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Explosion Rocks Kwara Community, Many Feared Dead

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Bomb explosion rocks Woro in Kaiama Local Government, Kwara State, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed. A bomb explosion occurred early on Monday morning in Woro, Kaiama local government, Kwara State, raising fresh concerns over security in the area. The number of casualties has yet to be...

First Lady Condemns Assault On Women At Delta Festival, Urges Justice

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu condemns assault on women in Delta festival, urges prosecution of offenders and support for victims. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has condemned in strong terms the reported assault on women and girls during the Alue-Do cultural festival in Ozoro, Delta State. In a statement...

Rivers Community Decries Pollution, Poverty Despite Hosting 14 Oil Wells

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Kpean community in Rivers laments years of oil pollution, poverty and neglect despite hosting multiple oil wells. Kpean community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State has lamented years of environmental pollution, poverty, and neglect despite hosting 14 oil wells. Residents said recurring oil spills have devastated their rivers...

Timi Frank slams Tinubu over ‘Lagos-centric agenda, plot to relocate Nigeria’s capital

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of pursuing a hidden agenda to relocate Nigeria’s federal capital from Abuja to Lagos, while allegedly sidelining other regions of the country. In a...

Makinde Tasks Advisory Council With Screening Of PDP Governorship Aspirants

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde mandates advisory council to engage and assess PDP aspirants ahead of 2027 governorship election. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has tasked the Advisory Council to engage and assess aspirants seeking to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 governorship election....

Tinubu Engages UK, France On Security Support Amid Rising Insecurity

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Tinubu says Nigeria is seeking international support from UK, France to strengthen efforts against insecurity and protect vulnerable citizens. President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will intensify efforts to tackle insecurity across the country, stressing that citizens’ safety remains a top priority. He also disclosed that Nigeria is...

Obi, Makinde, Dickson Visit Kwankwaso In Kano, Signal Opposition Alliance Ahead Of 2027

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Opposition leaders Obi, Makinde and Dickson visit Kwankwaso in Kano, signalling alliance talks and renewed push for 2027 elections. Prominent opposition figures, including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, converged on Kano State in a move seen...

Buratai Urges Action Against Terror Financiers, Says Military Can’t End Insurgency Alone

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai has called for decisive action against terror sponsors, stressing that military efforts alone are insufficient A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Baratai (rtd.), has called on the federal government to act against terror financiers, adding that the military alone cannot rout out...

‘Papa Ajasco’ No More: Abiodun Ayoyinka Unveils New Identity Amid Trademark Dispute

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

Abiodun Ayoyinka drops “Papa Ajasco” for “Bondu Alaska” as trademark dispute with Wale Adenuga reshapes his career path. Veteran Nigerian comic actor Abiodun Ayoyinka has announced a major career shift, dropping his long standing “Papa Ajasco” identity and adopting a new stage name, “Bondu Alaska,” amid ongoing disputes over the...

Gbenga Omotoso: Life Cannot Be Sacrificed For Livelihood In Makoko

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

Gbenga Omotoso insists Makoko demolitions prioritise safety, warning residents not to risk lives for livelihood or convenience. The Lagos State Government has again defended its demolition activities in Makoko and surrounding waterfront communities, insisting that the actions are driven by safety concerns and the need to protect human lives. The...

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

Explosion Rocks Kwara Community, Many Feared Dead

First Lady Condemns Assault On Women At Delta Festival, Urges Justice

Rivers Community Decries Pollution, Poverty Despite Hosting 14 Oil Wells

Timi Frank slams Tinubu over ‘Lagos-centric agenda, plot to relocate Nigeria’s capital

Makinde Tasks Advisory Council With Screening Of PDP Governorship Aspirants

Tinubu Engages UK, France On Security Support Amid Rising Insecurity

Obi, Makinde, Dickson Visit Kwankwaso In Kano, Signal Opposition Alliance Ahead Of 2027

Buratai Urges Action Against Terror Financiers, Says Military Can’t End Insurgency Alone

‘Papa Ajasco’ No More: Abiodun Ayoyinka Unveils New Identity Amid Trademark Dispute

Gbenga Omotoso: Life Cannot Be Sacrificed For Livelihood In Makoko