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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...

Coalition Commends NRS Over N711bn to N3.6trn Revenue Surge, Says Reforms Driving Economic Stability

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Nigeria’s ongoing fiscal reforms have drawn commendation from a coalition of civic and economic advocacy groups, which say recent revenue gains signal a turning point in the country’s long-troubled public finance system. In a statement issued on Thursday, Dr Clarus Nnaemeka, national president of the Coalition for Fiscal Justice, Economic...

Former Lawmakers: External Calls for Matawalle’s Removal Ignore Ground Realities and Could Undermine Nigeria’s Defence Strategy

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

The Former Parliamentarians Forum has dismissed recent calls for the removal of Bello Matawalle as “misinformed and dangerously reductive,” warning against the growing trend of external actors drawing sweeping conclusions about Nigeria’s security architecture without sufficient context or engagement with local realities. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed...

Ayooluwa Oladimeji: Nigeria’s SME Growth Depends On Access To Liquidity

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Ayooluwa Oladimeji highlights Nigeria’s massive SME funding gap, stressing liquidity as key to business expansion and economic growth. The Acting Executive Director of Commercial Solutions at Zedvance, Ayooluwa Oladimeji, has said that the growth of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria is heavily dependent on access to liquidity, stressing...

Sani Usman: Fighting Terrorism In Nigeria A Collective Responsibility

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Sani Usman links rising attacks in Nigeria to insurgent tactics and societal factors, calls for collective national response. A former spokesperson of the Nigerian Army and Consultant Director at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Brigadier General Sani Usman (retd.), has said that tackling insurgency in Nigeria requires a collective national...

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Timi Frank petitions U.S., demands Gbajabiamila’s resignation over ‘anti-democratic’ remarks

Fresh Rift Rocks ADC as Binani Faces Backlash Over Alleged APC Connection

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

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

Police Nab Cult Kingpins, NSCDC Arrests Alleged Rapists in Ondo

Afenifere Raises Alarm Over Killings, Urges Peaceful 2027 Campaigns

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

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

Coalition Commends NRS Over N711bn to N3.6trn Revenue Surge, Says Reforms Driving Economic Stability

Former Lawmakers: External Calls for Matawalle’s Removal Ignore Ground Realities and Could Undermine Nigeria’s Defence Strategy

Ayooluwa Oladimeji: Nigeria’s SME Growth Depends On Access To Liquidity

Sani Usman: Fighting Terrorism In Nigeria A Collective Responsibility