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The West African Youth Protection and Advocacy Network (WAYPAN) has congratulated the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, on his appointment to the position, saying the appointment is a timely opportunity to outline key priorities for safeguarding youth rights under the leadership of the new IGP. The Regional Coordinator Rafiu Adeniran Lawal, West African Youth Protection and …

The Nigerian equity market closed the week well as investors gained N119 billion at the end of trading on Friday. This follows the soaring prices of shares such as Eterna, Premier Paints, and Union Dicon, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 196,968.15 points from 196,807.15 points recorded the previous day. After …

The Defense Headquarters claimed on Friday that troops deployed to various operational locations killed a number of suspected terrorists in nationwide operations in the last seven days. Director of Defense Media Operations Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, while providing an update on the military operations carried out between February 28 and March 6. He said …

The Federal Government has appointed former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adejare Bello, as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. The OAU Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, made this known in a statement released on Friday, March 6, 2026. Olarewaju said Bello, who holds a …

The Jigawa State Government has fired 22 traders and companies participating in the ongoing Ramadan Iftar program due to the quantity and quality of food, as well as questionable financial transactions. The development was announced in a statement made to journalists in Dutse, the state capital on Friday by the State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara. …

A violent armed group has claimed responsibility for the attack that devastated Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of ​​Borno State, declaring that it had “conquered” the town after a night of bloodshed that left dozens of soldiers and civilians dead and more than 300 residents kidnapped. The attackers stormed the community on Wednesday evening, reportedly setting fire to …

The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media showing disciplinary action taken against a female student of Command Secondary School Ipaja in Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred on February 26, 2026, during a routine classroom inspection conducted to enforce school regulations. According to preliminary findings from the 81st Division of the Nigerian Army, …

Former Aviation minister, Stella Oduah, former aviation minister, has initiated steps to effect the recovery of N2.4 billion alleged fraudulent proceeds allegedly linked to her in a lawsuit filed against her. Oduah, along with Gloria Odita, faces a five-count indictment that includes allegations of fraud, false pretenses and criminal breach of trust. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. …

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area due to the recent violent conflict. He gave the order on Friday in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor following an expanded state security meeting on Thursday. Amasiri was recently embroiled in a …

Victor Osimhen is on Barcelona’s transfer list, according to The Athletic Barcelona sporting director Deco plans to sign the Galatasaray striker in the summer to replace Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires at the end of the season. Recently, former Barcelona star Thierry Henry said that the Catalans need a top striker like Osimhen. Osimhen, 27, has a contract with Turkish …