LAGOS, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 16, 2026 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated Portuguese leader António José Seguro on his victory in the 2026 presidential election, held in two …
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Amnesty International slams Nigeria government over “horrific” Benue massacre
ABUJA, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 16, 2026 — Amnesty International Nigeria has urged the Nigerian government to investigate what it described as a horrific attack in which at least 15 …
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Nigerian Army invites media to verify IED recoveries amid IPOB manipulation claims
ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 15, 2026 — The Nigerian Army, Operation Udo Ka, and 82 Division have invited media organisations and civil society groups to a verification tour of …
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Fubara inspects Abua-Agba-Ndele Bridge, highlights Rivers State’s 2026 infrastructure drive
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbePORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 15, 2026 — Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Saturday inspected the newly completed Abua-Agba-Ndele bridge, a project executed by the state government. The …
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Trump urges global action to secure the Strait of Hormuz, all eyes on China
INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 15, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the international community to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran’s seizure of the …
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UAE air defences intercept another wave of Iranian missiles and drones
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiINTERNATIONAL — (NPA) March 15 — The United Arab Emirates authorities announced that its air defence system intercepted four ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran on March 15, …
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Nwifuru hails maiden matriculation at Ebonyi State University of ICT
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeABAKALIKI, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 15 — The Ebonyi State University of ICT, Offerekpe, on Saturday, March 15, 2026, held its maiden matriculation ceremony. Conceived by the administration of Governor …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 15 — Opposition leader Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigerian football icon Henry Nwosu, describing him as a patriot who …
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South Africa deploys 2 200 soldiers to five provinces
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomPRETORIA-SA (Agency Report) March 15 — President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of his decision to deploy 2 200 members of the …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — (NPA) March 15 — President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family of legendary Super Eagles midfielder Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, who passed away on Saturday at the …
