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NAOWA Marks International Women’s Day with Health, Fitness and Empowerment Activities in Edo

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 4 Brigade Chapter, has commemorated this year’s International Women’s Day with a series of activities focused on promoting health awareness, physical fitness, and women empowerment within military communities in Edo State. The event took place at the NAOWA Skills Acquisition Centre, Ekehuan Military Cantonment in Benin City, attracting […]

Eid-el-Fitr: Okpebholo Felicitates Muslims, Calls for Unity and Peace

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In his goodwill message, the governor praised the Muslim community for their devotion, discipline, and deep spiritual commitment demonstrated through fasting, prayers, and […]

Comedian I Go Save Voices Frustration Over Nigeria’s Persistent Power Outages

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian comedian I Go Save has taken to social media to express his frustration with the country’s ongoing electricity challenges, describing the current situation as the worst he has witnessed in his lifetime. On his social media post, the entertainer lamented that many areas have been without power for weeks, months, or even years, raising concerns about how businesses […]

Federal High Court Rules Nigerians Can Record Police During Public Stop-and-Search Operations

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A federal high court in Warri, Delta State, has ruled that citizens have the constitutional right to record police officers during stop-and-search operations in public spaces. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, followed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by lawyer Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo, who challenged the constitutionality of police officers conducting stop-and-search operations without visible name tags […]

Iran Warns of Global Fallout from War, Cites Growing International Opposition

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the region “will affect everyone,” emphasizing that its consequences will extend across borders, irrespective of race, religion, or economic status. Speaking on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Araghchi urged greater resistance from Western officials against the war, noting that a “wave of global consequences has only […]

Labour Party Sets May 23 for Presidential Primaries, Approves Internal Reforms

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that its presidential primaries for the 2027 general elections will be held on May 23, 2026, as part of the party’s approved electoral timetable. The decision was confirmed in a communiqué following a meeting of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja, which was observed by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission. […]

Senegal to Appeal AFCON Title Stripping at CAS

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Senegal national football team has announced plans to challenge the decision of the Confederation of African Football that stripped them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, following their controversial walk-off in the final against Morocco national football team. In a statement, the Senegalese Football Federation condemned the ruling as “unjust, unprecedented, and unacceptable,” claiming it “brings African football […]

Guardiola: Manchester City Still a “Work in Progress” After Champions League Exit

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that his squad remains a work in progress following their UEFA Champions League elimination by Real Madrid for the third consecutive season. City suffered a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice against a 10-man City side after captain Bernardo Silva was sent off early for handling a goal-bound effort. Much of the damage […]