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Nasarawa Speaker Doles Out N30m To Constituents

18.03.2026

…announces plans to commence scholarship scheme worth N30 million. The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau has distributed 1000 bags of rice and over N10 million cash to his constituents in the spirit of sallah celebration. Speaking during the distribution of the items on Tuesday at his residence in Garaku, Kokona...

Tinubu UK Trip To Boost Nigeria’s Economic Growth

18.03.2026

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to the United Kingdom (UK), highlighting its potential to boost Nigeria’s economic growth. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the visit is expected to deepen economic diplomacy and support critical infrastructure development,...

Police IG Presents N2.4bn Cheques To Families Of Fallen Officers

18.03.2026

In a bid to provide succour to the families of fallen officers, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has presented the sum of N2.4 billion cheques to 1,075 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the...

DSS Nabs Suspected Gunrunner With 832 Rounds Of Ammunition

18.03.2026

The Department of State Services (DSS), yesterday apprehended a suspected gunrunner, one Kelvin Dugo at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. New Telegraph gathered that the arrest followed credible intelligence on Dugo’s plan to buy 832 rounds of live ammunition from one Azenda Barnabas (alias Jagaban), another suspected gunrunner...

Our Goal Is To Build A Thriving Cricket Ecosystem That Can Outlast Us –Uyi Akpata

18.03.2026

The President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Uyi Akpata, In this interview with AJIBADE OLUSESAN, spoke on the federation’s vision to grow the sport in Nigeria through grassroots development, improved facilities, high performance programmes and stronger commercial partnerships. Excerpt It’s great to see you return as NCF president, with many expecting you and your board...

Maiduguri Blast Enough For Tinubu To Cancel UK Visit –Obi

18.03.2026

Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Peter Obi, said the twin bomb blast in Maiduguri, Borno State is enough for President Bola Tinubu to cancel his visit to the United Kingdom, visit affected communities and prioritise efforts to safeguard lives. Obi in a statement on X yesterday, said the tragic events serve as...

Resident Doctors Demand Protection From Terrorists

18.03.2026

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) yesterday condemned Monday’s multiple bomb explosions in Maiduguri and demanded urgent measures to safeguard healthcare facilities and personnel. In a statement, President Mohammad Suleiman described the deadly suicide bombing attack as “tragic, barbaric and unacceptable”. The bombing, which affected several locations in the metropolis, including the University of...

WOPU: Tinubu’s Reforms Meant For Nigeria’s Long-term Stability, Says Gbajabiamila

18.03.2026

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said the sweeping reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu were rooted in deliberate effort to secure Nigeria’s long-term stability, rather than shortterm political gains. Speaking at the State House while receiving leaders of Working People United (WOPU) yesterday, Gbajabiamila stressed that the administration’s policy...

3 Security Operatives Slump During Soludo’s Second Term Inauguration

18.03.2026

No fewer than three security operatives collapsed as a result of exhaustion during the second term inauguration ceremony of the Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo. The separate incidents happened at different locations during the ceremony at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, yesterday. Their collapse was attributed to fatigue and the long period...

SDP Guber Aspirant Charges Members For Revalidation

18.03.2026

As political activities continue to gather momentum across the state, a governorship aspirant of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Adamawa State, Mr Wafarinya Theman, has called on members to prepare for the membership revalidation and electronic registration soon. Mr Theman made the call at the party Secretariat, Yola, when he hosted the Party’s State...