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Peter Obi has raised alarm over Nigeria’s Terror Ranking and blamed Tinubu’s leadership failure.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation following the latest Global Terrorism Index, which ranks the country among the most terror-affected nations globally.   In a statement shared via X on Thursday, Obi described the report as a troubling reflection of governance failures, noting that Nigeria recorded one of the highest increases in terrorism-related deaths.     “The latest Global Terrorism Index report ranks Nigeria among the most terrorized nations in the world,…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – Undergraduate education today extends beyond academic instruction, with institutions increasingly emphasising the development of practical skills, career readiness and personal growth. At SIM Global Education (SIM GE), the undergraduate experience is structured to combine academic learning with career preparation and student engagement, reflecting the evolving expectations of higher education. Through partnerships with universities in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia, SIM GE provides access to internationally recognised degree programmes delivered in Singapore. Students are supported by a learning environment that integrates classroom instruction with opportunities for applied learning…

This is the last thing the African Democratic Congress, ADC, wants to hear, but it has to be said, even if the party digs its thumbs in its ear. It began with the party’s delayed registration.  When things were not moving as quickly as the early defectors, mostly from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had expected, they accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of stalling the registration and of using the Ralph Okey Nwosu-led faction to stoke the delay. The party was eventually registered in June. But that didn’t end the beef. As the PDP crumbled and many of its…

Ardent fans of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, BAT, are something else! They can’t abide anyone who doesn’t share their blind allegiance to their hero. They choose to wallow in intellectual dishonesty and to disbelieve deservedly negative stories about his performance and his past. They blame him for nothing that is going wrong in Nigeria. I am never popular with the BATified Brigade, as I call them, because I am always contradicting their deluded, gaslighting propaganda. And I am particularly unpopular with the BATified Brigade at the moment because I have taken it upon myself to burst their bubble at a time when…

Ola Aina played a key part as Nottingham Forest advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals following a dramatic penalty shootout win over Danish side Midtjylland. Aina came on as a substitute in the 75th minute, having been rested earlier to keep him fresh for Forest’s important Premier League clash against Tottenham this weekend. His entry helped Forest maintain control and see out the game. The match ended 2-1 after extra time, sending the tie to penalties, where Forest scored all three of their spot-kicks to secure a 3-0 shootout victory. Early goals from Nicolás Domínguez and captain Ryan Yates had…

The Founder of Nature’s Gentle Touch, a hair product firm, Chika Ikenga, explains why entrepreneurs who provide local solutions succeed in markets that are dominated by imported products and the need to go beyond perceived limits in this interview with ARINZE NWAFOR What problem defined the hair care industry? In the 1990s, there was a clear problem in the Nigerian hair care space. Women were experiencing scalp burns, breakage, and hair damage from products they were using regularly. Many of these products were imported brands that promised superior results but often left consumers disappointed. What struck me was not just…

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to expand access to globally recognised education in Nigeria, announcing plans to establish a local campus of Coventry University through a transnational education partnership. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Education, is expected to allow Nigerian students to obtain United Kingdom-accredited degrees without leaving the country, in what officials describe as a major step toward reducing the cost of overseas education and curbing capital flight. The Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday, noting that discussions are ongoing with key stakeholders in the UK. Alausa, who…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is set to announce the 2026 cohort of its flagship Entrepreneurship Programme on March 22, marking the 12th edition of the initiative aimed at empowering young African entrepreneurs. The foundation disclosed that it received over 265,000 applications from all 54 African countries, highlighting both the vibrancy of the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and the growing demand for early-stage funding. For 2026, TEF plans to empower a total of 3,200 entrepreneurs through its various programmes and partnerships. These include collaborations with institutions such as the European Commission, OACPS, BMZ, GIZ, UNDP, and others, alongside support from Heirs…

Abubakar Malami has declared that he has no regrets after his release and vowed to fight money laundering charges against him.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he has no regrets over his actions while in office, following his release from custody.   Malami, who is facing a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz Malami, maintained that he will vigorously defend himself against the allegations.   The charges were filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to which…

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The launch of the Enhanced Ecobank Ellevate Proposition (Ellevate 2.0) in Lagos has been welcomed by women entrepreneurs. Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the pan‑African financial services group Ecobank Group, unveiled the upgraded programme at an event themed Her Voice. Her Power. Her Growth. The initiative was designed to support women‑owned businesses. The gathering featured inspiring conversations and practical insights from accomplished women in business and professional leadership. In her keynote address titled The True Woman Power: Strength Rooted in Identity, Resilience and Purpose, the founder of Gatimo Limited and Creative Director of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, Mrs…