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Deputy Senate Leader Empowers 200 Constituents With Computers

19.03.2026

The Senator Representing Kwara South Senatorial district and Deputy Senate Leader, Lola Ashiru, has empowered 200 constituents with Personal Computer systems, while no fewer than 60 youths have been trained on Information Communication Technology (ICT) towards making them self-reliant. Speaking on behalf of the Senator in Offa, his Senior Legislative Aide, Mr Yunus Alabi, said...

Missile Strikes Hit Major Qatar Energy Hub

19.03.2026

Missile strikes hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City yesterday. The strike caused extensive damage and fires at the major energy hub, QatarEnergy said. It,however, added that no casualties had been reported. The state-owned petroleum company responsible for all oil and gas activities in Qatar released a statement on X, confirming Ras Laffan Industrial City was...

EFCC Hands Over Recovered N3.9bn To NNPC Ltd

19.03.2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday handed over N3.94 billion recovered from alleged fraudulent activities to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). EFCC Secretary, Mohammed Hammajoda, representing Chairman Ola Olukoyede, at a brief ceremony in Abuja , presented a cheque of N3.94 billion to the officials of NNPC Ltd. He explained...

Lagos Assembly Receives Petition From App-Based Drivers, Assures Prompt Action

19.03.2026

Lagos State House of Assembly has formally received a petition from members of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos Council, calling for urgent legislative intervention in the operations of ride-hailing companies within the state. The petition, supported by a peaceful demonstration, was led by the union’s spokesperson, Mr Azeez Jaiyesimi, who...

Shipping Association Defends Tariff Hike, Cites Transparency

19.03.2026

The Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN) has defended recent tariff adjustments by shipping agencies, describing the process as thorough, transparent, and guided by regulatory oversight. The reaction followed concerns raised by the NAGAFF Trade War Advocacy Committee over the approval of new port charges across Nigeria’s maritime sector. SAN Chairperson, Mrs Boma Alabi, gave the...

Guinea Insurance Signs N5.8bn Rights Issue To Boost Capital

19.03.2026

Guinea Insurance Plc has signed agreements for its N5.8 billion Rights Issue to strengthen its capital base and reposition for growth. The company said the move marked a key step in its strategy to expand operations, enhance innovation and improve shareholder returns. The offer comprises 5.295 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each, priced at...

Electricity Crisis Worsens As GenCos Shut Plants Over N6.6trn Debt

19.03.2026

Nigeria’s power crisis worsened as several electricity generation companies shut down operations amid mounting debts estimated at about N6.8 trillion. The development, reported by Bloomberg yesterday, attests to the operators’ long outstanding outcry over accumulated debts owed them. It also underscores deepening liquidity challenges across the power sector, with operators struggling to maintain infrastructure, secure...

Eid al-Fitr: Don’t Turn Prayer Ground To Campaign Venue

19.03.2026

The Grand Imam of Osun State, Imam Musa Animasahun, has issued a strong warning to politicians and their supporters ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations, stressing that the Eid praying ground must not be turned into a political or campaign venue. In an official statement released by the office of the Imam on Wednesday,...

Idris Congratulates Muslims, Assures Impactful Initiative

19.03.2026

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has congratulated Muslims in the state on the successful completion of Ramadan and Eid-el-Fitr celebration. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to witness and celebrate the occasion, acknowledging the people’s dedication to prayers and sacrifices according to a statement issued by Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, Special Adviser on Communication...

Kwara Govt Criminalises Female Genital Mutilation Practice

19.03.2026

…Takes Sensitisation Campaign Across Ilorin Metropolis In a bold move to put an end to the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kwara State, the state government has declared that its practice is now punishable under the law with four years imprisonment for any perpetrator, and two years imprisonment for any accomplice. The Commissioner...