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25Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FIWON urges govt to subsidise health insurance for informal workers

By Joan Nwagwu The Federation of Informal Workers Organisations of Nigeria (FIWON) has urged the Federal Government to provide matching pension contributions and subsidised health insurance for informal workers. The FIWON General Secretary, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, made the call during a rally in Abuja on Wednesday while addressing newsmen on the plight of informal workers. Participants at the rally carried banners with inscriptions such as: “Contributory pension with government support” and “Effective social protection is a right,” demanding a 50:50 pension contribution arrangement. Komolafe, in a letter submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, called for the extension of social protection to millions of workers in Nigeria’s informal econo...

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25Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SENATOR YARI TAKES CENTER STAGE AS ZAMFARA DAUDA LAWAL DEFECTS TO APC

​In a monumental shift for Northwest politics, Senator Abdulaziz Yari took the lead in orchestrating a high-profile reception for Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, who officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Acting as a pivotal bridge-builder within the party, Yari—a former governor himself—demonstrated a strategic show of unity by standing alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The gathering signaled a definitive end to local rivalries, positioning Yari as the primary architect of a new, consolidated political front in Zamfara. ​During the welcoming ceremony, Senator Yari emphasized that the return of Governor Lawal to the "progressive fold" was not just a win for the APC, but a necessary step for th...

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25Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Youngsters get charge as CMA holds public forum

Nigeria children and adolescents have been charged to reject internal colonialism, instead hold firm to a nation where freedom of thought, conscience and belief is guaranteed for all. This was the take-home message during the 2026 Conscientising Nigerian Male Adolescents (CMA) public forum held in Calabar, the Cross River capital. The event, organised by the Socialist Library of Nigeria (SOLAR) in partnership with Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue (MILID) Foundation and supported by Open Society Foundation (OSF) had gathered participants to honour the duo of Comrades Bene Madunagu and Biodun Jeyifo, who during their lifetimes displayed that ideas were powerful when used to challenge oppression. Madunagu posthumously turned 79 on the day of the public forum...

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24Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG unveils plan to lift 50m out of poverty by 2030

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction,  Dr Bernard Doro, has inaugurated the “One Humanitarian-One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS)” aimed at lifting 50 million Nigerians out of poverty by 2030.Doro unveiled the initiative at a National Technical Workshop for stakeholders in the humanitarian sector at the UN House on Tuesday in Abuja.The minister explained that the OHOPRS was unified national architecture for ending poverty in Nigeria, adding that over 63 per cent of Nigerians faced multidimensional poverty.He itemised the challenges facing the humanitarian activities as, structural gap-chronic fragmentation across MDAs, states, and local governments, visibility crisis, and coordination conflict.“Others include Siloed Data, un...

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24Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NURTW decries alleged Secretariat invasion amid leadership dispute

By Joan Nwagwu The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has expressed outrage over the alleged invasion of its national secretariat in Abuja, describing the incident as illegal and disturbing. The union’s General Secretary, Mr Kayode Agbeyangi, made the statement while addressing newsmen on Tuesday, stressing that the alleged takeover violated due legal process. It would be recalled that Mr Tajudeen Baruwa reportedly led his supporters to take control of the NURTW national secretariat in Abuja, asserting his claim to the union’s presidency based on court rulings. Agbeyangi noted that the alleged invasion was carried out without notice or legal backing. “The individuals involved came without notice or legal authority and forcefully gained access to the secret...

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24Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Preparations Peak as Benford International School Gears Up for Inter-House Sports, Launches “Play, Swim and Grow” Campaign

By Victor Okoye Preparations have reached a fever pitch at Benford International School, Abuja, as students intensify training ahead of the school’s much-anticipated Inter-House Sports competition and the launch of its “Play, Swim and Grow” fund-raising campaign. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that for weeks, the school grounds have been transformed into a hub of energy and discipline, with pupils participating in rigorous rehearsals, selection heats, and practice sessions across a wide range of sporting activities. The event, scheduled for March 28, 2026, will take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium beginning at 9:00 a.m., bringing together students, parents, alumni, staff, invited schools, youth organisations, and distinguished guests. Highlights of t...

