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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2026* *THE NATION* Troops repel ISWAP attack on Military base in Yobe Middle East tensions: FG rules out petrol price control Tinubu to Opposition: Electoral Act amendment stands, let's submit to rule of law, democracy  UCL: Havertz penalty earns Arsenal late draw against Leverkusen State police: PSC chairman, committee meet over implementation Pro-Wike PDP fixes presidential primaries for May 23 LAMATA responds to viral video, pledges more buses Alleged IVF fraud: Court grants bail to fertility specialist Abebe FG, ASUU move to probe varsity VCs over alleged misuse of TETFund allocations Abuja doctor, pastor arraigned over alleged IVF fraud, sale of couple's embryos FCT council poll: President happy with outcome - Wike Osun 2026: I deserve second term - Adeleke Osun 2026: APC begins guber campaign, sends warning signal to Adeleke Okpebholo swears in new commissioner Senate backs ICPC on project monitoring, raises fresh alarm over Boko Haram attacks Court sentences three arrested by DSS to 10 years in prison for arms trafficking IGP asks court to dismiss El-Rufai's N1b rights enforcement suit Commissioners went through most rigorous screening, says Fubara  Tinubu nominates Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor Senate grills, clears Oyedele as Finance Minister of State Fed Govt urges aviation unions to shun strikes Oyo Police arrest three suspects, recover goods worth millions Ondo APC concludes state congress, swears in new executives National convention: APC begins sale of nomination forms for zonal, NWC positions Thursday Reps seek joint security operations to dismantle criminal camps on Ekiti-Kogi-Kwara border Defence Minister: Terrorists suffer heavy losses in Borno attacks Police arrest 5,895 suspects, rescue 168 kidnap victims in Enugu Your political future is guaranteed, Northwest APC tells Zamfara governor Reps amend 2026 Electoral Act, approve N10m fine, two-year jail term for dual party membership Senate screens Oyedele for Minister of State for Finance Reps call for construction of Benin-Lagos Railway corridor to boost trade, improve security LASEPA shuts down establishments in Lagos over environmental violations UPDATED: Five Reps members defect to APC, Accord Party Ondo bans late-night motorcycle operations over insecurity *PUNCH* Nigeria receives HIV prevention injection Chimamanda son's death: NMA slams FG over MDCN reconstitution delay Shi'ites deny plot against US targets, fix Friday for Abuja march Reps push Benin-Lagos rail, pedestrian bridges on Sagamu expressway Terror attacks: UN mulls specialised counter-IED unit for Nigeria Defence minister orders operational overhaul after base attacks Monopoly fears rise as Dangote controls N14.4tn petrol market Senate confirms Oyedele as minister after three-hour grilling Chaplain urges patriotism as Omokri raises Nigerian flag on Kilimanjaro Tinubu's daughter offers 1,000 scholarships to students Group, NDC disagree over Dickson's third-term senate ambition PUNCH deepens partnerships with govt, private sector institutions Don't mismanage VAT gains Tax reform as catalyst for economic development Ondo bans okada operations as Amotekun arrests 70 Pedestrian killed in Ogun hit-and-run Customs to phase out physical cargo checks by December Accounts linked to Petrocam, director freezed for alleged N9bn debt NICOWA partners investor on $145m medical village Indian court jails Nigerian 20 years for drug trafficking Debt: Court stops criminal case against Sterling Bank executives PalmPay expands offices nationwide to deepen financial inclusion 25-year-old man to die for killing ex-wife in Gombe Funding, political interference major threat to state police - Lawyer Glo, Samsung unveil Galaxy S26 Hearing on abducted Jigawa teenager's case to hold March 26 MTN's IHS acquisition: Is Nigeria's digital future being held hostage? Truck accident triggers gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Retrenched Anambra revenue workers protest sacking Wema Bank executive appointed 2026 SABRE Awards juror *LEADERSHIP* Nigerians In Iran Escorted To Armenia Border For Safe Exit - NIDCOM Senate Begins Screening Of Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance