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admin - March 2, 2026

NIGERIA: Sanwo-Olu Says Lagos Records Zero Pension Arrears

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state currently has no pension arrears, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare and dignity of retirees.   The governor made this known during a courtesy visit by the senior management team of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate to Lagos House, […]
admin - March 2, 2026

NIGERIA: Nigeria Police Council Endorses Disu as Inspector-General of Police

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigeria Police Council has unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police.   The decision was reached on Monday during a council meeting held at the State House, Abuja, clearing the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday […]
admin - March 2, 2026

NIGERIA: US Issues Security Alert To Citizens In Nigeria Amid Escalating US-Iran Hostilities

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The United States government has issued a security alert to its citizens in Nigeria and worldwide following the escalation of military hostilities between the US and Iran.   The advisory, released on Monday by the US Department of State, urges Americans abroad to remain vigilant and follow guidance from […]
admin - March 2, 2026

NIGERIA: FAAN Appeals For Patience Amid Gridlock As ‘Go Cashless’ Programme Launches At Lagos and Abuja Airports

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has appealed to motorists and airport users for patience and cooperation following significant traffic congestion experienced at the access gates of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja on Sunday.   This marked […]
admin - March 2, 2026

SPORTS: FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets Face Record Demand As Prices Skyrocket Ahead Of Tournament Kick-Off

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin in North America in just 100 days, ticket demand has surged to unprecedented levels, pushing prices far higher than anticipated for the expanded 48-team tournament. FIFA has made nearly seven million tickets available across 104 matches to be played in […]
admin - March 2, 2026

NIGERIA: Presidency Dismisses Alleged Poisoning Attempt On Tinubu As Fake News

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Presidency has dismissed claims circulating online alleging that kitchen staff at the Presidential Villa attempted to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as false and urged Nigerians to disregard the viral video promoting the […]
admin - March 2, 2026

NIGERIA: Hypo Warns Against Dangerous Social Media Trend

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Hypo bleach has warned Nigerians against consuming its content, following a viral online controversy involving social media personalities King Mitchy and VeryDarkMan. In a statement released on Sunday, the company stressed that its product is strictly meant for cleaning purposes and should never be ingested under any circumstances. The company […]
admin - March 1, 2026

NIGERIA: Pope Leo XIV Calls For Urgent Dialogue Amid Deadly US-Iran Escalation In Middle East

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Pope Leo XIV has voiced deep concern over the recent military escalation in the Middle East, urging all involved nations to embrace dialogue and avoid further violence that could lead to irreversible catastrophe.   In his Angelus address on Sunday, the Pontiff highlighted the moral imperative for restraint following reports […]
admin - March 1, 2026

NIGERIA: NDLEA Arrests Long-Time Fugitive Drug Kingpin After 13 Years, Dismantles Secret Meth Lab In Imo

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a high-profile suspected drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, after he evaded justice for 13 years. Chidiebere, linked to multiple large-scale cocaine and heroin shipments, first came under NDLEA radar in 2013 when operatives at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, […]
admin - March 1, 2026

KENYA: Nation Mourns Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi    Kenya is mourning, following the tragic death of Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno, who perished in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County, on Saturday evening.   President William Ruto led the nation in mourning, describing the late MP as a fearless, focused and progressive leader who served […]
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