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Mar

2026

Eid-El-Fitr: Ultimate Commander Charges Muslim Faithful On Love & Unity

EID-EL-FITR: Ultimate Commander Charges Muslim Faithful On Love & Unity In a heartfelt message to mark the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, fondly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), has called on Muslim faithful across the nation to embrace love, unity, and communal harmony. Addressing celebrants, Ambassador Offor emphasized the importance of the spirit of Eid, which commemorates the conclusion of Ramadan, a period of fasting, self-reflection, and spiritual renewal. He urged the faithful to use the festival as an opportunity to strengthen bonds within families, communities, and the wider society. “Eid-el-Fitr is not only a…

Mar

2026

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2027 Battle Lines: Governor Alex Otti Draws The Red Line Against Electoral Sabotage In Abia – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

2027 Battle Lines: Governor Alex Otti Draws the Red Line Against Electoral Sabotage in AbiaThe political terrain in Abia State is already taking the shape of a pre-election battlefield, and Governor Alex Otti has moved early to define the rules of engagement long before the first campaign banners appear.Speaking during the October edition of “Alex Otti Speaks to Abians” at Government House, Umuahia, the governor issued what can only be described as a clear warning to political actors contemplating electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 governorship election.The message was neither casual nor diplomatic. It was strategic, blunt, and unmistakable.According to…

Mar

2026

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About N1Trn “Missing”? – Stop Misleading The Public On Abia’s Finances – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

ABOUT ₦1TRN “MISSING”? — STOP MISLEADING THE PUBLIC ON ABIA’S FINANCES A writer who cannot distinguish between budget appropriation and actual revenue/expenditure has no business frightening the public with propaganda. Saying Abia “received ₦1.6 trillion in 2.5 years” is, at best, a reckless distortion. The state’s 2024 revised budget was ₦567.24bn and its 2025 final budget was ₦900.28bn—those are spending plans, not automatic cash receipts. Official Abia budget reports show actual 2025 total revenue (including opening balance) at ₦414.17bn, with actual expenditure at ₦409.56bn; for 2023, actual revenue was ₦113.13bn and expenditure ₦71.51bn. Even Abia’s 2024 Q1–Q3 report showed actual…

Mar

2026

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Nigeria Signs UK Deal To Receive Deported Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals

Foreign Affairs, Immigration, News Flash

Nigeria Signs UK Deal To Receive Deported Failed Asylum Seekers, Crim¡nals Nigeria and the United Kingdom signed a major new migration partnership on Thursday, March 19, 2026, designed to fast-track the deportation of failed asylum seekers and foreign criminals. The agreement was formalized during President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to the UK—the first by a West African leader in 37 years. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood. The deal specifically targets individuals with no legal right to remain in the UK, including thousands of…

Mar

2026

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I Threw All My Gold Jewellery Into Lagoon After Salvation- Adeboye’s Wife

News Flash, People Reorientation, Personality, Religion

I Threw All My Gold Jewellery Into Lagoon After Salvation — Adeboye’s Wife Foluke Adeboye, wife of Enoch Adeboye, has revealed how she threw away her gold jewellery after becoming a born-again Christian. In a resurfaced throwback video, she recounted how her love for fashion once shaped her lifestyle before joining the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). “But joining the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) demanded a new lifestyle, one that discouraged wearing earrings at the time,” she said. “Every woman loves fashion. The moment we were born again then in RCCG, it was a taboo for you…

Mar

2026

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Hon. Ikenna Ukwa: A Philanthropist With A Heart Of Gold Ready To Serve Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal constituency- By Ikechukwu Uka

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Philanthropy

Hon. Ikenna Ukwa: A Philanthropist with a Heart of Gold Ready to Serve Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency In the heart of Ohafia and Arochukwu, a beacon of hope and progress emerges in the name of Hon. Ikenna Ukwa, a devoted philanthropist whose unwavering commitment to the community shines through every initiative he undertakes. With a heart of gold and a vision for a brighter future, Hon. Ikenna Ukwa is set to bring transformational leadership to the House of Representatives, advocating for the values and needs of the people he deeply cares about. A Legacy of Service Hon. Ikenna Ukwa's journey is…

Mar

2026

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Tragedy As Father Loses Four Sons Who Went To Buy Eyeglasses For Sallah In Maiduguri Explosion

Mishap, News Flash, Religion, Security

Tragedy As Father Loses Four Sons Who Went To Buy Eyeglasses For Sallah In Maiduguri Explosion A grieving father has lost four of his sons in multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday, leaving at least 27 people dead and scores injured. The blasts struck key locations, including the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), the Monday Market roundabout and the Post Office area, triggering panic across the city. A trader, Usman Lawan, told Daily Trust that his neighbour, identified as Ba Musa, lost all four children in the attack while they had…

Mar

2026

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King Charles 111 Says He Has Been Assured That Nigerian Jollof Is The Best On The African Continent

FGN, International, News Flash

King Charles III says he has been assured that Nigerian jollof is the best on the African continent. The monarch spoke while delivering a speech at the state banquet hosted in honour of President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu. Tinubu is currently in the United Kingdom on a historic two-day state visit. Jollof is a spicy West African dish made by cooking rice in tomato, onion, and pepper sauce — with thyme and curry powder as seasoning. It is served at celebrations and parties with meat, fried plantains, or salad. King Charles praised Nigerians residing in the UK…

Mar

2026

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2027: Nigerian Government Doesn’t Want Me To Contest Presidential Election- Peter Obi

Interviews, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

2027: Nigerian Govt Doesn’t Want Me To Contest Presidential Election – Peter Obi Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peter Obi, has alleged that the Federal Government is working to prevent him from participating in the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the allegation while calling for a transparent and credible electoral process. Addressing a group of Nigerians in a video, Obi spoke about his political journey, reflecting on past challenges. He noted that he has endured political isolation and legal battles. “I have been in this very difficult business where people abandoned you completely for…

Mar

2026

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Tinubu’s Full Speech At The State Banquet, Windsor Castle

International, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu’s Full Speech At The State Banquet, Windsor Castel Your Majesty, King Charles III,Queen Camilla,Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a profound honour to stand before you today, representing the people of Nigeria as we reaffirm the enduring bonds of friendship, history, and shared purpose that have united our two nations for several centuries. Allow me first to express my sincere appreciation to Your Majesty and to Her Majesty, The Queen for the warmth and generosity extended to me, my wife, Oluremi, and…