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Mar

2026

Just In: El-Rufai Loses Mother

Just In: El-Rufai Loses Mother AttNews reports that Hajiya Umma, mother of Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, has died. Bello el-Rufai, the former governor’s son, announced the death of his grandmother in a statement posted on X on Friday. Bello, the lawmaker representing Kaduna north federal constituency, said Umma died some hours ago. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my Grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai who passed away a few hours ago,” he wrote. “She is the…

Mar

2026

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APC National Convention: Senator Orji Kalu Hosts Ohafia APC Stakeholders

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

SENATOR ORJI KALU HOSTS OHAFIA APC STAKEHOLDERS The Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu today in his office, Abuja, hosted the Founder of IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, an APC Chieftain in Ohafia LGA, Engr Chief George Nnanna Kalu and former Commissioner in Abia State and APC Stakeholder, Hon Chidiebere Uwagwu and others. Hon Chidiebere Uwagwu Kalu , while speaking extolled the impactful leadership style of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and thanked him for his fatherly and mentorship role, that culminated in the peaceful harmonization of the APC in Abia State, adding that…

Mar

2026

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Iran Lowers Minimum Age For War Support Roles To 12 Years Old

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News

Iran Lowers Minimum Age For War Support Roles To 12 Years Old An official from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the minimum age for participation in war-related support roles has been lowered to 12, according to remarks aired on state media. Rahim Nadali, a cultural official with the Guards in Tehran, said an initiative called “For Iran” was recruiting participants to assist with activities such as patrols, checkpoints and logistics. “Given that the age of those coming forward has dropped and they are asking to take part, we lowered the minimum age to 12,” he said, adding that 12- and 13-year-olds…

Mar

2026

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APC Convention: FGN Orders All Workers In FCT To Work From Home

FGN, News Flash, Politics

APC Convention: FG Orders All Workers In FCT To Work From Home The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has announced the closure of all access roads leading to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja ahead of the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The roads will be closed from Friday, March 27 to Saturday, March 28, 2026, due to the use of Eagle Square for the convention. Following the development, civil servants whose offices are located within Phases I, II and III of the Federal Secretariat Complex, as well as…

Mar

2026

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Relief As Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Relief As Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit to N1,200 per litre, while pegging its coastal price at N1,153 per litre, a development expected to reshape fuel supply costs across Nigeria’s downstream distribution chain. According to the spokesperson for the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the price adjustment represents a downward review in the refinery’s pricing template and comes at a time of heightened uncertainty in the global oil market driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. “Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its…

Mar

2026

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Gov. Otti Challenges All To Live Good Life As ABSG Held State Burial For Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

ABSG HOLDS STATE BURIAL FOR REV. UMA UKPAI, AS GOV. OTTI CHALLENGES ALL TO LIVE GOOD LIFE. Abia State Government (ABSG) has held a State burial service in honour of the late Abia born global evangelist and God's General, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who died at the age of 80 years. Speaking at the event held at the International Conference Centre Umuahia on Thursday, March 26th, Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, challenged people to live a good life so that when they are no more, they would be remembered for good. Gov. Otti noted that Papa…

Mar

2026

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Tinubu Has Performed Well, Deserves Second Term – Soludo’s Daughter

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Has Performed Well, Deserves Second Term – Soludo’s Daughter Adaora Soludo, daughter of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Woman Leader of the City Boys Movement in the state, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has performed well and should be re-elected for a second term. She made the remarks during an engagement with City Boys Movement Local Government Women Coordinators and their deputies from the 21 local government areas of Anambra State. Adaora Soludo urged the coordinators to demonstrate strong commitment in their roles, stressing the importance of achieving set goals. According to her, women play a crucial…

Mar

2026

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Trump’s Government Proposes 15-Point Plan To End Iran War- Reports

News Flash, War

Trump’s Govt Proposes 15-point Plan To End Iran War – Reports The United States has presented a 15-point plan to end the war with Iran, media reports said on Tuesday, with Pakistan acting as an intermediary to deliver the proposal to Tehran. According to Israeli broadcaster N12, the draft includes commitments from Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons and to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). U.S. news outlet Axios, citing a source with knowledge of the matter, reported that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff told President Donald Trump that Iran had…

Mar

2026

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National Convention: APC Denied US Nomination Forms After Meeting Requirements- Fubara

News Flash, Politics, South South

National Convention: APC Denied Us Nomination Forms After Meeting Requirements – Fubara The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, States Assembly Forum, Dagogo Fubara, has accused the party of denying them aspirant nomination forms despite meeting the requirements. Fubara made this allegation on Tuesday during a live interview programme on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’. He said it was not his first time running for a national convention, stating that the organizers claimed that they printed limited copies of the forms. “After paying for the forms and fulfilling all the necessary requirements, we were denied the opportunity to get the…

Mar

2026

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Jubilation As Pink House(Dr. Kingsley Onwuka Kalu House) Emerge The Overall Winner Of Ofali Agwu Primary School 2026 Annual Inter-House Sports Sponsored By The Alumni Association

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Sports

Jubilation As Pink House(Dr. Kingsley Onwuka Kalu House) Emerge The Overall Winner Of Ofali Agwu Primary School 2026 Annual Inter-House Sports Sponsored By The Alumni Association There was complete atmosphere of joy and jubilation in Ofali Agwu Primary School and Amaekpu Ohafia generally yesterday as the Pink house whose Patron is Dr. Kingsley Onwuka Kalu won the overall prize for the sporting event. The event was Chaired by Hon. Daniel Eke Urum, Councillor Isiama Ward and Deputy Speaker Ohafia Legislative Assembly. The Head Mistress of the School Mrs Amy Uka in her welcome address commended the Alumni for sponsorship of…