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Mar

2026

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

By Famous Reporters

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

By Famous Reporters

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

By Famous Reporters

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

By Famous Reporters

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

By Famous Reporters

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

By Famous Reporters

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…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Alleges ₦50m Plot to Smear Deputy Speaker Kalu, Urges Gov. Otti to Focus on Governance

POLITICS#AbiaGovernorship, #AlexOtti, #APCAbia, #APCvsLabourPart Abia, #BenjaminKalu, #BenjaminKaluNYSCControversy, #HouseOfReps

APC Alleges ₦50m Plot to Smear Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Urges Gov. Otti to Focus on Governance The Abia State chapter of the APC has accused the administration of Governor Alex Otti of allegedly sponsoring a media smear campaign against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. According to the party, the attacks are politically motivated and driven by fear of Kalu’s increasing popularity and potential governorship ambition in Abia State. The APC also urged the state government to prioritize governance and the welfare of citizens instead of engaging in political propaganda. The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

Osita Offor and His Ultimate Act of Sycophancy and Hypocrisy

POLITICS#AbiaPoliticalControversy, #AbiaPolitics, #BenjaminKalu, #FederalRoadProjectsinAbia, #OsitaOffor, #UmuahiaBendeOhafiaRoadProject

Osita Offor and His Ultimate Act of Sycophancy and Hypocrisy "Why is Osita Offor being criticised?Chief Daniel Akwari accused Osita Offor of hypocrisy after Offor allegedly criticised Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu over issues surrounding the Umuahia–Bende–Ohafia Road project. Akwari argued that Kalu was instrumental in securing federal approval and funding for the road during the 9th National Assembly and described Offor’s comments as politically motivated." "A fresh political controversy has erupted in Abia State after Chief Daniel Akwari publicly accused Osita Offor of hypocrisy and political sycophancy over his criticism of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. In a strongly worded statement,…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

‘APC Celebrates Onyejeocha as Arise News Names Her Africa’s Woman of Impact 2026

POLITICS#AfricanWomenLeaders, #APCAbia, #AriseNews, #MinisterOfStateForLabourAndEmployment, #NigeriaLeadership, #NkeirukaOnyejeocha, #WomenInLeadership, #WomenOfImpact2026

APC Celebrates Onyejeocha as Arise News Names Her Africa’s ‘Woman of Impact 2026’ Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has been recognised by Arise News as one of Africa’s “Women of Impact 2026.” The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) described the honour as a reflection of her leadership, dedication to public service, and commitment to improving workers’ welfare and job creation in Nigeria. In a moment of pride for Abia State and Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated the recognition of Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha as one of Africa’s “Women of…