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

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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".

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[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its current economic difficulties, assuring citizens that the nation remains resilient despite the harsh impact of global developments, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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[This Day] Abuja -- The Managing Director of ARCO Worldwide Services, which pioneered commercial drone operations in Nigeria, Okosubide Mozimo, has disclosed that the development of drones had become critical for national security, stability, and economic growth.

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[Premium Times] Cumulatively, 21 states and 82 local government areas have recorded at least one confirmed case in 2026.

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged flood-affected residents in the Zambezi region to eat the 9 097 bags of rice given to them by the government and to stop resisting relocation.

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[Namibian] Vice president Lucia Witbooi has urged party members to start preparing for 2029's election immediately to defend the party's foundations against external interference and threats.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intercepted a large consignment of smuggled ethanol in a major operation targeting Kenya's illegal alcohol supply chain.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 30 Nairobi, Kenya - The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to launch the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise on Monday with a target of registering 2.5 million new voters across the country.

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Liberian football community is mourning the sudden death of Downtown FC attacking midfielder Jesse Francis, whose passing late Saturday has left teammates, coaches and fans across the country in shock.