Havertz Rescues Arsenal At Old Club Leverkusen with A Draw Ondo Bans Okada Operations At Night To Curb Insecurity 1,374 Die In Road Crashes In Q4 2025 - NBS Tinubu Names Lamido Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor Group Faults Dickson's NDC, Says Party Won't Survive in Bayelsa Interest Rate Cut Signals Gradual Relief For Manufacturers' Red Star Express Projects N302.6m Q1 Profit After Tax Nigerian Among Dozens Affected As Iranian Missiles Target UAE Ecobank Reports 194% Increase In Lending To Women-led Businesses France Launches Art X Impact Women's Rights Campaign In Nigeria Digital Economy Stutters As Instagram Outage Cuts Off Nigerian MSMEs IWD: Adidi Wins 2026 Excellence Award 13m Nigerians Living With Asthma' Gumi: Activist Timi Frank Urges Trump To halt Security Cooperation With Nigeria Electoral Act Amended: Reps Prescribe N10m Fine, Jail For Dual Membership NSC Celebrates Presidential Aide's Dedication To Grassroots Sports Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele As Minister Frank Demands US Halt Nigeria Security Cooperation Over Gumi Statements *THE SUN* US: Three brothers apprehended over embassy bombing Osun election: March 11 marks end of Adeleke's 'nepotism', APC says Why Middle East conflict may not cripple Nigeria's fuel supply - Edun IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil to calm global supply fears Zamfara: Lawal appoints first MD for Gusau International Airport Osun election: March 11 marks end of Adeleke's 'nepotism', APC says Fubara to new commissioners: I expect nothing but the best from you Adeleke seeks Muslims' prayers as campaign begins, unveils upgraded five‑point agenda FCT 2026 budget scales second reading in Senate Senate: PDP shrinks further as three more Senators dump party, join APC PDP block fuelling crisis in Cross River ADC - Ejar IEA to release 400 million barrels of oil to calm global supply fears Iran warns oil may hit $200 per barrel after fresh attacks in Strait of Hormuz Women urged to groom next generation female leaders Osun election: March 11 marks end of Adeleke's 'nepotism', APC says Iran warns oil may hit $200 per barrel after fresh attacks in Strait of Hormuz Women urged to groom next generation female leaders Court sentences DR Congo FA President to life imprisonment Iran pulls out of 2026 World Cup Norway jails Nigeria U20 player Daniel Daga for sexual assault *VANGUARD* Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor ADC calls on FG to cap petrol prices amid rising hardship Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo HIV Prevention: Nigeria receives new long-acting injectable drugs PDP Crisis: We're in charge, will negotiate from position of strength - Wike PDP Crisis: We're in charge, will negotiate from position of strength - Wike LPDC dismisses allegation against Deputy Speaker Kalu PDP Leadership Crisis: Reconciliation yes; APC appendage no — Turaki-led NWC PSC chairman urges review of foundational issues ahead of State Police consideration Glaucoma: 12-14m Nigerians at risk of vision loss — FG Senate approves 2025 Statutory Budget of N1.7 trillion for NDDC I deserve a second term, says Gov. Adeleke Senate upholds ICPC's mandate, rejects motion to suspend project tracking Reps query sugar import data, NSDC on revenue accountability Motorists trapped for hours as containers fall on Otedola Bridge South-East leaders back ANIM State, seek national support for constitutional approval ASUU moves to probe VCs over use of TETFund allocations, FG backs accountability Lagos begins crackdown on industrial safety violations Iran military capabilities 'not reduced to zero', says Macron NERC gives private substation owners 48 days to register Tinubu's aide engages security agencies to end Benue killings *THISDAY* Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance El-Rufai Remains in ICPCs Custody Till March 19 Bandits Kill 14, Injure Dozens in Fresh Katsina Attacks Agora Policy Rallies Critical Stakeholders to Discuss Impact of Tinubus Macroeconomic Reforms Gov AbdulRazaq Empowers Owode Oja with Industrial Garri Processing Machines After N2.4bn Fraud Plea Bargain with FG, Ex-minister Oduah Set for Senate Fuel Price Hike: Osogbo Mini-bus Drivers Protest, Demand Fare Increase Tech Initiative Bridges