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Mar

2026

Akaekpuchionwa Movement: A Clarion Call By Arochukwu/Ohafia Concerned Youth

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Youths

RE: CLARION CALL BY AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA CONCERNED YOUTH I wish to sincerely thank the leadership and members of the Concerned Youth of Arochukwu/Ohafia for the communique issued on 16th March 2026, in which they expressed their confidence in me and appealed that I consider offering myself for service as the representative of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency at the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). I am deeply humbled and honoured by this show of confidence. It is both encouraging and inspiring to know that the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia have taken notice of…

Mar

2026

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Ikenna Ukwa Will Be Special Guest Of Honour At The 2026 Ofali Agwu Primary School Annual Inter-House Sports Competition On Tuesday 24th March, 2026

News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Personality, Sports

Ikenna Ukwa Will Be Special Guest Of Honour At The 2026 Ofali Agwu Primary School Annual Inter-House Sports Coming Up On Tuesday 24th March, 2026. Chief Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the leading/dominant House of Reps contender for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency will be the special guest of Honour at the forth coming 2026 annual Inter-House Sports of Ofali Agwu Primary School organized by OFALI Agwu Primary School Alumni Association, Amaekpu Ohafia. The event which will attract sports lovers and spectators across Ohafia LGA is expected to showcase talents in different sporting activities and reward winners. Different sporting events and games including…

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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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…

Mar

2026

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Abia State Police Command Extends Warm Eid Al-Fitr Greetings To Muslim Faithful And Reaffirms Commitment To Security And Peace In The State

Abia State, News Flash, Religion, Security

PRESS RELEASE ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND EXTENDS WARM EID AL-FITR GREETINGS TO MUSLIM FAITHFUL AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SECURITY AND PEACE IN THE STATE As we celebrate this significant occasion, the Abia State Police Command felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisiters across the state and reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors across the state. Officers of the Command are actively engaged in implementing robust security measures to safeguard lives and property before, during and after the Eid al-Fitr festivities. Security presence has been intensified in strategic locations and our teams will…

Mar

2026

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We Are Hungry To Harness The Full Potential Of Abia State – Gov Otti, As He Welcomes Zenco Group To Abia

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

WE ARE HUNGRY TO HARNESS THE FULL POTENTIAL OF ABIA STATE - GOV. OTTI, AS HE WELCOMES ZENCO GROUP TO ABIA. Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is hungry to see that Abia's potential is fully harnessed, hence, will continue to create conducive environment for investors and businesses in Abia State. Governor Otti stated this in his Office when he received in audience a delegation of Zenco Group led by its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Cletus Oragwa to see things for themselves and explore possible areas of investment. Gov. Otti reiterated that Abia State is open…