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Celebrating Grace Ike: A Leader, Mentor and Voice for Journalists

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2026March 24, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Grace Ike, has been showered with goodwill messages and tributes as she marks her birthday. Colleagues, associates and admirers described Ike as a beautiful, erudite, charismatic, humble and strong leader whose contributions to journalism and leadership...

Cletus Obun: APC Zoning Must Ensure Equity To Prevent Internal Crisis

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2026March 24, 20260

APC chieftain Obun urges fair zoning, warns that imbalance in party offices could trigger internal division ahead of the national convention. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cletus Obun, has called for equitable zoning of party positions ahead of the party’s National Convention, warning that imbalanced arrangements could...

APC Chieftain Urges Tinubu To Appoint Wike As 2027 Campaign DG

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2026March 24, 20260

APC chieftain Princewill Dike urges Tinubu to appoint Wike as 2027 campaign DG, citing his political influence and network. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as...

Katsina Targets Three Million Children For House-To-House Polio Campaign

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2026March 24, 20260

Katsina plans to vaccinate three million children in house-to-house polio campaign aimed at boosting immunisation and child health. The Katsina State Government has targeted three million children in its upcoming house-to-house polio immunisation campaign as part of efforts to eradicate vaccine-preventable diseases and strengthen primary healthcare delivery. Speaking at a...

League of Bauchi Professionals Endorses Tuggar for Governorship

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

The League of Bauchi Professionals has endorsed the candidature of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar for the governorship of Bauchi State ahead of the 2026/2027 election cycle. The endorsement was contained in a statement issued to the press by the Secretary of the group, Ibrahim B. Yusuf, following a meeting of the...

Chika Ogeah: Asaba Ready To Attract Lagos Investors With Improved Investment Climate

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

A coordinated push involving traditional leadership and government is positioning Asaba as a prime destination for Lagos-based investors, Chike Ogeah says. Asaba is intensifying efforts to attract investors from Lagos by creating a more secure and business-friendly environment, with traditional leadership playing a key role in supporting the state’s development...

Chika Mbonu: CBN Reforms Boost Stability But Nigerians Are Struggling To Breathe

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Chika Mbonu says CBN reforms improved FX stability and confidence, but rising costs have left many Nigerians struggling to cope. Business analyst, Chika Mbonu, has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria’s reforms for restoring economic stability, while warning that the policies have worsened the cost-of-living crisis for ordinary Nigerians. Speaking...

Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Halts Strikes On Iran For Five Days Following ‘Productive’ Talks

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after Trump announced a five‑day pause on US strikes on Iran following productive talks. Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump announced that the US and Iran had held “very good and productive conversations,” leading him to pause planned strikes on...

CAF Decision On AFCON Title Has ‘Scarred And Blemished’ African Football

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Former African and World Footballer of Year, George Weah, condemns CAF ruling that stripped Senegal of AFCON title and.crowned Morocco champions. Former African and World Footballer of the Year George Weah has strongly condemned the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip Senegal national football team of the 2025...

Air Peace Insists Onyemas’ Tax Obligations Fully Met, Debunks Lagos Suit Claims

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Air Peace says Onyemas’ personal and corporate tax obligations are fully met, insists no court summons over alleged suit. Air Peace has denied reports alleging that its Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, and Vice Chairman, Mrs. Alice Ojochide Onyema, are subjects of a tax suit by the Lagos...

Centre Commends Nigerian Military’s Intensified Operations in North Central, Charges Armed Forces to Deepen Gains and Ensure Peaceful Easter Across The Country

Agro Preciso Leads Push for Resilient Poultry Farming with SASSO Workshop in Lokoja

Power Crisis: Adelabu Apologises For Prolonged Blackouts, Promises Supply Improvement Within Two Weeks

Celebrating Grace Ike: A Leader, Mentor and Voice for Journalists

Cletus Obun: APC Zoning Must Ensure Equity To Prevent Internal Crisis

APC Chieftain Urges Tinubu To Appoint Wike As 2027 Campaign DG

Katsina Targets Three Million Children For House-To-House Polio Campaign

League of Bauchi Professionals Endorses Tuggar for Governorship

Chika Ogeah: Asaba Ready To Attract Lagos Investors With Improved Investment Climate

Chika Mbonu: CBN Reforms Boost Stability But Nigerians Are Struggling To Breathe

Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Halts Strikes On Iran For Five Days Following ‘Productive’ Talks

CAF Decision On AFCON Title Has ‘Scarred And Blemished’ African Football

Air Peace Insists Onyemas’ Tax Obligations Fully Met, Debunks Lagos Suit Claims