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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2026* *THE NATION* Why Nigeria must improve business climate to achieve Airport hub status, by Kuku FESCA unveils national initiative for ethical transformation, cultural renewal PDP governors urge calm ahead of Appeal Court ruling on leadership dispute IWD: WSA Africa seeks stronger action on water, sanitation for women Tinubu's reforms responsible for growth in Nigeria's mining sector - Alake Okpebholo pays medical bill for fire victims, others Osun 2026: APM candidate faults Adeleke over alleged N13.7bn ghost worker fraud PDP factions to know fate on Monday as Court of Appeal set to deliver judgement Sanwo-Olu: Light-up Lagos project improving safety, security on roads Ibadan convention: Appeal Court decides PDP's fate Monday  Journalists urged to combat misinformation in AI era Sanwo-Olu restates commitment to women empowerment on International Women's Day Bayelsa APC wont implode, says new chairman IWD: Betta Edu seeks greater empowerment of women, vulnerable Lagos testament to African possibility, Sanwo-Olu tells global audience Anietie Udoh named jury member for 2026 SABRE Awards EMEA Wike confirms appointment of 1,659 FCTA workers employed in 2016, 2019 IWD: Nathalie Beasnael launches first book, 'We Are Not The Same' IWD: Tinubu pledges policies to help girls learn, women thrive economically Dauda Lawal, Soludo, Afe Babalola, minister of interior others for London award Youth welfare society to honour Tantita, PAP, NDDC bosses  Coalition urges due process in El-Rufai detention NLC raises alarm over alleged N20bn 'emergency' contract scam in TCN Dabiri-Erewa condemns arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique Lagos First Lady commends Wema Bank on women empowerment IWD: NIMASA boss applauds women powering maritime growth FG distributes 1.9 million bags of fertiliser, strengthens food security initiatives Police arrest six suspected kidnappers in Edo forest Credible population data key to Nigeria's development - FG ADC expresses concerns over Electoral Act amendments, questions Akpabio's remarks IWD: Coalition reaffirms commitment to rights, justice for women's rights APC's 2027 re-election campaign will be very different — Al-Makura Group urges ADC Atiku, Obi, Amaechi to respect party processes on ADC ticket 2027: APC berates Makinde, PDP over fresh political tension in Oyo *PUNCH* Hosting Women's T20i elevates Nigeria's global status - Akpata Ugochukwu wins maiden Formula 3 race in Melbourne Dikko hails Nigerian sportswomen on IWD Over 250 players for Osun national table tennis tourney Ogundiran, Usunobun win U.S. collegiate national titles NSDC, BOI launch N10bn fund for sugar projects PSC rejects N5m promotion bribery claim, considers lawsuit Awujale: Royal family seeks recognition of lineage rights Obasa pledges support for Renewed Hope Initiative Security: Lagos replaces faulty streetlights on highways Lagos warns residents against open defecation Truck crushes Lagos woman after falling off vehicle MTN celebrates spelling bee champion with school upgrade Silence after offer: CBN recruits count cost of delayed posting Fintiri's defection and the 2027 equation in Adamawa ADC attacks Akpabio over Electoral Act comment Beyond the podium: Deadly price of Nigeria's sports logistics failure NCCC advocates gas as bridge fuel for Africa NECA backs interior ministry's AI monitoring initiative NIDCOM seeks freedom for 42 Nigerians held in Mozambique FG considers devt partners to fund national census Why APC cannot afford loss in Ekiti, Osun - Ex-lawmaker Coalition demands FG charge or release El-Rufai NEM boss urges women to prioritise professional structures UBA drives female economic empowerment via 'Gen W' series Sanwo-Olu, Akindele highlight strategic investment in women Champion Breweries meets NGX free float