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Jabi Lake: Abuja’s next iconic investment destination

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

Abuja is entering a defining phase of growth, and the Jabi Lake waterfront stands at the center of this transformation. The landmark collaboration between the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Suburban Broadband Limited represents a rare and compelling investment opportunity within one of Africa’s fastest-emerging...

Eid-el-Fitr: COAS Boosts Troop Morale with Sallah Luncheon in Edo

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

he Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, hosted a special Sallah luncheon for troops of the Forward Operations Base (FOB) Sobe in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State as part of activities marking the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Speaking at the event,...

Nigeria Pushes for Deeper Africa–Latin America Ties at CELAC Forum in Colombia

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for stronger economic, cultural, and strategic cooperation between Africa and Latin America, as he addressed leaders at the CELAC–Africa High-Level Forum in Bogotá. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuggar described the gathering as a critical platform...

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum To Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

US President Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or risk strikes on its energy infrastructure. President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a blistering ultimatum to Iran, warning that it has 48 hours to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes...

Jehovah’s Witnesses Ease Blood Doctrine, Allow Self-Donation Decisions

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

Jehovah’s Witnesses now permit members to decide on the use of their own blood in medical procedures. Jehovah’s Witnesses have eased aspects of their doctrine on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide whether their own blood may be removed, stored, and later returned during medical procedures. In a video statement...

Report: Ambode, Hamzat, Abiru, Alausa, During Okunola Emerge As Lagos Governorship Contenders

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

As the 2027 general election approaches, the race for the Lagos State governorship seat has begun with the former Governor Akinwumi Ambode; the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; the As the 2027 general election approaches, the race for the Lagos State governorship seat has begun with the former Governor...

Zulum Warns Two Suicide Bombers Still At Large After Maiduguri Blasts

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum says security forces are tracking two remaining suspects after deadly explosions in Maiduguri. Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has said that five suicide bombers slipped into the state, and only three of them have set off their IEDs so far. The governor raised this alarm...

Soludo Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election, Says APGA Won’t Field Presidential Candidate

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has declared support for President Tinubu’s second term, ruling out a presidential candidate for APGA. Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has declared his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election, stating that he has no regrets about his...

ADC Blames Tinubu As Nigeria Ranks 4th In Global Terrorism Index

NewsDeskNgMar 21, 2026March 21, 20260

ADC, PDP fault Tinubu over Nigeria’s terrorism ranking as Zulum vows crackdown and military pledges stronger operations nationwide. African Democratic Congress (ADC) has responded to the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 report, describing Nigeria’s ranking as the fourth most terrorism-affected country in the world as clear evidence of the...

Nigeria, UK Sign Deportation Pact To Fast-Track Return Of Visa Overstayers

NewsDeskNgMar 21, 2026March 21, 20260

Nigeria, UK sign deal to fast-track deportation of visa overstayers, criminals and failed asylum seekers, strengthening migration enforcement cooperation. Visa overstayers, foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be removed from British soil far more easily under a new agreement struck during the state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu,...