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Tinubu Doing His Best Across Key Sectors, Says Gowon

NewsDeskNgMar 15, 2026March 15, 20260

Former Head of State Yakubu Gowon says President Tinubu is tackling security and governance challenges responsibly. Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon yesterday gave President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a pass mark on his performance in office, saying the Nigerian leader is doing his best across key sectors of governance....

After 10 Years, Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise

NewsDeskNgMar 15, 2026March 15, 20260

Lagos state governor Sanwo-Olu reintroduces monthly sanitation from April, urging residents to take collective responsibility for keeping Lagos clean. The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally approved the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which he said will kick off in April. The reintroduced sanitation will take...

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed, PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman, Moves To Join APC

NewsDeskNgMar 15, 2026March 15, 20260

Governor of Bauchi, Bala Mohammed reportedly plans APC defection this week, negotiating conditions after meeting Tinubu, sparking disappointment within Makinde’s PDP camp. An end may have finally come to the active relevance of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Chairman of its governors’ forum and Governor of Bauchi...

IGP Disu Commends FCT Journalists, Seeks Stronger Police–Media Partnership

NewsDeskNgMar 15, 2026March 15, 20260

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Ridwan Disu, has commended journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for their role in informing the public and contributing to national development. Speaking during the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Congress in Abuja on Saturday, the IGP described his relationship with...

Tinubu Mourns Former Super Eagles Midfielder Henry Nwosu

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2026March 14, 20260

President Tinubu pays tribute to late Super Eagles legend Henry Nwosu, recalling his role in Nigeria’s 1980 AFCON triumph. President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to the family of Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, the former Super Eagles midfielder who died on Saturday at the age of 62. Tinubu, in a statement...

Tonto Dikeh Faces ₦200m Lawsuit Over Alleged Exorcism Of Abuja Schoolgirl

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2026March 14, 20260

Human rights lawyer files ₦200 million suit against actress Tonto Dikeh over alleged deliverance ritual involving a minor. A Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has been dragged before a court over an alleged religious deliverance performed on a schoolgirl, with a human rights lawyer seeking ₦200 million in damages for alleged...

Air Peace Clarifies Abuja–London Flight Disruption After Bird Strike, Denies Abandoning Passengers

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2026March 14, 20260

Air Peace says Abuja–London flight returned due to bird-strike windshield crack, insists no passengers were stranded. Air Peace has denied claims circulating on social media that passengers on its Abuja–London service were abandoned following an air return on March 13, 2026. In a statement issued by the airline’s management on...

Fasawe, NUJ President urge philanthropists to sponsor health insurance for journalists as NUJ FCT launches scheme

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2026March 14, 20260

More than 150 journalists in the nation’s capital have been enrolled in the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS), marking a major step toward improving healthcare access for media professionals in Abuja. The development came as the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo...

Army Uncovers Illegal Weapons Factory in Cross River

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2026March 14, 20260

Troops neutralise five attackers and discover illegal arms manufacturing site during security operations in Cross River community. Troops of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, operating under the Headquarters of the 82 Division, have uncovered an illegal weapons manufacturing factory in Odonget Community, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross...

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price To N1,175/Litre As Crude Oil Surge Drives Costs

NewsDeskNgMar 14, 2026March 14, 20260

Dangote Refinery hikes petrol ex-depot price to N1,175 per litre after global crude surge raises refining costs. Dangote Refinery has again increased its ex-depot price of petrol to N1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction of N100 announced earlier in the week, as a fresh surge in global crude oil...