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Feb
19
2026
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Ramadan: Kano orders closure of event centres, entertainment venues

Ramadan: Kano orders closure of event centres, entertainment venues

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The Kano State Censorship Board has ordered the immediate suspension of all entertainment centres across the state, including event centres (gala houses) and Disc Jockeys popularly known as DJ operators. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, issued the order in a statement on Tuesday. “Effective from Wednesday, 18 February 2026, all such venues (entertainment centres) will remain closed until the end of the holy month of Ramadan. “The directive will take effect from 10:00 p.m. on that day (today, Wednesday,” the statement said. According to the board, the decision was taken to allow residents to observe the Ramadan…
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Feb
14
2026
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UAAP Celebrates Foundation Member Hon. Lady Grace Ibeh on Her Birthday

UAAP Celebrates Foundation Member Hon. Lady Grace Ibeh on Her Birthday

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The United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) has extended its heartfelt birthday wishes to Hon. Lady Grace Ibeh, a distinguished member of the Abia State House of Assembly Service Commission and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants. In a statement issued on her special day, the UAAP, through her President Ambassador Dr Osita Offor "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburgburu), praised Hon. Ibeh for her exceptional contributions to the development of Abia State, particularly her role as the State Coordinator for the Onu-Ugu Women for Dr. Alex Otti. The organization lauded her as a dedicated and…
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Feb
11
2026
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Amb. Dr. Osita Offor of UAAP Joins Felix Awogu in Mourning the Loss of His Beloved Mother

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor of UAAP Joins Felix Awogu in Mourning the Loss of His Beloved Mother

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In a heartfelt message of condolence, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offior "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburgburu), President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Felix Awogu’s mother, Madam Nnedinobi Regina Awogu. The veteran sports broadcaster, Felix Awogu, and his family are currently mourning the loss of their matriarch, who peacefully passed away in her sleep on Tuesday morning at the age of 90. Ambassador Offior, in his official message, extended his deepest sympathies to the Awogu family, describing the loss as a painful and irreplaceable one. "The passing of a mother…
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Feb
08
2026
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Former Soldier Alleges Unlawful Dismissal After Raising Question Following Deadly Boko Haram Attack in Baga

Former Soldier Alleges Unlawful Dismissal After Raising Question Following Deadly Boko Haram Attack in Baga

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“I did nothing wrong. After an attack that claimed the lives of 117 of my colleagues, our Brigade Commander came to address those of us who survived. We were assembled at our concentration area in Gubiyo. After his address, he invited questions. I raised my hand, as did several other soldiers. I was then asked to step forward. Instead of being allowed to speak, I was disarmed and taken into detention, where I was handcuffed and chained. I remained in that condition for ten days. Afterward, my Commanding Officer informed me that I was being charged with disobedience to an…
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Feb
08
2026
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150,000 Jobs in View as Gov. Otti Backs ACSC with Strong Investor Protection Assurance

150,000 Jobs in View as Gov. Otti Backs ACSC with Strong Investor Protection Assurance

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Following the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 4, 2026, for the offtake of the Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC) under the Public–Private Investment Partnership (PPIP) framework, Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has assured investors of the safety and profitability of their investments in the landmark project. The governor urged interested investors to accelerate the realisation of the ACSC by releasing funds into the project, stressing that all investments would be fully protected through transparent governance structures and legally backed guarantees. Governor Otti gave the assurance during a banquet organised in Aba to host investors…
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