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Mar

2026

A Republic Must Not Surrender To A Nuclear Iran – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash, War

A Republic Must Not Surrender to a Nuclear Iran The debate over Iran has never been merely about one agreement, one administration, or one diplomatic formula. It has always been about the future balance of power in the Middle East, the credibility of American deterrence, and the kind of world that will be handed to the next generation. At its core lies a simple but grave question: what happens when a revolutionary regime is given time, resources, and strategic space to consolidate its ambitions under the cover of diplomacy? The answer, as many critics have long warned, is not peace.…

Mar

2026

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FGN Declares 2 Days Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Fitr

FGN, News Flash, Religion

FG Declares 2 Days Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Fitr .The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani in a statement on Tuesday, said the Minister urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of…

Mar

2026

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400 Killed, 250 Others Injured As Pakistani Airstrike Hits Kabul Hospital

International, War, World News

400 Killed, 250 Others Injured As Pakistani Airstrike Hits Kabul Hospital No fewer than 400 people have reportedly been killed and about 250 others injured in a devastating airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghan authorities under the Taliban government accused Pakistan of carrying out the attack in what has been described as a dangerous escalation of hostilities between the two neighbouring countries. A spokesman for the Taliban administration said the strike targeted a major state-run rehabilitation facility late Monday night, leaving large sections of the complex in ruins and triggering a massive fire that engulfed patients…

Mar

2026

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Tinubu, Wife Depart Abuja For UK State Visit

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu, Wife Depart Abuja For UK State Visit President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a state visit to the United Kingdom, in the company of his wife, Oluremi Tinubu. The visit is the first by a Nigerian president in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. Their flight left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10: 00 am on Tuesday. They were seen off at the airport by a delegation led by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Minister of the Federal…

Mar

2026

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Governor Soludo Sworn In For Second Term

News Flash, Politics, South East

Governor Soludo Sworn In For Second Term AttNews reports that Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has been sworn in for a second term in office. He took the oath during his inauguration which was held at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Akwa, the state capital on Tuesday. Soludo was sworn in alongside his deputy, Dr Onyeka Ibezim. The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan respectively. Former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and others governors were also in attendance. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared…

Mar

2026

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Emir Sanusi Not Leading Sallah Durbar Celebration – Kano Govt.

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Religion

Emir Sanusi Not Leading Sallah Durbar Celebration – Kano Govt Kano State Government has dismissed reports claiming that the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead the forthcoming Sallah Durbar, describing the information as unfounded. However, it should be recalled that the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has formally notified security agencies of preparations for the 2026 Sallah Durbar celebrations, scheduled to take place at the Emir’s Palace in Kano, despite the lingering leadership dispute within the emirate. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, no…

Mar

2026

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From Cronyism To Service: A Call To Arochukwu/Ohafia Youths For Purposeful Leadership- By Alhaji K. Mallam

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia North, National Assembly

From Cronyism to Service: A Call to Arochukwu/Ohafia Youths for Purposeful Leadership - By Alhaji K. Mallam Only if the youths of arochukwu/ohafia federal constituency can see beyond the politics of cronies and embrace the politics of service will true development become a reality. For too long, politics built on personal loyalty, favoritism, and narrow interests has slowed progress and weakened public trust. When leadership is reduced to rewarding friends and allies, the real needs of the people; jobs, quality education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security are pushed aside. We have seen it firsthand in arochukwu/ohafia federal constituency. The strength of…

Mar

2026

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The Collapse Of The Permanent Process – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, War

The Collapse of the Permanent Process This moment should not be understood through the language of old habits or outdated comparisons. It is not enough to say that this is merely a repetition of the past, nor is it responsible to force every present decision into the framework of earlier failures. History offers lessons, certainly, but it also demands discernment. Not every exercise of power is the same. Not every conflict is born of the same logic. And not every assertion of national purpose should be dismissed as a return to past error. What is clear, however, is that the…

Mar

2026

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From “Vision Meets Enterprise” To A Bankable Abia: How Alex Otti’s Abia Business Roundtable Mirrors Rwanda’s Investor-Led Development Model – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance

From “Vision Meets Enterprise” to a Bankable Abia: How Alex Otti’s Abia Business Roundtable Mirrors Rwanda’s Investor-Led Development Model In the first week of March 2026, Governor Alex Otti shifted the Abia conversation from routine politics to investment design by inaugurating the Abia State Business Roundtable at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. The event, organised by the state’s Public-Private Partnerships and Investments Promotion Office, carried the theme “Vision Meets Enterprise.” Reports on the event describe it as a meeting point for investors, professionals, business leaders, and state officials.https://guardian.ng/business-services/gov-otti-activates-abia-business-roundtable/ What matters is not merely that a roundtable was held, but what…

Mar

2026

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Umunneochi LGA Chairman, Mayor Afurobi Hosts Amb. Osita Offor, Yutong China, In Drive For Historic Industialization Initiative In Abia State

Abia North, Abia State, Business, News Flash, Transportation

Umunneochi LGA Chairman, Mayor Afurobi Hosts Amb. Osita Offor, Yutong China, in Drive for Historic Industrialization Initiative in Abia State In a groundbreaking move set to transform the industrial landscape of Abia State, Chief Mayor Afurobi, Chairman of Umunneochi Local Government Area, played host to a high-powered delegation from Yutong, one of the world’s leading industrial conglomerates, at his office, marking a historic milestone for the community and the state. The visit, which also featured Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, leader of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) Forum, fondly known as “De Ultimate Commander” (Ikenga Gburugburu), underscored the strategic…