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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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ADC Must Present Strong Candidate, Tinubu Won’t Hand Over Power — Amaechi
Nigeria, Politics

ADC Must Present Strong Candidate, Tinubu Won’t Hand Over Power — Amaechi

Former minister Rotimi Amaechi has urged the ADC to unite behind a credible candidate, criticising President Bola Tinubu and the …

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Chelle Plans Europe-Wide Talent Hunt Ahead of Unity Cup
Nigeria, Sports

Chelle Plans Europe-Wide Talent Hunt Ahead of Unity Cup

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says he will scout players across Europe and monitor local talents as part of preparations …

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Branding IPOB as Terror Sponsor Misguided — Ejimakor Tells FG
Nigeria, Security

Branding IPOB as Terror Sponsor Misguided — Ejimakor Tells FG

Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, has faulted the Federal Government’s classification of IPOB as a terrorist sponsor, describing it as …

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FERMA Urges Abia Residents to Protect New Roads, Warns Against Tyre Burning
Abia

FERMA Urges Abia Residents to Protect New Roads, Warns Against Tyre Burning

FERMA has called on residents along the Aba-Azumini highway to avoid damaging newly rehabilitated roads, cautioning against burning tyres during …

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Customs Steps Up Excise Enforcement, Eyes N400bn Revenue Target for 2026
Economy, Nigeria

Customs Steps Up Excise Enforcement, Eyes N400bn Revenue Target for 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service is ramping up excise compliance efforts as it works towards achieving a N400 billion revenue target …

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Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline Value Surge Reshapes Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Outlook
Economy, Nigeria

Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline Value Surge Reshapes Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Outlook

A sharp rise in the estimated value of the Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline is drawing attention to its growing strategic importance and …

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ADC Congresses: Crisis Rocks Ogun as Rival Chairmen Emerge, Abia Produces Unified Leadership
Abia, Politics

ADC Congresses: Crisis Rocks Ogun as Rival Chairmen Emerge, Abia Produces Unified Leadership

The African Democratic Congress held state congresses in Ogun and Abia, but internal disputes in Ogun led to parallel exercises …

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Otti Visits Fire-Damaged Facility, Pledges Support for Nigerian Breweries
Abia, Security

Otti Visits Fire-Damaged Facility, Pledges Support for Nigerian Breweries

Governor Alex Otti inspected a fire-affected facility linked to Nigerian Breweries in Aba, commending emergency responders and stressing the need …

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