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President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and stabilising the economy in his Friday Easter message. Tinubu rejoiced with Nigerians at home and abroad, noting that Easter symbolises sacrifice, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness. “I rejoice with Nigerians as we celebrate Easter, which reminds us of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the redemptive power of salvation.” He said the season resonated with Nigeria’s current realities, as the nation navigated economic strain and persistent security challenges. “This season speaks to our present situation as we confront economic strain and…

President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and stabilising the economy in his Friday Easter message. Tinubu rejoiced with Nigerians at home and abroad, noting that Easter ssymbolises sacrifice, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness. “I rejoice with Nigerians as we celebrate Easter, which reminds us of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the redemptive power of salvation.,” He said the season rresonated with Nigeria’s current realities, as the nation nnavigated economic strain and persistent security challenges. “This season speaks to our present situation as we confront economic strain and…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said winger Marcus Rashford has a “big chance” to impress with Raphinha out injured ahead of Saturday’s visit to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Brazil international Raphinha is sidelined until May with a hamstring injury, opening the door for Rashford. The England forward, on loan from Manchester United, impressed in the first half of the season but has not played as much in recent weeks. “I said it before, I’m happy with Marcus. He’s performed well. In the last weeks he had some problems, he was injured and we have to take care of that,”…

Celebrity barman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reacted to the recent killings in Jos, Plateau State, suggesting that the attack may have been orchestrated to embarrass President Bola Tinubu on his birthday. In a post shared on his Instagram story on Tuesday, the nightlife entrepreneur expressed concern over the rising wave of violence, lamenting the loss of lives and questioning the persistence of killings across the country. President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House “I have been cold. In the past few days the video of that woman and her child can’t get out of…

“Any step that restores liberty to individuals who have been arbitrarily detained is significant for those concerned and for their families,” independent UN human rights investigators said in a press release on Monday, noting that of an estimated 800 political prisoners in the country, only around 50 appear to have been released so far.The Human Rights Council-mandated Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela said the partial release fell far short of the Government’s international human rights obligations to ensure the immediate and unconditional release of all those arbitrarily detained. The move comes as the country is adapting to new leadership under Acting President Delcy…

Ghanaian students dominated the West African Examinations Council 2025 results, with the country producing the top three candidates in the WASSCE for School Candidates. The announcement was made during the 74th Annual Council Meeting of WAEC, held from March 24 to 28 at Accra’s International Conference Centre. The three students had the highest cumulative scores among 2,612,830 candidates from The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Headquarters, Ghana, Demianus Ojijeogu. Miss Huda Suleman emerged as the overall best candidate, clinching first prize and also…

Africa’s ability to benefit fully from artificial intelligence could be undermined by fragmented data governance frameworks across the continent, according to Microsoft, which warned that inconsistent rules on data sharing and cross-border flows risk slowing innovation and limiting economic gains. Government Affairs Director at Microsoft, Akua Gyekye, said Africa’s digital future will be shaped not only by how quickly AI technologies spread but also by how deliberately countries govern and share the data that powers them. Across the continent, governments and businesses are increasingly adopting emerging technologies to support economic growth and improve public service delivery, supported by expanding digital…

Lagos Government has reportedly moved to seal Access Bank Plc HQ over alleged wastewater violations and an attack on officials.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Lagos State Government has initiated moves to seal the headquarters of Access Bank Plc in Oniru, Victoria Island, over alleged environmental violations and reported obstruction of enforcement officers.   The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed that the action followed an inspection carried out by officials of the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) after a whistleblower complaint.     According to Wahab, the inspection revealed that the bank’s wastewater treatment…

Officials of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are unaware of claims that seven crude cargoes have been allocated to it in May by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, The PUNCH reports. Senior officials at the refinery told our correspondent that, although talks were ongoing with the NNPC, they could not confirm an increase in the refinery’s monthly crude allocation from five to seven cargoes. There were reports that the NNPC had increased crude oil supply to the Dangote refinery, allocating seven cargoes for May loading to boost domestic fuel production. Two trader sources had told Reuters on Tuesday that the…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect over an alleged $550,000 cyber fraud targeting an American woman. The suspect, identified as Emwanta Smith, was arrested on 26 March in Benin City, Edo State, by operatives working through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja, the police said. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon, said the arrest followed a four-day intelligence-led operation conducted between 23 March and 26 March after a formal complaint by the victim. The police said preliminary findings indicated that the suspect allegedly posed as high-ranking government officials and other prominent figures to gain the…