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GOCMEJ Applauds Reappointment of NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

The Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice, and Transparency in Nigeria (GOCMEJ) has highly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the re-appointment of Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a second term of five...

Court Acquits Suspended ‘Supercop’ Abba Kyari Of 23-Count Asset Declaration Charges

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

Federal High Court acquits suspended DCP Abba Kyari of 23-count NDLEA asset declaration charges. A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police, of a 23-count charge of alleged non-declaration of assets brought by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The...

NAFDAC Secures 40-Year Jail Terms For Two Men Over Fake Alcohol Production, Sale In Lagos

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

Two men convicted for producing and distributing counterfeit alcoholic beverages in Lagos, receiving a combined 40-year prison sentence. The National Agency Food Drug Administration and Control (NÀFDAC) said the court has convicted two men for producing and selling fake alcoholic beverages in Lagos State. In a statement signed by NÀFDAC’s...

Showmax To Shut Down After 11 Years As MultiChoice Moves To Restructure Streaming Business

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

Showmax announces plans to discontinue its streaming service after 11 years, despite major investments and a recent Canal+ takeover. Showmax, the streaming platform owned by MultiChoice, has announced plans to discontinue its service after more than a decade in operation, marking a significant shift in the company’s digital strategy despite...

Nigeria’s External Reserves Climb To $50.45 Billion, Highest Level In 13 Years

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $50.45 billion, highest in 13 years, strengthening buffers for imports, debt servicing and currency stability. Nigeria’s foreign reserves have risen to their highest level in more than a decade, offering a rare moment of financial relief for Africa’s largest economy amid years of foreign exchange...

Nigeria Needs $23bn To Electrify 143,000 Underserved Communities, REA Reveals

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

Nigeria needs $23bn to expand electricity access to 143,000 communities as power shortage continues to hinder economic growth, says REA. Nigeria will require an estimated $23 billion to bridge electricity gaps in underserved and unserved communities nationwide, a revelation that underscores both the scale of the country’s energy deficit and...

Tinubu Appoints Ibrahim Masari Special Adviser On Political Affairs

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

President Tinubu appoints close ally Ibrahim Masari as Special Adviser on Political Affairs at the State House. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed his close ally, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, as Special Adviser on Political Affairs. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s spokesperson,...

Oba of Benin Endorses Military Offensive Against Insecurity in Edo

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has pledged the support of the Benin Palace for ongoing military operations aimed at strengthening security in Edo State. The monarch gave the assurance when the Commander of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army,...

Jigawa women laud DSS over handling of Walida’s Case

NewsDeskNgMar 5, 2026March 5, 20260

Several women groups on Thursday in Dutse, capital of Jigawa State, praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for what they described as the impressive handling of the knotty case involving a Jigawa-borm lady, Walida Abdulhadi. The women, in their hundreds, made their position known during a solidary march in...

Tinubu Brokers Settlement Of 15-Year OPL 245 Dispute

NewsDeskNgMar 5, 2026March 5, 20260

Settlement between Nigeria, ENI and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited clears path for deepwater investment expected to boost oil output by 150,000 barrels. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over the conclusion of a settlement agreement between the Federal Government, ENI and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL), resolving the long-running dispute over...