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24Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Army strikes Turji’s hideouts

Troops have killed scores of bandits in camps linked to notorious kingpin, Bello Turji during coordinated operations in Zamfara and Sokoto states. According to reports, the targeted hideouts are located in the Fakai community in Shinkafi and Isa Local Councils of Zamfara and Sokoto states, respectively. A military source said the success was recorded during a fierce gun battle as part of ongoing operations against banditry in the North-West region. He disclosed that the operation, led by the 8 Division Strike Force of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, began in the early hours of March 20, with troops advancing into Turji’s camp deep within the Kagara Forest. However, during the advance operation, two combat support vehicles developed mechanical faults near Maberaya village in Isa Loc...

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23Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Ex-accountant General bags 72 Years jail term for stealing N868m

A former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has been convicted and sentenced to 72 years imprisonment for fraud involving N868.46 million, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said on Monday. The commission in a post on its X handle, stated that Nwabuoku was prosecuted before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges bordering on money laundering. “The former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, who was prosecuted by the EFCC at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for money laundering involving N868.46 million, has been convicted and sentenced to jail for 72 years,” the statement read. Nwabuoku was appointed acting Accountant-General of the Federation in May 2022 following the suspension of A...

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23Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Breaking: UATH gets new substantive CMD

Prof. Yunusa Tayiru, has been appointed as the new substantive Chief Medical Director of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada Abuja to serve for the next four years.

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23Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Pilot, Co-Pilot Killed In Runway Collision At New York Airport

The pilot and co-pilot were killed in the collision, and another 13 people, including 11 passengers and two first responders, were taken to the hospital with injuries. A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck late Sunday on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot and forcing a halt to flights, authorities and US media reported. AFP pictures showed the heavily damaged nose and cockpit section of the Air Canada Express plane, which had arrived from Montreal, on the tarmac flanked by emergency vehicles with their lights flashing. The pilot and co-pilot were killed in the collision, US media including CNN and NBC reported. Another 13 people, including 11 passengers and two first responders, were taken to the hospital with injur...

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22Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SEF Marks Sallah with Support for Widows, Distribution of Food Items to FCT Indigents

By NAN Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Achimugu, Founder and President of the Sam Empowerment Foundation (SEF), has empowered over 100 widows through the Foundation’s Food Bank Initiative and provided food for more than 1,000 indigent residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Sallah at Sauka Village. Speaking at the event, Dr. Achimugu stated that the Foundation used the occasion to spread joy during the Sallah celebration by empowering widows and providing food items to children and other underserved groups. She called on corporate organisations and governments at all levels to implement policies that will ensure food security for vulnerable Nigerians, noting that this is vital for national development. According to her, “The Sallah season...

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22Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Otu visits gas explosion scene, orders immediate evacuation, free treatment of victims

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has described the gas explosion which occurred this morning at Edibe-Edibe street in Calabar South, as shocking, even as he assured victims of immediate government intervention. The governor, who assessed the level of damage at the scene, lamented the scale of destruction caused by the explosion, noting that both lives and property were affected. “What I have seen here is shocking. It is a huge, huge damage,” Otu said. He expressed concern over the siting of such facilities within residential areas, stressing the need for stricter safety measures to prevent future occurrences. “I know very well this kind of facility should not be in a residential area, but unfortunately this one is here. I believe that steps must be taken to prevent thi...

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22Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bandits abduct eight worshippers in Kwara ECWA church

Bandits on Sunday morning abducted eight worshippers from an ECWA church in Omugo, Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Three of the abductees were however rescued by joint security forces.The attack occurred hours after the Coordinator, Joint Security Watch, Kwara South Senatorial District, Zubair Olaitan, issued an alert warning of imminent attack on some communities in Ifelodun, Irepodun and Isin LGAs. The government also condemned the “cowardly” targeting of religious places under any guise. In a statement by Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, on Sunday, the Kwara State Government urged the security forces, forest guards, local vigilantes, and community members to continue to work together to end the menace. “While commendi...

