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Mar

2026

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, UAAP, Celebrate Hon. Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu On His Birthday

Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, UAAP, Celebrates Hon. Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu on His Birthday The United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, under the leadership of Ambassador Dr Osita Offor, “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), has joined in celebrating the birthday of one of Abia State’s distinguished leaders, Dr Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, Honourable Commissioner for Transport under the able leadership of the indefatigable Gov. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Previously serving as Commissioner in charge of Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Dr Ukaegbu has demonstrated exceptional versatility and commitment to public service. Under his watch as Commissioner for Transportation, Abia State has witnessed…

Mar

2026

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Seven Killed, 140 American Troops Injured In Just 10 Days Of Iran War

Crime, International, War, World News

Seven Killed, 140 American Troops Injured In Just 10 Days Of Iran War The Pentagon admitted that at least 140 U.S. troops have been wounded after Reuters published reporting on American casualties on Tuesday, broadening the previously known toll of the war as Democratic lawmakers briefed on the fighting are warning that the Trump administration is moving toward a ground invasion. Reuters reported, citing two people familiar, that up to 150 American troops have been wounded in the first 10 days of the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran. The Pentagon’s top spokesperson said in a statement to the press…

Mar

2026

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Ex- Kanu’s Lawyer Confirms Return Of $19,000 USD To Kanu

Abia State, FGN, Human Rights

Ex-Kanu’s Lawyer Confirms Return Of $19,000 USD To Kanu Former counsel to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has confirmed that he actually returned $19,000 Dollars claimed to have been errorneously paid into his bank account by the leadership of IPOB, at the inception of Kanu’s trial. In a press statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday titled: “Important clarification to discerning minds”, Ejiofor noted that for the sake of clarity and in deference to the truth, it has become necessary to place the facts on record. According to him , “this payment in question…

Mar

2026

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Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra

Crime, FGN, Immigration

Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) says it has arrested 93 Nigerians over alleged involvement in internet fraud and violations of immigration laws. In a statement on Monday, the GIS said the arrest followed an intelligence–led raid on a suspected internet fraud network operating at Devtraco Estate in Accra. According to the statement issued by Maud Anima Quainoo, the suspects comprise 91 males and two females. Quainoo added that 73 victims who had reportedly endured severe abuse and torture at the hands of the suspects were also rescued during the raid.…

Mar

2026

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Relief As Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price By N100

News Flash, Economy, Oil & Gas

Relief As Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price By N100 The Dangote Refinery has reduced its ex-gantry price of petrol by ₦100 per litre, offering a slight relief to fuel marketers and motorists after recent increases triggered by volatility in global oil prices. According to the refinery’s latest pricing template released on Tuesday, petrol will now sell at ₦1,075 per litre, down from the previous rate of ₦1,175. The facility also announced that petrol supplied through coastal distribution channels will cost ₦1,050 per litre. The company also adjusted its diesel price downward, cutting it to ₦1,430 per litre. This represents a…

Mar

2026

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We’ve Survived, Governors No Longer Borrow For Salaries- President Tinubu

Abuja, Economy, FGN, News Flash

We’ve Survived, Governors No Longer Borrow For Salaries – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria has overcome economic challenges under his administration, stressing that state governors no longer run to banks for loans to pay salaries. The President made the remarks on Monday while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu promised to continue making the most of the opportunity given to him to lead the country by sustaining the trajectory of economic growth and prosperity. “I…

Mar

2026

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Billionaire Watch: Why Igbos Are Rarely On The Forbes List

Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy

Billionaire Watch: Why Igbos Are Rarely On The Forbes List Forbes Magazine recently released its latest Africa Rich List and, as expected, the usual Nigerian heavyweights featured prominently. Leading the pack is Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, with a net worth estimated at $28.5 billion. Abdul Samad Rabiu follows in third place with $11.2 billion. Mike Adenuga ranks sixth with $6.5 billion, while Femi Otedola appears further down the list at number twenty-two with a fortune of $1.3 billion. Out of the twenty-three individuals listed across Africa, Nigerians accounted for four. While the list confirmed Nigeria’s continued presence among Africa’s…

Mar

2026

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Abia: History, Philosophy, Dark Years, And The Strategy For Renewal – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Abia: History, Philosophy, Dark Years, and the Strategy for Renewal Few Nigerian states possess a developmental story as layered and instructive as Abia. Created on 27 August 1991, Abia was conceived as a state with enormous economic promise, intellectual capital, and entrepreneurial energy. Yet, like many regions with strong potential, its journey has oscillated between ambition and stagnation.To understand Abia’s future, one must first understand its history, governing philosophy, the years of decline, and the strategic path forward. The Foundational Vision: The 1991 Development BlueprintAt the moment of its creation, Abia did not begin its journey without a plan. In…

Mar

2026

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Abia’s School Enrolment Debate: Data, Context, And The Reform Push Under Otti- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

Abia’s School Enrolment Debate: Data, Context, and the Reform Push Under Otti The argument over Abia’s education sector has become one of the loudest political conversations in the state. Social-media posts often present photographs of deteriorated school buildings and conclude that nothing has changed. Yet a closer look at enrolment statistics, policy reforms, and independent reporting suggests a more complex reality—one that reflects both years of accumulated neglect and a new push to rebuild confidence in public education. The Baseline Otti InheritedTo understand the current debate, it is necessary to begin with the baseline. Before the present administration came into…

Mar

2026

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Re: Eke O. Ako And A Reality Check On The Narrative About Abia’s Healthcare – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Re: Eke O. Ako and a Reality Check on the Narrative About Abia’s Healthcare Your critique of Abia’s healthcare sector would have been more compelling if it began by acknowledging the baseline from which the reforms started. The first duty of any serious policy analyst is to establish historical context.So the question must be asked plainly: what exactly was the condition of Abia’s healthcare system before May 2023?For years, many government hospitals and primary healthcare centres across the state were widely documented as being in serious disrepair. Even facilities that once served as major health institutions had deteriorated due to…