March 2026 – Page 265

Delta APC Rejects Imposition Allegations, Defends Transparent Congress Process

01.03.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has firmly rejected allegations of candidate imposition in the ongoing State Congress, describing the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Sunday by the State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq, the party dismissed accusations credited to State Chairmanship aspirant, Ebiakpo Ezebri, who...

Take More Developmental Projects To Ayakoro Community, Ogbuku Urges Diri

01.03.2026

Chief Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, has, on behalf of his Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government of Bayelsa State, pleaded with Governor Douye Diri to once again extend his developmental projects to the community. Speaking during the 68th Ayakoro Annual Festival, which commemorates the historic relocation of the...

Tinubu Delivering Results, Not ‘Jazz’ — Reno Omokri Fires Back at

01.03.2026

Former presidential aide and Ambassador-Designate, Reno Omokri, has rejected suggestions by the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu that President Bola Tinubu is using mystical influence to consolidate political support. Omokri, who spoke on Sunday via his verified X handle noted that the President’s expanding political base is the result of economic...

Renewed Hope Initiative, NEDC Distribute Food Items To Vulnerable Families

01.03.2026

The wife of the Bauchi State Governor, Hajiya (Dr.) Aisha Bala Mohammed, on Saturday led the distribution of food assistance to vulnerable residents as part of the 2026 Ramadan Assistance Programme. The initiative, a collaboration between the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), the North East Development Commission (NEDC), and the Bauchi State Government, was held at...

Customs Advocates Impact-Driven Reform Communication

01.03.2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organization (WCO) held at its headquarters in Brussels. Speaking at the session, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, delivered a presentation titled,...

NiMet DG Bags African Public Sector Leader Of The Year Award

01.03.2026

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, was honoured at the 2026 African Leadership Persons of the Year Awards held in Accra, Ghana. This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by the Media Office of theNigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), noting that the...

Gospel Singer, Taiwo Adegbodu Is Dead

01.03.2026

The Nigerian gospel industry has been thrown into mourning following the passing of gospel artiste, Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the Yoruba Adegbodu Twins. On Sunday, March 1, Taiwo’s twin brother and musical partner, Kehinde Adegbodu, shared the tragic news on his social media page. Correspondingly, the mangement of the duo, confirmed the development on...

King Mitchy’s Management Retracts Death Report

01.03.2026

On Saturday, the management of Nigerian content creator and social media influencer, Michelle Mukoro, better known as King Mitchy, has retracted its earlier announcement that she has died. Taking to its social media page on Saturday evening, February 28, the management clarified that the philanthropist is alive and in stable condition. Sunday Telegraph reports that the drama...

Aliyu Hosts APC Grassroots Stakeholders’ Meeting

01.03.2026

Governor Ahmed Aliyu met with local government chairmen, vice chairmen, and councillors to discuss strengthening grassroots democracy. He described the grassroots as a crucial segment of society that must be carried along in governance. The governor said the administration is executing developmental projects across the state and urged local governments to extend similar initiatives to...

APC Chieftain Tasks Otti On Democratic Accountability

01.03.2026

A former Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Prince Paul Ikonne, has tasked elected officials on the need to submit to democratic accountability in public governance. The chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State gave the charge while reacting to reports that Governor Alex Otti allegedly referred to...