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Mar

2026

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

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…

Mar

2026

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Chinese Boss Drops $26 Million In Cash At End Of Year Party, Tells Employees To Take As Much As They Can Carry

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Philanthropy, World News

Chinese Boss Drops $26 Million In Cash At End Of Year Party, Tells Employees To Take As Much As They Can Carry A Chinese company stunned staff by stacking $26 million in cash at its end-of-year celebration, inviting employees to take home as much money as they could carry. The firm, Henan Kuangshan Crane Co. Ltd., hosted its annual party on February 13, spreading the enormous sum across 800 banquet tables. Beneath bright, colorful lights, sharply dressed employees were seen eagerly sizing up the towering piles of banknotes laid out before them. An estimated 7,000 people attended the company’s celebration.…

Mar

2026

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Trump Rejects Mojtab Khamenei, Says He Must Be Involved In Selecting New Leader For Iran

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News

Trump Rejects Mojtaba Khamenei, Says He Must Be Involved In Selecting New Iran Leader United States President, Donald Trump on Thursday said that he must be personally involved in the process of selecting a new leader in Iran. In an interview with Axios published Thursday, Trump said the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, is most likely to succeed his father, but that the pick would be “unacceptable” to him. “We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” Trump told the outlet. “They are wasting their time. Khamenei’s son is a lightweight. I have…

Mar

2026

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IPAC Rejects Electoral Act 2026, Threatens Boycott Of 2027 Polls

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

IPAC Rejects Electoral Act 2026, Threatens Boycott of 2027 Polls The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has rejected key provisions of the new Electoral Act 2026 and warned that political parties under its umbrella may boycott the 2027 general elections if urgent amendments are not made. The warning was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of IPAC’s General Assembly meeting held on February 26, 2027, at its national secretariat in Abuja. IPAC said although the new law was enacted to address shortcomings observed in the Electoral Act 2022, some of its provisions have introduced fresh concerns that could weaken…

Mar

2026

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Clarifying The Enyimba Economic City Arbitration And The Governance Philosophy Of The Administration- By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

Clarifying the Enyimba Economic City Arbitration and the Governance Philosophy of the Otti Administration Recent public discussions surrounding the arbitral proceedings between the Abia State Government and the promoters of Enyimba Economic City have understandably generated significant interest among investors, citizens, development partners, and observers of Abia’s economic reform agenda. It is therefore important to situate the matter within the broader governance philosophy guiding the current administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti. First, it must be emphasized that the administration did not approach the project from a position of hostility toward investment. Rather, the government undertook a comprehensive review of…

Mar

2026

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Ambassador Osita Offor Slams Abia APC, Calls On Them To Seek Leadership Wisdom From Governor Otti Before Eyeing 2027 Takeover

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

Ambassador Osita Offor Slams Abia APC, Calls on Them to Seek Leadership Wisdom from Governor Otti Before Eyeing 2027 Takeover A prominent political figure in Abia State, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, "De Ultimate Commander" and the Ikenga Gburugburu of the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, has thrown a sharp rebuke at the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their recent boast about capturing the state in the 2027 elections. In a no-holds-barred response, Offor, a staunch supporter of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, dismissed the recent comments from APC leadership as nothing more than an exercise in political…

Mar

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Felicitates Hon Chijioke Chukwu On His Emergence As APC Chairman, Abia State

Abia State, People & Events, Personality

IKENNA UKWA FELICITATES HON CHIJIOKE CHUKWU ON HIS EMERGENCE AS APC CHAIRMAN, ABIA STATE The Senior Legislative Aide to the Nigerian Senate President, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined party faithful to felicitate Hon Chijioke Chukwu on his emergence as the Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Abia State. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his congratulatory message while answering questions from newsmen after the State Congress of the party held in Umuahia on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, described his victory as well deserved, considering his tireless efforts, passion for service and commitment to the party's growth and development. Chief Ukwa…