March 2026 – Page 124

New Support Group Debuts For Mbah’s Reelection

19.03.2026

…Plans Data-driven Engagement A new support group, the Peter Mbah Progressive Movement (PMPM), dedicated to the reelection of Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has launched in Enugu, promising to take his performance directly to the grassroots. Speaking at the inauguration of the Enugu North Senatorial District chapter of the organisation at the International Conference...

Deputy Senate President Receives IGP’s C’ttee

18.03.2026

…Says Nigerians concerns will be addressed The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has received, on a courtesy call, members of the steering Committee of the Nigeria Police Force, established to develop a framework for the establishment of State Police. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, had on March 4, 2026, inaugurated an...

Politics

Our Planned Convention, Caretaker C’ttee No Go Areas, Says Wike PDP Faction

18.03.2026

The faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said the ongoing reconciliation with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction will not stop the caretaker committee from conducting its national convention on March 29 and 30. The National Publicity Secretary of the Caretaker Committee, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, at...

Tacha Slams Hypocrisy, Selective Religious Practices

18.03.2026

Nigerian media personality and former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV star, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has criticised religious individuals who do questionable things but turn to religious observances during specific periods. The Guinness World Record (GWR) holder described such patterns as hypocritical, arguing that it is wrong and insincere to live...

Tinubu Group Appoints Seasoned Journalist Agbebiyi Media Director

18.03.2026

The Lagos State chapter of the youth-driven support movement, Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), has announced the appointment of Abimbola Agbebiyi as its Director of Media and Publicity. Agbebiyi is a seasoned journalist and media entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience in broadcast journalism. She brings extensive expertise in media management, public relations,...

A’Ibom CP Salutes Muslims, Assures On Hitch-Free Celebration

18.03.2026

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations and commends their devotion, sacrifice, and commitment to the values of peace, tolerance, and self-discipline demonstrated throughout the fasting period. A statement issued by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations...

FG Seals 3 Factories Over Safety Violations In Ogun

18.03.2026

…Accuses Firms Of Neglecting Workers’ Welfare In a sweeping enforcement exercise, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has ordered the immediate sealing of three companies in Ogun State for failing to comply with workplace safety standards, while sharply criticising their management for a “blatant disregard for human lives.” The affected facilities...

El-Rufai’s Continued Detention Illegal, Unconstitutional

18.03.2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is illegal, unconstitutional and an affront to democratic principles. ADC, in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of weaponisation of state institutions against political participation....

NSE President Challenges Engineers To Tackle Africa’s Food Crisis

18.03.2026

The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, has called on engineers across Africa to deploy innovation and technology in tackling food insecurity and strengthening agricultural value chains. Rabiu made the call in a goodwill message delivered at the 56th Annual Engineering Conference of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE)...

Nasarawa Speaker Doles Out N30m To Constituents

18.03.2026

…announces plans to commence scholarship scheme worth N30 million. The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau has distributed 1000 bags of rice and over N10 million cash to his constituents in the spirit of sallah celebration. Speaking during the distribution of the items on Tuesday at his residence in Garaku, Kokona...