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Osita Iheme
**Osita Iheme**, MFR (born 20 February 1982), is a Nigerian actor, author, film producer, and comedian. He gained widespread fame for his role as **Pawpaw** in the 2002 film *Aki…
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Odumegwu Ojukwu
**** --- ### **Early Life and Education** **Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu** was born on **November 4, 1933**, in **Zungeru, Nigeria**, during British colonial rule. He was the son of **Louis…
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Public holidays in Nigeria
# Public Holidays in Nigeria '''Public holidays in Nigeria''' are days designated by the Federal Government for rest and reflection, commemorating national, religious, and cultural milestones. Governed by the Public…
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Dance culture in Nigeria
**** **Dance culture in Nigeria**, also regarded as **cultural dances**, is an integral part of the **varying cultures and traditions of Nigerians**. Dance in Nigeria serves as a **unifying factor**…
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March 17, 2026
Judge angrily asks Sowore’s lawyer to kneel down in court, issues imprisonment threat
The judge ordered Mr Sowore's lawyer to “come out" of the bar area of the courtroom "and kneel down…
Police detain senior officers for allegedly extorting N200,000 from trader
Cases of police brutality, extortion, extrajudicial killings and other unprofessional activities in…
Enough is Enough Nigeria marks 16 years, calls for increased citizen engagement ahead of 2027 elections
Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria reflected on its 16-year history, spotlighting the impact of its ini…
Nigeria’s food inflation returns to double digits, hits 12.12% in February
“The increase can be attributed to the rate of increase in the average prices of Beans, Carrots, Ok…
APC membership surges in Zamfara days after Gov Lawal’s defection
On average, about 20,329 people are formally registering with the party daily, demonstrating Govern…
Tinubu extols Oyedele’s tax reform feats at inauguration as minister
The president, who spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of Mr Oyedele in Abuja on Monday, acknowledged…
Police secure three bomb explosion scenes in Maiduguri
Police confirm three suspected suicide bomb explosions in Maiduguri, targeting a hospital, market, …
Kebbi completes visa issuance for 2026 Hajj pilgrims
The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has completed visa issuance for all 2026 Hajj pilgrims, mar…
Mbappe set for Real Madrid return against Man City
Kylian Mbappe is set to return from injury for Real Madrid’s crucial Champions League second-…
Neymar misses out as Endrick returns to Brazil squad
Coach Carlo Ancelotti names the Brazil squad for upcoming friendlies, leaving out an unfit Neymar b…
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March 16, 2026
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Osita Iheme
**Osita Iheme**, MFR (born 20 February 1982), is a Nigerian actor, author, film producer, and comedian. He gained widespread fame for his role as **Pawpaw** in the 2002 film *Aki…
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Odumegwu Ojukwu
**** --- ### **Early Life and Education** **Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu** was born on **November 4, 1933**, in **Zungeru, Nigeria**, during British colonial rule. He was the son of **Louis…
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Public holidays in Nigeria
# Public Holidays in Nigeria '''Public holidays in Nigeria''' are days designated by the Federal Government for rest and reflection, commemorating national, religious, and cultural milestones. Governed by the Public…
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Dance culture in Nigeria
**** **Dance culture in Nigeria**, also regarded as **cultural dances**, is an integral part of the **varying cultures and traditions of Nigerians**. Dance in Nigeria serves as a **unifying factor**…
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March 16, 2026
US/Israel–Iran war: Pope calls for ceasefire
In a post on X on Sunday, the pontiff made a passionate appeal for a ceasefire in the region The po…
A back to the future moment for the Nigerian Bar Association, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
When the then Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Babangida – a two-star general – turned the page on the …
UK-Nigeria: A reset building on the past and leaping into the future, By Sunday Dare
Right now this moment in history President Tinubu embodies the Nigerian dream
Gov Sani lauded over 36km Birnin Gwari road project
Mr Baba Ahmed who stated this while on an inspection visit at the project site, described the gover…
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon hits 200 Ligue 1 appearances
