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NUJ FCT Chair Grace Ike Inducted into NIPR, Pledges Ethical Leadership in Public Communication

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Grace Ike, has been formally inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), marking a significant milestone in her distinguished career in media and communication. Speaking at the induction ceremony, Ike described the moment as...

Falana Declares Trump’s Cuba Sanctions Illegal, Cites Supreme Court Ruling On Tariff Powers

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

Falana says Trump’s Cuba sanctions violate US law, citing Supreme Court ruling restricting presidential tariff powers without congressional approval Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has declared recent sanctions imposed by US President Donald Trump on Cuba illegal and unconstitutional, citing a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the United...

Tinubu Arrives Lagos, Urges Stronger Nigeria-UK Trade Ties After £746M Ports Deal

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

Tinubu returns to Lagos from London, calls for deeper Nigeria-UK economic ties following £746m agreement to modernise Apapa and Tin Can ports. President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos early Friday following his official state visit to the United Kingdom, where he called for stronger trade and economic relations between...

Osimhen Set For Surgery After Fracturing Arm In Galatasaray’s 4-0 Loss At Liverpool

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

Osimhen prepares for surgery after fracturing arm during Galatasaray’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in Champions League clash at Anfield. Victor Osimhen is set for surgery after suffering a fractured arm during Galatasaray’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool FC in their UEFA Champions League clash at Anfield. The Nigerian striker sustained the...

UK, Nigeria Seal £746 Million Ports Deal To Transform Lagos Infrastructure And Boost Jobs

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

UK and Nigeria sign £746 million deal to modernise Lagos ports, boost jobs and strengthen long term trade ties. The United Kingdom and Nigeria have signed a landmark £746 million ports redevelopment agreement aimed at modernising key maritime infrastructure in Lagos and strengthening bilateral trade ties, according to an official...

US Weighs Troop Deployment And Iran Oil Hub Operation As War Enters New Phase

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

US considers deploying troops and targeting Iran’s Kharg Island as war escalates, expanding military options in Middle East conflict. The administration of Donald Trump is considering deploying thousands of additional US troops to the Middle East as Washington weighs expanding its military campaign against Iran, according to US officials and...

Russia Weighs Fuel Export Ban As Prices Rise

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

Russia may ban some fuel exports if prices rise, energy ministry official Anton Rubtsov says. Energy ministry official Anton Rubtsov said Russia may restrict some fuel exports if prices climb sharply. Russia could introduce a ban on certain fuel exports if domestic prices surge, an energy ministry official said on...

Parental Blessings Critical In The Fulfilment Of Destiny – Komaiya.

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

The presiding pastor of the Masters Place International, Pastor Korede Komaiya has said, “parental blessings are critical” in the fulfilment of purpose and destiny. Komaiya spoke in a video message recently released, where he made the assertion. According to the revered cleric, “if you have mother alive, father alive, you...

Spin meets reality: OPL 245 dismantle govt’s carefully crafted victory story

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

The Federal Government’s celebration of the alleged resolution of the long-running OPL 245 dispute has suffered a major setback, as Malabu Oil and Gas Limited has issued a formal pre-action notice challenging any regulatory move to implement the controversial agreement.The development casts fresh doubt on official claims that the dispute...

Tinubu, Starmer Hold Talks As Trade, Defence Deals Take Centre Stage

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

Nigeria and UK deepen ties as Tinubu, Starmer discuss trade, defence agreements and £746m port financing deal President Bola Tinubu has met Keir Starmer as part of his two day state visit to the United Kingdom, with talks centred on trade, defence, and major investment agreements. Starmer welcomed the Nigerian...