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Top dignitaries arrive Anambra as Soludo begins second term in grand ceremony
Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, have arrived at Chinua Achebe Airport, Umueri, on Tuesday ahead of the second-term inauguration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. A video shared by Anambra State New Media, via its X handle, on Tuesday, March 17, confirmed the arrivals. The caption reads: “Vice President Kashim Shettima and Former President Olusegun Obasanjo…
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2027: Lagos APC faults Momodu’s prediction, says Tinubu remains strong ahead of poll
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed comments by media entrepreneur Dele Momodu predicting defeat for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, describing the remarks as speculative and disconnected from political realities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said there was no credible basis for the claim…
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ADC raises alarm over alleged plan to install Nafiu Bala as national chairman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged a plot by influential figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into recognising an expelled member, Nafiu Bala, as the party’s National Chairman. In a statement issued on Monday, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the alleged move as a “desperate and…
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APC hails return of monthly sanitation wxercise in Lagos
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the decision of the Lagos State Government to reintroduce the monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state, describing the move as a demonstration of responsible governance. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the policy reflects the government’s commitment to safeguarding public health,…
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D’Tigress receive houses, national honours as Tinubu redeems post-AfroBasket pledge
By Tosin Omojola African champions D’Tigress are in a celebratory mood in Lyon, the venue of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, after receiving the rewards promised to them by Bola Ahmed Tinubu following their triumph at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in August last year in Côte d’Ivoire. The players and their officials were presented with certificates for…
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Labour Party rules Out 2027 election boycott, says focus is fixing 2023 weaknesses
The Labour Party has dismissed reports suggesting it might boycott the 2027 general election, stating that its priority is to address the weaknesses that affected its performance during the 2023 polls. The party’s Interim National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, clarified the party’s position while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the unveiling of the party’s e-registration portal in Abuja. Her…
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NNL reschedules match days for Sallah, fixtures shift to March 25
By Tosin Omojola The organisers of Nigeria’s second-tier league, the Nigeria National League (NNL), have announced the rescheduling of matches originally slated for the weekend of the Sallah festival from March 20–21, 2026. Match Day 13 in Conferences C and D, as well as Match Day 15 in Conferences A and B, have now been moved to Wednesday, March 25,…
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NITDA highlights teachers’ role in Nigeria’s digital transformation
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has highlighted the pivotal role teachers play in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation, noting that classrooms will be central to shaping the country’s technology-driven future. Inuwa made the remarks during a stakeholders’ dialogue organised by the Development of Educational Action Network Initiative (DEAN) in Abuja. Speaking on the theme,…
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NITDA moves to close gender gap in cybersecurity with women-focused training
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a specialised training programme aimed at empowering Nigerian women with cybersecurity skills and increasing their participation in the country’s growing digital security workforce. The training, tagged “Cyber for Women,” was organised by NITDA in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity and held in Abuja. Speaking at the event, NITDA’s Director of Cybersecurity,…
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FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo over crowd misconduct in 2026 World Cup qualifier
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been sanctioned by FIFA following disciplinary incidents during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. According to FIFA’s latest disciplinary overview for the qualifiers, both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football Association were found guilty of separate infractions during the match played on 16 November 2025.…
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