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Obasanjo, IBB consulted in move to end PDP rift
IWD 2026: CISLAC calls for transformative gender reforms
Ex-minister Kayode commends Tinubu on key appointments
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SubscribeAmbassador: Odu praises Jimoh Ibrahim’s UN appointment
Princess Oladunni Odu, the first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Ondo State, has praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
NCS seeks stakeholder collaboration to achieve 24-hour port operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says achieving 24-hour operations at the nation’s seaports requires full cooperation from all stakeholders, including banks, shipping companies, and terminal operators.
IGP appoints CSP Ali Giwa as Force new Media Officer
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu has approved the appointment of CSP Ali Giwa as the new Force New Media Officer, the Nigeria Police Force announced on Friday.
2028: Court ‘ll decide my eligibility, says Aiyedatiwa
Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of Ondo State, has declared that his eligibility to contest the next governorship election in the state in 2028 should be left for the judiciary to decide.
Iran’s new supreme leader has been selected, says deciding body
The body in charge of selecting a new supreme leader for Iran says it has reached a decision – although the name was not immediately announced. Israel has warned it would target any figure chosen to replace Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the war with Iran. […]
APC, Adeleke trade barbs ahead of Osun governorship poll
Tensions have risen in Osun State as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Ademola Adeleke disagree over his qualification for re-election ahead of the August 15 governorship poll.
Umahi University sanctions 29 students, expels 3; matriculates 1,044 students
The David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu, has sanctioned 29 students for offences including exam malpractice, bullying, theft, and drug use, while three students were expelled, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jesse Uneke, has disclosed.
Unite against bad governance - Obi urges opposition after formalising ADC membership
Obi made the disclosure in a statement posted on X on Sunday, a day after completing his registration in Agulu, Anambra State, following a flag-off ceremony in Awka on Saturday, March 8.
Consumers spent N2.311trn on electricity in 2025 despite service challenges – NERC
Nigerian consumers spent N2.311 trillion on electricity in 2025, even amid widespread complaints over poor service from electricity distribution companies (DisCos), according to reports from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Transport reforms: Gov Otu slashes tickets, fines as TRAMRA resumes
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered a comprehensive review of transport enforcement operations across the state, announcing reductions in tickets and fines for commercial drivers, even as the Cross River State Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency prepares to resume its statutory functions on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Reliable population data key to national development — Bagudu
By Progress Godfrey Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has said reliable population data is critical to Nigeria’s national development, stressing that credible demographic information is essential for effective planning and policy making. According to a statement by the ministry on Sunday, Bagudu spoke during a familiarisation visit by the Chairman […]
IWD: APC reaffirms commitment to women empowerment
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated women worldwide on International Women’s Day.
IWD: ADC reserves 40% party positions for women at all levels – Abdullahi
According to him, any political movement genuinely committed to national progress must recognise, empower, and harness the strength, resilience, and leadership potential of women.
NRM Leadership Crisis: Obey court judgment, NEC urges INEC
Ahead of preparations for the 2027 general elections, the National Rescue Movement (NRM) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obey the court judgment that settled the leadership crisis plaguing the party.
IWD: No country has achieved gender equality — UN
Not a single country in the world has achieved gender equality, the United Nations has declared.
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