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Asake Performs Umrah In Saudi Arabia

13.03.2026

Award-Winning Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ololade Ahmed, popularly known as Asake, has shared a video of himself performing Umrah in Medina, Saudi Arabia, as the holy month of Ramadan continues in earnest. Reaffirming his faith in Islam, the artist, who is known for his hit songs like Mr Money With The Vibe and Lonely at the...

NiMet Issues Health Advisory To Kano, Sokoto, Other High Risk States

13.03.2026

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), on Thursday, issued a public health advisory warning that several northern states face an increased risk of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as dry season conditions worsen across parts of Nigeria. According to a notice posted on its X handle, the agency explained that the disease is a serious infection affecting the...

NPA ED Extols Osun Journalists For Upholding Democratic Values

13.03.2026

…Says Oyebamiji will deliver good welfare to newsmen if elected …renovates NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel The Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Engr. Olalekan Badmus has commended journalists in Osun State for their commitment to upholding democratic values and promoting responsible reportage. Badmus, who facilitated the repainting of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ),...

NPF Holds Pull-Out Parade For Ex-IGP, Egbetokun

13.03.2026

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Thursday, held a ceremonial Pull-Out Parade at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, in honour of the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The parade marks the formal conclusion of Egbetokun’s thirty-six years policing career. The event celebrated the remarkable service and leadership of the former IGP,...

Kwara To Prioritise Social Integration Of Vulnerable People

13.03.2026

Felicitates Akaje, wife on their wedding The Kwara State Government has commended the management of ‘To-Omo-Re Centre for Special Empowerment’ for their dedication to the welfare, rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities, particularly for their strides in providing care, guidance, counseling and opportunities for their personal development, noting that this has made significant impacts...

FG Seeks Reduction In Cost Of Fuel As Crude Oil Prices Decline

13.03.2026

The Federal Government has said it is imperative to reduce the cost of petroleum products in the country as a reflection of declining global crude oil prices. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, who gave the advice during an interview aired on Wednesday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today and monitored by New Telegraph, also...

UNDP, EU, Others Train Borno Journalists On Peace Building, Conflict Reporting

13.03.2026

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in partnership with European Union (EU), and other development partners have trained Borno State journalists to enhance their capacity on peace building, reintegration and conflict reporting. The 3 day workshop organised in Maiduguri with a theme” Enhancing Media Capacity for Peace Building and Reintegration Reporting. in Nigeria”, attracted over...

UNICAL VC Declares Zero Tolerance To NYSC Mobilization Racketeering

13.03.2026

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has said he will not tolerate any form of racketeering with regard to mobilizing students for the National Youth Service Corps Prof. Offiong made this declaration during a pre-mobilisation briefing for prospective corps members and final-year students of the university. The Vice-Chancellor warned...

BUA Cement Donates N400m Farming Inputs To Communities Displaced By Operations

13.03.2026

BUA Cement has started distributing N400 million worth of farming inputs to 300 resettled communities displaced by its operations in Wamakko, Sokoto. The inputs include maize, rice, sweet potato seedlings, fertilizers, and pesticides. Speaking at the ceremony, Director of Corporate Affairs, Alhaji Sada Suleiman, said the company initiated the “Sustainable Livelihood Restoration Programme” to support...

NIMASA Moves To Encourage Female Professionals In Maritime

13.03.2026

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is to implement policies and initiatives that encourage the next generation of female professionals in order to explore careers within the sector. The agency’s Deputy Director/Head, Public Relations, Osagie Edward said on Friday that NIMASA had reaffirmed its commitment towards encouraging greater participation of women in Nigeria’s maritime...