Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election has condemned yesterday’s reported “horrific attack” on a Borno State community, especially on a military base and an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, which claimed the lives of innocent civilians and military personnel, with many still said to be missing. […]
Cairo, 05 March 2026: African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has welcomed GCR Ratings’ (“GCR”) latest Rating action on the Bank, affirming the Bank’s international scale long and short-term issuer ratings of A and A2 respectively. The outlook was revised to “Stable” from “Rating Watch Evolving”. GCR has also affirmed the international scale long term programme rating on […]
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and political economist, Professor Patrick (Pat) Utomi were among dignitaries that gathered in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, yesterday, Thursday, March 5, 2026, to celebrate the 89th birthday of former President and elder […]
Dr. Max Amuchie, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sundiata Post Media Ltd, has announced the launch of a new weekly opinion column titled The Sunday Stew. The column will debut on Sunday, 8th March 2026, appearing primarily in Sundiata Post, with availability for syndication across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. The Sunday Stew will […]
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, March 6, 2026 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The decision came after a long period of uncertainty on whether the tournament would take place, as earlier scheduled. The tournament which was originally scheduled for March 17 to April 3 in […]
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo as an enduring study in leadership, public service, and national responsibility for younger generations as he celebrates his 89th birthday. Governor Abiodun made the remark during the 89th birthday lecture in honour of the elder statesman, themed “The Global Africa Enlightenment: From […]
President Bola Tinubu has announced the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). The announcement was made at the meeting in his office attended by the Chief Executive Officer of Eni, Claudio Descalzi; the Chief Operating Officer, Guido Brusco; the Head of […]
The Association of Scrap and Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL), on Thursday unveiled it’s secretariat during a ceremony to mark the International Waste Pickers Day in Lagos. Delivering an address to mark the Day, Mr. Friday Oku, President of the Association, also called for formal recognition of waste pickers as key actors in sustainable waste […]
Prof. Benjamin Okaba, the President, Ijaw National Congress (INC), says he is not aware of any official communication reversing the earlier disqualification of some candidates by the INC Election Committee. Okaba told newsmen in Yenagoa on Thursday that the decision of the Election Committee stood until an official communication stated otherwise. The president was reacting […]
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai and members of his family have asked for N15.6 billion in damages from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), its chairman, and some officials over his arrest and detention. The demand also relates to what the former governor described as false public statements made […]
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, March 5, 2026 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has adopted a temporary hybrid payment system at airport toll gates following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to ease the implementation of the cashless policy across airports. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday […]
In the modern era of international relations, the world faces a profound dilemma: how should the established global powers respond to rising nations that challenge their dominance? In recent years, the tension between the United States and China has become a focal point of this debate, raising questions not only about global economics and security […]
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, March 5, 2026 The senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson, has dumped Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and announced his membership of a new political platform, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Dickson announced his defection on Thursday at a news conference in Abuja, where NDC, one of the two new political […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market. The conflict in the Middle East has led to the shutdown of some refineries and cut in refinery production across the world. This is leading to a global scarcity of […]
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has raised alarm over what it says is the selective disqualification of some candidates in the 2026 Ijaw National Congress Elections. Dr. Kennedy Tonjo West, National President, MOSIEND in a statement on Tuesday urged Ijaw stakeholders to salvage the INC […]
The High Court of Akwa Ibom State sitting in Ikot Ekpene has sentenced two men to prison over a financial extortion case involving more than ₦50 million. The convicts are Innocent Ntokon and Abel Udo Jacob, a lecturer at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. They were found guilty of forcing a businessman, Edikan Jacob Jackson, to […]
Residents of Kamba in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State have welcomed the opening of a new branch of Fidelity Bank Plc, describing it as a major milestone that will ease long-standing financial and logistics challenges faced by farmers, small-scale traders and individuals in the community. The Chairman of Dandi Local Government Council, Dr. […]
The 40th Anniversary programme of the Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) starts today, March 5, 2026 and will end with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, March 8, 2026, The General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and other anointed Ministers of God will be ministering. The theme […]
March 4, 2026 Introduction The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the pivotal events that provide forgiveness and new life for believers. According to Romans 3:25, Jesus’ sacrifice is how God forgives sins, and John 3:16 declares that God gave His only Son so that believers might have eternal life. The Significance of Jesus’ […]
In a society that constantly pushes us to achieve more, appear better, and stand out, it’s easy to forget that the simplest acts often leave the deepest impact. We live in a world of endless possibilities, where technology, ambition, and talent can take us almost anywhere. Yet amid all these options, kindness remains one of […]
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 4, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has directed the suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at airports over traffic gridlock experienced by travellers across the country. Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola […]
By Muftau Ogunyemi Isua-Akoko (Ondo State), March 4, 2026 Residents of Isua-Akoko in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State on Wednesday protested the alleged killings and abductions in the agrarian community. The protesters included women carrying leaves, while the men and youths displayed placards with inscriptions like “The killings are too much”; “The […]
By Grace Alegba Lagos, March 4, 2026 Dr Adaora Umeoji, Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, has called on women to step forward boldly, claim their value, and lead with confidence as the bank prepares to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD). Umeoji made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos […]
Cairo, Egypt, 04 March 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has solidified its dominance in African capital markets, clinching the Number 1 ranking as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, as well as the Number 3 ranking for Administrative Agent. These rankings recognise the Bank’s leadership in […]
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, March, 4, 2026 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord who has been on the wanted list of NDLEA and British authorities for over 15 years. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that the […]
