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2019: Ike Ekweremadu, Sam Egwu, others emerge PDP senatorial candidates
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, as well as former governors Theodore Orji and Sam Egwu of Abia and Ebonyi states res yesterday emerged as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party senatorial candidates.
Abia APC factions elect parallel executives
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abia on Saturday held parallel state congresses, leading to the emergence of two factional state executive committees.
Donatus Nwamkpa returned as APC chairman in Abia
Hon. Donatus Nwamkpa has been returned as Abia state chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Rivers United coach Stanley Eguma blames poor first half display for defeat at Abia...
“We lost the game in the first half. Our opponents had a better first half than us,” technical manager of Rivers United FC, Stanley Eguma, told his club’s official website shortly after the final whistle.
Police avert mob attack on officials in Abia Warriors vs Kastina United match in...
Policemen on Sunday averted a mob attack against the match officials in the Match Day 17 of the Nigerian Professional Football League between Abia Warriors and visiting Katsina United FC at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
LMC suspends Heartland’s Dan Anyiam Stadium
The League Management Company have placed two weeks suspension on four stadia in the Nigeria Professional Football League for poor playing pitches but they will be allowed to return to the stadia after satisfactory inspection from the league body’s officials.
NPFL: LMC suspends usage of Umuahia Township Stadium, others for 2 weeks
The League Management Company (LMC), organisers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), have suspended four stadiums from hosting their matches for two weeks due to their poor pitches.
2019: South-East APC endorses President Buhari for second-term
National Vice Chairman (South-east) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Enukwu, yesterday announced that the zone had endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari to run in the 2019 general election.
Abia APC membership on the rise as chairman extols President Buhari
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was working hard to rebuild the foundation of Nigeria and also end the current economic hardship.
Enyimba to return to Aba stadium in 2018
Enyimba are in line to return to their homeground, the Aba International Stadium, in time for the 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
Brazil’s Raphael Everton named new Abia Warriors manager
Abia Warriors football club have unveiled Brazilian coach Raphael Everton as their new manager.
NPFL title dream not over for MFM – Ilechukwu
MFM head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu believes the Nigerian Professional Football League title race is still on despite his side’s defeat away to Abia Warriors in Umuahia.
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Yemi Osinbajo presides over extended NEC
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is currently presiding over an extended National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House Conference, Abuja.
Linda Ikeji reveals identity of son’s father
Popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji, has finally released photos of her three-month-old son and confirmed that a socialite, Sholaye Jeremi, is his father.
ANAN inducts 1,234 new members
The National President and Chairman of the Council for the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Alhaji Shehu Ladan, has charged the newly inducted members of the association to engage in constant learning of the Accounting profession to update their knowledge and become conversant with recent development at both national and international scenes.
World Bank to spend $3 million on Ekiti technical colleges
The World Bank is to spend $3 million on three government technical colleges in Ekiti under the bank’s Innovation and Development Effectiveness for Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) programme.
Baby recovers from Ebola in DR Congo outbreak
They call her the "young miracle". A baby who was admitted to an Ebola treatment centre just six days after birth is now recovered from the virus.
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NAQS to ensure agric produce meets international standard
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service has reiterated its commitment to ensure that the country’s agricultural produce meets international standard in line with the International Plant Protection Convention.
France 2019: Super Falcons in tough group
Super Falcons have been handed a tough section at next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup after the draws were held b at a Seine Musicale in Paris
Women judges elect Mary Odili as new NAWJN president
The National Association of Women Judges in Nigeria (NAWJN) on Saturday in Abuja elected Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court as its president for the next two years.
Nissan ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn files complaint for extended detention
Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan Motor, has filed a complaint with the Tokyo District Court to protest its decision to keep him detained until Dec. 20 after his arrest on suspicion of financial misconduct.
Protesters: Emmanuel Macron’s speech is too late, we are going back
Groups of “yellow vest” protesters across France responded scathingly to the “crumbs” offered by President Emmanuel Macron in a speech intended to defuse their revolt, but others acknowledged his efforts.