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Mar

2026

Uturu Tensions Explode: Insider Blows Lid on ‘False Mining Allegations’, Accuses Rep Amobi Ogah of Political Mischief

POLITICS#AbiaIllegalMiningAllegations, #AbiaMining, #AmanyanwuCommunity, #IllegalMiningNigeria, #MiningDispute, #PoliticalControversy #CommunityConflict, #UturuCommunityConflict

Uturu Tensions Explode: Insider Blows Lid on ‘False Mining Allegations’, Accuses Rep Amobi Ogah of Political Mischief” The Uturu mining dispute centers on allegations of illegal mining and ownership of Nkume Ajaba stone lands. However, verified investigations by the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office and Abia State Government reportedly found no evidence supporting the claims, instead affirming Amanyanwu community’s historical ownership and validating due process in licensing. Tension is rising in Uturu as explosive revelations challenge a widely circulated narrative on alleged illegal mining. In a strongly worded rebuttal, a key stakeholder has accused powerful political actors of orchestrating “false allegations”…

Mar

2026

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APC Crisis Deepens: Abia Chapter Declares ‘Ogah Still Suspended’, Backs Nwankpa for National Role

POLITICS#AbiaPolitics #UcheOgah, #AlexOtti, #APC, #APCConvention2026, #APCCrisis, #DonatusNwamkpa, #NigeriaPolitics

APC Crisis Deepens: Abia Chapter Declares ‘Ogah Still Suspended’, Backs Nwankpa for National Role "The Abia State APC has reaffirmed that Dr. Uche Ogah “remains suspended” since 2022 over alleged anti-party activities, stating his endorsement of Governor Alex Otti is personal. The party also endorsed Donatus Nwankpa as its consensus candidate for National Welfare Officer ahead of the 2026 APC National Convention." "In a dramatic twist that exposes deepening cracks within the Abia chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), party leaders have publicly reaffirmed that former Minister, Dr. Uche Ogah, “remains suspended”—a bold declaration that comes just days after…

Mar

2026

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Abia APC Celebrates Obinna Oriaku’s Birthday, Hails His Legacy of Transparency, Service

POLITICS#AbiaPolitics, #AbiaStateDevelopment, #APCAbia, #Leadership, #ObinnaOriaku, #Transparency, #TransparencyAndAccountabilityNigeria

Abia APC Celebrates Obinna Oriaku’s Birthday, Hails His Legacy of Transparency, Service "The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has celebrated former Finance Commissioner Obinna Oriaku on his birthday, praising his legacy of transparency, accountability, and impactful public service in the state." "In a heartfelt tribute that underscores a legacy of integrity and public trust, the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated Chief Obinna Oriaku on his birthday, describing him as a “symbol of transparency, courage, and purposeful leadership” whose contributions continue to shape governance in the state." The Abia State chapter of the…

Mar

2026

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He Planned Her Death For Weeks”: Husband Jailed 26 Years for Killing, Burying Estranged Wife

CRIME, FOREIGN NEWS#AlirezaAskariCase, #CourtVerdict, #DomesticViolence, #MurderCase, #PariaVeisiMurder #UKDomesticViolenceCrime, #TrueCrime, #ViolenceAgainstWomen

He Planned Her Death For Weeks”: Husband Jailed 26 Years for Killing, Burying Estranged Wife "A UK court sentenced Alireza Askari to life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years for the premeditated murder of his estranged wife, Paria Veisi, whose body he buried in their Cardiff garden after attempting to cover up the crime." "A UK court sentenced Alireza Askari to life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years for the premeditated murder of his estranged wife, Paria Veisi, whose body he buried in their Cardiff garden after attempting to cover up the crime." A chilling case of betrayal,…

Mar

2026

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Zenith Bank to Launch Manchester Branch in Major UK Expansion Push

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY#DiasporaBanking, #GlobalBanking, #InternationalExpansion #UKFinance, #InvestmentOpportunities, #ManchesterBranch, #UKExpansion, #ZenithBank

Zenith Bank to Launch Manchester Branch in Major UK Expansion Push Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international growth and its commitment to strengthening financial connections between Africa and global markets. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, is expected to attract government officials from Nigeria and the United Kingdom, regulators, investors, customers, and business leaders from both countries, underscoring the growing economic ties and investment opportunities between the two markets. The new Manchester branch will complement Zenith Bank’s…

