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Mar

2026

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Celebrate Women On Mothering Sunday And International Women Day

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BvWrwnPmU/?mibextid=wwXIfr HAPPY MOTHERING SUNDAY AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN DAY CELEBRATION On the occasion of International Women's Day and Mothering Sunday, I use my wife, Lolo Jennifer E. Ukwa and my mother as points of contact to extend warmest felicitations to all women worldwide. Their unrelenting efforts, unparalleled love, and dedication to family and community are truly inspiring. They are the backbone of societies, nurturing future generations, and driving progress. IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION will continue to place value, show love, care and prioritize the welfare of the women and the girl child. May this special day be a celebration of…

Mar

2026

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Governor Otti And The Transformation Of Abia’s Business Environment – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Governor Otti and the Transformation of Abia’s Business Environment Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Economic transformation is often driven not only by policy but by the credibility of leadership. Investors and institutions respond first to signals of trust, competence, and vision before committing capital or partnerships. In Abia State, those signals are increasingly associated with the leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Since assuming office, he has leveraged his reputation as a respected economist and accomplished banking executive to pursue governance that prioritises credibility, strategic investment, and collaboration with the private sector. The result is a gradual shift in how Abia…

Mar

2026

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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Says He’s Accepted ‘Call’ To Lead Iran After Khamenei’s Death

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Says He’s Accepted ‘Call’ To Lead Iran After Khamenei’s Death Reza Pahlavi, exiled Iranian crown prince, says he has accepted the call to be the country’s next leader. Pahlavi is the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran and is widely regarded as the most prominent figure in the opposition to the Iranian government. He has repeatedly called for protests against the Islamic Republic and advocated for the removal of the current regime from power, as well as closer relation with the Western world and Israel. Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, was…

Mar

2026

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‘Nepotism, Tribalism Order Of The Day’ – Aisha Yesufu Sad Over Frank Mba’s Retirement

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Police Force

‘Nepotism, Tribalism Order Of The Day’ – Aisha Yesufu Sad Over Frank Mba’s Retirement A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Aisha Yesufu has expressed sadness over the retirement of DIG Frank Mba from the Nigeria Police Force. AttNews had reported that the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, along with several other senior officers will be retiring following recent leadership changes within the institution. The departure of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the subsequent confirmation of Tunji Disu as the new police boss has brought some senior officers on the list for retirement. Reacting, Aisha Yesufu in…

Mar

2026

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President Tinubu Approves Additional 50,000 For NYSC Mobilization In 2026

Education, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Approves Additional 50,000 For NYSC Mobilisation In 2026 The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says President Bola Tinubu has approved an additional 50,000 eligible graduates for mobilisation in 2026. Nafiu disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the commissioning of a remodelled clinic at the NYSC headquarters to mark his one year in office. He said the approval was part of efforts to address delays in mobilisation and improve opportunities for graduates awaiting national service. “Government listens and acts when people bring up issues that are in their name. “In response to this…

Mar

2026

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Khamenei’s Deputy Chief Of Staff Killed As Israel Launches 50 Fighter Jets Into Iran’s Underground Military Bunker

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, War, World News

Khamenei’s Deputy Chief Of Staff Killed As Israel Launches 50 Fighter Jets Into Iran’s Underground Military Bunker In a major development in the intensifying Israel-Iran war, Israeli media reported that a senior figure within Iran’s leadership structure was killed during an Israeli airstrike on Tehran, marking another high-level casualty in the conflict that has shaken the country’s command network. On Friday, Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Ali Asghar Mir Hejazi, the deputy chief of staff of the office of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Iranian capital.…

Mar

2026

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Sad Day In Ebonyi As Kidnappers Kill Ex-Deputy Governor’s Father

Crime, News Flash, South East

Sad Day In Ebonyi As Kidnappers Kill Ex-deputy Governor’s Father The remains of Chief Francis Igwe, the kidnapped father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor, Mr Kelechi Igwe have been recovered at the hideout of his abductors by the police The ex-deputy governor’s father was kidnapped on March 1 on his way to church at Ndufu-Alike community, Ikwo local government area (LGA) of Ebonyi. However, the Ebonyi Police Command in a statement issued to journalists in Abakaliki on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu said the remains of the traditional ruler was recovered by operatives who…

Mar

2026

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Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol Price To N995

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol Price To N995 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its Premium Motor Spirit gantry price to N995 per litre, marking a sharp N221 rise within four days, amid volatility in global crude oil prices and shipping costs. A senior official of the refinery confirmed the development to PUNCH Online on Friday, explaining that the latest price adjustment followed recent shifts in global oil market fundamentals. “Yes, the price has been reviewed. The new gantry price is now N995 per litre,” the official said. The new price represents an increase from N874 per litre, which itself was…

Mar

2026

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Demystifying The “N97bn Schools/57% Enrolment” Debate: Understanding The Abia Education Reform Conversation – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

Demystifying the “₦97bn Schools / 57% Enrolment” Debate: Understanding the Abia Education Reform Conversation The current debate about Abia’s education sector has become a clash between dramatic photographs and fiscal interpretation. On one side are circulating images of dilapidated schools used to argue that nothing has changed. On the other side are government statements about increased enrolment and ongoing school rehabilitation. The responsible position lies somewhere between these extremes: separating verifiable records from exaggerated claims. The ₦97 Billion Claim: A Question of ClassificationOne of the loudest accusations is that ₦97 billion has been spent on building or rehabilitating schools in…

Mar

2026

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House Of Assembly Member Suspended Over Alleged Domestic violence

House Of Assembly, News Flash

House Of Assembly Member Suspended Over Alleged Domestic Violence Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended one of its members, Ovat Dickson Agbor, over allegations of domestic violence involving his wife. Agbor, who represents the Obubra I State Constituency, was suspended following deliberations by the Assembly after the issue was brought before the lawmakers during plenary. The decision of the House reportedly followed a petition and public concerns over an alleged incident in which the lawmaker was accused of physically assaulting his spouse. The development sparked reactions from civil society groups and members of the public who called for…