Gender Gap, Trains 200 Girls in Coding, Software Devt FG, ICRC Collaborate to Raise Awareness on Gunshot Victims Rights LASEPA GM Urges Muslims, Christians to Pray for Global Peace During Fasting Stakeholders Seek Stronger Youth Engagement to Promote Peace, Religious Freedom in Plateau Osun Farmers Allege Land Grabbing, Seek Govts Intervention Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Abducted Ondo Council Secretary Demolition: FCT High Court Adjourns FHA, Developers Case to May 6 Benue Intensifies Efforts Towards Rebuilding Yelewata NDDC Organises Capacity Building, Calls for Projects Protection Group Rejects Alleged 210tn Gap in NNPCL Accounts, Urges Senate to Reconcile Figures Egbetokuns Police Reforms Attracted Negative Media Coverage, Says Retired CP Nigeria: Climate Commitments and the Gas Paradox A Petition Without Foundation Kalu in the Eye of the Storm Edo South Senatorial Race: Why Strong Representation Matters St. Josephs College, Ondo Celebrates Platinum Anniversary NIA DG Celebrates Women at International Womens Day Caverton Showcases Operational Excellence, Receives Army War College Course 10 UBA Business Series to Spotlight New Generation of Female Leaders LAPO MfB Leads Push for Climate-resilient Microfinancing NSW Secretariat Partners NCS to Sensitise Top Officials in Lagos Despite inflation Moderation, FX Stability, 20 Companies Report N19.81trn OPEX Accelerating Insurance Sector Contributions to GDP Nigeria May Benefit from Oil Price Spike Amid Middle East Tensions Private Sector Credit Down 2.8% YoY to N75.24trn as Lending Weakens GTCOs Agbaje Named Banking Pioneer at Texcellence Awards Amidst Low Yield, Subscription to NTBs Dwindle to N6.13trn in Two Months IMG Celebrates Women, Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Inclusion FCMB Group Completes N500bn Capital Requirement Ahead of Deadline Accelerating Insurance Sector Contributions to GDP Despite inflation Moderation, FX Stability, 20 Companies Report N19.81trn OPEX Nigeria Cannot Build Wealth Without a Coherent National Credit Policy Our Special Bond With London Wakama Pledges DTigress Will Continue to Make Nigerians Proud as Team Battles Colombia Again, Osimhen Helps Galatasaray Beat Liverpool in Istanbul Tinubu, NFF, Mourn Ex-Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde Osimhen One Card Away from Ban as Liverpool Storm Istanbul Heineken Activates Fans Have More Friends Campaign for UCL Round of 16 in Nigeria NBF President, Wale Edun, Hails Boxers Spirit at Cwealth Games Trials Gov. Diri Restates Commitment to Sports Devt, DedicatesNewstap/ SWAN Awardto Late Dep. Gov. NNPC: Presidential Approval Secured for $20bn FID on Bonga Deepwater Project Nigerians Groan Under Rising Fuel Prices, Tinubu Directs Deployment of 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits Dangote Dominates, Rabius Wealth Doubles, Adenuga, Otedola Shine on Forbes 2026 Billionaires List February Records Lowest Petrol Imports, Local Refining Dominates Supply Edo Assembly to Okpebholo: Take Over MOWAA, Radisson Blu Hotel FGN/NDDC/Imo Govt/IFAD Assisted LIFE-ND Project Disburses Starter Capital to 900 Incubatees for Agribusiness in Imo Kekere-Ekun: FCCPC Remains Bulwark Against Consumer Rights Abuse, Anti-Competitive Practices, Market Distortions Interior, Information Ministries Forge Partnership IWD: NDPHC Provides Gender-friendly Work Environment for Staff, Says MD Sanwo-Olu: Alausa Multi-Agency Building at Completion Stage, to be Opened by Tinubu ECOWAS Court Raises the Alarm Over Gender Violence, Low Compliance with Judgements President Tinubu Seeks Houses Approval for 2026 FCT Budget *DAILY TRUST* JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Yuguda as CBN Deputy governor Demolition: Court adjourns FHA, developers case to May 6 Army expands aviation wing, wants pilots trained in S/Africa Road crashes claim 1,374 lives in Q4 2025 NBS Soldiers gun down terrorists, recapture Borno military base Legal Disciplinary Committee Dismisses Complaint Against Benjamin Kalu Senate mourns troops killed in Borno Iran will boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup, says Sports Minister Nigerians growing poorer under you, ex-CAN Chairman tells Tinubu Fubara Swears in 5 Commissioners JUST IN: Reps prescribe 2-year jail term, 