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The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to host a walkathon in commemoration of the 2026 National Police Day, aimed at promoting unity, peace, and stronger community partnership. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with participants expected to converge at the Force Headquarters Abuja by 6:00 a.m., where the walk will commence. According to the organisers, the walkathon is designed to bring together members of the public, stakeholders, and security personnel in a show of solidarity and shared commitment to national security. With the theme, “Together we walk, together we secure,” the initiative underscores…

On Saturday, March 28 2026, Zenith Bank held the climax of its month-long activities to commemorate March as women’s month. The event which held at The Civic Centre, was the second of such activity at the Centre, having held the International Women Day Seminar on the 9th of March, 2026. The event was to honour and give awards to exceptional women who have shown resilience in their communities with heir vocation impacting lives sustainably. Speakers after speakers eulogized Zenith Bank for its people-centred activities and appreciated the Ford Foundation for identifying the Bank as a worthy partner in its push…

Content creator, Mr Macaroni has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu following a deadly attack in Plateau State that left numerous civilians k!lled on Sunday. On his official X page, Mr Macaroni expressed outrage at the federal government’s handling of insecurity, writing: Tinubu is running the most useless Govt in history – Macaroni “President @officialABAT is running the Most Useless Government in the history of Useless Governments!!! How many more Nigerians have to die due to this abysmal level of incompetence? Nigerians wake up everyday to lament one tragedy of the other. Unbearably heart‑wrenching!!!” His comments highlight the mounting frustration among…

Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Adewale has dismissed a viral report claiming that her son, singer Mayorkun, lost his Lagos home to a fire outbreak. This online medium understands that the report alleged that the singer’s residence went up in flames on Saturday night following an explosion, with claims that he and his family narrowly escaped the incident. Reacting on Sunday through her Instagram page, Toyin Adewale challenged the report and questioned how such information was published without proper checks. She expressed disappointment over the spread of what she described as false news and faulted those responsible for putting it out. The…

Social media users are reacting to a viral video of Nollywood actors Femi Adebayo and Funke Akindele. The two had attended the premiere of their colleague, Iyabo Ojo’s movie, The Return of Arinzo. In a clip making rounds, Funke was seen sitting with Mercy Aigbe and Iyabo Ojo when Femi walked up to them to greet them. Surprisingly, the filmmaker shunned Funke as he greeted everyone at the table aside her. Funke, who noticed this, questioned him about his behaviour, and the actor acknowledged her, smiled, and passed. One tiwa_makeover_ wrote, “Uncle Femi didn’t want any embarrassment and boom, she said, ‘ You…

Violence has erupted in Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, following protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler named Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, with demonstrators torching vehicles and looting shops owned by foreign nationals. The protests, led by members of ActionSA alongside traditional leaders and local residents on Monday, were initially staged in opposition to what organisers described as a violation of the province’s sovereignty, constitutional order and recognised traditional leadership structures. Details later…..

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is an offshoot of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). CityNews reports that Lamido made the claim during the PDP 2026 National Convention in Abuja, stating that the PDP was founded on the vision of national unity and sacrifice. According to him, all top figures in the APC, except President Bola Tinubu, emerged from the PDP, underscoring what he described as the ruling party’s deep roots in the opposition’s legacy. Lamido appealed to aggrieved members and defectors to set aside individual egos for the sake of Nigeria’s…

Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). CityNews reports that the former presidential candidate received his party membership card on Monday in Kano. Kwankwaso registered as a member at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. The event drew prominent political figures, including David Mark, Aminu Tambuwal, Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi, Dino Melaye, and John Odigie-Oyegun. Prominent leaders of the ADC had earlier arrived at the residence of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the official defection of the former Kano State Governor to the party. CityNews recalls that Kwankwaso had officially resigned from the NNPP. He…

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the Palm Sunday attack on Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing it as a “barbaric assault” and a stark indicator of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. Atiku reacted in a statement posted on his official X handle on Monday, responding to the attack on Sunday night that reportedly claimed the lives of several residents and left many injured. The former Vice President expressed outrage, warning that the continued killings across the country reflect a near-total collapse of governance. His statement reads, “I am…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad confirmed Tuggar’s exit in a post on his X account on Monday. The minister reportedly submitted his resignation on Monday. The letter is expected to be read at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. He is billed to contest the Bauchi gubernatorial election in 2027. “The Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, will bid farewell to the Federal Executive Council today as he steps down from his position to pursue the governorship of Bauchi State,” Ahmad wrote on X. However, Tuggar has yet…