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Coalition Rejects Move To Privatise Water Across Africa

24.03.2026

The Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has rejected any move to privatise water across Africa. The Coalition warned that the poor would be left without access to essential commodities like water in the pursuit of profit, with women disproportionately bearing the brunt of trekking long distances in search of the life-saving resource. OWORAC...

Ogun Takes Over Prosecution, Counters Claims In NYSC Official’s Case

24.03.2026

The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims circulating online about the strength of evidence in the case against Abass Olalekan, a Local Government Inspector (LGI) with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abeokuta South. Mr Olalekan was arraigned on 23 March 2026 before Magistrate Court 1 in Isabo, Abeokuta, on a two-count charge. He...

Ohaneze Condemns Ohiri False Allegation Against Umahi

24.03.2026

…Insists its politically motivated Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has condemned Tracy Ohiri’s false allegations of sexual harassment against Minister of Works, David Umahi, insisting it’s politically motivated. The Deputy President of the Organisation, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and National Spokesperson Chief Chinyeze Ohia, made the condemnation in a joint statement made available to...

Ondo Motorcycle Riders Back Tinubu For Second Term

24.03.2026

Over 2,000 members of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle, Tricycle, Repairers, and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORON) in Ondo State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the next year’s presidential election. The state Chairman of the transport union, Comrade Akinlolu Olumonrin, said they decided to support Tinubu because of the development he has brought to...

Port Police Meet NSC, Freight Forwarders Over Shipping Charges

24.03.2026

Port Authority Police (Western) Command has held a strategic meeting with the representatives of freight forwarding associations and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to address ongoing concerns and tensions within the port sector regarding the recent increase in shipping charges by shipping companies. The meeting was attended on Tuesday by the representatives of the National...

Food Price Pressure Pushes Agro Stocks’ Value To N1.141trn

24.03.2026

Agricultural stocks on the Nigerian Exchange have rallied strongly in the first quarter of the year, adding a combined N1.141 trillion in market value, as investors increasingly position in the sector amid persistent pressure on food prices across the country. Market data showed that major listed agribusiness firms, including FTN Cocoa Processors Plc, Okomu Oil...

SOSG To Reward Punctual, Dedicated Workers – Gov. Aliyu

24.03.2026

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has assured punctual and dedicated civil servants in the state that they will soon be rewarded by the state government. The Governor stated this when he received state civil servants under the leadership of the Head of Civil Service, Abdulkadir Ahmed, who paid him a Sallah homage visit. Governor...

FG Inaugurates PenCom Board, Tasks Members With Protection Of Pension Assets

24.03.2026

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), charging members to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and safeguard over N28 trillion in pension assets under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja yesterday, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),...

Kalu Pushes For Tech Transfer, To Drive Jobs, Stem Migration

24.03.2026

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased technology transfer and local production partnerships with European countries as a strategic pathway to harness Nigeria’s abundant raw materials, create jobs for its growing youth population, and curb irregular migration. Kalu made the call while receiving a delegation of European...

I’m Redirecting My Musical Focus To Africa- Davido

24.03.2026

Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced a new career direction, saying he is prioritising authentic African sounds over Western influences. Davido made this declaration while expressing satisfaction with his accomplishments, including international performances and numerous Grammy nominations, in an interview with Eddie Kadi on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show....