10m fine for dual party membership Norway jails Nigerian player for sexual assault PDP shrinks to 14 senators as APC gains 3 more lawmakers Nigerian injured as Iran fires fresh missiles into UAE Lagos: Trade Fair Complex shut as traders resist State, LG takeover Ndume: National Assembly existence makes no difference BUK probes student who allegedly duped Prof Kperogi Avoid temptation, UNIMAID VC tells students Lagos: Passengers injured as commercial bus catches fire Defence Minister summons Service Chiefs over rising attacks Center raises alarm over FCE Odugbo appointments 105 Cases get second chance as Kogi CJ orders review INEC and electoral reform under scrutiny Insecurity: Group disowns man who attacked defence minister on social media Why Kanos domestication of the Womens Economic Empowerment Policy matters Alleged terrorism financing: Court adjourns Malami, sons trial to April 15 Army repels insurgents attack in Borno Rights abuse: Kano tops NHRCs 3.7m complaints chart in 2025 Insecurity: Residents protest, block highway in Ondo NAU nursing students protest 544% hike in school fees N1.6bn fraud: Retired army general heads to S/Court After losing appeal Troops neutralise terrorists, recover arms in Sokoto Maltina Flags Off Nationwide School Tour Fuel crisis deepens, economists tell FG to act Ekiti fake doctor to die by hanging 2027: NAF ready for election surveillance CAS ADC factions clash in Cross River Rivers senator quits PDP for APC NSCDC personnel shot dead after accidental discharge killed 1 in Rivers Suspected female drug dealer arrested in Delta Scrap dealer arrested with 267 meters of cable in Jigawa Why I upgraded Kwali traditional stool Wike Bad roads cut off farmers, students in FCT communities NSCDC warns against destruction of underground cables in FCT AMAC chairman sacks IPDC MD Group engages UniAbuja students on innovation Journalists covering Middle East war face restriction, detention Madagascars leader fires PM, cabinet ECOWAS Parliament urges overhaul of West Africas educational system Reps order FAAN to recover foreign airlines N18.9bn debt Hybrid payment system resumes at airports access gates Friday Food security: FG deploys N250bn agric credit, 2.15m fertiliser bags CBN releases new guidelines to tackle money laundering Tinubu approves $20bn investment on Bonga Deepwater project Enugu Air gets AOC to commence scheduled flights How GAMCO can fix power grid finance hurdles PenCom targets 1m women under personal pension plan Glo, Samsung seal deal to roll out Galaxy S26 series Sterling Bank, MREIF float mortgage loans for Nigerians *NEW TELEGRAPH* Atiku, Obi, Amaechi United To Remove Tinubu In 2027 ADC Reps Move To Criminalise Party Dual Membership, Propose N10m Fine Alia Seeks Partnership With NCDC To Restore Peace, Boost Rural Devt ACourt Judgement: PDP BoT Sets Cttee To Reconcile Party Members CSO: Tinubu Royal Visit Affirms Soft Power Diplomacy, Nigerias Global Influence Insecurity: Senate Urges Armed Forces To Intensify Intelligence Gathering Fubara Swears-In Five Commissioners, Demands Results Marine & Blue Economy Scribe Advocates Shift In Scientific Research UNESCO Lauds Ottis Educational Policy, Offers Support Stakeholders Seek Entrenched Agricultural Training For Rivers Youths Tinubu Nominates Ex-SEC DG, Yuguda As CBN Dep Gov Tinubu, Abiru, Others Celebrate Adeboye At 60 Senate Confirms Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance Oando Delays Release Of 2025 Audited Results, 2026 Q1 Financials Senate Begins Screening Of Taiwo Oyedele As Minister PDPs Numerical Strength In Senate Plummets As 3 More Senators Join APC Oyo Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Items Nigerias Crude Oil Production Slumped By 146,000b/d In February OPEC IWD: Obi Advocates Greater Investments In Women Tapgun To PDP: Forget 2027, Rebuild For 2031 NDelta Stakeholders Raise Alarm Over Exclusion from Oil Assets Ownership Johnvents Appoints Kiekie, Stan Nze, Others As Ambassadors Adamawa Trains Adolescent On How To Manufacture Menstrual Pads HRCEA 2025 Awards N1m Professional Devt Grant To HR Practitioner Ex-Rep Member, Kolawole Takes Oath As New Ondo APC Chairman Customs Intercepts Contraband Worth N478m In Kwara New FCT Council Chairs Pay Courtesy Visit To Wike In Abuja Insecurity: Ondo