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The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step towards establishing a Federal College of Agriculture in Ohafia, Abia State, following the first reading of a bill sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North) during plenary on Tuesday. The bill, titled Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was presented during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Sponsored by Senator Kalu, the proposed legislation seeks to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to provide for the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ohafia. Specifically,…

Dr. Okey Udo Mourns Gregory Ibe, Says Abia Has Lost a Great Son The Abia North Senatorial Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Dr. Okey Okoro Udo, has mourned the death of the founder of Gregory University, Uturu, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR, describing his passing as a painful loss to Abia State and Nigeria. In a statement personally signed by him, Udo said the late educationist and philanthropist would be remembered for his contributions to education, youth empowerment and human development. He described Ibe as a father figure and an inspiration whose life demonstrated how one individual could…

Etigwe Uwa Commiserates with Family of Gregory Ibe, Entire People of Abia State Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Etigwe Uwa, has commiserated with the family of the late Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR, and the entire people of Abia State over the death of the renowned educationist, philanthropist and founder of Gregory University, Uturu. In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, Uwa described Ibe’s death as a major loss to Abia State and Nigeria, noting that his contributions to education, entrepreneurship and human development would not be forgotten. “I received with sadness the news of the passing of…

Gregory University Founder, Prof. Greg Ibe, Is Dead The founder and proprietor of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR, is dead. His death was confirmed on Monday in a statement issued by the royal family of HRH Eze Cyril Ibe, Okwelube I of Amaokwe Achara Autonomous Community, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The family said the renowned educationist, entrepreneur and philanthropist died following a series of health challenges, which he faced with courage and strength. “With deep sadness, but with gratitude to Almighty God for a life of purpose, impact, and service, we, the…

Ex-Abia Attorney-General, Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN, Marks 40 Years at Nigerian Bar Former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Abia State, Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN, has expressed gratitude to God as he celebrates 40 years of his call to the Nigerian Bar. Kalu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Life Bencher, marked the anniversary on Friday, October 16, 2026, describing his four decades in the legal profession as a journey of God’s faithfulness. In a statement to commemorate the occasion, the former Attorney-General said God had blessed him beyond his expectations when he began his legal career in 1986. “Today,…

2027: Abia APC Chieftain, Barr. Nnenna Obewu Hails Senator Orji Kalu’s Seven Years of Representation, Backs Re-election A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and President of Agunwanyi Odo Foundation, Barrister Nnenna Obewu Onwuka, has declared her support for the re-election of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in 2027, describing his nearly seven years of representation as impactful and people-oriented. Onwuka, an indigene of Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, made the declaration in a statement congratulating the former governor on the successful completion of his ward-to-ward tour of Ohafia, particularly his visit to…

2027: Ahead of General Elections, INEC Lists Lagos, Kano, Kaduna as States With Most Registered Voters Lagos, Kano and Kaduna states have emerged as the three states with the highest number of registered voters in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election, according to figures released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the figures in Abuja on Tuesday while giving an update on the country’s voter register, TheCable reported. According to Amupitan, Nigeria’s national register of voters now stands at over 103 million, following the three phases of the commission’s voter registration exercise.…

PDP Chieftain, Chief Daniel Orbih, Is Dead A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, has died. Orbih passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, according to a statement issued by his family announcing his death. The family of Chief M.C.K. Orbih, in the statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, Esq., described his death as a painful loss, while expressing total submission to the will of God. “With profound sadness and a heavy heart but in total submission to the will of the Almighty God, the family of Chief M.C.K. Orbih announce the passing of our…

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS COMPREHENSIVE FOOTBALL REFORM President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments. “The reform must respond to a longstanding need to strengthen governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability across Nigerian football,” he said. The President noted that while other sports had recorded meaningful progress since the reset of the sports sector under the re-established National Sports Commission, football has continued to struggle because of structural weaknesses within the system. “Football, Nigeria’s most popular sport and…