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Students Gear Up for Thrilling Semi-Finals in Obingwa-West Debate Contest Today | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Obingwa-West School Debate Contest 2025 , sponsored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Service in the Abia State House of Assembly , Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr , has entered its semi-final stage after a series of intense preliminary rounds marked by narrow victories and surprising upsets. The maiden edition of the tournament, which brings together secondary schools across the region, aims to promote academic excellence, teamwork, and healthy competition among students. Over the past weeks, contestants have demonstrated remarkable eloquence, confidence, and mastery of argumentation. In one of the most closely contested matches, Amaise Community Secondary School , Ukpakiri , led by Master Monday WithGod , scored 396 points (66 percent) to edge out Akanu Community Secondary School , captained by Chima Goodness Amarachi , which scored 383 points (63.8 percent). Ahiaba High School also secured a spot in the semi-finals after scoring 393 points (63.4 ...
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Otti’s Visit to Tinubu Was Purely About His Political Survival Not Nnamdi Kanu | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Fresh revelations have further punctured the narrative circulated by Governor Alex Otti ’s media team regarding his recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu . While they attempted to suggest that the governor’s trip to Aso Rock was centred on the plight of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu , credible information now shows the visit had nothing to do with the imprisoned IPOB leader and everything to do with Otti’s own political future. This misleading narrative was amplified after Governor Otti made a highly publicised visit to Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Centre , where the IPOB leader is currently serving a controversial life sentence handed down by the Omotosho led Abuja High Court . The visit, strategically timed, was widely interpreted by political observers as a decoy designed to confuse the public and create an emotional atmosphere ahead of the governor’s trip to Abuja. According to authoritative sources, the sudden emphasis on Kanu’s situation was a deliber...
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Obingwa-West Schools Set for Maiden Debate Quarter-Finals | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   All is now set for the quarter-finals of the maiden Obingwa-West School Debate Contest organised by the Chairman, House Committee on Public Service, Abia State House of Assembly , Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr . The competition, scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, will feature four engaging fixtures across participating secondary schools in the constituency. Akanu Umuorie Community Secondary School will battle Amaise Community Secondary School, Ukpakiri , on the topic: “ Social media has done more harm than good to society .” Ahiaba High School is set to face Umuaro Community Secondary School in a debate on “ Artificial Intelligence is a greater threat than a benefit to students .” Holy Family Secondary School will take on Comprehensive Secondary School, Mgboko Itungwa , on the motion: “ Establishment of State Police Forces will end insecurity in Nigeria .” In the final pairing, Osusu Amaukwa Community Secondary School will debate Osaa Ukwu Communit...
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BREAKING: Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Badaru Abubakar, Resigns | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the former minister cited health reasons for his decision to step down. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation,” the statement read. “President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week.” Badaru Abubakar, 63, served as the Governor of Jigawa State from 2015 to 2023 before his appointment as Defence Minister on August 21, 2023. His resignation comes amid President Tinubu’s recent declaration of a national security emergency, with further details on the scope of the measures expected in due course.
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Ambassadorial Nomination: Ngwa Rangers Congratulate Ikpeazu, Hail President Tinubu’s Recognition of Ukwa-Ngwa Excellence | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   The Ngwa Rangers have congratulated the Immediate Past Governor of Abia State and respected Ukwa-Ngwa political leader, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu , on his nomination as a Non-Career Ambassador by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , describing the appointment as both well-deserved and strategically appropriate. In a statement personally signed by Kingsley Ihesiaba, Public Relations Officer of Ngwa Rangers, the group described Dr. Ikpeazu’s nomination as “a round peg in a round hole,” noting that his vast administrative experience, strong diplomatic temperament, and long-standing commitment to national development make him an excellent choice for the prestigious role. According to the statement, the nomination is not only a recognition of Dr. Ikpeazu’s leadership capacity but also a reaffirmation of the confidence President Tinubu continues to show toward the people of the Ngwa nation . “The Ngwa Rangers extend their warmest congratulations to His Excellency, Dr. ...
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