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By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Facebook has unveiled a new programme, “Creator Fast Track,” offering financial incentives and boosted visibility with a view to attracting content creators from rival platforms such as TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. The company said the initiative is designed to ease the transition for established creators, allowing them to grow audiences on Facebook without starting from scratch. Under the scheme, eligible creators will receive enhanced reach on their Reels content and guaranteed earnings for three months. Those with at least 100,000 followers on other platforms can earn $1,000 monthly, while creators with over one million followers may receive…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Tinubu’s government for Nigeria’s 4th place in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, citing failed security efforts. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the report index shows a serious security crisis across the country. The statement read, “Nigeria is now ranked the 4th most terrorism-affected country in the world. That is not an abstract statistic. It is a direct reflection of the failure of the Bola Tinubu-led APC government to secure the country.” The ADC said attacks increased by 43 percent, from 120…

By Clement Abayomi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered $2.6 million from individuals linked to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and returned the money to the firm. The official handover took place at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, following an investigation into fraudulent activities. The EFCC confirmed that the recovered amount totals N3.93 billion (about $2.6 million). The Secretary to the Commission, Mohammed Hammajoda, presented the funds on behalf of the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. According to Hammajoda, the money was recovered after a professional investigation exposed illegal dealings by certain actors within the state oil…

By Jeremiah Aminu The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has criticised the unjust treatment of Marshall Abubakar, Sowore’s lead defence counsel, by Justice Mohammed Umar who ordered him to kneel during a court proceeding. In a letter, dated 18th March 2026 and signed by the society’s President, Isaac Ssemakadde, he condemned Umar’s action and emphasised that no judge has the right to order a fellow legal practitioner to engage in such a demeaning act. “No judge possesses the lawful power to order a legal practitioner to kneel. That directive by Justice Mohammed Umar was not discipline; it was humiliation,” he said.…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Morocco’s head coach, Mohammed Ouahbi, on Thursday has backed the decision of the Confederation of African Football to strip Senegal national football team of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco national football team. CAF had on Tuesday overturned Senegal’s 1–0 victory in the January 18 final in Rabat, ruling that the team breached regulations after its players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty awarded to Morocco. Speaking at a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maamora, Ouahbi said the decision was justified. He said, “First of…

By Clement Abayomi Retired police officers have asked the Federal Government (FG) to intervene in their pension crisis by signing a new bill into law. The officers, under the Union of Retired Police Officers, announced on 18 March, 2026, that they will protest at the Presidential Villa next 24 March if their request is not met. The union’s Kaduna State chapter leaders, retired Chief Superintendent Mannir Lawal and retired Assistant Superintendent Danlami Maigamo, issued this call in a joint statement. They explained that the retired officers are seeking government intervention because many of them are living in extreme poverty and…

By Clement Abayomi A lawyer and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s administration as “incapable” of solving Nigeria’s security challenges. Okonkwo, who spoke on Channels Television, criticised Tinubu for proceeding with a state visit to the United Kingdom despite recent deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. His criticism responded to coordinated terror attacks in Maiduguri, which reportedly killed 23 people and injured many others. Okonkwo argued that Tinubu should have cancelled his trip to the UK to honour the victims of the attacks. He suggested that by travelling to London, Tinubu was…

By Clement Abayomi The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has assured that all corps members are covered by a “comprehensive” insurance policy. He gave this assurance in Abuja during a visit from the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Ndace. Nafiu explained that the federal government has set up strong welfare measures to keep every participant safe. This package includes both life insurance and medical care. He noted that this protection begins the moment a person receives their call-up letter, even before they leave their home to start their journey.…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Nigeria’s top military officers have arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, following deadly bomb attacks that killed at least 23 people and injured over 100 others. President Bola Tinubu had ordered the immediate relocation of the service chiefs to the state to take control of the situation. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, arrived about a day after the directive. They landed at the Air Force Base in Maiduguri and were received by the Theatre Commander before moving to the headquarters of the Joint Task Force,…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has confirmed her membership of the Peoples Democratic Party by completing her registration through the party’s online platform. She made this known on her verified social media pages, where she called on Nigerians, especially young people and party supporters, to also validate their membership. The lawmaker described the PDP as the strongest opposition party in the country and stressed the need for members to take part actively in its activities. She said, “The PDP e-registration platform is now secure. I have validated my membership. Others should do the same. The process…