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Tinubu Felicitates Benin President-Elect Romuald Wadagni On Election Victory

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Tinubu congratulates Benin’s President-elect Romuald Wadagni, pledges stronger bilateral ties and cooperation between Nigeria and Benin Republic. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President-elect of Benin Republic, Romuald Wadagni, following his victory in the country’s presidential election. Wadagni, who currently serves as Benin’s Minister of Finance, secured an overwhelming...

Nasarawa Governor Sule Endorses Aliyu-Wadada As Successor For 2027

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Governor Sule names Senator Aliyu-Wadada as preferred successor, urges unity among APC members ahead of 2027 elections. Governor Abdullahi Sule has declared Senator Ahmed Aliyu-Wadada as his preferred candidate to succeed him as governor of Nasarawa State in the 2027 general election. Speaking at a meeting with political appointees and...

MAFARKI debuts, spotlights Northern girl-child’s struggle for dreams

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

A new television series, MAFARKI (Dream), produced by Uzee Usman in collaboration with ROK Studios Nigeria, is set to premiere tonight, April 16.The series will air on ROK 2 on DSTV channel 169 and GOTV channel 10, showing Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm. According to the producers, MAFARKI is one...

Calls Grow for NAFDAC DG to Step Down Ove Alcohol Ban

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

A civil society group, the Concerned Citizens Network, has called for the immediate dismissal of Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), accusing her of gross incompetence and abuse of office. Addressing journalists at the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja...

Dantsoho: Reforms, Oyetola’s Impact Responsible for Maritime Sector Transformation

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

*Says Nigeria can dominate Africa’s blue economy The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has attributed the transformation of the nation’s maritime sector to the impact of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola and the federal government...

Arsenal Reach Champions League Semi-Finals After Goalless Draw Seals Aggregate Win Over Sporting

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Arsenal advance to semi-finals after holding Sporting to stalemate, securing narrow aggregate victory at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals after a tense 0-0 draw against Sporting at Emirates Stadium, sealing a 1-0 aggregate victory. Mikel Arteta’s side progressed thanks to Kai Havertz’s decisive late...

Police Nab Cult Kingpins, NSCDC Arrests Alleged Rapists in Ondo

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Police arrest cult leaders linked to campus violence in Ondo as NSCDC nabs suspects in disturbing rape cases involving minors. Tension has escalated in Ondo State following the arrest of suspected cult kingpins and alleged rapists in separate security operations across the state. Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command...

Afenifere Raises Alarm Over Killings, Urges Peaceful 2027 Campaigns

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Afenifere warns against rising violence and insecurity, urging peaceful campaigns and stronger regional security coordination ahead of 2027 elections. The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has cautioned political actors against violence and inflammatory rhetoric as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace, stressing that democracy must not be undermined by...

Tinubu’s Lifetime Salary Approval Sparks Relief Among Retired Paramilitary Chiefs

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Retired paramilitary chiefs hail Tinubu’s lifetime salary approval as long-overdue reform to improve welfare and restore dignity in retirement. Retired senior officers from Nigeria’s paramilitary services have applauded Bola Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for top-ranking officers, describing the move as a historic step toward addressing long-standing welfare...

I was Caught Off Guard, Says Lawmaker Who Seconded Motion She Knew Nothing About

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Lawmaker explains viral incident, says she was pressured to second motion without prior knowledge during plenary session. The member representing Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency, Maureen Chinwe Gwacham, has explained the circumstances surrounding a viral video in which she appeared unable to describe a motion she seconded on the floor of the...