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Mar

2026

2027 ABIA POLL: APC Moves to Sanction Uche Ogah Over Alleged Labour Party Support

2027 ABIA POLL: APC Moves to Sanction Uche Ogah Over Alleged Labour Party Support The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from remarks allegedly made by Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah at a Labour Party event in Isuikwuato, where he reportedly declared support for the Labour Party in the 2027 Abia governorship election. The party described the comment as reckless and anti-party conduct and announced plans to activate disciplinary procedures. A political storm is unfolding in Abia State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) publicly distanced itself from alleged remarks by former minister Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah…

Mar

2026

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Union Bank Launches ‘Give to Gain’ Initiative for Women With Disabilities

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY#CorporateSocialResponsibility, #DisabilityInclusion, #GenderEquality, #InclusiveDevelopment, #InternationalWomensMonth, #SDG10, #UnionBank, #WomenEmpowerment

Union Bank Launches ‘Give to Gain’ Initiative for Women With Disabilities Featured Snippet (SEO Answer Box)Union Bank of Nigeria has launched a powerful “Give to Gain” campaign for International Women’s Month 2026, focusing on women living with disabilities and mothers raising children with disabilities by expanding access to mentorship, education, and economic opportunities across Nigeria. In a country where millions of women with disabilities still struggle for access, opportunity, and recognition, Union Bank of Nigeria is stepping forward with a bold inclusion-first campaign. Marking International Women’s Month 2026, the bank has unveiled the “Give to Gain: Creating Pathways for Inclusion…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

Nigeria Can Build Food Processing Machines, Turn Agro-Waste to Wealth — Prof Onwuka

AGRICULTURE

Nigeria Can Build Food Processing Machines, Turn Agro-Waste to Wealth — Prof Onwuka By Charity Uwakwe Nigeria may already possess the technological capacity to process its own food, design agricultural machines, and convert agro-waste into wealth — if the right support systems are put in place. Delivering the 69th Inaugural Lecture of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, renowned food engineering expert, Engr. Prof. Udochukwu Nelson Onwuka declared that Nigerian scientists have developed innovative machines capable of transforming local agriculture and strengthening national food security. Speaking at the Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim Hall, Prof Onwuka…

Mar

2026

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MOUAU First Female VC Champions Food Security in Landmark Debut Lecture

AGRICULTURE, Education#AgricultureNigeria, #FirstFemaleVC, #FirstFemaleVCNigeriaUniversity, #FoodEngineering, #FoodSecurityNigeria, #MOUAU, #NigeriaEducation, #ProfUrsulaAkanwa

MOUAU First Female VC Champions Food Security in Landmark Debut Lecture "Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, the first female Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), marked her historic debut by emphasizing food security, agricultural innovation, and institutional growth during the university’s 69th Inaugural Lecture." 'History was made at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), as Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa stepped into the spotlight—not just as the 7th Vice Chancellor, but as the first woman to ever hold the prestigious office. In a moment charged with pride, purpose, and promise, her debut at the university’s 69th Inaugural…

Mar

2026

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Lost My Father and Wife” — Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge After Iran War

WORLD NEWS#AliKhamenei, #GlobalConflict, #GlobalSecurity, #IranPolitics, #IranUSIsraelWar, #IranWar, #MiddleEastConflict, #MiddleEastTensions, #MojtabaKhamenei

Lost My Father and Wife” — Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge After Iran War "Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to avenge the deaths of his father, former leader Ali Khamenei, and his wife following the recent war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. In his first public address after the conflict, he called for national unity, acknowledged the suffering of Iranian families, and promised compensation for victims of the war." "Grief, anger and a vow for revenge defined the first public words of Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, after the devastating war involving Iran, the United…

Mar

2026

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Breaking: U.S. Refueling Jet Crashes in Iraq Amid Iran War, Pentagon Confirms

WORLD NEWS#GlobalSecurity, #IranIsraelWar, #KC-135CrashIraq, #MiddleEastConflict, #PentagonMilitaryOperations, #StraitofHormuz, #U.S.AilitaryAircraftCrash, #USAirForce, ensions

Breaking: U.S. Refueling Jet Crashes in Iraq Amid Iran War, Pentagon Confirms "A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during “Operation Epic Fury,” according to the U.S. Central Command. The military confirmed the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and rescue teams were immediately deployed to the crash site." "A U.S. military refueling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq during ongoing military operations linked to the escalating war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The Pentagon confirmed that the aircraft, a KC-135 tanker, went down during “Operation Epic Fury,” sparking urgent rescue efforts and…

Mar

2026

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Iran Releases Video Showing Captured U.S. Soldiers Kneeling

WORLD NEWS

Iran Releases Video Showing Captured U.S. Soldiers Kneeling "Iran has released a video claiming to show captured U.S. soldiers during the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The footage allegedly shows the soldiers kneeling with their hands cuffed behind their backs. The conflict escalated after joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on February 28 reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Iran on U.S. and Israeli targets across the region." "In a dramatic escalation of the Middle East crisis, Iran has released a controversial video purportedly showing captured American soldiers kneeling with their…

Mar

2026

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Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency: Why APC Must Tow Path of Equity

POLITICS#AbiaPolitics, #APCAbia, #EquityAndJustice, #FairRepresentation, #IkwuanoUmuahia, #JusticeForOhuhu, #PoliticalEquity, #PowerRotation

Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency: Why APC Must Tow Path of Equity As the 2027 political season gradually gathers momentum and ambitions begin to take shape, the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency—one of the seven constituencies Abia State sends to the House of Representatives—will undoubtedly remain a critical arena in the unfolding political dynamics of the state. Today, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has steadily emerged as the most promising and attractive political platform in Abia State. Its growing acceptance has triggered a wave of defections and heightened political interest, as many politicians now look to the APC as the vehicle through which they…

Mar

2026

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Kalu’s Rise Sparks Ben-Gurion Comparisons

POLITICS#AbiaStatePolitics, #BenGurionLeadership, #BenjaminKalu, #IgboLeadership, #NationalAssemblyNigeria, #NigerianPolitics #SEDC, #SouthEastDevelopment

Kalu’s Rise Sparks Ben-Gurion Comparisons "Who is Benjamin Kalu?Benjamin Okezie Kalu is Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and a lawmaker representing Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State. Known for his legislative activism and sponsorship of the South East Development Commission bill, he is widely regarded as an influential political voice for the Southeast. "Why is Benjamin Kalu compared to David Ben-Gurion?Observers draw parallels between Kalu and David Ben-Gurion due to their shared backgrounds as lawyers, their strategic political leadership, and their roles in championing national or regional development initiatives.What major initiative is linked to Benjamin Kalu?Kalu sponsored…

Mar

2026

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After Family Holds Funeral for Abducted NYSC Member— Kidnappers Send shocking Voice Note

CRIME, SECURITY#AbbaNYSC, #BanditryNigeria, #KidnappingInNigeria, #NYSC, #NYSCAbduction, #RamadanKidnapStory, #RansomCrisis, #ZamfaraKidnapping

After Family Holds Funeral for Abducted NYSC Member— Kidnappers Send shocking Voice Note "A kidnapped NYSC corps member, Abba, believed dead after his family conducted Islamic funeral prayers due to prolonged silence from kidnappers, has reportedly appeared alive in a video released by his captors. The kidnappers had earlier collected a ₦10 million ransom but allegedly refused to release him, later sending a voice note and demanding additional items including motorcycles." "In a shocking twist that has stunned many Nigerians, the family of an abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abba, reportedly held funeral prayers for him after losing…