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22Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Benford International School, Abuja to Hold Inter-House Sports and Launch “Play, Swim and Grow” Fund-Raising Campaign

Benford International School will hold its bi-annual Inter-House Sports competition alongside the official launch of the “Play, Swim and Grow” campaign aimed at raising funds for the development of new sports facilities, including modern playground equipment and the construction of a standard swimming pool. The event, scheduled for March 28, 2026, will take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium beginning at 9:00 a.m. The programme is expected to bring together students, parents, alumni, staff, invited schools, youth organisations, and distinguished guests for a day of athletics, celebration, and community engagement. Highlights of the event will include a colourful march-past by the various houses, youth organisations and invited schools, as well as track and field com...

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21Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Iloenyosi Inaugurates Anambra FA Committees, Urges Fresh Ideas for Football Growth

By Victor Okoye The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) has constituted new standing committees to strengthen football development in the state.A statement by Media and Communications Chairman, Ralph Chidozie George, said the decision followed an emergency virtual board meeting presided over by Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi.The committees include Organising and Competitions led by Victor Aniekwena, Finance by Ifejika Johnson, and Referees Appointment chaired by retired FIFA referee, Ijeoma Nwosu.Others are Technical headed by Donatus Ezeokafor, Women’s Football Development chaired by Cordelia Akanna, with Maureen Mmadu among members.Also inaugurated are Disciplinary chaired by Michael Mbaezue, Marketing/Sponsorship and Media/Communications led by Ralph Chidozie George.Players Sta...

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21Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT NUJ Chairman restates commitment to building trust, strategic communication

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council, Grace Ike, has restated her commitment to building trust, enhancing professionalism, and credibility in the media space. Ike stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 2026 First Quarter Induction ceremony of new members into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Thursday in Abuja. NAN reports that Ike was among the 421 newly inducted members of the NIPR. “This moment marks not just a personal milestone, but it is a bridge between my roots, which is journalism, and me marching forward into the world of dynamic public relations. “Communication is all about the life of a society, building trust, c...

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19Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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I found safety in U.K. during military era- Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has narrated how the United Kingdom became a safe haven for him during Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle.He also disclosed that his residence was once placed under police protection following threats from agents of the military regime.Tinubu spoke on Wednesday at a state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle.The President said: “Your Majesty, I wish to express Nigeria’s deep gratitude to this great nation for the refuge and support it extended during the dark years of military dictatorship. “Like many Nigerians involved in the pro-democracy struggle, I found safety here, and I recall that my residence was placed under Metropolitan Police protection following threats from agents of the junta.” Tinubu described the experience as significant, not...

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19Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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INEC Chairman Seeks Media Partnership to Rebuild Public Trust Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Chairman of Nigeria’s electoral body, Joash Amupitan, has acknowledged a growing “trust deficit” between the commission and the public, urging the media to play a central role in restoring confidence as the country prepares for a critical round of elections. Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of the INEC Press Corps in Abuja, Professor Amupitan emphasized the importance of accurate and transparent reporting in reshaping public perception of the electoral process. The meeting marked his first formal engagement with the specialized media group since succeeding Mahmood Yakubu in late 2025. The INEC chairman commended journalists for their continued engagement with the commission, describing the media as indispensable partners in strengthening democracy. He noted that skept...

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18Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu Arrives United Kingdom For Two-day Visit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has arrived in the United Kingdom.The president, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is in the UK on a two-day historic State Visit on the invitation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. President Tinubu’s plane touched down at London Stansted Airport at 3.18 pm. He was received on behalf of the Royal Family by Mark Bevan, Deputy Lieutenant of Essex, as well as by the acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to the UK, Ambassador Mohammed Maidugu, and other senior officials. Also on hand to welcome the President to his hotel were some senators, governors and ministers. President Tinubu and his wife will be hosted at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18, to Thursday, March 19. The visit aims to strengthen bi...

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18Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EFCC Arrests Three Suspected Illegal Gold Miners In Maiduguri

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested three suspected illegal gold miners in Borno State. They were arrested in Mallam Jakwa Town, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, following actionable intelligence on their illegal activities.Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate carried out the arrest. The suspects are: Umar Muhammad, Modu Bamai Umar and Sani Samaila. Their suspected illegal mining activities are worsening insecurity and environmental degradation in the state. Items found in their possession upon their arrest include a small gold measuring machine and mined gold. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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