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Mar

2026

Leah Sharibu Forced Into Three Marriages, Has Children in Boko Haram Captivity – Para-Mallam

INSURGENCY, SECURITY#BokoHaram, #ChristianPersecution, #DapchiSchoolgirls, #ISWAP, #LeahSharibu, #LeahSharibuRescue, #TerrorismInNigeria, #TinubuGovernment

Leah Sharibu Forced Into Three Marriages, Has Children in Boko Haram Captivity – Para-Mallam " Leah Sharibu, the only Dapchi schoolgirl still held by Boko Haram since her abduction in 2018, has reportedly been forced into three marriages and given birth to children in captivity, according to Gideon Para-Mallam, who is calling on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to secure her freedom.Full Google Discover–Optimised StoryLeah Sharibu Forced Into Three Marriages, Has Children in Boko Haram Captivity – Para-Mallam" " A heartbreaking new revelation has emerged about the fate of Leah Sharibu, the only schoolgirl still held by Boko Haram…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

72-Hour Ultimatum: CSOs Ask Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to Step Aside Over Certificate Controversy

POLITICS#BenjaminKalu, #CivilSocietyNigeria, #GovernanceAndAccountability, #NigerianLawSchool, #NigerianPolitics #CSOs ultimatum Benjamin Kalu #NYSCNigeria, #NYSCCertificateControversyNigeria

72-Hour Ultimatum: CSOs Ask Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to Step Aside Over Certificate Controversy A coalition of civil society organisations led by the Civil Society Groups of Good Governance (CSGGG) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, demanding that he step aside pending investigations into alleged contradictions between his NYSC service records and Nigerian Law School certification. The group warned that failure of relevant authorities to investigate the matter could trigger a mass protest at the National Assembly. "A fresh political storm is brewing around the Deputy Speaker of the House…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

Abia APC Boss Blasts Otti’s Aide, Raises Fresh Questions Over ₦54bn Smart Schools, Govt Spending

POLITICS#AbiaGovernment #SmartSchoolsAbia, #AlexOtti, #APCAbia #ChijiokeChukwu, #APCXhairmanReactstoOttiAide, #PoliticalAccountability, #₦54BillionSmartSchoolsAbia

Abia APC Boss Blasts Otti’s Aide, Raises Fresh Questions Over ₦54bn Smart Schools, Govt Spending "Political tensions in Abia State have intensified as the newly elected chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, publicly challenged the administration of Governor Alex Otti over what he described as questionable government claims on major projects and spending. Responding to remarks from the state’s Bureau of Strategic Communication, the APC leader insisted the opposition will continue to scrutinise the government and demand transparency on key projects, including the reported ₦54 billion smart schools initiative." The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Hails Ikpeazu’s Appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain

POLITICS

APC Hails Ikpeazu’s Appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain "Nigeria’s diplomatic landscape has received a boost as former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, earns commendation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State following his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, with the party expressing confidence in his capacity to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries." The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, on his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the APC described…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Accuses Otti of Misleading Abians on Omenuko Bridge, Other Federal Projects

POLITICS#AbiaInfrastructure, #AlexOtti, #BenjaminKalu, #BolaTinubu, #DavidUmahi, #OmenukoBridgeReconstruction, #TinubuAdministration, #UmuahiaIkotEkpeneRoad

APC Accuses Otti of Misleading Abians on Omenuko Bridge, Other Federal Projects "A fresh political dispute has erupted in Abia State over the ownership of major infrastructure projects, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing Governor Alex Otti’s administration of attempting to “mislead the public” about federal government projects being executed in the state. The opposition party insists that key projects—including the reconstruction of the Omenuko Bridge and sections of the Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road—are federal initiatives under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, implemented through a collaboration between the Federal Government and the Abia State Government." The All Progressives Congress (APC) in…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

IWD 2026: Chima Anyaso’s ‘Give to Gain’ Empowerment Transforming Women’s Lives in Abia