Beyond club football, Simon has also remained a consistent presence for the Nigeria national footba…
Ex-defence minister’s ally resigns from APC
Mr Abubakar, a close ally of former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, served as council chairpe…
OPay launches XtraCova to strengthen consumer trust in digital finance
OPay introduces XtraCova, a new protection product that reimburses users for verified unauthorized …
Ramadan: Kwara communities hail Saraki over meal distribution
Kwara communities commend Bukola Saraki for distributing Ramadan Iftar meals to mosques, a gesture …
Iran announces 60 per cent minimum wage hike – Local media
Iran’s government announces a more than 60% hike in the minimum wage to combat soaring inflat…
Serie A: AC Milan slip at Lazio as Como eye Champions League
AC Milan miss their chance to pressure Inter after a 1-0 loss to Lazio, while Como beat Roma 2-1 to…
March 15, 2026
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Osita Iheme
**Osita Iheme**, MFR (born 20 February 1982), is a Nigerian actor, author, film producer, and comedian. He gained widespread fame for his role as **Pawpaw** in the 2002 film *Aki…
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Odumegwu Ojukwu
**** --- ### **Early Life and Education** **Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu** was born on **November 4, 1933**, in **Zungeru, Nigeria**, during British colonial rule. He was the son of **Louis…
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Public holidays in Nigeria
# Public Holidays in Nigeria '''Public holidays in Nigeria''' are days designated by the Federal Government for rest and reflection, commemorating national, religious, and cultural milestones. Governed by the Public…
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Dance culture in Nigeria
**** **Dance culture in Nigeria**, also regarded as **cultural dances**, is an integral part of the **varying cultures and traditions of Nigerians**. Dance in Nigeria serves as a **unifying factor**…
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March 15, 2026
EPL Roundup: Arsenal establish nine-point gap as West Ham hold Man City
While Arsenal celebrated a crucial win in North London, Manchester City’s title hopes suffered anot…
Uzor Kalu dismisses rift in Abia APC as younger brother insists on governorship in 2027
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has an ambition to contest the A…
Firm to invest $200m in Abia’s oil palm sector
Presco Plc Chairperson, Olakanmi Sarumi, disclosed this on Friday when the company’s management and…
Security operatives arrest another native doctor in Anambra over ritual practices
The latest development came weeks after a high court in Awka sentenced another popular native docto…
Nine in 10 Nigerians back women leaders, but institutions lag – Report
According to the report, Nigeria’s overall leadership readiness score rose slightly to 59 in 2025 f…
Love thy neighbour, but attack if he harbours your attackers, By Owei Lakemfa
The leading international leaders of hypocrisy and deception, with headquarters in Western Europe, …
Firm enlists Kiekie, Nze, Booth as brand ambassadors
Agro-allied firm Johnvents Group enlists Kiekie, Stan Nze, and Maryam Booth as brand ambassadors fo…
Acting before mirror prepared me for Nollywood— Pamela Okoye
Discover how actress Pamela Okoye turned a childhood habit of acting in front of a mirror into a th…
Juliana Olayode sticks to faith despite dwindling acting roles
Actress Juliana Olayode, ‘Toyo Baby’, explains how her Christian faith and refusal to d…
IG praises FCT journalists, seeks stronger police-media partnership
IG Olatunji Disu praises FCT journalists, calling for a stronger police-media partnership to improv…
March 14, 2026
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Osita Iheme
**Osita Iheme**, MFR (born 20 February 1982), is a Nigerian actor, author, film producer, and comedian. He gained widespread fame for his role as **Pawpaw** in the 2002 film *Aki…
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Odumegwu Ojukwu
**** --- ### **Early Life and Education** **Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu** was born on **November 4, 1933**, in **Zungeru, Nigeria**, during British colonial rule. He was the son of **Louis…
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Public holidays in Nigeria
# Public Holidays in Nigeria '''Public holidays in Nigeria''' are days designated by the Federal Government for rest and reflection, commemorating national, religious, and cultural milestones. Governed by the Public…
Read More »Story of the day
Dance culture in Nigeria
**** **Dance culture in Nigeria**, also regarded as **cultural dances**, is an integral part of the **varying cultures and traditions of Nigerians**. Dance in Nigeria serves as a **unifying factor**…
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March 14, 2026