Govt Bans Night Cyclists, Scavengers, Street Trading Southern Atlantic University Set For First Matriculation Osun 2026: Accord Educate Members On New Electoral Act Mutfwang Signs N4bn MoU With BOI To Boost MSMEs, Strengthen Livelihood In Plateau Wema Banks Adeteye Appointed Jury Member For 2026 SABRE Awards Africa Zamfara Gov Right To Join APC Datti NiDCOM Begins Evacuation Of Nigerians In Iran Truck Carrying Two Containers Overturns On Otedola Bridge Abbas Mourns Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Onigbinde UNILAG Reaffirms Continuation Of Semester Exams Abia Govt Approves 100 Hectares Of Land For Air Force Training Base 2027 Presidency: Stop Wasting Your Resources, Igbokwe Tells Opposition Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa Reads Riot Act To Criminals, Meets Fulani Leaders Sani: PDP Not Driven By Anybody, Standing Aloof Matawalle Welcomes Gov Lawal To APC, Calls For Unity Against Insecurity 210trn Discrepancies: CNPP, CSOs Demand Judicial Probe Of NNPCL Under Kyari Oluremi Tinubu To Champion TCI Campaigns FG, World Bank Vow To Sustain Irrigation, Food Security Projects Community School Mbiaso, Ado Girls, Win Big At MTN Champs Calabar Court Strikes Out Oil Firms Preliminary Objection In Opu Nembe Oil Spill Suit Lagos Assembly Urges Sanwo-Olu To Relocate Makoko, Oko-Agbon, Sogunro To Epe UNILORIN VC Seeks Stronger Partnership With Media Mbah Urges SEast To Reconnect With Natl Politics Obasa Appointed To Commonwealth Parliamentary Ctte NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate To Enugu Air To Commence Scheduled Flight Operations Nigeria Should Focus On Tourism For Economic Recovery Expert IWD: France Launches Art X Impact Campaign To Promote Womens Rights In Nigeria Agora Policy Hosts Dialogue On Impact Of Nigerias Macroeconomic Reforms NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate To Enugu Air To Commence Scheduled Flight Operations NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate To Enugu Air To Commence Scheduled Flight Operations NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate To Enugu Air To Commence Scheduled Flight Operations NCAA Grants Air Operator Certificate To Enugu Air To Commence Scheduled Flight Operations *BLUE PRINT* Nwoye unveils campaign team, confident of replacing Enekwu as APC Deputy Chairman Indian Wells apologises as Williams, Fernandez miss out on doubles over draw error Sexual harassment: UniAbuja moves to strengthen reporting framework Aluko wins Barton libel case over X posts Fighter Kartal stuns Keys in Indian Wellscomeback 10 players from Jamaican club denied entry to US Abuja-Based Media Organisation Announces Vacancies UNILAG lecturers halt lectures over amputated pay Abuja-Based Media Organisation Announces Vacancy for Social Media Manager Abuja-Based Media Organisation Announces Vacancies For Video/Graphics Editor, Advert Executives Kano feeds 3.5m residents during Ramadan Nigerias DTigress kick off 2026 Basketball World Cup qualifier vs Colombia in Lyon Onyekperes case against EO9 collapses under constitutional scrutiny 2027: Wike-led PDP set for convention, Turakis BoTrallies support, Makinde adamant Deepening Middle East crisis: FG monitoringimpacts on Nigerians for necessary action Minister Tinubu: The FCT verdict and inevitability of 2027 140 troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury Pentagon As IGP Disu hits the ground running Uncertainty deepens over Iran as U.S., Israeli attacks continue Americans divided along party lines on U.S- Iran War Polls Englands Walker retires from international football Kaduna: KSDPC rolls out new products to boost real estate investment, revenue Court remands 4 police officers for killing Owode market traders Wike upgrades Abaji traditional rulers, to tackle erosion, construct roads US warns citizens of possible terror threat to facilities, schools in Nigeria Top Iranian security official threatens Trump with death ICPC secretary advocates enhanced forensic capabilities for sophisticated financial investigations FCCPC, NJI train judges on competition, consumer protection laws ICPC speaks on arresting, prosecuting Justice James Omotosho Institute secures expanded global support to transform pharmacy career progression 2026 Osun governorship election: