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CAN condemns ‘horrific’ Palm Sunday killings in Jos

By Philomina Attah Abuja, March 30, 2026 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the “horrific” killings in Angwan Rukuba on Palm Sunday, expressing deep concern over the Jos, Plateau attack. This is contained in a statement signed on Monday by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh in Abuja. The association urged the government and […]

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 Tinubu makes new appointments (See who is where)  

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Sen. Dr Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven people to fill vacant Commissioner positions at the National Population Commission (NPC), a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), said. Ida holds an MSc in Banking & Finance […]

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Afreximbank’s new US$2-billion three-year Dual Tranche Syndicated Term Loan facility, heralds increased investor confidence

    Cairo, Egypt, 30 March 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully concluded a new three-year Dual Tranche Syndicated Term Loan Facility totaling US$2 billion equivalent (raising US$1.73 billion and €228 million in US$ Facility A and EUR Facility B respectively). Proceeds from the facility, concluded on 9 March 2026, will be used by […]

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NDDC receives International Award for Niger Delta Transformation

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has received multiple international awards for its contributions to leadership, transformation, governance, and accountability in the development of the Niger Delta region. The Institute of Public Sector Management presented the International Public Service Excellence Award at the Parliament House in Westminster, London, to top NDDC officials, led by the […]

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Kwankwaso joins ADC after leaving NNPP; Obi, Mark, Tambuwal, Amaechi, others present

  Former presidential candidate and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former Minister of Defence completed his registration and received his membership card on Monday in Kano, marking a new phase in his political journey. Several top political figures were present at the event, […]

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CAF appoints Nigeria’s Samson Adamu acting Secretary-General

Newly appointed CAF Secretary-General, Samson Adamu, standing behind CAF President’s Special Adviser, Amaju Pinnick and NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, in Cairo on Sunday.   By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 29, 2026 Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]

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Cerca Africa hosts 75 women entrepreneurs, leaders

The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 Strategy, Operations, Processes & Execution (S.O.P.E) masterclass held in Abuja on March 26, 2026. The event was organized in partnership with the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) for their Women Entrepreneurship & Leadership for Africa (WELA) programme. Hosted by Cerca Africa and CEO Sam Obafemi (The Octopus) at […]

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Abuja hosts 3rd National Para Sports Festival; Athletes from across Nigeria converge

The third edition of the National Para Sports Festival has officially kicked off in Abuja, with athletes from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory taking part. Organisers describe the event as a major celebration of resilience, inclusion and sporting excellence, as para-athletes compete in 15 different disciplines. These include para athletics, wheelchair basketball, […]

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RCCG Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, USA begins celebration of its 29th anniversary; Theme: More Than Conquerors

  The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) has commenced activities that will culminate in the grand celebration of the 29th Anniversary of her birth, taking place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with the Continental Overseer, RCCG The Americas 2, Pastor Femi Olawale, ministering. With […]

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Tinubu donates salaries to new welfare fund for Armed Forces personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the establishment of a dedicated support fund for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families of fallen heroes. The President, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, announced the initiative on Sunday, using the commemoration […]

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The insecurity Triad (II): Banditry – The rural siege and the weaponisation of the harvest By MAX AMUCHIE

There is a different kind of silence in the countryside. It is not the anxious quiet of a ringing phone, but the heavy stillness of abandoned farmlands. Crops rot where they were planted. Footpaths disappear into overgrowth. Entire communities live with one eye open—not listening for a call, but for the distant echo of motorcycles […]

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Before Tinubu leaves Northern elites behind (2) By Martins Oloja

Governor Idris wept this week as terrorists killed soldiers, police in night ambush in Kebbi state… According to a credible report, Nasir Idris, Governor of Kebbi State could not hold back tears in public on Wednesday morning last week after witnessing another devastation caused in the state by terrorists who ambushed a group of security […]

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‘How former Rivers sole administrator, Ibas, spent over ₦302 billion in 6 months’ – Rivers govt

The Rivers State Accountant-General and the state’s Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have told the High Court of Rivers State in Port Harcourt how the government of former Rivers sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), allegedly spent over ₦302 billion received from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations and other funds between […]

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Peter Obi on death of El Rufai’s mom: Loss of a mother, a profound turning point in anyone’s life

Frontline presidential aspirant in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Peter Obi, has condoled with former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir el Rufai on the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been receiving treatment. In a condolence message on his X (former Twitter) platform, Mr. Obi, a […]

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Tinubu condoles with El-Rufai over mother’s death

By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 27, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has condoled with former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma. Hajiya Umma died on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, after a brief illness, according to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu described the matriarch as […]

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The nature of Jesus Christ: Foundation of the Kingdom of God By Isaac Megbolugbe

March 28, 2026 Introduction The nature of Jesus Christ is a profound mystery at the heart of Christian theology, with far-reaching implications for understanding God’s Kingdom. This article explores the duality of Jesus’ nature – fully human and fully divine – and the unity of God, particularly the relationship between the Father and Son. The […]