requirement Veritasi pushes data-driven strategies for realtors PDP: Makinde, Wike camps confident as Appeal Court rules today MTN to provide mobile services for refugees across Africa *LEADERSHIP* A New Attempt At Fixing Nigeria's Power Puzzle A Guide To Natural Aphrodisiacs And Vitality Kano Politics: Where Assembly Seats Are A Family Affair People Living With Disabilities Lament: Politicians Only Remember Us During Elections Determining Our Destinies With Our Tongue People Living With Disabilities Lament: Politicians Only Remember Us During Elections Determining Our Destinies With Our Tongue Safety Tips For Bikers A New Attempt At Fixing Nigeria's Power Puzzle A Guide To Natural Aphrodisiacs And Vitality Kano Politics: Where Assembly Seats Are A Family Affair Beyond The Rodents: Lassa's Human Cost How Vandalised Water Project Sparks Water Crisis 19 Years After In C' River There Is Madness In Their Heart Tinubu: Growing The Federation Account NRC Plans Rail Electrification From Lagos, Warri Within 5 Years IMO Says Over 20,000 Crew Stranded At Strait Of Hormuz, Mourns Dead Seafarers Bridging Payment Barriers, AI Gaps: How DaicesHub Plans To Redefine Nigeria's Edtech Space Why Visit Ibiza, Spain? State Police Will Not Solve Nigeria's Insecurity Problem Bauchi Boosts Livestock Production With Equipment Distribution Polaris Bank Celebrates 2026 International Women's Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Women BJ: A Life Of Impact Women's Day: Group Extends Renewed Hope Message To Female Inmates Cross River Launches Initiative To Check Gender Violence, Human Trafficking 2027 Election Will Be Easy Ride For Me - Gov Oborevwori Obi Charges Students To Develop Leadership Potential Federal Poly Nekede Begins Teaching Of Chinese Language APC Chieftain Condemns Destruction Of ADC Secretariat In Rivers Court Halts Ijaw Congress Poll Over Leadership Dispute Muslims In Osun Demand Fair Distribution Of Appointments Seyi Tinubu's City Boy Rolls Out Ramadan Relief Nationwide PDP Crisis Deepens, As Thugs Unleash Mayhem At Local Govt Congresses In Oyo 'Gateway Int'l Airport Critical To Cargo Movement In Nigeria, West Africa' Lagos Women Dance Group Recommits To Empowerment, Fitness *THE SUN* IWD26: CISLAC demands gender reforms to reverse setbacks in women's rights IWD: Mrs Soludo seeks political inclusion for women IWD: Governor Kefas celebrates Women as pillars of society  2027: Two PDP chieftains dare to challenge status quo in Lagos, Ogun Iranian people not Trump will elect new leader - Foreign minister 2027: Two PDP chieftains dare to challenge status quo in Lagos, Ogun APC convention: Nwoye declares for deputy national chairman Leadership crisis: Be calm, law-abiding - PDP governors to members, supporters NRM NEC urges INEC to obey court order Jonathan's kinsmen vow to remain in PDP, hold peaceful congress Bwala: Moghalu questions FG over Al Jazeera debate Crude oil price climbs above $90 amid Middle East tension Itu Highway: IPMAN, NUPENG issue ultimatum to C'River, A'Ibom govts IWD26: CISLAC demands gender reforms to reverse setbacks in women's rights Fagbami says resolution of OPL 245 dispute will reposition economy, praises Tinubu's leadership Dabiri-Erewa condemns arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, demands immediate release China-Africa relations has stood test of changing circumstances - Foreign minister China's heart is with global south - Chinese foreign minister I create my own trend -Big Chinni Dualkeyz unveils new EP Algeria signals interest in hosting AFRIMA after Côte d'Ivoire Nigeria Thriller 'The Weekend' lands on Max in Europe Vanskere unveils women collection GenZ fashion trends Ndidi urges Super Eagles to be ready as FIFA reviews Congo eligibility case Jabi Abuja All Stars FC hold 13km health fitness walk Kidnapped NWFL player released *VANGUARD* Wike confirms appointment of 1,659 FCTA workers employed