Omisore drags APC to court Middle East war: Tinubu orders 100,000 CNG conversion kits to shield Nigerians from fuel price surge APC National Convention: Umahi, party stalwarts meet to strategise Tinubu transmits FCTA 2026 budget to Senate, seeks approval for key appointments Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Oyedele as minister FG okays cash, card access gate payment system at Nigerian airports NEMSA, APGC strengthen collaboration to enhance electrical standards, efficient power utilisation DisCos rake in N207.49bn in revenue December 2025 NERC House of Representatives Reps inspect Alaoji power plant project Nigerias recycling rate below 10 per cent NSE Dangote, Adenuga, Otedola, Rabiu make 2026 Forbes Africa billionaires list HFN president Ojih expresses shock over Dunkwus death Congolese FA president gets life sentence for embezzlement NVBF congratulates Nigerian clubs on outstanding performance at the CAVB Zone 3 championship Super Eagles mourn Onigbinde SWAN mourns first indigenousSuperEagles coachOnigbinde NSC grieves over coach Onigbinde Tinubu, NFF mourn former SuperEagles coach, Onigbinde Coach Onigbinde left footprint on sand of time NIS DG Shaibu UEFA Champions League: Osimhen risks missing Anfield clash FA fines Manchester Citys Rodri Ancelotti names Neymar, Endrick in preliminary squad ahead of 2026 World Cup FA Cup: Manchester City to face Liverpool in quarter-final clash *Full fixtures Five Iranian women footballers granted visas in Australia after anthem protest Five Iranian women footballers seek refuge in Australia after anthem protest Trump urges Australia to consider asylum for Iranian women footballers More gain for APC as another PDP Senator defects *GUARDIAN* LASEPA seals establishments over environmental infractions Wike rejects new caretaker committee, Insists on convention Alleged $35m NCDMB Fraud Experts introduce digital platform to strengthen peacebuilding ICPC secures court order to detain el-Rufai for another 14 Days Wabara-led BoT Moves to End PDP Crisis,Constitutes committee for Party reconciliation Shamies spreads love to Suleja female inmates Tinubu nominates Lamido Yuguda as CBN deputy governor Senate confirms Oyedele's appointment as minister Court reaffirms order halting criminal action against bank executives NHRC boss hinge improved security on protection of human right PDP BoT disagrees with A'Court ruling on Ibadan convention Network advocate wider use of community service FG accuses tertiary institution heads of running schools like personal empires Court grants bail to John Abebe, adjourns case for hearing Senate begins screening of Oyedele as minister   Olajengbesi quits Law Corridor to pursue political ambition IEDs most potent threat to Counter-Terrorism in North East - Gen. Laka EFCC arraign man, company over allege $1.5m oil fraud *THE AUTHORITY* Court Sentences Three Arrested by DSS to 10 Years in Prison for Arms Trafficking NO PRIMA FACIE CASE: LPDC Dismisses Complaint Against Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu NDLEA seizes 6.5 tonnes of illicit drugs in Abuja Attention seems to be more on 2027 elections, than addressing nagging security challenge- Sultan 2027: ADC unveils platform to defeat APC HAI hails Tinubus UK royal visit as reflecting Nigerias growing global influence Wike upgrades nine FCT chieftaincy stools to 1st -class Build A Child Initiative leads dialogue on youth-driven education reform Senate advocates establishment of Maternal Health Trust Fund Ododo named Champion Newspapers 2025 Governor of the Year for youth devt, security NSCDC arrests 16 suspects in major crime prevention operation APC convention: Umahi inaugurates transportation, accomodation committees Rivers West Sen. Ipalibo Banigo defects to APC PHOTO NEWS Global Recognition for Gambari as University of Pennsylvania Names Him Distinguished Visiting Scholar NEMSA, APGC, deepen collaboration to enhance electrical standards, efficient power utilization in Nigeria Appeal Court Judgment: PDP Caretaker Committee only recognised leadership, set for National Convention Chairman PDP: Lets accept ACourt verdict, hold new natl convention Saraki NAF intensifies pressure on terrorists, prioritises civilian protection in air operations 2027: With proper synergy, INEC can achieve