March 2026 – Page 166

Rising Poverty Rate Consequence Of Tinubu’s Ill-Defined Economic Policies

13.03.2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said latest report showing that Nigeria’s poverty rate has risen to 63% is as a result of President Bola Tinubu’s ill-defined economic policies. ADC, in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, attributed it to the sudden removal of petrol subsidy by President Tinubu three...

ADC Seeks Court Order To Bar Kingibe From Parading As Member

13.03.2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday filed a suit at the Federal High Court to prevent Senator Ireti Kingibe from presenting herself as a member of the party. New Telegraph reports that the legal action follows the senator’s indefinite suspension by the Wuse Ward Executive Committee on Thursday,...

Bayelsa NAWOJ To Raise More Awareness Over Plight Of Female Journalists

13.03.2026

As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD), the Bayelsa State Chapter of Association of Women Journalists has reaffirmed its commitment to raising awareness over the plight of women journalists through public engagements, discussions, special coverage, and enlightenment campaigns. A Communique issued after a symposium which held on Thursday, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists...

APC Chieftain Hails First Lady Over Advocacy For Women, Children

13.03.2026

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Mr Dayo Ogunjebe, has hailed First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, over her advocacy for women, children and the vulnerable in the country. Ogunjebe’s commendation came in the wake of the recently held International Women’s Day (IWD), in a statement he issued to newsmen...

Court Fixes April 1 For Sule Lamido, Sons’ Arraignment

13.03.2026

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed April 1 for the fresh arraignment of the former Governor of Jigawa State Sule Lamido over alleged N1.35 billion fraud. New Telegraph reports that Lamido will be arraigned alongside his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, in a case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

Crude Production To Increase By 225,000bpd As Shell Resumes Production

13.03.2026

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has announced that it has completed the turnaround maintenance on the Bonga Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, leading to the resumption of production at Nigeria’s premier deepwater field on March 6, 2026. A statement on Friday by Communications Manager, SNEPCo, Gladys Afam-Anadu, explained that the...

Lawal’s Decision To Shun Loans’ve Put Zamfara On Strong Economic Footing –Aduwo

13.03.2026

Mr Olufemi Aduwo is the Permanent Representative of Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI) to ECOSOC /United Nations and chairman, CSO-African Countries Group of World Bank, Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF). In this interview, he speaks on achievements of Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal and his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to...

Appeal Court Nullifies Judgment Sacking Gummi from House of

13.03.2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday overturned a previous ruling that removed Hon. Abubakar Suleiman Gummi from the House of Representatives. In a unanimous decision delivered on March 13, a three-member panel of the appellate court ruled that the earlier judgment by the Federal High Court was inaccurate. New Telegraph recalls that the...

Defence Minister Charges APC Convention Security C’ttee On Professionalism, Discipline

13.03.2026

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has charged members of the Security Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to demonstrate professionalism, discipline and mutual respect in the discharge of their responsibilities. Musa, who chairs the APC National Convention Security Sub-Committee, gave the charge on Friday during the committee’s inaugural...

Why 21st-Century Leaders Must Adopt a Modern Mindset

13.03.2026

Dr Robert Ogirri brings nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain management. He has served in leadership positions at both local and international companies, such as Cadbury, Kraft Foods, Mondelez, Nosak Group, and Ladgroup. He offers practical guidance on how leaders with traditional operational expertise can harness artificial intelligence to drive growth...