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The Ogun State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on Christian leaders in the state to support the emergence of a Muslim as governor in 2027, citing fairness, equity and the need to restore religious balance in political leadership. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by MURIC Ogun State Chairman, Ustadh Tajudeen Jimoh Alao, and Secretary, Ambassador …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new basic standards for automated anti-money laundering solutions for deposit banks and other financial institutions. Deposit Money Banks now have 18 months to fully comply, while other financial institutions have 24 months starting March 10, 2026, to meet the requirements. The new directive was announced in a circular dated March 10, 2026 …

PhD of Prince Charles Dickson There’s a Nigerian phrase that sounds like a joke until you sit long enough and realize it’s also an obituary for expectation: Yakubu succeeds. It is the language of resistance. The philosophy of the battered but breathing. The poetry of those who have stopped asking themselves if something is right and have started to ask …

IWD 2026: NHRC retains Bwari town hall, urges action on women’s rights and justice The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) organized a town hall awareness program in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, calling for stronger action to protect and promote the rights of women and girls. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of …

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the federal government and oil companies to strictly adhere to international wetland conservation standards before any resumption of oil operations in Ogoniland, following the area’s designation as a Ramsar site of international importance. MOSOP President, Olu Andah Wai-Ogosu, made the appeal in a statement issued to journalists in …

Post views: 23 In a bid to protect the lives and properties of residents of Ikole West in Ekiti State, the Chairman of the Local Council Development Area, Hon. Mrs Mosunmola Adeyemo has empowered security agencies in the area. No fewer than 100 local traditional hunters were on Monday given various safety gears at the LCDA headquarters in Ikole, …

Aishah Waliyullah and Grace Adeleke Controversial Islamic cleric and self-styled banned negotiator, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has courted fresh controversy after claiming that the Nigerian government has detailed information on every terrorist operating in the country, including their names and locations. The Kaduna cleric made this claim during a television interview, suggesting that authorities are fully aware of the identities and …

On Monday, March 9, 2026, Nigerian newspapers published a report stemming from a Federal Ministry of Finance media report that Nigeria spent ₦27.2 trillion on public debt servicing between 2024 and 2025, exceeding capital expenditure by ₦3.9 trillion. The report shows that debt service rose from ₦12.63 trillion in 2024 to ₦14.57 trillion in 2025, an increase of 15.4%. In …

The Network of Advocacy for Positive Impact Initiative (NAPII) has urged stakeholders to exercise caution and responsibility in discussions surrounding the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), underlining the need to support critical national institutions. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of NAPII, Comr. William Bassey, said the session was called to “set the record straight” on recent …

After five hours of trading on the capital market, equity capitalization rose to N125.8 trillion from N126.5 trillion recorded by the exchange on Monday. Premier Paints, Sunu Assurance and Conoil led the gainers chart, with share price growth of 9.97%, 9.95% and 9.95% respectively, closing at N17.65, N4.75 and N204.40 per share, up from N16.05, N4.32 and N185.90 per share. …