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BREAKING: Court Reinstates Samuel Bamidele Aro as APC Kogi West Senatorial Candidate, Orders Immediate Submission of His Name to INEC | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Federal High Court has restored the name of Hon. Samuel Bamidele Aro as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Kogi West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections, overturning his controversial substitution with incumbent Senator Sunday Karimi. In a judgment delivered today, November 4, 2026, Justice Salim Ibrahim of the Federal High Court ordered the APC to immediately submit the name of the plaintiff, Hon. Samuel Bamidele Aro, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s authentic candidate for the Kogi West Senatorial District. Aro had reportedly emerged victorious at the party’s senatorial primary election held on May 18, 2026. However, his name was subsequently substituted with that of Senator Sunday Karimi through a letter reportedly forwarded to INEC by the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. The substitution had generated controversy, particularly over the circumstances surrounding the d...
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BENDE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY: Senate Passes Bills to Clarify Locations of Abia Federal University, College | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Senate on Tuesday passed two amendment bills seeking to distinguish the host communities of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences and the Federal College of Education in Bende , Abia State , in a move aimed at preventing potential communal disputes over the locations of the institutions. Under the amendments, the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences will be domiciled in Bende town , while the Federal College of Education will be located in Item  Bende . The bills, transmitted by the House of Representatives for concurrence, seek to amend the establishment laws of the two federal institutions to remove ambiguity over their respective locations and host communities. The bills are the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB.2775), and the Federal College of Education, Bende (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB.2776). Leading the debate, the Senate Chie...
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Ikpeazu Mourns Okonjo-Iweala’s Mother at 96 | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain and former Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, has commiserated with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the death of her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96. Professor Kamene Okonjo, a renowned sociologist and women’s rights advocate, reportedly died on Friday, October 23, 2026. Her death was announced today, Sunday (October 25, 2026) by the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, in a statement issued by the Palace Secretary, Prince Ifeakanachukwu Emordi. In his condolence message made available to journalists today, the former Abia state Governor, described the deceased as a distinguished academic whose life was devoted to scholarship, public service, community development and the advancement of women’s rights. He acknowledged the profound loss her passing represents to the Okonjo-Iweala family, noting that her contributions to academia and society ha...
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‘The Constitution Says You Must Do Eight Years, Why Seek Another Position?’ – Akpabio Shades Uzodimma | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned state governors against abandoning their constituents to pursue other political offices before completing their tenure, in remarks widely interpreted as a subtle jab at Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. Akpabio made the comments on Wednesday, October 14, while speaking at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.  “I did eight years as a governor, and the constitution says you should do eight years. There’s no need for you to start eyeing another position that is not available,” Akpabio said. Although he did not mention Uzodimma by name, the comments came after the Imo governor announced at the same event that he intended to be on the ballot as a senatorial candidate in 2027.  Akpabio also urged governors to remain committed to the people who elected them, warning against abandoning their responsibi...
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Girl Child’s Day 2026: APC Chieftain, Erondu Urges Investment in Girls’ Rights, Education | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   An Abia State All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr., Esq., has called for concerted efforts to protect the rights of the girl child, promote access to quality education and end child marriage and other harmful practices. In a release signed by his Spokesman, George Egejuru, and made available to newsmen today, the lawmaker representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly stressed the need for parents, schools, government and community leaders to work together to safeguard girls, uphold their dignity and provide equal opportunities for them to realise their potential. The former Chairman of Obingwa Local Government Area noted that investing in the girl child through education, healthcare, protection from abuse and equal opportunities was essential to building stronger families and a more prosperous society. The lawmaker urged parents and guardians to prioritise the education and welfare of their daughters,...
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Abia Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Non-Implementation of Approved Minimum Wage | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Doctors at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) have commenced a total and indefinite industrial action over unpaid salaries and the alleged failure of the Abia State Government, led by Governor Alex Otti, to implement the approved minimum wage structure for doctors. The industrial action reflects growing concerns over the welfare of medical personnel in the state, with the affected doctors reportedly dissatisfied not only with delays in salary payments but also with the disparity between their remuneration and that of their counterparts in neighbouring states. A doctor who spoke to www.nwokeukwumascot.com on condition of anonymity said the salary structure for doctors in Abia remained the lowest compared with those of neighbouring states, where the approved minimum wage structure had translated into higher earnings for medical professionals. According to the source, the disparity has heightened dissatisfaction among doctors, who believe they are being...
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From Local Trading to Global Business: Nigeria Must Create, Innovate and Keep Moving Forward | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Business   By Dr Rex Ibegbu Lagos — The appearance of Victor Nwokeji, Executive Vice Chairman of Zotmann International Limited and Zotmann Mining Limited, at the London Stock Exchange carries a message that extends beyond mining: Nigerian businesses must raise their ambitions, embrace originality and build enterprises capable of competing globally. For generations, Nigerian entrepreneurs, particularly within the Igbo trading tradition, have built wealth through buying, selling and distribution. Their courage, commercial instincts and apprenticeship systems have created livelihoods, supported families and transformed towns into thriving commercial centres. That achievement deserves recognition. But it must also become the foundation for the next stage of growth. The business model that brought us this far should give us the confidence to advance further. The world is moving rapidly. Technology is changing markets, customers are demanding more, and younger entrepreneurs are en...
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Supreme Court judgment: Erring parties won’t field candidates – INEC | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC , has said political parties that field candidates whose names were not in the registers submitted to the commission will not be allowed to participate in the 2027 elections . Recall we had reported how  the   Supreme Court   upheld the appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission against the Court of Appeal judgment which voided provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 relating to political party primaries and membership registers . The Supreme Court had, in a September 24, 2026 judgment, affirmed the constitutionality of sections 77(5), 77(6) and 77(7) of the Electoral Act 2026 and upheld INEC’s revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna , spoke on the implications of the judgment while speaking on Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme on Wednesday evening. Haruna said the a...
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