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S-South states target blue economy, manufacturing for regional growth
The BRACED Commission, a regional development body representing the six states of Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone—Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, and Delta—has officially announced a transformative economic roadmap aimed at shifting the region away from its traditional reliance on raw resource extraction. Following a pivotal two-day investment symposium held in Port Harcourt, Rivers […]
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Alaafin of Oyo Oba Akeem Owoade Call for Moral Rebirth and Vigilance as Muslims Mark 2026 Eid-el-Fitr
As the 2026 Ramadan season draws to a close, Muslims across Nigeria and the world have gathered to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the 30-day dawn-to-sunset fasting period. In Oyo State, the occasion was marked by profound reflections from the state’s political and traditional leadership. Governor Seyi Makinde and the Alaafin of […]
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi Grants Presidential-Style Pardon to 12 Inmates in Spirit of Eid al-Fitr
In a significant exercise of executive clemency, the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has officially granted a state pardon to 12 convicted inmates currently serving sentences in various correctional facilities across the state. This humanitarian intervention, announced on Thursday, March 19, 2026, serves as a gesture of goodwill ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations […]
Harry Kane Enters Elite Champions League Half-Century Club as Haaland Dominates Speed Records
The landscape of European football’s most prestigious competition, the UEFA Champions League, has shifted once again as Harry Kane officially joined the pantheon of players to reach 50 goals in the tournament. His brace against Atalanta BC not only secured a comfortable progression for Bayern Munich but also etched his name into the record books, […]
Rain, feeder faults plunge several Osun communities into darkness
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has formally notified residents and business owners across various communities in Osun State of an extensive disruption in power supply, citing a combination of severe weather conditions, critical technical faults, and necessary infrastructure maintenance. The utility provider, which serves as the primary distributor for the region, indicated that the […]
Wike Reassures FCT Residents of Accelerated Infrastructure Development Across Satellite Towns
The Federal Capital Territory Administration is undergoing a significant strategic shift in its urban development policy, moving away from the historical concentration of infrastructure within the Abuja city center to a more inclusive approach targeting the territory’s rapidly expanding satellite towns. This policy pivot, championed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, […]
Delta State Police Command Dismantles Kidnap Syndicate and Rescues Three Victims in High-Stakes Operation near Issele-Uku
In a major tactical victory against organized crime, the Delta State Police Command successfully dismantled a notorious kidnap syndicate operating within the dense forest fringes of Issele-Uku. The operation, characterized by a seamless synergy between state police, military personnel, and local security stakeholders, culminated in the rescue of three victims who had been held captive […]
Senegal Challenges CAF Decision Stripping AFCON 2025 Title in Landmark Legal Battle at Court of Arbitration for Sport
The landscape of African football has been thrown into unprecedented turmoil following the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board to retroactively award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, a move that has prompted an immediate and fierce legal challenge from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF). The administrative ruling, […]
Former Anambra State Governor Jim Nwobodo Denies Wife’s Involvement in Disputed Property Demolition at Independence Layout
The simmering tensions within the high-brow Independence Layout area of Enugu reached a boiling point this week, as former Anambra State Governor, Jim Nwobodo, formally addressed allegations surrounding the controversial demolition of a property belonging to Pastor Basil Ogbuanu. The incident, which has drawn significant public attention, centers on a dispute over land use, regulatory […]
Nigeria Faces Renewed Economic Uncertainty as Food Inflation Surges Back into Double Digits in February 2026
The Nigerian economic landscape experienced a jarring shift in February 2026 as food inflation rebounded to 12.12 per cent, effectively ending the brief period of single-digit relief that had briefly buoyed consumer sentiment in January. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report issued by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), this 3.23 percentage […]
