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ActionAid Condemns Assault On Women At Ozoro Festival, Demands Arrest Of Perpetrators

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

ActionAid Nigeria condemns alleged abuse of women in Ozoro, urges arrests, prosecution and stronger protection for victims of gender-based violence. ActionAid Nigeria has condemned the alleged assault and harassment of women and girls during a cultural festival in Ozoro, describing the incident as a grave violation of human dignity. In...

Dangote Refinery Sees Demand Surge As Iran War Disrupts Africa Fuel Supply

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

African nations rush to Dangote refinery for fuel supplies as Iran war disrupts imports, exposing continent’s deep energy vulnerabilities. Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is facing a surge in demand for fuel from across Africa as the Iran war disrupts global supply chains and exposes the continent’s dependence on imports. Dangote...

APGA Urges Senator Abaribe To Vacate Seat, Warns Against National Disgrace

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

APGA calls on Senator Abaribe to vacate seat after defection to ADC, urging Senate to enforce constitutional provisions. Abia State chapter of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has appealed to the Senate not to allow Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe to “abscond” with the mandate of the party to the African Democratic...

Bala Mohammed Dismisses Defection Rumours, Says No Official Statement On Leaving PDP

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

Bala Mohammed denies leaving PDP, calls speculation amusing, urges Permanent Secretaries to uphold integrity and discipline. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has said he was amused that he had become a subject of discussion over speculated defection, even though he had not made any official statement to that effect. Mohammed,...

Timothy Okon: Strategic Petroleum Reserves Needed To Cushion Supply Shocks

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

Dr Timothy Okon advises Nigeria to implement petroleum product reserves to reduce vulnerability to global disruptions and stabilise domestic fuel supply. Managing Partner at Teno Energy, Dr Timothy Okon says Nigeria must urgently implement strategic petroleum product reserves to protect the country from global supply disruptions and stabilise fuel availability...

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...

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

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

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

ActionAid Condemns Assault On Women At Ozoro Festival, Demands Arrest Of Perpetrators

Dangote Refinery Sees Demand Surge As Iran War Disrupts Africa Fuel Supply

APGA Urges Senator Abaribe To Vacate Seat, Warns Against National Disgrace

Bala Mohammed Dismisses Defection Rumours, Says No Official Statement On Leaving PDP

Timothy Okon: Strategic Petroleum Reserves Needed To Cushion Supply Shocks

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

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

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

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

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