Mar

2026

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OFUJI Movement, Chima Anyaso Foundation Donate ₦500,000 Per Ward in Bende

Uncategorized#AbiaDevelopment, #BendeFederalConstituency, #ChimaAnyasoFoundationOutreach, #CommunitySupport, #GrassrootsEmpowerment #NigeriaPhilanthropy, #HumanitarianAid, #LentenOutreach, #OfujiMovement

OFUJI Movement, Chima Anyaso Foundation Donate ₦500,000 Per Ward in Bende )The OFUJI Movement, supported by the Chima Anyaso Foundation, is distributing food items and ₦500,000 financial support to each ward across Bende Local Government Area of Abia State during the Lenten season, helping vulnerable families cope with economic hardship. In a time when many families are struggling with rising living costs, a wave of compassion and community solidarity is sweeping across Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. Through a coordinated humanitarian outreach during the sacred Lenten season, members of the OFUJI Movement, supported by the Chima Anyaso Foundation,…

Mar

2026

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY#AbikeDabiriErewa, #BismarckRewane, #DiasporaInvestment, #DiasporaSummit2026, #FidelityBank, #NigeriaEconomicOutlook, #NigeriaTechInvestment, #NnekaOnyealiIkpe

“Diaspora Is Nigeria’s 37th State” — Onyeali-Ikpe, Dabiri-Erewa, Rewane Push Stronger Diaspora Investment The Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026 brought together global experts and Nigerian policymakers to guide diaspora Nigerians on new tax policies, investment opportunities and strategies for building wealth while contributing to Nigeria’s economic growth. Nigeria’s diaspora community is increasingly being recognised as a powerful economic engine capable of transforming the nation’s growth trajectory. At the Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026, top financial and policy leaders urged Nigerians living abroad to move beyond remittances and actively participate in strategic investments that could unlock massive economic opportunities in Africa’s largest economy.…

Mar

2026

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GPS Data on Husband’s Phone Leads Detectives to Dismembered Wife’s Remains Near JFK Airport

CRIME, FOREIGN NEWS#JFKAirportMurderInvestigation, #JusticeForSalisha, #Life360GPSEvidenceMurder, #NewYorkCrime #MurderInvestigation, #QueensCrime, #RupchandSimbooArrest, #SalishaAliMurderCase

GPS Data on Husband’s Phone Leads Detectives to Dismembered Wife’s Remains Near JFK Airport Detectives investigating the death of 33-year-old Salisha Ali say GPS coordinates retrieved from the Life360 tracking app on the phone of her husband, 74-year-old Rupchand Simboo, led authorities to additional human remains under New York City’s North Channel Bridge. Prosecutors allege Simboo killed his wife and attempted to conceal the crime by discarding her body parts in different locations near JFK Airport. Detectives investigating the death of 33-year-old Salisha Ali say GPS coordinates retrieved from the Life360 tracking app on the phone of her husband, 74-year-old…

Mar

2026

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Polaris Chairman Gidado Urges Integrity as 2,037 Bankers Join CIBN

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY#BankingEthics, #BankingIndustry, #CharteredBanker, #CIBN, #FinancialLeadership, #KassimGidado, #MicrofinanceBanking, #PolarisBank

Polaris Chairman Gidado Urges Integrity as 2,037 Bankers Join CIBN Polaris Bank Chairman Dr. Kassim Gidado has urged newly inducted banking professionals in Nigeria to uphold integrity, embrace continuous learning, and lead with ethical responsibility. Speaking at the 2026 Chartered Banker Induction Ceremony organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Gidado told the 2,037 inductees that trust remains the most valuable currency in the banking industry despite rapid technological changes. Trust is the backbone of banking — and without it, the entire financial system risks collapse. Chairman of Polaris Bank, Dr. Kassim Gidado, has delivered a powerful…

Mar

2026

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“Civic Reception Misrepresented”: Group Defends Uche Ogah’s Praise for Otti

POLITICS

“Civic Reception Misrepresented”: Group Defends Uche Ogah’s Praise for Otti "The Abia Rejoice Movement has defended former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, insisting that his recent remarks praising governance reforms in Abia were made at a civic reception — not a Labour Party political rally — and were driven by patriotism rather than partisan politics." "A fresh political controversy is unfolding in Abia State as the Abia Rejoice Movement has strongly rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that former minister Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah made anti-party remarks. In a strongly worded…