March 2026 – Page 52

FG Urged To Reconsider Security Strategy To Address Terrorist Attacks

26.03.2026

The Sokoto State Special Adviser on Security Matters, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd), has expressed concern for the safety of security operatives and advised the Federal Government to urgently reconsider and recalibrate its security strategy to address the persistent issue of ambushes by terrorists and criminal elements across the country. Col. Usman said, “It is with...

Youths, Nigeria’s Greatest Asset, Not Oil – NSITF Boss

26.03.2026

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has said Nigeria’s greatest asset lies not in its natural resources or infrastructure, but in its youthful population. Faleye spoke on Thursday in Abuja while speaking as a guest at the Student Mentorship Summit organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students....

El-Rufai’s Allies Kick As Trial Deepens, Warn Of Threat To Rule Of Law

26.03.2026

Allies of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, under the aegis of Concerned Nigerian Professionals (CNP) and the El-Rufai Support Group, have faulted the ongoing trial and prior detention of the ex-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), raising concerns over alleged abuse of due process. El-Rufai was reportedly detained by the Economic and Financial...

Nigeria Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Secure Commonwealth Games Qualification

26.03.2026

The Nigerian Women’s Wheelchair basketball team has historically qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The Nigerian team defeated South Africa 8-3 in an enthralling final on Thursday at the Commonwealth Games qualifiers in Angola. Led by captain Ijigbamigbe Gbemisola Olubisi, the women’s basketball team inspired the team to a historic comeback in...

ESUT Flags Off Construction Of 1,600-Capacity Ultramodern Students Hostel

26.03.2026

…facilities to address growing demands for accommodation, targets 12 months completion date – VC …as varsity says Mbah’s innovative leadership behind ESUT’s outstanding milestones The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has flagged off the construction of a 1,600-bed ultramodern students’ hostel as part of efforts to tackle the growing demand for accommodation...

TRCN Dismisses Portal Failure Claims, Blames December Glitch On Ex-Developer

26.03.2026

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has refuted claims of persistent technical failures on its digital platform, clarifying that the only disruption experienced was a brief one-week outage in December. Registrar of the Council, Dr Ronke Soyombo, made this clarification on Thursday in Abuja while addressing journalists amid complaints from some teachers over alleged...

Sokoto Govt Allocates ₦250M To Strengthen Food, Nutrition Activities

26.03.2026

Sokoto State Government has announced the approval of the allocation of N250 million in the 2026 budget to strengthen the activities of the state committee on food and nutrition. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Hajia Maryam Ahmad Barade, stated at the 2026 first quarter meeting of the committee, held...

Fuel Hike Affecting My Mental Health- Kunle Remi

26.03.2026

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has taken to his Instagram page to express concern over Nigeria’s economic conditions amid the continued increase in the prices of petrol. Reacting to the escalation of tension in the Middle East in a video post, Remi said he recently paid N1,300 per litre for petrol, saying it has become challenging to...

Nigerian Singer, Sabi Shoot Dead In Lagos

26.03.2026

Nigerian singer Sabinus Chukwuebuka Nelson, popularly known as Sabi for his hit song Show Your Style, has reportedly been killed by unidentified gunmen in Lagos State. According to his younger brother, Kingsley, the incident occurred on Tuesday night, March 24, at a hotel where the artist was staying. READ ALSO: He revealed that a group of...

Stakeholders Urge Bauchi Assembly To Fast-Track Bill Banning Home Births

26.03.2026

Stakeholders in Bauchi State’s health sector have called on the State House of Assembly to expedite action on a proposed bill seeking to ban childbirth outside health facilities. The call was made during a media and stakeholders’ dialogue focused on raising awareness about the risks associated with home deliveries. Participants cited rising maternal and neonatal...