Abia records 6,381 glaucoma cases in 18 months – Official
Betty Emeka-Obasi, administrator of the Abia Eye Health Management Bureau, disclosed this on Thursd…
Nigerian troops reopen road shut for years by IPOB
The troops, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Air Force, the State…
Organisers suspend planned protest against poor power supply in Anambra
“I have received not less than 157 phone calls, I was even threatened that I will be held responsib…
Court clears judiciary accountant, six years after N20million theft
The court ruled that negligence in handling the N20 million did not amount to theft The post Court …
GMOs: Experts accuse Nigeria’s biosafety regulator of not being transparent
In a joint statement forwarded to PREMIUM TIMES on 9 March, the environmental activist, Nnimmo Bass…
N11bn Liabilities: Cross River commences legal action against tax defaulters
Cross River’s internally generated revenue rose steadily from N30 billion in 2023 to N46 billion in…
Shi’ites protest in Sokoto over Iran war
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria staged a peaceful protest in Sokoto over the ongoing war…
Tinubu urges media to hold states, LGs accountable
President Tinubu urges the media to hold state and local governments accountable, citing their incr…
Power outage: Consumers’ group suspends protest in Anambra
An electricity consumers’ group suspends its planned protest over the power outage in Anambra…
Airlines operators lament as aviation fuel hits N1,800 per litre
Nigerian airline operators lament the sharp rise in aviation fuel price to N1,800/litre, warning of…
March 13, 2026
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Osita Iheme
**Osita Iheme**, MFR (born 20 February 1982), is a Nigerian actor, author, film producer, and comedian. He gained widespread fame for his role as **Pawpaw** in the 2002 film *Aki…
Read More »Citizen of the day
Odumegwu Ojukwu
**** --- ### **Early Life and Education** **Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu** was born on **November 4, 1933**, in **Zungeru, Nigeria**, during British colonial rule. He was the son of **Louis…
Read More »On this day
Public holidays in Nigeria
# Public Holidays in Nigeria '''Public holidays in Nigeria''' are days designated by the Federal Government for rest and reflection, commemorating national, religious, and cultural milestones. Governed by the Public…
Read More »Story of the day
Dance culture in Nigeria
**** **Dance culture in Nigeria**, also regarded as **cultural dances**, is an integral part of the **varying cultures and traditions of Nigerians**. Dance in Nigeria serves as a **unifying factor**…
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March 13, 2026
Ondo APC conducts fresh congress, elects new exco
The party had earlier, on 3 March, elected a new set of exco in defiance of the order of the Federa…
How $760,000 school fees were paid in advance for Yahaya Bello’s children – Witness
“Yes, I know him as a parent He has children in my institution
Eight senators join ADC from PDP, LP, APGA
With the defection of the eight lawmakers, ADC now has nine seats in the upper legislative chamber …
12 Reps defect to APC, ADC
Most of the defectors cited internal crises in their parties and the need to align politically in w…
Share The Good: Knorr brings the warmth of Iftar to more communities this Ramadan
As Muslims across Nigeria observe the sacred month of Ramadan, Knorr kicked off its annual Share Th…
Ekiti Poll: Court of Appeal affirms Wole Oluyede as PDP candidate
The Court held that the primary election conducted by the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working…
NPFL: Shooting Stars overcome Rivers United 2-1 in Ibadan
Sodiq Ibrahim and Qamar Adegoke were on target as Shooting Stars defeated Rivers United 2-1 in a re…
Kwara APC chieftain, Kunle Sulyman is dead
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State, Barrister Kunle Sulyman, …
Lagos: Journalist accuses Kosofe Council chairman of assault
A journalist identified as Habeeb Adejobi has said he was attacked and assaulted by individuals all…
BBNaija’s Angel announces wedding to female lover
A former Big Brother Naija reality show contestant, Angel Smith, has announced her upcoming wedding…
March 12, 2026
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Osita Iheme
**Osita Iheme**, MFR (born 20 February 1982), is a Nigerian actor, author, film producer, and comedian. He gained widespread fame for his role as **Pawpaw** in the 2002 film *Aki…
Read More »Citizen of the day
Odumegwu Ojukwu
**** --- ### **Early Life and Education** **Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu** was born on **November 4, 1933**, in **Zungeru, Nigeria**, during British colonial rule. He was the son of **Louis…
Read More »On this day
Public holidays in Nigeria
