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Mar

2026

King Charles 111 Says He Has Been Assured That Nigerian Jollof Is The Best On The African Continent

King Charles III says he has been assured that Nigerian jollof is the best on the African continent. The monarch spoke while delivering a speech at the state banquet hosted in honour of President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu. Tinubu is currently in the United Kingdom on a historic two-day state visit. Jollof is a spicy West African dish made by cooking rice in tomato, onion, and pepper sauce — with thyme and curry powder as seasoning. It is served at celebrations and parties with meat, fried plantains, or salad. King Charles praised Nigerians residing in the UK…

Mar

2026

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Nigerian Musicians Bring More Money From UK Than Tinubu’s Trips – Says Sowore

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment

Nigerian Musicians Bring More Money From UK Than Tinubu’s Trips – Says Sowore Human rights lawyer and politician Omoyele Sowore has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing trip to the United Kingdom, claiming that Nigerian musicians generate more economic value from their visits abroad than the president’s official travels. Sowore, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, described the trip as a “diplomatic excursion” that offers little tangible benefit to Nigeria. “These visits are nothing more than diplomatic excursions. Perhaps the president will also see his doctors; he has not travelled in about a month,”…

Mar

2026

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First Lady, Remi Tinubu To Preach At Lambeth Palace During UK Visit

FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash

First Lady, Remi Tinubu To Preach At Lambeth Palace During UK Visit The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is scheduled to preach at Lambeth Palace in London on Thursday as part of activities lined up for President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom. Lambeth Palace serves as the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury and is a central site for the Church of England. According to details of the official itinerary published by AFP, the First Lady will also meet with representatives of the Church of England during the visit. The visit marks Nigeria’s first state visit…

Mar

2026

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Maiduguri Bombing: Presidency Debunks Fake Trump Post On Tinubu

Abuja, FGN, Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash

Maiduguri Bombing: Presidency Debunks Fake Trump Post On Tinubu The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral social media post attributed to U.S. President, Donald Trump, which criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. The post, widely circulated online, claimed Nigeria was witnessing “massive, coordinated suicide bombings” while Tinubu was away on an official visit to the United Kingdom, accusing him of neglecting national security. Reacting, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the message as fabricated and misleading, warning Nigerians against falling for disinformation. “Enemies of Nigeria are always…

Mar

2026

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FGN Declares 2 Days Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Fitr

FGN, News Flash, Religion

FG Declares 2 Days Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Fitr .The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani in a statement on Tuesday, said the Minister urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of…

Mar

2026

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Tinubu, Wife Depart Abuja For UK State Visit

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu, Wife Depart Abuja For UK State Visit President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a state visit to the United Kingdom, in the company of his wife, Oluremi Tinubu. The visit is the first by a Nigerian president in 37 years. President Tinubu is also the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch at Windsor Castle. Their flight left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10: 00 am on Tuesday. They were seen off at the airport by a delegation led by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Minister of the Federal…

Mar

2026

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Ex- Kanu’s Lawyer Confirms Return Of $19,000 USD To Kanu

Abia State, FGN, Human Rights

Ex-Kanu’s Lawyer Confirms Return Of $19,000 USD To Kanu Former counsel to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has confirmed that he actually returned $19,000 Dollars claimed to have been errorneously paid into his bank account by the leadership of IPOB, at the inception of Kanu’s trial. In a press statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday titled: “Important clarification to discerning minds”, Ejiofor noted that for the sake of clarity and in deference to the truth, it has become necessary to place the facts on record. According to him , “this payment in question…

Mar

2026

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Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra

Crime, FGN, Immigration

Ghana Immigration Arrests 93 Nigerians Over ‘Internet Fraud’ In Accra The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) says it has arrested 93 Nigerians over alleged involvement in internet fraud and violations of immigration laws. In a statement on Monday, the GIS said the arrest followed an intelligence–led raid on a suspected internet fraud network operating at Devtraco Estate in Accra. According to the statement issued by Maud Anima Quainoo, the suspects comprise 91 males and two females. Quainoo added that 73 victims who had reportedly endured severe abuse and torture at the hands of the suspects were also rescued during the raid.…

Mar

2026

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We’ve Survived, Governors No Longer Borrow For Salaries- President Tinubu

Abuja, Economy, FGN, News Flash

We’ve Survived, Governors No Longer Borrow For Salaries – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria has overcome economic challenges under his administration, stressing that state governors no longer run to banks for loans to pay salaries. The President made the remarks on Monday while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu promised to continue making the most of the opportunity given to him to lead the country by sustaining the trajectory of economic growth and prosperity. “I…

Mar

2026

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Nigeria Working With Israeli, US Intelligence On Insecurity- Tinubu’s Aide

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Nigeria Working With Israeli, US Intelligence On Insecurity – Tinubu’s Aide The Presidency has disclosed that Nigeria is collaborating with intelligence agencies from Israel, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France to adopt an intelligence-based approach to tackling insecurity across the country. It also said Nigeria will collaborate with any country, including North Korea, if such a partnership serves the nation’s security and economic interests. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Mr Ademola Oshodi, made the disclosure on Monday during an interview on Arise News’ Daybreak programme. Oshodi dismissed a US Congressional…