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Nigerian Military Reviews Strategy After Setbacks In Counter-Terror Operations

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Nigeria’s Armed Forces review strategies after insurgent attacks, as defence chief urges public confidence and warns collaborators aiding terrorists. The leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces has met to review its operational strategies following recent setbacks in various theatres of operation across the country. The high-level meeting was convened by...

Lagos Assembly Proposes Relocation Of Makoko, Other Waterfront Residents To Epe

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed relocating residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro waterfront communities to Agbowa in Epe. The Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed the relocation of residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro waterfront communities to Agbowa in Epe Local Government Area following the demolition of...

In Win For Dangote, Nigeria Suspends Petrol Import Permits

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

In win for Dangote, NMDPRA suspends new petrol import permits after Africa’s richest man’s refinery demonstrates capacity to meet Nigeria’s demand. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has suspended the issuance of new petrol import licences, citing improved local production that is currently meeting domestic supply needs....

LPDC dismisses petition against deputy speaker Kalu over NYSC, law school allegations

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed a petition filed against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, over allegations relating to his participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme and his qualification as a legal practitioner. The petition was submitted by lawyer...

Victory At Last! Supreme Court Judgement Favours Military Veterans Over Land, Rank

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

After years of legal battles and prolonged uncertainty, a group of Military veterans has finally secured victory at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which ruled in their favour in a dispute involving landed property and restoration of Major General Ibrahim Sani’s rank. The judgement brings to a close a long-lingering...

IPSAW Urges Tinubu to Sack NAFDAC DG, Labels Sachet Alcohol Ban Illegal

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

The Independent Public Service Accountability Watch (IPSAW) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately dismiss the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, accusing her of gross incompetence and abuse of public office over the enforcement of a ban...

International Women’s Day 2026: Julius Berger celebrates with CSR Outreaches in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt schools

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2026March 11, 20260

Foremost engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC weekend celebrated the 2026 International Women’s Day with outreaches in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt schools, even as its female staff in all the regions and sites of the company were not left out in the activities marking the celebration of womanhood...

China’s Exports Jump Over 20% In First Two Months Despite Trump Tariffs

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

China’s exports surge in early 2026 despite US tariffs, driven by electronics demand and stronger trade with Europe. China’s exports have surged in the first two months of 2026 despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Official data released by Chinese authorities...

‘My People Seek Balance’: Amasiri Spokesperson Condemns Ebonyi Government Over Land Dispute

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

Amasiri community in Ebonyi spokesperson Joy Idam says shutdown of schools, hospitals and markets has left residents dying and children losing an academic year. The Amasiri community in Ebonyi State Spokesperson Joy Idam has accused the state government of imposing punitive measures that have crippled the town following a lingering...

‘Not Sustainable’: Kunle Afolayan Bemoans N11M Diesel Expense At Resort

NewsDeskNgMar 10, 2026March 10, 20260

Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan says his Oyo resort spent N11 million on diesel within five weeks despite solar power, seeks support. Nigerian filmmaker and director Kunle Afolayan has revealed the heavy financial strain rising diesel prices are placing on his hospitality and creative venture, saying his resort spends about N11 million...

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Nigerian Military Reviews Strategy After Setbacks In Counter-Terror Operations

Lagos Assembly Proposes Relocation Of Makoko, Other Waterfront Residents To Epe

In Win For Dangote, Nigeria Suspends Petrol Import Permits

LPDC dismisses petition against deputy speaker Kalu over NYSC, law school allegations

Victory At Last! Supreme Court Judgement Favours Military Veterans Over Land, Rank

IPSAW Urges Tinubu to Sack NAFDAC DG, Labels Sachet Alcohol Ban Illegal

International Women’s Day 2026: Julius Berger celebrates with CSR Outreaches in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt schools

China’s Exports Jump Over 20% In First Two Months Despite Trump Tariffs

‘My People Seek Balance’: Amasiri Spokesperson Condemns Ebonyi Government Over Land Dispute

‘Not Sustainable’: Kunle Afolayan Bemoans N11M Diesel Expense At Resort