in 2016, 2019 Defection: APGA tells Abaribe, Ikwechegh to vacate N'Assembly seats Teenage pregnancy highest in northern Nigeria — Report Sowunmi slams Mehdi Hasan over 'hostile' interview with Bwala FAAN MD urges urgent economic, tourism push to grow passenger traffic Court Battle: PDP govs urge calm amid Monday's Appeal Court ruling Iran's Foreign Minister says Iranian people, not Trump, will elect new leader Akeredolu's aide tackles Aiyedatiwa over Port declaration claim Residents narrate harrowing kidnapping experience in Abuja suburbs El-Rufai: Release him or file charges — Datti-Ahmed warns FG NRC plans electric trains as part of Nigeria's rail modernisation drive 10 things to know about Anthony Placid, new police spokesperson Resolution of OPL 245 dispute will lead to economic boom - AGF Fagbemi Bandits kill one, abduct five in night raid on Sokoto community Trump says new Iran leader won't last long without his approval Families appeal for urgent rescue as bandits demand N150m for Niger officials Abdulsalami Abubakar urges Nigerians: Don't sell your votes in 2027 Akpabio celebrates Nigerian Women on International Women's Day Nwoye declares for APC Deputy National Chair, pledges to mobilise Southern Nigeria Obasanjo, IBB consulted in move to end PDP rift 2027: Tinubu's second term done deal — Lagos Assembly Deputy Whip *THISDAY* Islamic Cleric Lauds Gov AbdulRazaq for Infrastructural Devt Police Get New Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid Fagbemi: Resolution of 15-Year-old OPL 245 Disputell Reposition Economy, Strengthen Nations Fiscal Policy Transport Reform: Gov Otu Slashes Tickets, Fines as TRAMRA Resumes CBN Affirms Alpha Morgan Banks Capitalisation Explosion Hits US Embassy Entrance in Oslo, No Injuries Reported Passported Out: How Africa Grounds its Own Leaders Allen Onyema Soaring Beyond Limit The Trials of Brother Bello: Latest on Former Kogi Governors Court Case Omolara Odediran: Exporting African Creativity to the Nordic Stage As 2027 Beckons, is Hakeem Muri-Okunola the Man Lagos Awaits Doris Uzoka-Anite: The Journey Woman Enduring Influence of Enoch Adeboye at 84 Defying Old Rifts, Iyabo Obasanjo Steps Forward Under Tinubus Banner For Adebisi Adelabu, Competence Rewarded From Lagos to Gaborone: Akinwole II Omoboriowo Rises as Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporation TY Danjumas Billion Naira Benevolence Chasing the Crown: Adebutus Make-or-Break Moment Royal Rumble in Ijebu-Ode as Awujale Succession Battle Deepens As Tunji Disus Command Begins Kola Aluko: From Champagne Nights to a Mysterious Disappearance RETHINKING LEADERSHIP AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT Olusegun Obasanjo: Happy Birthday, Your Excellency Loud Whispers with Joseph Edgar PIPE-BORNE WATER: STILL A SCARCE COMMODITY WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT AT UCH As Tinubu Rekindles Hope for State Police Okpebholo Ridiculing Governance More Questions for Nasir El-Rufai Osun 2026: Beyond the Dance, a Return to Omoluabi Essence Why Amupitan Must DivestINEC of Yakubu Era Meddling Adeola Azeez: Advocate of Female in Leadership Ending Medical Negligence in Nigeria Ojukwu: Bridging Gender Gap WillBoost National Development, GDP Umahi in the Eye of the Storm StatePolice:Why New IG, Disu,Needs Guidance from Gov Uba Sani With Paint, Pixels and Pulse,+234 Art Fair Takes Over Lagos HOW AFRICA GROUNDS ITS OWN LEADERS Reinforcing Communal Spirit Through String Art Thinking About Art Julius Berger Commits to Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour NESCAF Deepens Everyday Access with New Presence at Ojo Bus Terminal, Ibadan Oriwu College Clinches Top Prize at Ardovas International Womens Day Debate Spelling Bee Champion: 14-Year-Old Oreoluwa Attracts N10m Upgrade to Ekiti School Moyosore Adebanjo:Every Decision in My Office IsDriven by Community Needs Girls Tag Unveils Mercy