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IGP Appoints DCP Anthony Okon Placid as New Force Public Relations Officer

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. The announcement was disclosed by the outgoing Force PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, who described the newly appointed spokesperson as a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping.DCP […]

Pope Leo XIV Urges End to Middle East Violence as Conflict Intensifies

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an immediate end to the escalating violence in the Middle East, praying that the “roar of bombs” would cease as the conflict triggered by US-Israeli air strikes on Iran entered its ninth day. The pontiff warned that the crisis could further destabilise neighbouring countries, including Lebanon, which he described as a beloved nation […]

Okpebholo Flags Off 100MW Power Plant, LNG Facility in Edo

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration is implementing policies aimed at creating a friendly ecosystem for manufacturing, job creation and sustainable economic growth. Okpebholo stated this during the groundbreaking ceremony for a 100MW Power Generating Plant and a 300 Metric Tons Per Day Liquefied Natural Gas facility at the Taihu Industrial Park […]

Governor Okpebholo Inspects Four Major Road Projects in Edo Central

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inspected four major road construction projects currently ongoing in Edo Central Senatorial District. The projects inspected by the governor include the Uromi–Agbor Road, Ukpenu Road, Ujoelen Road and Illeh Road. Governor Okpebholo, who visited the sites alongside government officials and contractors handling the projects, assessed the level of […]

Joeboy Defends Tyla’s Grammy Win Amid Backlash

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian singer Joeboy has reacted to the controversy surrounding the victory of South African star Tyla at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Tyla won the Best African Music Performance category with her song Push 2 Start, beating a strong lineup of Nigerian artistes including Davido, Omah Lay, Wizkid, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy. Her victory sparked mixed reactions online, with some critics arguing that a Nigerian artist should […]

UEFA Fines Real Madrid Over Fan’s Alleged Nazi Salute, Orders Suspended Bernabéu Closure

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

UEFA has fined Real Madrid and ordered a suspended partial closure of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium after a supporter inside the stadium was filmed appearing to make a Nazi salute. The European football governing body announced that the club must pay a fine of €15,000 (£13,000/$17,400) for what it described as the “racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters.” In […]

Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors to Foreign Missions, UN

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors to various countries and international missions, including the United Nations. The list, released on Friday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, shows that a total of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners have been assigned to diplomatic posts across the world. Among the prominent appointments, Senator Jimoh […]

Anambra to Suspend Students Who Miss School on Mondays

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Anambra State Government has announced that students who fail to attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension as part of efforts to enforce full academic activities across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed the decision on Wednesday while addressing the management of two schools in Onitsha that were summoned over alleged non-compliance with the […]