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The great deception: Unveiling the spiritual battle for human souls By Isaac Megbolugbe

March 8, 2026 Introduction The Roman Catholic Church’s transformation of the early Church has been a topic of debate among Christians. Some believe it was a necessary reform, while others see it as a hijacking of the original message and agency. But what’s often overlooked is the spiritual realm’s involvement in this narrative. The Bible […]

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Resolution of OPL 245 dispute repositions Nigeria’s economy – Attorney-General; Hails Tinubu’s leadership

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that resolving the longstanding dispute over OPL 245 will reposition the economy and strengthen the country’s fiscal muscle. He praised President Bola Tinubu’s visionary leadership, which enabled the breakthrough. Fagbemi, who spoke after the signing of the legal agreement that brought the […]

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Peter Obi to all opposition parties: Come together to confront, end bad governance

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on “all opposition parties to come together in the determination to confront and end bad governance.” Mr. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, who made the call yesterday, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Awka, the Anambra State capital, […]

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NDDC kicks off Performance Management System implementation

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced the implementation of the Performance Management System, PMS, aimed at enhancing staff efficiency with a view to ensuring better service delivery. Speaking during a two-day retreat for the deployment and institutionalization the PMS at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, […]

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NGE inaugurates committee to bridge academic training, professional practice gap

By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, March 8, 2026 Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has inaugurated its Research, Training and Publications Committee to bridge the gap between academic training and professional practice in the nation’s media industry. NGE disclosed this in a statement jointly issued and signed by its President, Eze Anaba and General Secretary,  Onuoha Ukeh […]

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Osimhen fires Galatasaray to crucial derby win over Beşiktaş

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen emerged as the match-winner as Galatasaray S.K. secured a hard-fought 1–0 away victory against rivals Beşiktaş J.K. in a tense Turkish Süper Lig clash on Saturday. The heated encounter at Tüpraş Stadyumu delivered plenty of drama as both sides battled intensely throughout the contest. The physical nature of the match saw […]

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Gov Eno congratulates DCP Anthony Okon on appointment as Police Spokesperson

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has congratulated Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Placid Okon, on his appointment as the new spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force. DCP Okon was appointed by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as part of a leadership reshuffle in the police hierarchy. He replaces Benjamin Hundeyin, an […]

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ADC accuses Tinubu administration of diplomatic error over envoy postings

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent announcement of ambassadorial postings, describing the development as a diplomatic error that could expose Nigeria to unnecessary embarrassment on the international stage. President Tinubu on Friday approved the posting of 65 career and non-career ambassadors to different countries across […]

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Army dismisses report of mass troop casualties in Borno

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 7, 2026 The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports claiming more than 40 soldiers died in recent terrorist attacks in parts of Borno, describing the allegation as exaggerated and misleading. In a statement on Saturday, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba said the report ignored troops’ gallant efforts in repelling coordinated terrorist assaults on […]

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Barrack Obama remains the rock of American Dream By Chief Emeka Asinugo

The political rise of Barack Obama represents one of the most compelling affirmations of the ideals embedded in the United States Declaration of Independence, the enduring proposition that all men are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights. For centuries, that declaration stood as both a promise and a contradiction within American society, especially […]

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Strait of Hormuz closed, 3000 vessels, 20,000 seafarers stranded in Middle East – IMO

By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, March 7, 2026 The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) says no fewer than 3,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Middle East over the ongoing war by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. The crucial Strait of Hormuz global shipping corridor marking the entrance to the Persian Gulf, […]

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The great African survival: Review of Toni Kan’s book on COVID-19 By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Title: Riding The Storm: The Untold Story of Africa’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Author: Toni Kan Publisher: Narrative Landscape Press, Lagos, Nigeria Reviewer: Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The unforeseen menace struck as a monstrous plague threatening to wipe out humankind in one fell swoop. The COVID-19 pandemic was a horrendous global killer, and the projection […]

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Sanwo-Olu in London: Lagos is a living testament to African possibility

•Governor speaks at Africa Week 2026, King’s College London The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described Lagos as a living testament to African possibility. He said Lagos occupies a very small fraction of Nigeria’s landmass, yet it has grown into one of the most economically consequential urban centres on the continent. He […]

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Tinubu to commission Rivers 1.2-Km Kaa-Ataba Bridge

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured that the 1.2-kilometre Kaa-Ataba Bridge linking the Khana Local Government Area to the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, will be inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of activities marking his third anniversary in office. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during […]

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Middle East: ‘Situation could spiral beyond anyone’s control,’ UN chief warns

By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, March 7, 2026 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, “could spiral beyond anyone’s control.” “All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region,” Guterres said. The UN chief also […]

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U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Rwandan officials for sponsoring M23 in DRC

By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, March 7,  2026 The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions targetting Rwandan officials it accused of sponsoring M23 and undermining peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Department of State, in a statement, said it “will impose visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials for fueling instability” […]

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EFCC hands over recovered N279million to Wole Soyinka Centre in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over the sum of N279 million (Two Hundred and Seventy-nine Million ) to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, Lagos, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption and recover misappropriated public funds. The handover […]

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CBN reports steady progress in banking sector recapitalisation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that since the introduction of the recapitalisation programme for the banking sector in 2024 to strengthen the resilience, stability, and long-term capacity of the financial system to support Nigeria’s economic development, steady progress is being recorded. According to a statement by the apex bank, since the introduction […]

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Tinubu approves postings of 65 Ambassadors (See who is where)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations, a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy) said. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERS S/N NAME MISSION APPROVED 1. […]

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PSC promotes 7 AIGs to DIGs 

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). The promotions, which are a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, […]