Johnson Okojie, Purity Okojie as Brand Ambassadors iREP Unveils Facilitators, Cash Prizes for Mobile Phone Filmmaking Workshop Maputo to Host The Pyne Awards Africa Akwaaba African Travel Market Returns to ITB Berlin, Reclaiming Its Place on the Global Stage The Economic Toll of Middle East War on Nigeria Eurafric and Double Winfor Dawes Island Oil Field Recapitalisation: Banks Race Against Time Tony Bello Named Chief Innovation and Commercialisation Officer at Matna Foods A Vote for Single-Term Tenure Tunji Disu, Oyedele: Revving up the Governance Engine Epstein and the Naked Gods of the West Michael Kayode:The Nigerian Powering Brentford Dream Real Reason Why Lookman Joined Atletico Instead of Bayern Revealed Team Nigerias Womens 4x400m Qualifies for World Relays on Day 3 of MTN CHAMPS *DAILY TRUST* Youth Group Apologizes to Benjamin Kalu Suspends President Absence from congress, meetings with opposition figures, is Badaru on his way out of APC Bandits Kill One, Abduct Five in Fresh Attack on Sokoto Community Fuel price changes driven by market forces NMDPRA Hardship: How FCT women are converting their private cars to commercial use Hardship: How FCT women converted their private cars for commercial use Anthony Placid replaces Benjamin Hundeyin as Force PRO Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Bank Workers in Taraba One Dead, Six Injured in Lagos Autocrash Middle East crisis could spiral beyond anyones control, UN chief warns Lagos Coastal Highway: Winhomes CEO clarifies $250m claim, others Army dismisses reports on murder of 40 soldiers in Borno DisCos generated N207bn from power bills in December NERC Police begin screening for constable recruitment Impeachment: Kwankwasiyya tenders document showing N1.1bn was released with Govs approval Why Muftwang, Nentawe are in dilemma over Plateau Reps seat Al Jazeera Interview: I never knew I would be challenged about my past Bwala Kidnapper shot dead as troops rescue victims abducted in Abuja FA Cup: Manchester City beat Newcastle to join Chelsea, Asenal in quarter finals Osimhen upstages Ndidi, scores winner for Galatasaray in Istanbul derby Insurance, Barau FC, Plateau Utd rescued by football magicians Decentralisation of National Institute for Sports is game changer 3rd National Para Games: NSC reaffirms commitment to inclusivity Set-piece fighting angering coaches the hot topic this week *NEW TELEGRAPH* Olakunle Churchill Clarifies Relationship With Obasanjo Over N30trn Oil, Gas Revenue Shortfall Impedes 2025 Capital Budget Implementation In MDAs Okpebholo Pays Medical Bills Of Ekpoma Fire Victim, Others Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates Women, Girls Achievements On Intl Womens Day IWD: Eliminate Barriers Hindering Womens Participation In Leadership Alli Tells Nigerians Over N30trn Oil, Gas Revenue Shortfall Impedes 2025 Capital Budget Implementation In MDAs Wike Approves Confirmation Of 1,659 FCTA Workers IWD: Eliminate Barriers Hindering Womens Participation In Leadership Alli Tells Nigerians IWD: Eliminate Barriers Hindering Womens Participation In Leadership Alli Tells Nigerians Resolving OPL 245 Dispute Will Reposition Nigerias Economy Fagbemi APC Berates Makinde, PDP Over Fresh Political Violence In Oyo Eno Leads With 40% Women Inclusion In Political Appointments Deputy Governor IWD 2026: SDP Calls For Greater Women Participation In Leadership, Governance IWD: Eliminate Barriers Hindering Womens Participation In Leadership Alli Tells Nigerians Ramadan, Lent Coincidence Teaches Selflessness, Religious Tolerance Olowu Of Kuta Benin City Wins $1m Global Innovation Prize In Bloomberg Mayors Challenge IWD: Eliminate Barriers Hindering Womens Participation In Leadership Alli Tells Nigerians Energy Transition Engine Of Industrial Tansformation DG NCCC IWD 2026: Merck Foundation Awards 2,500 Scholarships IWD: Gov. Otu Reaffirms Commitment To Womens