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Borno bomb blasts: Tinubu mourns victims, vows to defeat terrorists

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the recent terror attacks in Maiduguri, saying the incident is “profoundly upsetting.” In a State House statement dated March 17, 2026, the President said: “I mourn those who lost their lives, sympathise with the injured and stand in solidarity with the people of Borno during this […]

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Resign on, or before, March 31, Tinubu tells political appointees seeking elective positions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable […]

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Tinubu arrives UK for state visit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived the United Kingdom for a two-day historic State Visit on the invitation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. President Tinubu’s plane, according to a post by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), touched down […]

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Police confirm 23 deaths, 108 injured in Maiduguri’s bomb blasts

By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, March 17, 2026 The Police Command in Borno on Tuesday confirmed 23 persons killed and 108 injured at Maiduguri, during the multiple explosions on Monday. The police said that suspected suicide bombers allegedly carried out the attacks at 7:24 p.m.. ASP Nahum Daso, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement that […]

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Peter Obi decries worsening poverty in Nigeria

Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that a recent policy study shows that of the estimated 220 million Nigerians more than 140 million now live in poverty, citing it as evidence that the economic reforms of the present administration have pushed more Nigerians into poverty than has ever been experienced. […]

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Dangote seals US$4.2bn gas deal with China’s GCL Group to power its Ethiopian fertilizer megaproject

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and GCL Group, China’s leading private energy conglomerate, have formalized a landmark US$4.2 billion, 25‑year natural gas supply agreement to power Dangote Group’s major expansion projects in Ethiopia. The agreement, signed in Lagos, reinforces one of the most significant China–Africa industrial partnerships to date. Under the long‑term arrangement, GCL Group will […]

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Burna Boy becomes first African artist with highest concert revenue

By Chelsea Isa Abuja, March 16, 2026 Grammy-winning Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has  set a new record as the first African artist to gross the highest revenue  from a single concert. According to Touring Data, a global tour monitoring platform,  on X (formerly Twitter),  @burnaboy’s “No Sign of Weakness” is officially the highest-grossing tour by […]

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Tinubu begins historic state visit to the United Kingdom today, Tuesday  

President Bola Tinubu begins a historic state visit to the United Kingdom today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to be accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. They are expected to depart Abuja for the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser […]

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Uzodimma congratulates Ilechukwu as Chair Imo NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has congratulated Mr. Chinazo Ilechukwu on his election as the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Imo State Council. Ilechukwu, Correspondent of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), polled 17 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr. Everest Ezihe of The Authority, who secured 11 votes, and Mr. Amby […]

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AfrexInsure appoints Lesley Ndlovu as new Chief Executive Officer

Cairo, Egypt, March 16, 2026 AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026, replacing Jonas Mushosho. The appointment comes at a critical inflection point for AfrexInsure as it advances its mission to provide tailored specialty insurance solutions for […]

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The African Medical Centre of Excellence earns Great Place to Work? Certification

Employee feedback drives global recognition, with 90% of staff affirming AMCE as a great place to work   Abuja, Nigeria, March 16, 2026 The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution established by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, today (Monday) celebrated a significant milestone […]

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Nigeria fulfils promise to reward D’Tigress after AfroBasket triumph

The Federal Government of Nigeria has fulfilled its promise to reward members of the Nigeria women’s national basketball team after their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The players were presented with house documents and national honours in Lyon by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, alongside the Commission’s […]

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Chelsea fined £10.75m, hit with transfer bans over historical rule breaches

Chelsea F.C. have been fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and handed a suspended one-year transfer ban after being found guilty of historical breaches of Premier League regulations. The league confirmed on Monday that the London club will also face an immediate nine-month ban from registering academy players. According to the Premier League, the sanctions are […]

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Tinubu backs Nigerian Media’s fight for fair revenue from Big Tech, promises tariff relief

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. He described the press as an “indispensable partner” in the nation’s journey towards economic stability, press freedom, and social cohesion. At a meeting at […]

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Wounds, stabs and stabbers: A review of Bolaji Abdullahi’s The Loyalist By Festus Adedayo

The Loyalist: A Memoir of Service and Sacrifice by Bolaji Abdullahi is a riveting, thought-provoking work. A narrative cobbled together in a span of 287 pages, it is a book that not only provides the missing links to tissues of recent Nigerian political history, it breaks boundaries of assumptions, and explores the delicate frontiers of […]

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FAAN nabs 4 unauthorised persons at Akure airport

By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, March 15, 2026 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says four unauthorised persons have been apprehended near Akure airport. This is contained in a statement by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, on Sunday in Lagos. Agbebire said the arrest followed a distress alert after […]

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Zenith Bank expands global network with new Manchester, UK branch

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international growth and its commitment to strengthening financial connections between Africa and global markets. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, is expected to attract government officials from […]

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Police confirm disruption of ADC activity in C’River

By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, March 15, 2026 The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the disruption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) political gathering in Bakassi Local Government Area by suspected political thugs. The command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, gave the confirmation on Sunday in reaction to a viral video of the disruption of […]