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Sol Plaatje University (SPU) formally inaugurated its second Chancellor, Thebe Ikalafeng, in a ceremony that placed the life, intellectual legacy and enduring

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[Premium Times] It behoves President Tinubu, as the nation's chief security officer, to ensure law and order and a level playing field for all in the upcoming general elections.

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[Daily Trust] Former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki has kept everyone in suspense with his insistence on staying in the PDP while many of his close associates switched to other parties. He explains to our correspondents in this interview why he has not defected to any other party, his relationship with those at the helm of affairs in the current administration, his plans for 2027 and why he believes the PDP will bounce back. Excerpts:

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[Daily Trust] Stakeholders in the nation's economy have expressed mixed reactions over the recent proposal by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to merge the Federal Ministry of Petroleum and the Federal Ministry of Power to create a single, unified Ministry of Energy.

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[This Day] The market value of 13 banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), has quadrupled as new capital raising and capital gains lifted banks' market value above N20 trillion two days to end of the recapitalisation exercise directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali National Security Forces, continuing their operations against Al-Shabaab militants, have successfully carried out a planned military operation in the Daynunay area near Baydhabo in the Bay region.

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[GroundUp] One forged documents including exam results, and another lied about being the paid sole director of a company while doing articles

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[This Day] The Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Supreme Court to restrain a faction of the party loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from going ahead with its national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30.

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[This Day] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, assured Nigerians that the country will overcome new difficulties the it was facing as a result of the raging war in Middle East. He acknowledged that Nigeria was going through "a very difficult period" because developments it had not control over.

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[Daily Trust] The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a one-month ultimatum to the federal government to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement or face an indefinite strike.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Parliament of Kenya has commenced funeral preparations for the late Ol Kalou Legislator, David Njuguna Kiaraho.

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[Daily Trust] Twenty-four hours to the expiration of the deadline issued by the federal government for political appointees seeking elective positions to resign, no minister has tendered resignation, our checks have revealed.

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[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba says law enforcement will be heightened ahead of Easter and Independence Day holidays, which are usually characterised by increased travel by citizens.

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[CAF] Confédération Africaine de Football (''CAF'') President Dr Patrice Motsepe has expressed his and CAF's gratitude to outgoing General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba who has left the role after over five successful years.

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Catholics in Lagos marked the start of Holy Week with prayers and processions. This year’s Palm Sunday celebrations come as many Nigerians face rising living costs and ongoing insecurity.

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Europe’s own nature is becoming a risk to itself. Member states have exercised their veto right 48 times since mid-2011. Hungary was the last one to use it on the €90bn financial aid for Ukraine. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU handles country-blockages.

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[This Day] Retired Director General, of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr Amos Adamu, has warned parties involved in the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) and the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) to desist from attempting to drag his name into their fight or face the full wrath of the law.

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[This Day] A report by VNL Capital has revealed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) appears to be taking a proactive stance to rein in inflationary pressures ahead of the 2027 election cycle.

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[This Day] "It is easy to write from the sidelines. To critique without consequence. To moralize without responsibility. But governance is not a column--it is a burden. One that requires decisions, trade-offs, and the courage to be unpopular in the short term to secure the long term".