Macron Rejects Trump’s Call for Immediate Role in Hormuz Security

French President Emmanuel Macron has said France will not take part in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing hostilities, pushing back against calls from Donald Trump for support. Speaking after a defence council meeting, Macron stated that while France could assist in escorting vessels through the strategic waterway, such involvement would only be considered once tensions in the […]

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Argentina Withdraws from WHO, Cites Sovereignty and Policy Concerns

Argentina has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), following a similar move earlier this year by the United States. The decision was carried out under the administration of President Javier Milei, who had announced plans to exit the global health body about a year ago, criticising its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Argentina’s Foreign Ministry, […]

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Okpebholo Reaffirms Commitment to Education, Flags Off Distribution of Learning Materials in Edo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector and ensuring the holistic development of children across the state. The assurance was given during the official flag-off ceremony for the distribution of teaching and learning materials, sports equipment, mini buses, and back-to-school kits at New Era College in Benin City. Represented by his […]

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FG Declares March 19, 20 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf […]

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Tinubu Orders Political Appointees Eyeing 2027 Elections to Resign by March 31

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31, 2026. The directive affects a wide range of officials, including ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, as well as directors-general and chief executive […]

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Tinubu Arrives UK for Historic State Visit to Windsor Castle

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have arrived at Stansted Airport, marking the beginning of a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom. The presidential aircraft touched down on Tuesday, according to a post by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication. The visit follows an invitation from King Charles III and Queen Camilla, making it the first […]

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Wale Adenuga Responds to Papa Ajasco Actor’s Claims of Financial Hardship

Filmmaker Wale Adenuga, CEO of Wale Adenuga Productions, has addressed recent claims by actor Abiodun Ayoyinka—famously known as Papa Ajasco—who said he is facing financial difficulties despite his decades-long role in the popular TV series Papa Ajasco and Company. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 18, Adenuga described the narrative as “false and misleading”, providing details of his professional […]

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Edo Govt Warns Contractors: Deliver Quality or Rebuild at Your Cost

The Edo State Government has issued a strong warning to contractors handling infrastructure projects, directing them to strictly adhere to approved quality standards or face compulsory reconstruction at their own expense. The directive was delivered by the Special Adviser on Projects Implementation and Monitoring, Williams-Bello Phoebe, during an inspection of key road projects in the Edo […]

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