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Dayo Sobowale: Umahi’s Invitation to Anti-Graft Agencies Shows Transparency, Should Be Encouraged

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2026March 20, 20260

Dayo Sobowale says Umahi’s invitation to anti-graft agencies is commendable, describing it as a positive step toward transparency in Nigeria. Dayo Sobowale, has described the decision by Nigeria’s Works Minister, David Umahi, to invite anti-corruption agencies to probe road projects as a commendable step toward transparency and accountability. Speaking during...

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...

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...

US Weighs Troop Deployment And Iran Oil Hub Operation As War Enters New Phase

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

US considers deploying troops and targeting Iran’s Kharg Island as war escalates, expanding military options in Middle East conflict. The administration of Donald Trump is considering deploying thousands of additional US troops to the Middle East as Washington weighs expanding its military campaign against Iran, according to US officials and...

NAS Calls For NYSC Deployment Reform Amid Rising Insecurity

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

National Association of Seadogs has urged halting corps postings to high-risk states, citing banditry, kidnappings, and road safety concerns The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) has called for an urgent overhaul of the deployment system of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), urging authorities to halt the posting of corps...

Pedro Obaseki Files ₦500m Suit Over Alleged Abduction, Public Humiliation In Benin

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

Dr Pedro Obaseki files ₦500m suit after alleged abduction, assault, public humiliation, seeks accountability and justice in Benin. Dr Pedro Obaseki has filed a ₦500 million fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court following his alleged abduction, assault and public humiliation in Benin City on December 28, 2025....

CBN Governor Says Reforms Strengthen Nigeria’s Financial Resilience, Boost Investor Confidence

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

Governor Olayemi Cardoso has highlighted how monetary and structural reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and attracted foreign investment. Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday, said Nigeria’s ongoing monetary and financial sector reforms were strengthening the economy’s resilience to external shocks while reinforcing investor confidence,...

Umahi Insists Road Projects Under Ministry Of Works Are Fully Transparent, Open To ICPC And EFCC Scrutiny

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

Minister of Works, David Umahi, says all federal road projects are transparent and open to ICPC and EFCC scrutiny. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Wednesday disclosed that all road projects under his watch as minister were subject to independent scrutiny by anti-corruption agencies, insisting that operations within the...

Fayemi Calls For Fairer Africa-West Economic Partnerships, Industrialisation Push

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2026March 19, 20260

Kayode Fayemi urges Africa to prioritise local value addition, technology transfer, and sovereign reforms in dealings with Western nations. Former Ekiti State governor and Visiting Professor at King’s College London, Kayode Fayemi, has called for a far-reaching overhaul of Africa’s economic engagement with Western nations, urging leaders across the continent...

President Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi Receive Ceremonial Welcome At Windsor Castle On Historic UK Visit

NewsDeskNgMar 18, 2026March 18, 20260

President Tinubu and wife Oluremi, have received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, marking Nigeria’s first UK state visit in 37 years. President Bola Tinubu has been accorded a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle, marking the start of his state visit to the United Kingdom. This visit is the first...