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‘Nollywood in Hollywood’ 2026 wraps up with red carpet moments, women-led films
Founded in 2018 by Nigerian-American filmmaker Ose Oyamendan, Nollywood in Hollywood promotes Nigerian cinema through cultural exchange and international collaboration. The post ‘Nollywood in Hollywood’ 2026 wraps up with red carpet moments, women-led films appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Turaki-led PDP Heads To Supreme Court
Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) has said it is heading to the Supreme Court, following the Appeal Court judgment that nullified the Ibadan convention that brought them on board…
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Nigeria’s cyber warfare capability earns praise from South African Army chief
The Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, has praised the growing capabilities of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command (NACWC), noting the significant progress it has The post Nigeria’s cyber warfare capability earns praise from South African Army chief appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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D’Tigress arrive Lyon for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s D’Tigress on Monday, arrived Villeurbanne, Lyon for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, DAILY POST reports. The tournament is scheduled to run from March 11 to 17. Head coach, Rena Wakama, his assistants and the 12 selected players are all gearing up for the competition. The players have already started preparations for […] D’Tigress arrive Lyon for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers
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“10 years of building, becoming,” Tacha shows off Guinness World Record plaques, honours late mum
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tacha Akide has shared photos of her Guinness World Record plaque, celebrating her achievement of 82 makeovers in 8 hours and 143 makeovers in 24 The post “10 years of building, becoming,” Tacha shows off Guinness World Record plaques, honours late mum appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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One Year Remembrance: Family, Friends Celebrate Legacy Of Former Kogi Deputy Governor 
Family members, friends and political associates of former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Chief Patrick L. O. Adaba mni, have continued to reflect on his life of service, humility and integrity…
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The Making of a Leader: Prof Sunny Awhefeada’s Inspiring Journey
Prof Sunny Awhefeada’s rise to becoming the substantive Vice Chancellor of Southern Delta University, Ozoro. Prof Sunny Awhefeada’s academic journey began at the University of Benin, where he earned a…
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Benue: Alia declares war on insecurity, deploys operatives to troubled communities
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has declared a decisive crackdown on insecurity, promising that his administration will take firm action to restore peace across the state. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Solomon Iorpev, the governor said security personnel had been successfully deployed […] Benue: Alia declares war on insecurity, deploys operatives to troubled communities
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IWD: SEC DG Commends Women on Capital Market Development
The Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has commended female members of staff of the Commission, reaffirming the Management’s commitment to supporting and empowering women.…
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FCMB closes in on N500 billion recapitalisation target as capital raise ends
“Together, the public offer and minority divestment provide sufficient capital for the bank to meet the revised N500 billion minimum capital requirement for an international banking licence,” FCMB Group stated. The post FCMB closes in on N500 billion recapitalisation target as capital raise ends appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Wike sends crucial message to PDP members appeal court judgment
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the Court of Appeal's judgment on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention in Ibadan.
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Over 1000 People Benefits From Hon. Esosa Iyawe Sponsored Free Eye Surgery Programme
The member representing Oredo Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Esosa Iyawe has rounded off his 2025 free medical eye treatments and surgery programme with over…
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Federal govt to unveil National Single Window for trade, port operations March 27
The Federal Government will on March 27, 2026 deploy the National Single Window (NSW) for Trade as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s trade and port operations through digital technology. The post Federal govt to unveil National Single Window for trade, port operations March 27 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Presidency speaks on Tinubu's wife playing tennis with powerful governor
The presidency has reacted to the video of President Bola Tinubu's wife, Oluremi, playing a table tennis game with an influential southern governor over the weekend.
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My portfolio is enough to make me a billionaire – Beverly Osu
Actress and reality star Beverly Osu has expressed frustration over her financial situation, insisting that her extensive work in the entertainment industry warrants billionaire status. Speaking on a recent episode The post My portfolio is enough to make me a billionaire – Beverly Osu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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JUST IN: Gunmen abduct APC chieftain, two others in fresh attack on Ondo community
Suspected gunmen terrorising Ilu-Abo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have again launched a violent attack, abducting a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), The post JUST IN: Gunmen abduct APC chieftain, two others in fresh attack on Ondo community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Beauty Tukura, Alex Unusual, others to lead discussions at 2026 Period Summit
They will join other speakers at the 2026 Period Summit in Lagos as advocates push for conversations around women’s safety, empowerment, and systemic responses to gender-based violence. The post Beauty Tukura, Alex Unusual, others to lead discussions at 2026 Period Summit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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IGP Disu Decorates Newly Promoted DIGs
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday at the Gooduck Ebele Jonathan Peace Keeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja decorated the newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs)…
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FULL LIST: Dangote leads as Africa’s billionaires add $20bn to fortunes
See the full list of Africa’s billionaires for 2026. Dangote leads as the continent’s wealthiest see a collective $20.3 billion surge in their fortunes. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-dangote-leads-as-africas-billionaires-add-20bn-to-fortunes/
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Dangote lead as Africa’s Billionaires add $20bn to combined wealth
Nigeria’s industrialist Aliko Dangote retained the top spot as Africa’s richest person with an estimated $28.5 billion fortune. The post Dangote lead as Africa’s Billionaires add $20bn to combined wealth appeared first on Vanguard News.
