March 2026 – Page 17

Gov Idris Felicitates Tinubu At 74, Praises Fatherly Role At APC Convention

30.03.2026

The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday anniversary, describing it as a celebration of great service to humanity. Governor Idris noted that President Tinubu has dedicated his life and hard-earned resources to improving the socio-economic well-being of vulnerable people, promoting and protecting democracy. Abdullahi Idris...

ICMP-PBAT 2027 Applauds APC’s New Leadership

30.03.2026

The executives and members of the Independent Community Media Practitioners for President Bola Tinubu 2027 (ICMP-PBAT 2027), under the leadership of Kingsley Nwanze, have congratulated the newly inaugurated All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee led by Nentawe Yilwatda. The group also congratulated Felix Morka on his emergence as the party’s National Publicity Secretary. ICMP-PBAT...

SMEs Face N48tn Financing Gap Challenge in Nigeria: Report

30.03.2026

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has raised concerns over weak credit flows to small businesses despite recent banking sector reforms. A policy brief released on Sunday read, “More critically, credit to small and medium enterprises is alarmingly low. SME credit accounts for only about one per cent of total credit, compared to...

Funke Akindele Snubs Toyin Abraham At Movie Premiere

30.03.2026

Nigerian actresses and movie producers, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, have stirred social media conversation after a video surfaced showing what looked like tension between the two actresses. A video from the star-studded premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s new film, The Return of Arinzo, has gone viral on social media, showing an awkward interaction between the...

S’East LP Women Pass Confidence Vote In Otti, Usman

30.03.2026

Women Leaders of the Labour Party (LP) in the South East have pledged to deepen unity, strengthen grassroots mobilisation, and ensure that the party remains a strong, credible, and progressive political platform in the zone. The women in a communique at the end of their online meeting on Saturday, March 28, however, called for inclusion...

‘Stop Playing The Ostrich’, Tinubu’s Aide Tells Bolaji Abdullahi⁩

30.03.2026

Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to President Bola Tinubu, has criticised the national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi over his comments on Nigeria’s governance under the Tinubu-led administration. In a statement posted on Sunday, Dare accused Abdullahi of engaging in what he described as “sideline criticism”...

Barcelona Condition On Lewandowski Impacts Osimhen, Alvarez

30.03.2026

Barely a last-minute change, Barcelona are reportedly willing to extend Robert Lewandowski’s stay beyond the current season as they prepare for a one-year contract extension for the experienced striker. New Telegraph gathered that the development will allow him to remain at Spotify Camp Nou past the end of his existing deal. However, the proposed renewal is...

Tems Tops Spotify African Streaming Lists With 40M Streams

30.03.2026

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been named the most-streamed African artist on Spotify, with over 40.1 million monthly listeners. The Grammy-winning singer’s unique sound and music style have made her the top of Africa’s Spotify streaming scene, outpacing her peers in global listenership. READ ALSO: Tems’ collaborations with international stars like...

Onyemaechi Welcomes First Child, Misses Jordan Friendlies

30.03.2026

Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi will miss Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan after leaving the team camp in Turkey to meet his Portuguese partner, Ines Fontes, who just gave birth to their first child. The 26-year-old player, who had been absent from Nigeria’s first training session after the 2-1 win over Iran, confirmed the arrival of the...

Convention: It’ll Be Shameful If PDP Is Not On 2027 Ballot

30.03.2026

As the battle for the 2027 general election intensifies, the former Governor of Kwara State and Ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said it would be shameful if the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) name fails to appear on the ballot paper due to internal issues. Speaking at the PDP’s 2026 National Convention held at the Moshood Abiola...