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Month: March 2026

INEC recognises Wike-backed PDP leadership as factional crisis deepens

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has formally recognised the faction of the National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, backed by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in a move that signals a significant shift in the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. INEC published the updated PDP leadership on…

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Premier League fans back call to scrap VAR

More than three-quarters of Premier League fans would like to see VAR scrapped and even more believe it has a detrimental impact on the matchday experience, according to a survey by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA). The poll of nearly 8,000 supporters, just over half of whom attend more than 15 home games a season,…

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Russia expels UK diplomat on spying allegations

Russia on Monday ordered a diplomat at the British embassy in Moscow to leave the country over allegations he was working as a spy, Russia’s FSB security service reported. Moscow and London have expelled multiple embassy staff over the last decade, both trading accusations of espionage. Expulsions from one side have typically been followed by…

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Funke Akindele snubs Toyin Abraham at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere

By Enitan Abdultawab A moment involving Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s Return of Arinzo has stirred conversations across Nollywood circles and social media. The event drew several prominent figures in the industry. Toyin Abraham reportedly arrived shortly before the screening began and greeted colleagues at her table, including Funke…

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Father of boy killed by truck in Aramoko-Ekiti seeks justice

A grief-stricken father, Mr. Rufus Farotimi, is seeking justice after a truck driver rammed into his residence, killing his 21-year-old son, Promise, and leaving his family homeless in Aramoko-Ekiti. The incident occurred on March 26, 2026, when the heavy-duty truck crashed into their home, crushing Promise, a 300-level student at FUOYE, who was asleep. Farotimi…

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It’s extremely challenging to be an industrialist in Nigeria — 81-year-old Aare Oyefeso 

•Reveals why he chose business over salary •Says resilience, integrity, hard work built  Kotco Group  •’High interest rates, energy costs still threatening manufacturing By Nnamdi Ojiego  At 82, Aare Kola Oyefeso carries the quiet confidence of a man who has spent a lifetime building institutions, nurturing enterprise and giving back to society. From modest beginnings in a family…

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Tinubu an audacious, visionary leader, Akpabio eulogises President at 74 

As Senator Barau Hails President Tinubu at 74, Says Second-Term Win Will Precede Next Birthday By Henry Umoru  ABUJA- THE  President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has congratulated President Bola Tinubu for attaining the age of 74, describing him as him as an audacious and visionary leader. In a statement he personally signed yesterday,…

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Rainstorm damages buildings at Orji Kalu’s country home [VIDEO]

Rainstorm has destroyed buildings in Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s multimillion-dollar country home, Camp Neya, Igbere in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. The lawmaker announced the incident via a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday. According to the former Abia State Governor, the incident occurred during Saturday night’s heavy rain. He, however,…

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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to national prosperity at 74

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to building a prosperous and resilient Nigeria as he marked his 74th birthday. Tinubu, in a  special message to Nigerians on Sunday in Abuja, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation and for the goodwill shown to him. “Today, as I clock another year in the…

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NDLEA foils shipment of cocaine consignment hidden in stock-fish heads

By: Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a large consignment of cocaine concealed in heads of imported dry stock-fish and arrested a key member of the syndicate involved in shipping the illicit substance across the world, especially to India. NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi, while making this known on…

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