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BlockDAG Price Prediction Eyes $1 – Analysts Set Short-Term Targets At $0.20 & $0.50 [Expert Analysis]
Explore the latest BlockDAG price prediction. Market makers set a $0.20 near-term target, with a structural analysis pointing to a potential $1 valuation. Read More: https://punchng.com/blockdag-price-prediction-eyes-1-analysts-set-short-term-targets-at-0-20-0-50-expert-analysis/
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GTCO’s Agbaje Named Banking Pioneer at Texcellence Awards 
The group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Segun Agbaje has been named the winner of the 2025 Banking Pioneer Award by the Texcellence Conference Awards. A visionary awards platform organised by CWG PLC and now positioned as the definitive gathering for Africa’s technology leaders and an enterprise community that sets […]
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‘I will crush insecurity in Benue,’ Alia warns criminals
The governor made the declaration while receiving briefing on the successful deployment and reinforcement of security personnel to troubled areas in Kwande and other affected local governments in the state.
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Gunmen Abduct LG Secretary, One Other In Ondo
  A council secretary and one other person have been abducted at a poultry farm in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, saying the victims were abducted on Monday morning at their farm along Kajola Road, […] The post Gunmen Abduct LG Secretary, One Other In Ondo appeared first on OsunDefender.
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: School building collapses in Lagos 
A four-storey school building housing Yemco College collapsed in Lagos. Students and teachers were evacuated minutes before the incident with no casualties Read More: https://punchng.com/video-photos-school-building-collapses-in-lagos/
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Rivers Assembly Rejects Four, Confirms Five Of Fubara’s Commissioner Nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has rejected four out of nine nominees submitted by Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, for screening and confirmation as commissioners. During plenary…
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PDP Crisis: Battle not over yet – Turaki-led faction reveals next move
The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic, Party PDP has instructed its legal team to immediately file an appeal at the Supreme Court ove the judgement delivered on Monday by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that the Court of Appeal upheld the decisions of the Federal High Court in Abuja, […] PDP Crisis: Battle not over yet – Turaki-led faction reveals next move
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UAE releases Eid Al-Fitr holiday schedule for 2026
The UAE announced Eid Al Fitr 2026 holidays for public and private sector employees, with private workers set for an extension if Ramadan lasts 30 days.
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FG Probes Fire Incident At Federal Secretariat, Abuja
The Federal Government through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation(HCSF), has begun a thorough investigation into the fire incident on Monday morning at the…
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Equities Market Edges Higher as Investors Target Select Stocks
March 09, (THEWILL) — Trading on the Nigerian equities market opened the week on a mildly positive note as investors selectively accumulated stocks across key sectors, pushing the market to a modest gain at the close of Monday’s session. At the close of trading, the market capitalisation increased from N126.436 trillion at the opening of […] The post Equities Market Edges Higher as Investors Target Select Stocks appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Chimamanda’s son: Atlantis Pediatric Hospital says doctors exercised reasonable duty of care
The Atlantis Pediatric Hospital has defended the conduct of its medical team following the interim suspension of its Chief Medical Director by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel , MDPIP, stating that its professionals acted with reasonable duty of care in the discharge of their responsibilities. The post Chimamanda’s son: Atlantis Pediatric Hospital says doctors exercised reasonable duty of care appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Anthropic takes Trump administration to court over Pentagon row
In the 48-page complaint, filed in federal court in San Francisco, Anthropic seeks to have its designation as a national security supply-chain risk declared unlawful and blocked. The post Anthropic takes Trump administration to court over Pentagon row appeared first on Vanguard News.
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US, Israel, Iran conflict could worsen global economy — Oluwo warns
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has warned that prolonged hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States could worsen global instability and deepen economic hardship across many countries. Oba Akanbi also appealed to Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, to prioritise peace and diplomatic dialogue amid tensions in the Middle East. […] US, Israel, Iran conflict could worsen global economy — Oluwo warns
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Appeal Court Rulings: PDP Says Battle Not Over, Heads to Supreme Court
March 09, (THEWILL) — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that its internal leadership battle is far from over following judgments delivered by the Court of Appeal on cases arising from previous Federal High Court rulings. THEWILL reports that the Appellate court, presided over by Justice Mohammed Ambi-Usi Danjuma, upheld the suspension of key […] The post Appeal Court Rulings: PDP Says Battle Not Over, Heads to Supreme Court appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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IWD: Lagos APC Celebrates Women, Reaffirms Commitment To Empowerment
LAGOS – The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined the global community in celebrating women across the world on the occasion of International Women’s Day…
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Nigerian Lady Who Applied for Schenghen Visa Gets Rejected, Mentions Amount She Spent For Processing
A Nigerian lady who applied for a Schenghen visa reacted in an unexpected way after she was rejected. She mentioned the amount she spent on the visa processing.
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