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Report sexual harassment, extortion to authorities – AE-FUNAI VC urges students

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The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, Professor Daniel Nwachukwu, has urged students of the institution to report cases of sexual harassment, extortion and other misconduct to…

War: Iran escalates attacks on public infrastructure, transport network across Gulf countries

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Iran has significantly intensified its approach to targeting civilian infrastructure and transportation networks throughout the Gulf, launching attacks on commercial vessels and aiming at Dubai’s international airport, coinciding with new…

IRGC threatens to use underwater missiles as Iran war widens

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to use its new technology as Iran restated its vow not to surrender to the firepower of the United States and Israel. “We have missiles that are launched from underwater; their speed is…

FUTMINNA Bosso Campus: Tension heightens as students, staff oppose Niger Govt takeover

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Thousands of students and staff at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, FUTMINNA, face uncertainty as the Niger State Government moves to gain access to the Bosso Campus amid ongoing exams and academic activities. The campus has…

Iran: ‘US has won, will finish the job’ – Trump

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Amid the ongoing tensions between the United States/Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump has declared that America has won the war in Iran. Trump made this statement on Wednesday while speaking in Kentucky, stating, however, that the…

U.S.-Israeli strikes: Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian sets conditions to end war

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Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday, set out conditions for a possible end to the war, saying the only way to halt the fighting would be international guarantees ensuring a permanent end to all attacks. Writing on X,…

Indian court jails Nigerian 20 years for drug trafficking

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An Indian court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Christian Arinze, to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of trafficking illegal drugs into the country. According to information released by the Narcotics Control Bureau, Arinze…

War: Putin’s envoy meets Trump confidantes

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Russian special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev has met with representatives of the United States of America President, Donald Trump, in Florida, the Russian state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday, citing sources close to the negotiations.…

‘I am a diehard democrat’ – Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles, national unity and the rule of law, declaring that he remains a “die-hard democrat” who will continue to defend Nigeria’s democratic system. The President…

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FBI warns about Iran attacks in US

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has indicated that Iran may attempt to strike the United States homeland in retaliation for the ongoing military operation. The FBI, according to ABC News, informed California police of possible drone…

Lagos govt arraigns seven for allegedly assaulting LAWMA officials

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Lagos State Government has arraigned seven persons before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting in Ikeja for allegedly attacking enforcement officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, during an environmental monitoring…

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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning ‎

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‎Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers; 1. The Senate on Wednesday screened Taiwo Oyedele for the position of Minister of State for Finance following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The screening…

Wednesday, Mar 11

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I didn’t want to throw Nigeria into turmoil – Tinubu on why he signed Electoral Act

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he had “no choice” but to sign the Electoral Act, explaining that the bill was passed with overwhelming support by the National Assembly of Nigeria. According to Tinubu, he chose to respect the rule of…

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Abia Assembly member, Obasi joins LP after closed-door meeting with Otti

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The member representing Ohafia North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Mandela Obasi, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and joined the Labour Party, LP. Obasi confirmed his defection to journalists on Wednesday…

Oil thieves behind campaign against pipeline contract – Adeyanju

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Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has accused oil thieves, former contractors, and political actors of attempting to pressure the government into cancelling a major pipeline surveillance contract in the Niger Delta. Adeyanju…

PDP National Convention slated for March 29, 30

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Convention is scheduled to hold from March 29 to 30 2026. This was part of the resolution reached during the 106th PDP’s National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking…

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Imo: Police nab two criminal suspects, recover arms, stolen items

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Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition following a swift response to a distress call in Owerri. In a press statement issued from the…

Queues in Delta over hike in fuel price

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Scarcity of fuel has hit Delta State, first noticed on Monday in places like Asaba, Agbor, and Umunede. The situation worsened on Tuesday as news of a price increase spread. Most fuel filling stations in parts of Asaba and its environs…

Spain’s PM Sanchez urges end to UN Security Council veto power, blasts US for global conflicts

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Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has advocated for significant reforms to the United Nations, particularly calling for the abolition of veto power in the Security Council to enhance its representativeness. In an interview with the…

FirstPower gives reason for poor power supply in Anambra

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The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, FPEDL, has clarified the reason for poor power supply in Anambra State, attributing it to a drop in national power generation, while insisting that it is not peculiar…

Things to know about new CBN Deputy Gov nominee, Yuguda

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Education He has an M.Sc. in Money, Banking and Finance from…

LPDC dismisses complaint against Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu

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The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, has dismissed a complaint filed against Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, stating that no prima facie case was established against him. A…

Osun guber: My achievements sufficient justification for re-election — Gov Adeleke

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has stated that the achievements recorded by his administration provide sufficient justification for his re-election bid ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election.…

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Tinubu nominates Lamido Abubakar Yuguda CBN Deputy Governor

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the…

Nigeria’s food security challenge: Why cold chain infrastructure is an investment Nigeria cannot ignore

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By Opeoluwa Runsewe Nigeria’s food security conversation has traditionally focused on production volumes such as tonnes harvested, hectares cultivated and annual output growth. While these indicators matter, they do not fully capture the…

Drama as policemen invade Ondo court premises to arrest bricklayer

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Pandemonium broke out at the Ondo State High Court on Wednesday following the alleged invasion of the court premises by operatives from the Police Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT, unit, Lagos, who attempted to arrest one Ojo Ajisafe, a…

PDP postpones meetings amid internal crises

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the postponement of its scheduled meetings of the National Caucus, Board of Trustees, BoT, and National Executive Committee (NEC), citing ongoing reconciliation efforts within the party. In…

ADC demands immediate cap on fuel price hike

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called on the Federal Government to immediately introduce a temporary and time-bound cap on petrol prices to prevent further increases that are worsening the cost-of-living crisis for millions of…

PDP assures congress will begin soon

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has assured that the party’s congress will commence shortly, as it advances its preparations for the 2027 elections. Abdulrahman Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC),…

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Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC until March 25

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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State against Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, and four…