Empowerment Educational Support: Obi Donates N60m To Two Universities Lawrence Olanrewaju Hosts Ramadan Lecture Islamic Cleric Hails Kwara Gov On Infrastructural Devt Bauchi CSOs Seek Greater Investment In Women, Nutrition, Gender Equality IWD: Falcon CEO Calls For Sustained Momentum In Appointing Women To Lead Energy Firms Bauchi Police Crack Down On Sexual Offenders, Fraudsters IWD: Lagos APC Celebrates Women, Reaffirms Commitment To Empowerment Bagudu Underscores Reliable Population Data For National Devt Why Our Mini-Grid Projects Will Deliver Reliable Power To Nigerians REA Akpabio Hails Resilience, Sacrifices Of Nigerian Women Sarah Martins Reacts To Cooking On Roadside Allegation APC Mourns Party Chieftain, Dep. Chief Of Staff To House Speaker IWD: LP Calls For Women Inclusion In Decision-Making IWD 2026: Mustapha Backs 35% Women Inclusion In Governance IWD: Women Indispensable In Nigerian Democracy ADC Gateway Airport: Ogun Targets International Operations, To Begin With Hajj PDP LGA Congress: Turnah Hails Peaceful Conduct Of Exercise IWD 2026: NPA Hails Nigerian Women In Maritime 2026 IWD: AHF Nigeria Demand End To Inequities Against Women, Girls Balogun Leads 100-Road Grading Project In Egbe-Idimu LCDA IWD 2026: Ajadi Celebrates Women 2027: Kareem Congratulates Adeyemo As New Oyo APC Chairman Makanjuola Urges Women To Support One Another Oborevwori Mourns Deputy Chief Of Staff To Reps Speaker, Chamberlain Dunkwu Echefus EIB Group Earns Federal Praise As Minister Hails Innovation Hub During Abuja Tour Ekiti, Osun Polls Will Test APC Strength Ahead Of 2027 Oyintiloye IWD 2026: NAWOJ FCT Advocates Equal Rights, Opportunities For Women IWD: Zamfara First Lady Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthening Support For Women IWD: FG Launches Empowerment Drive For Women Echefus EIB Group Earns Federal Praise As Minister Hails Innovation Hub During Abuja Tour IWD 2026: MRA Urges FG To Build Gender-Responsive Information Systems New NPMCN President Unveils Reforms To Strengthen Specialist Training Give To Gain: NUJ FCT Calls For Greater Investment In Women Echefus EIB Group Earns Federal Praise As Minister Hails Innovation Hub During Abuja Tour CGC Adeniyi Calls For unity, National Service As Customs Hosts Ramadan Iftar Lagos First Lady Applauds Wema Bank On Women Empowerment Echefus EIB Group Earns Federal Praise As Minister Hails Innovation Hub During Abuja Tour IWD: FG Targets 15m Households In Social Protection Expansion Edun Echefus EIB Group Earns Federal Praise As Minister Hails Innovation Hub During Abuja Tour *BLUE PRINT* Taraba APC congress: Aggrieved chairmanship aspirant drags party to court Afenifere lauds Tinubus commitment to state police Hope rises for Jigawa farmers in local barley production Southampton strike late to dump Fulham out of FA Cup Lack of corporate presence hindering grassroots football development in Ondo FA Chairman NSC mourns Dunkwus death NBBF election: Igoche outlines agenda for Nigerian basketball Galatasaray will fight to beat Liverpool- Osimhen Federal High Court announces 2026 Easter vacation 2026 International Womens Day: Help shape Nigerias future, ADC tell women 2026 International Womens Day: LAJA advocates advanced support systems for female journalists Nigerians groan as Dangote Refinery, NNPCL hike fuel price Tinubus reforms driving Nigerias mining sector growth Alake Iran set to pick new Supreme Leader despite Trumps insistence Floods sweep many away in devastating accident China details 2026 policy mix to bolster growth and innovation, share opportunities with world World Cup 2026: FIFA announces deadline for final squad submission 2026 World Cup: No Nigerian as CAF drops top African referee Injury: Ronaldo heads to Spain for treatment Nigerian wins Formula 3 race in Melbourne Mainpower DisCo secures 20-year operating license from EERC 2027: Accord upgrades link for e-registration