election logistics targets, Air Chief assures *SAHARA REPORTER* BREAKING: DSS Grills Nigerian Export Agency Officials Over Controversial Finance Department Burglary BREAKING: EFCC Grills Chief Judge Tsoho For Hours Over $160,000 Found With Wife India, Other Countries Reject President Tinubus Envoys Over Tenure Policy EXCLUSIVE: NYSC Member Held 65 Days Without Trial Over Private Lessons In Abuja School, NSCDC Demands N1.4Million 'Commandant's Charge EXCLUSIVE: Tracking Records Reveal Deceased Kidnapper Small Communicated With Umahi-Linked Ebonyi Officials Before NELAN Engineers Disappearance BREAKING: University Of Lagos Lecturers Declare Indefinite Strike Over Amputated January And February Salaries EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army Detains Major Shamsudeen For Months After Withdrawing Troops To Avoid Terrorists Ambush EXCLUSIVE: Wife Alleges Cover-Up In Disappearance Of Five NELAN Engineers After Clash With Minister Umahi Over Ebonyi Road Project How Tinubu-led Nigerian Government Paid Over N2billion Into Private Accounts Of Ex-Militant Leaders BREAKING: Boko Haram Kills Nigerian Army Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Umar Farouq In Borno Attack ISWAP Releases Disturbing Video Of March 5 Attacks On Four Nigerian Army Bases In Borno ICPC Traces Multi-Million-Dollar Luxury Villas, Apartments In Egypt To Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Report EXCLUSIVE: Wikes Loyalists Granted Special Police Promotions For 20Million, Deployed To Key Rivers Units Ahead Of 2027 Elections Sources BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Imam, Security Guard, and Son Along Oke-OdeBabanla Road In Kwara EXCLUSIVE: Imo Governor's CSO, Another Officer Get 'Undue' ACP Promotions Amid 10Million Bribery Allegation BREAKING: Lagos Police Chief Jimoh Set For AIG Promotion Amid Lobbying To Head Zone 2 Command, Tijani Fatai Tipped As Replacement BREAKING: Lagos Police Commissioner Moshood, FCT CP Dantawaye Among 14 Officers Set For AIG Promotion Interview Tuesday BREAKING: IGP Disu Names DCP Abubakar New Head Of IGP Monitoring Unit After Fakorede's Removal BREAKING: IGP Disu Removes Akin Fakorede As Head Of IGP Monitoring Unit Amid Corruption Allegations EXCLUSIVE: Diezani UK Trial: Nigeria Withdraws Ex-EFCC Chair Bawa From Witness List As Defence Targets His Credibility EXCLUSIVE: EFCC Intercepts Chief Judge Tsohos Wife With $160,000 Cash En Route To Benue Amid Asset Declaration Probe Family Worried Over Lieutenant Attacked By Boko Haram In Sambisa Forest 'Without Backup From Army, Air Force EXCLUSIVE: How Nigerian Police Officers Secretly Paid N5million To Police Service Commission To Get ACP Rank Under Egbetokun Cross River Government To Splash N2billion On Renovation Of Governors Lodge, Nine Months After Spending N994million EXCLUSIVE: Eight Police DIGs, Including Frank Mba, Retire, Consider Legal Action Over Exit Terms EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Police IG Disu Yet To Appoint Ex-Force PRO Hundeyins Replacement, Giwas Role Limited To Social Media Sources BREAKING: Court Remands UK-Based Blogger Maureen Badejo In Kirikiri Prison Over Alleged Cyberstalking, Defamation Of MFM Pastor, Denies Her Bail EXCLUSIVE: Six Police DIGs Including Frank Mba Retire, Consider Legal Option To Challenge Conditions Of Exit BREAKING: Several Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Nigerian Troops In Sambisa Forest BREAKING: Seven Nigeria Police AIGs Pass Promotion Screening, Set To Be Decorated As DIGs Monday BREAKING: Boko Haram Militants Attack Four Military Bases In Borno; Soldiers And Terrorists Killed, Armoured Tanks Burned EXCLUSIVE: Four Months Without Running Water At University Of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Patients Forced To Buy Sachet Water For Treatment BREAKING: Nine Kwara Villagers Abducted In 2025 Finally Freed After N40Million Ransom Payment EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Administration To Submit Ambassadorial List Amid Controversy As Political Appointees Go To Europe, Asia; Career Diplomats Stay In Africa BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap 16 In Kubwa, Nigerias Capital, Including Vigilantes Wife And Pastors Four Children BREAKING: Bandits Attack Eruku Community In Kwara, Burn