NewsDeskNg, Author at News Desk Nigeria

Media, Anti-Corruption Stakeholders Chart Roadmap to Strengthen NACS Implementation

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2026March 28, 20260

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s anti-corruption space have called for stronger collaboration between the media, civil society, and government institutions to enhance the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2022–2026. This was the outcome of a one-day workshop themed “Reinvigorating the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2022–2026: A Post-Assessment Roadmap for the...

El-Rufai Loses Mother In Egypt Amid ICPC Detention

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has lost his mother Hajiya Umma in Egypt where was receiving care, while he remains in custody. Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma, ARISE News has confirmed from family sources. She died in Egypt on Friday, where she had been receiving...

UN General Assembly Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity,’ Calls For Reparations

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

The United Nations General Assembly has declared the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity,” urging reparations The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations as a step toward addressing centuries of...

Super Eagles Defeat Iran 2-1

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

Nigeria defeat Iran in friendly match despite key absences, extending strong form and boosting confidence ahead of Jordan clash. Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a commanding victory over Iran, continuing their rebuilding momentum after missing out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The match marked the team’s first outing since...

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Mourns El-Rufai’s Mother, Extends Condolences To Family

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has expressed condolences to Nasir el-Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma. Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has extended condolences to former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and his family following the passing of their mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. In a statement issued on behalf...

Herbert Wigwe Linked To 106 London Properties, Ranked Seventh Among London’s Offshore Property Owners

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

Londoner investigation reveals Herbert Wigwe owned 106 London properties through offshore entities, placing him among top foreign real estate investors. A major investigation into offshore property ownership in London has linked the late Herbert Wigwe to 106 properties in the UK capital, placing him among the most prominent foreign investors...

Yari’s TRN showcases Tinubu’s achievements at APC National Convention

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

… Cautions opposition figures against propaganda The RenewedHope Network (TRN), a group founded by the former Governor of Zamfara State, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari, has asked opposition figures in Nigeria to berry their angers and open their eyes clearly to see several achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in every sectors....

Dangote Refinery Denies IPO Speculation, Urges Public To Disregard Unverified Reports

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

Dangote Refinery has dismissed reports of a potential IPO, urging investors to rely only on official and verified disclosures. Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has raised concerns over the circulation of unauthorised information across media and social platforms regarding a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company said several...

How Dangote rescued Nigeria from greedy oil marketers and N5,000 per litre petrol

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

By Gambo Jagindi Imagine a Nigeria without the Dangote Refinery. Imagine a Nigeria without local refining capacity at a time of global energy shortage triggered by a USA, Israel and Iran war. In that scenario, the country would be fully exposed to volatile international markets, scrambling for scarce fuel imports...

FCT Police Commissioner Sanusi Declares Zero Tolerance For Crime, Targets ‘One Chance’ Syndicates In Abuja

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2026March 27, 20260

FCT police commissioner Sanusi vows crackdown on ‘one chance’ gangs, plans to adopt intelligence-led policing to secure Abuja. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has declared a zero-tolerance stance on crime in Abuja, vowing to dismantle the notorious ‘one chance’ criminal syndicates operating across the Federal Capital Territory....