Olooye Adegoke: Ibadan chief dumps PDP LP addresses INEC concerns ahead of state, LG congresses Ogun to begin 2026 Hajj operations from Gateway International airport IWD 2026: NAWOJ tasks NASS, North Central governors on urgent passage of Special Seats Bill 2026 IWD: Stakeholders harp on unity, inclusion of women in leadership positions Nigeria Police: Anthony Okon Placid in, Benjamin Hundeyin out as Force PRO Curtains fall on 2026 Unity preseason tournament as NLO, others hail organisers Lagos: Man sales sisters one-month-old baby for N2m NDLEA nabs ex-Lagos lawmaker with drugs, bursts narcotics hidden in baby diapers 2026 IWD: Amnesty International takes womens rights awareness to Abuja community Will Benjamin Kalu go the way of Buhari, Adeosun, Nnaji, others More questions for Nasir El Rufai Anambra: IPMAN chairman joins race for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituencycontest FCT: Kubwa kidnap victims, others rescued after gun duel with bandits DSS nabs notorious ESN commander, IPOB member FA Cup: Manchester City cruise, Chelsea survive Wrexham scare as Arsenal advance Russian flag raised at paralympics for first time in 10 years Anthony Joshua reunites with first coach after surviving fatal car crash Singer Asake gifts father SUV days after presenting mother with G-Wagon SWAN mourns Nigeria Aquatics Federation President Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu Again, Osimhen scores as Galatasaray rule Besiktas in Istanbul Turkish Super Lig derby Daniel Bwala: Tinubus spokesman speaks on interview with Mehdi Hassan on Aljazeera Troops conduct clearance operations in Anambra, Imo Epileptic power supply: BEDC shifts blame to decline innational grid generation Edo APC inaugurates new Exco, vows electoral dominance Kalu: House of Representatives deputy speaker reacts to alleged irregularities in NYSC, Law certificates IWD: Transcorp Hilton celebrates womens contributions to leadership Kalu: House of Representatives deputy speaks on alleged irregularities in NYSC, Law certificates Nigeria Police expand counter-terrorism capacity, approves new CTU bases Ebonyi: David Umahi university now has nearly 4000 students in 4 years VC IWD: Nigerias democracy at risk with 3.9% women in parliament, UN raises alarms Police officer hails IGP Disus professional approach to posting Oyo: Suspected thugs unleash attacks as PDP faction stages LG congress Peter Obi registers as ADC flags off membership drive for 2027 elections House of Representatives speaker loses loses Deputy Chief of Staff FCMB highlights robust 2025 earnings,hints on delay in audited accounts *GUARDIAN* Una go see me again'-Nasboi slams radio station over clickbait style IWD 2026: Celebrating 100 inspiring and award winning amazons in Nigeria IWD: Association seeks inclusive policies for women with disabilities IWD 2026: Celebrating 100 inspiring and award winning amazons in Nigeria  CoAS denies loss of officer, 39 soldiers in Ngoshe Boko Haram attacks IGP Disu appoints DCP Placid as FPRO Court remands online piracy suspect at Kuje Correctional Centre APC group donates funds to boost voter registration, Tinubu's re-election. Police uncover illegal firearm factory, arrest suspect in Delta. Aviation expert urges United Nigeria to maximise benefits of IATA accreditation Gateway Airport: Ogun targets Hajj operations Give to gain: Nigerian women who reflect the IWD 2026 theme Marine, blue economy vast, untapped resource for Nigeria- NSML SAN calls for greater opportunities for women Governorship Aspirant Kuraun advocates innovation hubs to address youth unemployment IWD 2026: Zamfara First Lady assures investing on women FG provides N250billion grant to BOA to support Smallholder farmers IWD 2026: Stakeholders seek improved WASH facilities, stronger protection for women Love or romantic attachment? Zamfara ADC urges members, residents to embrace online registration *THE AUTHORITY* 2027: PDPs Adeoye joins Lagos guber race, vows to challenge political order NDLEA arrests ex-Lagos council chief, recovers illicit drugs Youth Group Apologizes to Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu , Suspends President Kaduna seeks strategic partnership with to tackle misinformation, hate speech Intl Womens Day 2026: NAWOJ Kaduna calls for collective support to advance womens empowerment Sultan of Sokoto performs Umrah, prays for peace, unity in Nigeria Passenger stabbed to death after minor accident in Borno ADC commences membership revalidation in Anambra APC expresses shock over members alleged involvement in Ebonyi traditional rulers kidnap, killing Black Wall Street Community opens membership to Africans Reps hail NDPHC leadership after inspecting Alaoji power plant project Regional ministry focuses on unique challenges facing regions, says Maigari DSS Arrests IPOB Commanders Who Killed 5 Policemen, 11 Others *SAHARA REPORTER* 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 Terror In Borgu: Death Toll Rises To 15 After Bandit Attack On Niger Communities BREAKING: Terrorists On Motorbikes Storm Village Near Woro In Kwara, Loot Phone Shops EXCLUSIVE: Disquiet In NSCDC As Commandant-General Audi Refuses To Hand Over To Most Senior Deputy Allegedly 'Over Igbo Ethnicity EXCLUSIVE: Acting Inspector-General Disu Removes Controversial ACP Bukola Kuti As PSO, Redeploys Her To NIPSS Kuru South-East Development Commission Budgets N2.6billion For Foreign, Local Travels As Region Suffers Collapse Of Infrastructure EXCLUSIVE: How CAC Registrar-General Ishaq Magaji Allegedly Used Brother-in-Law To Receive Contract Kickbacks BREAKING: Abuja Court Grants N10Million Bail To Ozekhome, Jeremiah Usenis Son Over Alleged UK Property Fraud EXCLUSIVE: How Alleged IPP Fund Diversion, Illegal Levies Forced Governor Oborevwori To Redeploy Two Delta Commissioners, Deputy Directors Lagos Deputy Governors Office To Spend N4.2Billion On Office Furniture, 30 Microphones In 2026 How Trigger-Happy Soldiers Killed Town Planner During Enforcement Operation In Ogun EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Wireless Messages Reveal Former IGP Egbetokun's Last-Minute Transfer Of Loyalists To Protect Them Before Handover To Disu BREAKING: Ex-IGP Egbetokun Orders Last-Minute Shake-Up, Redeploys Aide Serving Under Alleged Mistress, ACP Kuti BREAKING: Tension In Abuja Court As Police Move To Rearrest Woman Granted Bail In Minister Umahi's Case EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Communities Abandon Night Congregational Ramadan Prayers Over Fear Of Terror Attacks BREAKING: Court To Hear Nigerian Army's Objection April 30 As Retired General Seeks N200Billion Over Unlawful Arrest, 64-Day Detention BREAKING: TIB Movement, Kwara Youths March To Govt House Over Killings, Kidnappings In Five LGAs, Say Kwara North Is Bleeding EXCLUSIVE: How Lagos Power Bloc Sidelined Ex-APC National Chair Akande, Pressured Tinubu To Appoint Disu As Acting IGP Sources Im Loyal Like A Dog: Suspected Money Launderer Kola Alukos Message To Diezani-Alison Madueke Played At London Corruption Trial BREAKING: Court Refuses To Hear Ex-Governor El-Rufais Bail Application, Adjourns Case To April 23 Terrorists Mount Roadblock, Abduct Zamfara Residents Preparing To Break Fast BREAKING: Boko Haram Overruns Sheweri And Kirchinga, Governor Fintiris Hometown; Residents Flee BREAKING: Tinubu Presidency Confirms Egbetokuns Exit As Police IG, Appoints Disu In Acting Capacity Pending Senate Approval BREAKING: Major Shake-Up Looms In Nigeria Police As 29 Senior Officers Are Set To Be Fired After IGP Egbetokuns Sacking BREAKING: Mike Ozekhome In EFCC Custody As Senior Lawyer Faces Fresh Charges Over Alleged London Property Fraud BREAKING: Bayelsa Governor Diri Nominates Peter Akpe As New Deputy Gov 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