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Wrestling Icon, Hulk Hogan passes on @71

Ken Akpan The world's Wrestling icon, Terry Bollea popularly known in the ring as Hulk Hogan, has been confirmed dead at the age of 71. Hogan, the iconic face of the global professional wrestling in the 1980s and early 90s - who later took his prowess in the ring into an acting career- died on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Hogan – a Hall of Fame talent known for his towering 6’7″ (two-meter) physique, bandana and distinctive blond handlebar mustache – died at his home in Florida, U.S.A as was disclosed by his long-time manager, Chris Volo. He was reportedly killed by cardiac arrest. Hogan’s magnetic personality in the ring was a heroic wrestling skill, which attracted millions of viewers and turning the sport into a revenue juggernaut. After 20 yrs in Coma, Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' passes on Hogan first competed in 1979 in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), which was later rebranded as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), but became a mainstay and fans' f...

FUTO Alumni Association postpones Homecoming Event to August 14 - 16

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The leadership of the Alumni Association of the revered Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has graciously postponed the scheduled 3-day Homecoming and National Convention event of members of the body to 14th to 16th August, 2025.

It could be recalled that the said occasion had earlier been widely reported to hold on July 24 - 26, 2025.

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In a letter dated 11th July 2025, signed on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Association by Prof. Laz Uzoechi and Engr. Inuaeyen Nyaudo, the National President and National Secretary, respectively, and addressed to the FUTO Management alongside the Alumni Community, it was stated that the postponement was informed by the need to ensure an all-encompassing attendance among its overall members and FUTO graduates in their entirety.

While apologizing for the inconvenience caused, the invitees were meant to know that the event venues, which are the University campus and the city of Owerri, remained unchanged.

When reached via a telephone call, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Obinna Moughalu, disclosed that the notice was as a result of the resolution reached by the NEC during its emergency virtual meeting held on 10th July 2025.