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Peter Obi has declared 2027 presidential bid and stated that APC Governors won’t intimidate him to back down. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting he will not be intimidated by the large number of governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi made the declaration while addressing supporters during an empowerment programme in Njikoka, Anambra State, on Friday. The former Labour Party presidential candidate said several political moves have allegedly been orchestrated to discourage him from running in the next…

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – GOOD Vision Technologies Co., Limited, a pioneer in ophthalmic optics and diagnostics, today announced the global debut of oka³y!™, a first-of-its-kind “3A” Freeform Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) solution. Unveiled at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, the technology solves the industry’s most persistent hurdles by leveraging proprietary AI and freeform optics: AI-guided fitting, Astigmatic precision, and Asymmetric cornea alignment. Beyond Traditional Toric Lenses: The Future of Freeform Orthokeratology With myopia expected to affect 50% of the world’s population by 2050, demand for effective management is high. While Ortho-K is…

•As experts list implications •FG begins new phase •Transmission, distribution challenges persist — Prof Oke •Missed targets impose costs on homes, businesses, economy — LCCI By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Despite the injection of €2.3billion (N3.7 trillion at current exchange rate), to the Presidential Power Initiative, PPI, the flagship electricity project has completely collapsed. Vanguard learned that the five year project planned to ramp up Nigeria’s power output to 25,000 megawatts (MW) between 2020 and 2025 has formally closed, with power output failing to reach even 7,000 MW. Under the €2.3 billion PPI, driven by FGN Power and executed by Siemens of…

Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced several surprising outcomes as teams fought hard for points with the season entering its crucial stage. One of the biggest shocks came at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium where Kwara United stunned hosts Katsina United with a 2–1 away victory. The important win boosted Kwara United’s hopes of escaping the relegation zone. In Enugu, Rangers International delivered one of the most outstanding performances of the round as they overwhelmed league leaders Remo Stars 4–1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Kenneth Igboke gave Rangers an early lead in the fourth minute before…

Armed gangs control large swathes of territory and violence has spread well beyond the capital Port-au-Prince, weakening the State’s ability to govern and deliver basic services.Presidential elections have not been held for a decade and humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels with millions struggling to meet their daily needs.“Violence has intensified and expanded geographically, exacerbating food insecurity and instability, as transitional governance arrangements near expiry and overdue elections remain urgent,” according to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his latest report on the UN’s political mission in Haiti, BINUH. A gang member poses with a high-calibre rifle in the Delmas…

A simmering dispute between the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and Anthropic has now escalated into a full-blown confrontation, raising an uncomfortable but important question: who gets to set the guardrails for military use of artificial intelligence — the executive branch, private companies or Congress and the broader democratic process?The conflict began when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly gave Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei a deadline to allow the DOD unrestricted use of its AI systems. When the company refused, the administration moved to designate Anthropic a supply chain risk and ordered federal agencies to phase out its technology, dramatically…

LOPE Chairman Justice Winner has celebrated women’s Ssrength and global impact on 2026 International Women’s Day. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chairman of LOPE Media Network, Mmadubugwu Justice Nonso well known as Justice Winner has joined the global community in celebrating women across the world as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day. In a press statement released on Saturday, the LOPE Media Network Chairman praised women for their resilience, strength, and immense contributions to societal growth, while encouraging them to continue breaking barriers and inspiring positive change.   Mr Justice noted that women remain central to progress…

Nigeria’s broad money supply moderated to approximately ₦123 trillion, reflecting a slight adjustment in liquidity within the country’s financial system amid ongoing monetary tightening efforts. The development comes as the volume of currency held outside the banking sector recorded a decline of about three percent, indicating a reduction in physical cash circulating within the economy. Financial analysts say the movement suggests that more funds may be returning to the formal banking system while overall liquidity conditions remain relatively constrained. Broad money supply, commonly referred to as M2, represents the total stock of money available within an economy, including cash in…

The colonial currency, the CFA Franc, remains useful in Francophone African countries despite widespread criticism, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, has said. In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Fonbaustier said the colonial currency provides monetary stability, low inflation, and a reliable peg to the Euro, which facilitates trade and investment both within the Francophone region and with Europe. Mr Fonbaustier said these benefits contribute to the decision of some Francophone countries, including members of the AES, who are “bullish on colonialism” to continue using the CFA. The AES countries – Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso –…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsMarch 8, 2026 20:55 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Goretzka open to move abroad Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka during the summer transfer window. The German has entered the last six months of his contract with the Bundesliga holders. He has confirmed that he will leave on a free transfer.Arsenal and Spurs were linked with a mid-season move for the former Schalke man, but he decided to see out the campaign with Bayern.It is now reported that Goretzka sees his future away from Germany and has…