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Political thugs have attacked Wike loyalists’ PDP Congresses in Oyo, several injured and vehicles vandalised. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that suspected political thugs have reportedly attacked the local government congresses organized by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Oyo State. The incident occurred on Saturday during the party’s local government congresses held across parts of the state. Reports indicate that the PDP in Oyo State is currently divided into two factions—one aligned with Nyesom Wike, while the other is loyal to the state governor, Seyi Makinde. The…

The Nigerian equities market rebounded on Thursday as investors resumed accumulation in insurance, oil marketing and financial stocks following Wednesday’s mild correction. Data from Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that the NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advanced from 196,463.22 points on March 4 to 196,807.15 points, representing a 343.93-point gain or 0.18 percent increase. Market capitalisation rose from ₦126.097 trillion to ₦126.318 trillion, adding approximately ₦221 billion in one trading session. Comparison With March 4 Metric March 4 March 5 Change ASI 196,463.22 196,807.15 +343.93 Market Cap ₦126.097trn ₦126.318trn +₦221bn Volume 805.25m 634.01m -171.24m Value ₦38.42bn ₦29.11bn -₦9.31bn Deals 71,312 66,286 -5,026…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress in the party’s ongoing membership registration and mobilisation exercise, which commenced across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State on Saturday, March 7. Obi, who completed his registration at his hometown in Agulu, in Anaocha LGA of Anambra State, on Saturday, vowed to challenge the newly-passed 2026 Electoral Act in court, alleging that it was deliberately designed to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections. The presidential hopeful said the provisions of the new electoral law were…

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation in the state, calling for a coordinated, multi-sectoral strategy as it reviews its 2026–2030 Action Plan on the harmful practice. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Press Secretary of the Ministry, Iyanu Lawal, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, made the call on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ review meeting in Ilorin. Represented by the Director of Personnel, Finance and Supply, Rasheed Ubandawaki, the commissioner said the state government remained resolute in its determination to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation and other harmful social practices…

News » Premier League news » Newcastle United newsMarch 7, 2026 20:44 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Tonali wanted by Man Utd Manchester United have their sights on landing Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a replacement for Casemiro at the end of the campaign, as per Tuttosport. The Red Devils are poised to bolster their holding midfield department with Casemiro expected to depart. The club have confirmed that he will leave when his contract concludes this summer.Tuttosport now claim that Tonali is one of the top names on their radar and formal negotiations could be initiated with the Magpies for the Italian at…

Kelvin Atobiloye, popularly known as Kelvin Power, speaks with NAOMI CHIMA about his journey as a bodyguard, bodybuilder, and actor How did the nickname, “Kelvin Power” come about? They call me Kelvin Power because, lifting heavy things has always been my hobby. It’s not that I’m the strongest person, but I chose a very unique career. Lifting weights is something special, and I thank God for His grace. A friend of mine actually coined that name when he wanted to create another Instagram page for me. He suggested Kelvin Power, and that was how the name came about. When you…

Despite geopolitical upheavals, the shift from a fossil-fuel-based global economy to one driven by clean electrification remains on track. According to the International Energy Agency (an autonomous international agency that is not part of the UN system), lithium demand grew by nearly 30 per cent in 2024, and nickel, cobalt, graphite, and rare earths by 6–8 per cent. The growth of EVs, batteries and renewables is driving a major surge in demand for critical minerals.From the UN Secretary-General to several agencies and entities, the UN system has been issuing guidance, convening meetings and producing reports on the mining and exploitation of these…

Marriage represents more than a partnership between two individuals; it is the source that links different generations. Married women often play a crucial role in imparting values, practices, and lessons that stay with young people long into adulthood, shaping how they navigate their own relationships. When women are empowered in marriages, they contribute to the development of future generations. In the household, their perspectives, strengths, and identities not only enhance relationships but also influence the values, confidence, and direction of those around them. International Women’s Day serves both as an occasion to recognise women’s accomplishments and as an opportunity to…

Fragmented software systems are exposing small and medium-sized enterprises across sub-Saharan Africa to escalating cyber risks, costing businesses millions of dollars, according to industry experts. Software fragmentation causes cyber risks when a business uses many disconnected applications, each with different security settings, logins, and data policies, creating blind spots where hackers can exploit gaps. This makes it harder to monitor, control, and protect sensitive information. The Country Head of Zoho Nigeria, Kehinde Ogundare, warned that while African SMEs are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools for operations such as customer service, inventory forecasting and transaction monitoring, many remain vulnerable due to…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and the United Nations. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed on Friday that 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors have been assigned to their duty posts. The Senate had confirmed all 65 nominees in December 2025 following screening by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been directed to immediately commence an induction programme for the envoys, who will assume duties after receiving agrément from their host countries. Below is the full list…