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for the upcoming governorship …

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Fuel Price Hike Driven by Global Factors, Not Tinubu — APC Chieftain
Economy, Nigeria, Politics

Fuel Price Hike Driven by Global Factors, Not Tinubu — APC Chieftain

APC leader Soni Abang says rising fuel prices are influenced by global economic conditions, defending President Tinubu’s policies.

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