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Kano Flags Off Distribution of 100,000 Bags of Rice Donated by Dangote Foundation

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

Kano government begins distribution of 100,000 bags of rice donated by Dangote Foundation to support vulnerable residents. The Kano State Government has flagged off the distribution of 100,000 bags of 10kg rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation to support vulnerable and underprivileged residents across the state. The development was...

Oborevwori: Delta State No-Go Area For Opposition

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

Governor Oborevwori says Delta’s visible infrastructure achievements make the state a no-go area for opposition political parties. Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has boasted that the state has effectively become a no-go area for opposition political parties due to the visible achievements of his administration. This is because the Administrator...

Dabiri-Erewa Condemns Arrest Of 42 Nigerians In Mozambique, Demands Immediate Release

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

NiDCOM chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa condemns arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, calls for their immediate release. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, describing the development as disturbing and unacceptable. Dabiri-Erewa called on...

Fagbemi: OPL 245 Dispute Resolution Will Reposition Nigeria’s Economy

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

Attorney-General Fagbemi says settlement of OPL 245 dispute will boost investment, strengthen fiscal stability and Nigeria’s energy sector. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said the resolution of the 15-year-old dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 will reposition Nigeria’s economy and strengthen the country’s...

Akpabio Predicts Opposition Parties Will Stay Confused Until After 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

Senate President Akpabio says opposition parties remain disorganised, while APC enjoys unity and public support ahead of 2027. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Saturday mocked the opposition parties, saying that they would remain in confusion till after the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the...

Oluremi Tinubu Advocates Care, Compassion For Nigeria’s Elderly Citizens

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerians to support and care for elderly citizens, highlighting new senior citizens’ centre in Uyo. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians, especially family members, to show compassion to older people in their families and communities to prolong their lives. Tinubu said this...

Nigeria Police Strengthens Counter-Terrorism, Approves New CTU Bases Nationwide

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

Nigeria Police expands counter-terrorism capacity, establishes new CTU bases, and deploys personnel to strategic locations nationwide. The Nigeria Police Force has expanded its counter-terrorism capacity with the approval of new Counter Terrorism Unit bases and the deployment of additional personnel to strategic locations across the country. The development was disclosed...

Kwankwaso Supporters Warn Kano Assembly Against Impeaching Deputy Governor Gwarzo

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

Kwankwasiyya Movement cautions Kano House and state government against impeaching Deputy Governor, warning it could deepen political divisions. The supporters of the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Musa Kwankwaso, under the aegis of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has cautioned the Kano State House of Assembly and...

Air Peace Expands West Africa Network, Launches New Regional Flight Schedules April 1

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

Air Peace expands regional operations with new West Africa routes linking Lagos, Dakar, Abidjan, Accra, Monrovia and Freetown. Air Peace has announced the expansion of its regional flight operations across West Africa, unveiling new schedules aimed at strengthening connectivity and improving travel options within the sub-region. The airline said the...

Give to Gain: NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike Calls for Greater Investment in Women

NewsDeskNgMar 8, 2026March 8, 20260

Today, as the world marks International Women’s Day, I join millions across the globe in celebrating the strength, resilience, brilliance, and boundless potential of women. The 2026 theme, “Give To Gain,” is a powerful reminder that when we intentionally invest in women, through education, mentorship, opportunity, and resources, we are...