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Okpebholo Assures Restoration of Court, INEC Operations as Ramat Park Flyover Nears Completion

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured residents that the ongoing construction of the Ramat Park flyover in Benin City will restore full operations at the High Court and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office affected by persistent flooding. Speaking during an inspection of the project, the governor said the longstanding flooding in the area had disrupted key institutions […]

FIFA Sanctions NFF, DR Congo FA Over Playoff Incident; Silent on Eligibility Protest

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary incidents during the African playoff final for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, FIFA did not address Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo national football team over allegations of fielding ineligible players during the match. According to FIFA’s disciplinary report, both football bodies were found […]

Dele Momodu Predicts Tinubu’s Defeat if Atiku Forms North-South Ticket

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could lose the 2027 general election if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar runs on a joint ticket with a prominent southern politician such as Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi. Speaking on Channels TV on Sunday, March 15, Momodu said a North-South coalition ticket centred on Atiku would significantly weaken the ruling […]

UEFA Cancels Spain vs Argentina Finalissima Due to Middle East Conflict

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The planned Finalissima between Spain national football team and Argentina national football team has been cancelled after organisers could not agree on a new date and venue. Originally scheduled for March 27 in Qatar, UEFA confirmed on Sunday that the match would no longer take place, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as making the location unworkable. […]

Police Disrupt Opening of ADC Secretariat in Bakassi, Cross River

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Police Force confirmed that the planned inauguration of a new African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Bakassi Local Government Area was disrupted after unidentified individuals caused a disturbance at the venue. The ceremony, intended to launch the party’s new office ahead of its national convention on April 14, 2026, saw canopies pulled down, chairs scattered, […]

NCDC Records 469 Lassa Fever Cases, 109 Deaths as Fatality Rate Rises in 2026

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 469 cases of Lassa Fever and 109 deaths across the country in 2026, with a case fatality rate of 23.2 per cent—higher than the 18.7 per cent recorded within the same period in 2025. According to the agency’s Week 9 Epidemiological Report, which covers February 23 to March […]

Amy Madigan Beats Wunmi Mosaku to Win Best Supporting Actress as ‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates 2026 Oscars

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Veteran actress Amy Madigan has won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 98th Academy Awards, defeating Nigerian-British star Wunmi Mosaku in one of the night’s most closely watched categories. The ceremony, held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, United States, was hosted by Conan O’Brien. Madigan’s win for her role in Weapons marked the first award announced on the night, setting […]

ADC Alleges Plot to Undermine Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections, Presidency Denies Claims

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 Nigerian general elections. The party alleged that the plan is aimed at ensuring that Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges as the sole contender in the presidential race. In a statement issued in Abuja, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi claimed […]