Vehicles During Raid, Forest Guards Repel Kidnap Attempt BREAKING: Thugs Reportedly Loyal To Wike Burn ADC Ward Office In Amaechis Rivers Hometown Ahead Of His Party Registration BREAKING: Nigeria Police Shake-Up: DIGs To Be Forced Out As Seven AIGs Face Promotion Interview Senate Threatens Arrest Of Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari, Others Over 210trillion Audit Queries EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Govt Yet To Fulfil Promise Of Automatic Employment To 210 Ex-Corps Members After Seven Months Nigeria's First University, UI, Spent N653Million On Honorarium, N221Million On Refreshments, Meals In 2024 Financial Report Nigeria Police Remove Force PRO Benjamin Hundeyin Six Months After Appointment Amid Shake-up BREAKING: Many Soldiers, Civilians Feared Dead As Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Military Base, IDP Camp In Borno BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Aviation Minister Keyamo To Suspend FAANs Cashless Airport Policy After Nationwide Gridlock BREAKING: Nigerias 2026 World Cup Hope Crushed As FIFA Officially Names DR Congo Among Playoff Teams BREAKING: Nigerian Attorney-General Takes Over Former AGF Malami, Son's Trial For Alleged Terrorism Financing BREAKING: Nigerian Soldier Allegedly Shoots YABATECH Student Dead In Lagos EXCLUSIVE: If Not That You Are A Woman, I Would Have Shot You: Ebonyi $119Million Recovery Consultant Alleges Abduction, Threats By Ex-Governor Umahi EXCLUSIVE: Egbetokun's Associate Shina Philips Accused Of Pocketing Police Conference Funds, Sharing Loot With Ex-IGP, Former PRO Adejobi EXCLUSIVE: Former IGP Egbetokun Remains At Police IG House Amid Plots To Contest Ogun Senate Seat After Forced Retirement EXCLUSIVE: Pressure Mounts On Tinubu As Police DIGs Lobby To Stay, Ex-APC National Chair Akande Battles To Keep Fayoade In Race To Succeed IGP Disu EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Police Memo Exposes How Ex-DIG Galadanchis Tenure Extension Push Under Egbetokun Led To Sowores Passport Seizure Middle-East War: Nigerian Government Claims No National In Iran Has Reached Out For Evacuation EXCLUSIVE: Ebonyi Businessman Accuses Ex-Gov Umahi Of Using Road Expansion As Pretext To Grab His Land For Private Plaza BREAKING: Ondo Police Invade Homes Of Pastors Who Accused Commissioner Lawal Of 2Million Extortion, Illegal Detention BREAKING: Protest Rocks FUT Minna As Students, Staff Allege Plan By Niger Governor Bago To Seize Bosso Campus Land BREAKING: Protest Rocks FUT Minna As Students, Staff Over Alleged Plan By Niger Governor Bago To Seize Bosso Campus Land BREAKING: Kidnappers Threaten To Kill Six Abducted Ondo Celestial Church Members, Give Monday Deadline To Pay N10Million Ransom EXCLUSIVE: He Said He Could Kill Us Secretly: Ondo Pastors Accuse CP Lawal, Police Of Arrest, Extortion Over Fake Miracle Claim At Planned Crusade EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Police Probe Exposes How IRT, SWAT Officers, Chained, Tortured Enugu Businessman, Staged Murder Confession BREAKING: Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Military Base In Borno, Kill Army Major, Several Other Soldiers *PREMIUM TIMES* Senate confirms Taiwo Oyedele as minister Zikoko premieres second season of HER: The Docuseries JUST IN: Iran lists conditions to end war, says US, Israel must pay reparations Again, court reschedules hearing of El-Rufais N1bn suit against ICPC, others Tinubu appoints new CBN Deputy Governor Otti approves payment of 10 years arrears of pensions to retired Abia ADP staff Gusau appointed Managing Director of Gusau International Airport FCT 2026 budget passes second reading at the Senate Ottis administration pays ex-councillors entitlements decades after they left office Hajj 2026: Why medical fitness certificate is mandatory for visa issuance Jigawa govt approves allowance increment for ward heads BUK to investigate student who allegedly scammed Farouk Kperogi, others Ondo govt. bans night operations of commercial motorcyclists Only 17% of Africans have access to essential oral health services WHO Bandits attack Katsina village, kill three, injure 11 Abuja, Benue, other states at risk as temperatures soar across Nigeria- NiMet 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