March 2026 – Page 230

Tinubu Appoints Ally, Masari Aide On Political Affairs

05.03.2026

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, a close ally, as Special Adviser on Political Affairs. The appointment was disclosed in a statement by the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. Masari was first appointed in 2023 as Senior Special Assistant in the same role. Previously, the Katsina-born politician served as the party’s...

Wike Blasts Council Chairman For Betrayal, ‘Fake’ Support For Tinubu

05.03.2026

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday criticized the outgoing chairman of Kuje Area Council, Abdullahi Sabo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for what he described as betrayal during the recently concluded Area Council elections and for claiming ‘fake’ support for President Bola Tinubu. Wike said the outgoing chairman, who had completed...

‘Come To Our Aid,’ NARD President Tells FG

05.03.2026

The President of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan chapter, Dr. Uthman Adedeji, has criticized the hospital’s power rationing arrangement, which has led to a five-day strike. He called on the Federal Government and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene urgently to save patients’ lives, improve doctors’ working conditions, and enhance...

Back-To-School Drive Restores Hope Gor Vulnerable Children In Bauchi

05.03.2026

No fewer than 100 orphans and vulnerable children in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State have been given a fresh opportunity to pursue their education through a Back-to-School initiative by the Al-Muhibbah Foundation. The programme, implemented with support from the Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnerable Children Agency (BASOVCA), covered the communities of Kumbi, Dadinga,...

Bauchi Champions National Effort To Improve Maternal Nutrition

05.03.2026

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving maternal nutrition, child health and overall human capital development in the state. The governor made the pledge while receiving a delegation from Nutrition International led by its Country Director, Osita Okwonkwo, during a courtesy visit at the Executive Council Chamber of Government House, Bauchi....

FCC Boss Promises Improved Staff Welfare, Introduces Whistleblower Lines

05.03.2026

The Executive Chairman Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has assured staff of improved welfare and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to transparency, declaring zero tolerance for job racketeering in public service recruitment. Omidiran gave the assurance during the Commission’s General Staff Meeting, the first ever to be held, bringing together all employees across all...

APC Leaders Urge Youths To Shun Electoral Violence Ahead Of 2027 Polls

05.03.2026

The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno; the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel; and the National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Agenda Continuity Marshals (REHACMA), Osawemwenhio Uwagboe, have urged Nigerian youths to reject violence during elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC leaders spoke on Thursday...

Ex-Bayelsa Gov, Dickson Dumps PDP For NDC

05.03.2026

The former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, has defected from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Dickson, A federal lawmaker representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the 10th Senate, made this announcement in a statement issued on Thursday, March 5. The serving senator, while addressing newsmen at a...

Ondo Faults Ogun Govt’s Claim, Affirms Ownership

05.03.2026

The controversy over the ownership of Eba Island between Ondo and Ogun states took another turn on Thursday as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), said archival materials from the United Kingdom showed the true ownership status of the oil-rich area. Ajulo, in a detailed defence of...

Oyakemeagbeaha, Tuodolo, Yanga, Osaisai, Others Debate

05.03.2026

Rear Admiral Geoffrey Yanga, Professor Franklin Osaisai and Nengi James have all outlined what they plan to do for the Ijaw Nation if elected in the forthcoming Ijaw National Congress (INC) presidential election scheduled for March 7, 2026. Also, Engineer Ezonebi Oyakemeagbeaha, Dr. Felix Tuodolo and other aspirants for the position of Vice President I...