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March 8, 2026

Tinubu approves pay rise for military personnel, pledges improved welfare

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a salary increment for military personnel as part of efforts to boost the morale and welfare of members of the Armed Forces. The President made the announcement during an interfaith breaking of fast with

General News

March 8, 2026

Nigeria’s Political System Still Unfair to Women — Kingibe

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has lamented that Nigeria’s political environment remains oppressive to women, stressing that the proposed creation of six additional seats for women in the Senate will not significantly improve female representation.

Metro

March 8, 2026

Insecurity escalates as push for state police gains momentum

Nigeria’s move toward the establishment of state police received renewed attention on Wednesday after the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Olatunji Egbetokun, inaugurated a committee to examine the proposed framework. The move comes amid ongoing deliberations at the National Assembly

Education

March 8, 2026

Osun recruits 526 teachers, successful candidates to receive appointment letters Monday

The Osun State Government has announced the recruitment of 526 teachers for public primary and secondary schools across the state. In a statement issued at the weekend, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said the names of

Politics

March 8, 2026

PDP chieftain Showunmi criticises Al Jazeera over ‘hostile’ interview with Tinubu aide

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Showunmi, has criticised Al Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan over what he described as a hostile and unprofessional interview with Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala. In a post on X on Sunday, Showunmi

Metro

March 8, 2026

NDLEA arrests ex-Lagos councillor with 40kg skunk, seizes drugs hidden in diapers

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a former councillor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Sheleru Olalekan, over alleged involvement in illicit drug trafficking. The 45-year-old, who previously served two terms representing Orimedu

Tinubu approves pay rise for military personnel, pledges improved welfare

Nigeria’s Political System Still Unfair to Women — Kingibe

Insecurity escalates as push for state police gains momentum

Osun recruits 526 teachers, successful candidates to receive appointment letters Monday

PDP chieftain Showunmi criticises Al Jazeera over ‘hostile’ interview with Tinubu aide

NDLEA arrests ex-Lagos councillor with 40kg skunk, seizes drugs hidden in diapers

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