NEWS

IWD 2026: Chima Anyaso’s ‘Give to Gain’ Empowerment Transforming Women’s Lives in Abia "Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso’s “Give to Gain” philosophy focuses on empowering women through financial support, healthcare outreach, education and small-business grants. His initiatives across Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State have supported thousands of women, petty traders, widows and families, demonstrating how community-driven philanthropy can strengthen local economies and social welfare." "Across communities in Abia State, hundreds of women are rewriting their stories — moving from economic struggle to opportunity. For many widows, petty traders and rural mothers, the support they received from philanthropist Dr. Chimaobi Desmond…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

Burial Dates Announced for Nigerian Evangelist Uma Ukpai

RELIGION#ChristianLeadership, #ChristianNewsNigeria, #EvangelismInNigeria, #GospelCrusades, #NigeriaReligionNews, #PentecostalLeader, #UmaUkpai, #UmaUkpaiBurial, Ze

Burial Dates Announced for Nigerian Evangelist Uma Ukpai "The family of renowned Nigerian evangelist, Uma Ukpai, has announced an elaborate burial programme to honour the late cleric whose six decades of fiery evangelism and humanitarian outreach left a lasting mark on Christianity in Nigeria. Funeral activities scheduled across Akwa Ibom and Abia states are expected to draw thousands of worshippers, church leaders and admirers eager to pay their final respects to one of the pioneers of modern Pentecostal ministry in the country." The family of late Nigerian evangelist Uma Ukpai has officially announced the burial arrangements for the respected preacher,…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

Zenith Bank Hosts 2026 International Women’s Day Seminar in Lagos

BANKING SECTOR#CorporateNigeria, #GenderEquity, #GiveToGain, #InclisiveGrowth, #InternationalWomensDay2026, #IWD2026, #WomenEmpowerment, #WomenLeadership, #ZenithBank

Zenith Bank Hosts 2026 International Women’s Day Seminar in Lagos As conversations around gender equity and inclusive leadership gain renewed global momentum, Zenith Bank Plc is set to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day with a bold call for purposeful action. The leading financial institution will convene influential women and progressive leaders in Lagos for its annual seminar, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women to step forward, claim space, and lead with confidence in today’s evolving business landscape. Zenith Bank Plc will commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed emphasis on intentional investment in women and decisive leadership.…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

Fidelity Bank Expands to Rural Kebbi, Launches Kamba Branch to Boost Farmers, SMEs, Financial Inclusion

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY#AgriculturalFinance, #EconomicDevelopment, #FidelityBank, #FinancialInclusion, #Kamba, #KebbiState, #RuralBanking, #SMEGrowth

Fidelity Bank Expands to Rural Kebbi, Launches Kamba Branch to Boost Farmers, SMEs and Financial Inclusion "In a major boost for rural banking and economic empowerment, Fidelity Bank Plc has inaugurated a new branch in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State — a move widely hailed by residents as a transformative step toward deepening financial inclusion, supporting farmers, and accelerating small business growth in the agrarian community." "In a major boost for rural banking and economic empowerment, Fidelity Bank Plc has inaugurated a new branch in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State — a move widely…

Mar

2026

By Famous Reporters

Alabama Hospital Shooting: 19-Year-Old Husband Kills Wife After Childbirth

FOREIGN NEWS, METRO#AlabamaHospitalShooting, #BreakingNewsUSA #DomesticViolenceAwareness, #BrookwoodHospital, #HomewoodAlabama, #HospitalSecurity, #MurderSuicide, #USCrimeNews

Alabama Hospital Shooting: 19-Year-Old Husband Kills Wife After Childbirth "What should have been a night of celebration turned into an unimaginable tragedy inside a hospital maternity ward in Alabama, where a 19-year-old man allegedly shot his 24-year-old wife moments after she delivered their first child — before taking his own life. The shocking incident has left a newborn without parents and raised urgent questions about hospital security protocols across the state." A 24-year-old woman was fatally shot by her husband inside a hospital in Homewood on Sunday night, in what authorities have described as an apparent “murder-suicide.” The victim, identified…