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Nigeria, Abia and the entire Nigerian academia Mourn Professor Gregory Ibe, Gregory University Founder, Dies

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  Prof Gregory I. Ibe; THE ACADEMIC COLOSSUS, A VISIONARY AND AN INNOVATOR GOES TO REST BUT HIS WORKS LIVE. Abia State, Nigeria and the entire Nigerian academia have been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, an industrialist, educationist and politician who founded Gregory University, Uturu. The death of the billionaire businessman and former Abia governorship candidate was announced by Innov8 Hub and subsequently publicised on Monday, October 19, 2026, by a former chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The announcement has drawn attention to Ibe’s contributions to higher education, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and political development, particularly in Abia State, where he built a strong public profile. Gregory Ibe’s Contributions to Education and Business Born on December 10, 1963, in Kaduna, Nigeria, Ibe hailed from Uturu in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. He established himself as a businessm...

FG LATEST DECISION ON PHONES:YOU MAY LOSE ACCESS TO PHONE CONNECTION

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  FG to block unapproved phones, how to check if yours is approved The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that mobile phones without the required regulatory approval could be disconnected from telecommunications networks in Nigeria after 30 cumulative days. The commission has introduced a verification process that allows phone owners to check whether their devices meet its requirements before enforcement action is taken. Users can check the status of their phones by dialling the USSD code *315# and selecting option 1, which allows them to verify their devices. Phones that fail the verification process could lose access to Nigerian telecommunications networks after the 30-day period. The move is part of the NCC’s Device Management System (DMS) and Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR), which are designed to identify and restrict the use of mobile devices that do not have the required type approval in Nigeria. Some users have reportedly received text messages w...

MIRACLE: MY ENCOUNTER WITH A BANANA SELLER AT BIKE MECHANIC SHOP

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 IT MARVELLED ME: MIRACLE STILL HAPPENS BUT THERE ARE LAID DOWN PRINCIPLES  So, while I was working my motorcycle yesterday, a young man came around in white Toyota Camry, the face looked familiar but I couldn't figure out where we had met. He had a brief banter with the bike mechanic and left to print what brought him to a cyber Cafe. I learnt he even bargained with the cafe attendant to a certain lower amount they both agreed to.  When he was done, about leaving, this woman here had pushed her banana wheelbarrow into the roof adjourning the mechanic shop to dodge the light intermittent rain showers. She sat at the exact as in this picture. When the man drove to her position, he stopped and priced a bunch N1.5k, the woman said it is 2k, he insisted he wants it for N1.5k, then the woman told him that if not because of the rain, that the size sells for 2k. However he should take it, he then took groundnut of about N500 and asked the woman to sell to him at N400, the woman ...

DEATH OF REV. UMAH UKPAI -THE END OF AN ERA

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  Renowned Nigerian Evangelist Rev Uma Ukpai Dies at 80 According to Africa world News,  Renowned Nigerian Evangelist Rev Uma Ukpai Dies at 80 Reverend Uma Ukpai, a globally respected evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, has passed away at the age of 80. The sad news was confirmed on Monday, marking the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most influential Christian leaders known for his decades of healing crusades, teachings, and evangelism across the world.   Rev. Ukpai, who began his ministry several decades ago, devoted his life to preaching the gospel and promoting unity among Christians in Nigeria and beyond.   Through his evangelistic association, he organized countless crusades that drew massive crowds and inspired many to faith. His impact extended beyond the pulpit, as he also contributed to education, charity, and community development.   Tributes have begun pouring in from religious leaders, political figures, and followers...

THE WORD BIAKA-BIAKA, CHECK OUT IT MEANS.

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 Many have who come across me, might have heard me say biaka-biaka. They have been wondering what biaka-biaka means. Today I have to let the world know. While I was thinking of what could help people perform while in bed, I coined that word.  Today Chinese has made that a reality by inventing a biaka-biaka bed. Therefore, Whenever you hear me say *biaka-biaka*, that's exactly I meant by that. Once thought about it,and now Chinese has done. Enjoy and share 😉  👇 👇 Engr Dan O. 

ANOTHER BOMB GOES OFF IN NIGER DELTA

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HERE IS WHAT GENERAL BOROH SAID Former amnesty boss to N-Delta youths: Don’t allow anger dictate your actions, as another bomb blast rocks Rivers. President Bola Tinubu in his nationwide broadcast on March 18, where he declared a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, partly due to the repeated attacks on the region’s oil infrastructure. In response to these attacks, the President suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, citing the governor’s failure to protect oil facilities. YEAC-Nigeria has called for an immediate investigation into the latest Soku explosion. The group urged the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to conduct a Joint Investigation Visit (JIV) to determine the cause of the explosion and ensure accountability. “Perpetrators of this crime must be held accountable in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021,” YEAC-Nigeria stressed in the statement, as th...

GOOD RIDDANCE! AS UNIZIK ALUMNI APPROVES EXPULSION OF THIS STUDENT, CHECK THE DETAILS.

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UNIZIK Alumni Back Expulsion of Student for Assaulting Lecturer   The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) alumni association has praised the institution’s decision to expel a student, Chimamaka Goddy-Mbakwe, for assaulting a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, after he interrupted her TikTok video. A viral video showing Goddy-Mbakwe attacking the lecturer surfaced online on Wednesday, sparking widespread reactions. Following the incident, the university set up a disciplinary panel, which found her guilty of misconduct. The panel recommended her expulsion, a decision that was upheld by the university authorities. In an official expulsion letter dated February 13, 2025, and signed by the acting Registrar, Victor I. Modebelu, the university described her actions as a gross violation of its disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4. ”Consequently, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor has, on behalf of the University Senate, approved the Committee’s recommendation that you be expelled, and you ar...