# Public Holidays in Nigeria '''Public holidays in Nigeria''' are days designated by the Federal Government for rest and reflection, commemorating national, religious, and cultural milestones. Governed by the Public…
Read More »Story of the day
Dance culture in Nigeria
**** **Dance culture in Nigeria**, also regarded as **cultural dances**, is an integral part of the **varying cultures and traditions of Nigerians**. Dance in Nigeria serves as a **unifying factor**…
Read More »News
March 12, 2026
Manuel Refuse To Marry: TikTok resurrects King Pereama 2024 track ‘I Love My Wife’
“Manuel refuse to marry, refuse to raise a family, you be Akpainfoko, you nor go young forever bach…
We’re in control of PDP’s machinery – Wike
Mr Wike said his faction's national convention scheduled for 29 and 30 March, will still hold The p…
Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil prices
Countries belonging to the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels o…
PDP seats drop to 14 as Adamawa senators join APC
The Adamawa senators cited the leadership crisis in the PDP as the reason for their exit from the p…
Demolitions: Court postpones Lagos protest leaders’ trial
The magistrate rescheduled the trial, which stemmed from protests against demolitions by the Lagos …
Electoral Act Amendment: Reps recommend penalties for dual party membership
The lawmakers proposed a fine of ₦10 million or a two-year prison term for offenders The post Elect…
UCL: Why Arsenal failed to beat Leverkusen in first leg – Arteta
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said his side was affected by Bayer Leverkusen’s goal, as …
I didn’t want to throw Nigeria into turmoil – Tinubu on why he signed Electoral Act
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he had “no choice” but to sign the Electoral Act, explaining t…
Nigeria to open new digital centre on Allen Avenue with up to 70% flash sale discounts
Nigeria’s Leading smart electronics marketing company, SIMS Nigeria, has announced the grand openin…
NPFL: Musa hails fans support in Kano Pillars’ derby win Barau FC
Veteran forward, Ahmed Musa, has highlighted fans’ support in Kano Pillars’ derby win o…
March 11, 2026
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Osita Iheme
**Osita Iheme**, MFR (born 20 February 1982), is a Nigerian actor, author, film producer, and comedian. He gained widespread fame for his role as **Pawpaw** in the 2002 film *Aki…
Read More »Citizen of the day
Odumegwu Ojukwu
**** --- ### **Early Life and Education** **Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Odumegwu Ojukwu** was born on **November 4, 1933**, in **Zungeru, Nigeria**, during British colonial rule. He was the son of **Louis…
Read More »On this day
Public holidays in Nigeria
# Public Holidays in Nigeria '''Public holidays in Nigeria''' are days designated by the Federal Government for rest and reflection, commemorating national, religious, and cultural milestones. Governed by the Public…
Read More »Story of the day
Dance culture in Nigeria
**** **Dance culture in Nigeria**, also regarded as **cultural dances**, is an integral part of the **varying cultures and traditions of Nigerians**. Dance in Nigeria serves as a **unifying factor**…
Read More »News
March 11, 2026
Tinubu approves incentives to unlock $20bn Bonga deepwater project
The federal government says the fiscal incentives will unlock the long-delayed Bonga Southwest Apar…
NCAA grants Enugu Air licence to begin commercial flight operations
The new state-backed carrier plans to operate domestic routes from Enugu as part of efforts to impr…
ICPC reacts to reported arrest, probe of federal judge
The ICPC reacted to the reported arrest and probe of the federal judge in a statement on Tuesday Th…
Nigeria posts ₦1.71 trillion trade surplus in Q4 2025 as crude oil exports fall— NBS
While Nigeria sustained a positive trade balance in the fourth quarter of 2025, total merchandise t…
TETFund advocates improved medical training, facilities to curb medical tourism
Mr Echono said the federal government had directed relevant agencies to prioritise investments in m…
Amid oil well dispute, Eno says Akwa Ibom, Cross River remain ‘brothers’
The governor said Akwa Ibom residents living in Cross River should continue to pray for the peace a…
UCL: Bayern on verge of quarter-finals after smashing six past Atalanta
Bayern Munich take a huge step towards the UCL quarter-finals with a dominant 6-1 win over Atalanta…
UCL: Atletico thrash error-ridden Tottenham 5-2 in round-of-16 first leg
Atletico Madrid take a huge 5-2 lead over Tottenham in the UCL round of 16 first leg, punishing a s…
UCL: Yamal penalty robs Newcastle of round-of-16 first-leg win over Barcelona
A late Lamine Yamal penalty cancelled out Harvey Barnes’ opener, forcing Newcastle to a 1-1 d…
Airfares may rise 25% as aviation fuel hits N1,600/litre
Nigerian airfares are set for a 25% increase as aviation fuel prices soar to N1,600/litre Learn how…