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Morning Recap: Four ministers may quit Tinubu's cabinet, US-Iran war disrupts Umrah trip, NYSC registration, other stories

Here are the major stories making headlines this morning. Fresh political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 elections could trigger exits from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet, while Nigerian pilgrims count losses as Middle East tensions disrupt Umrah travel.

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Advocacy group calls for urgent action on women's economic participation in Nigeria

The report highlights wide disparities in gender equality protections across Nigerian states, creating an uneven playing field for women depending on where they live and work. A non-profit organisation, Gatefield, has urged the Nigerian government to str

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'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC - MyJoyOnline

A Nigerian senator has told the BBC that "massive" numbers of civilians were killed by armed men who attacked their village in Borno state on Wednesday, although he did not have the precise figure. "The number of people killed actually is very massive, b

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IWD: Shinkafi, Aisha Buhari, others named among '2026 Women of Impact in Africa'

PREMIUM TIMES management has extended congratulations to Ms Shikafi for the "well-deserved" recognition. Fatima Shinkafi has been named among 100 influential African women recognised in the '2026 Africa Women of Impact Awards' organised by ARISE News. M

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I Never Said That - Bwala Denies Ever Criticising Tinubu On Al Jazeera

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, Daniel Bwala, has denied criticising his boss in the past. He made the denial during an appearance on Al Jazeera's "Head to Head" programme anchored by Mehdi Hasan. In the episode exa

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"Think of the people first, not politics first," Kumuyi tells leaders - Ghanamma.com

The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Dr William Kumuyi, has urged political leaders to put priorities on the people instead of politics. "My message to the nation is that leaders should think of the people first, not politics fir

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GEN Nigeria Pays Courtesy Visit to BOI, Welcomes New Executive Director for MSMEs

The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria recently paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Oluwatoyin Ahmed Edu, the newly appointed Executive Director for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the Bank of Industry (BOI), to congratulate him on his

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Patrick Murphy: Don't worry Donald, I won't mention the war

Patrick Murphy is an Irish News columnist and former director of Belfast Institute for Further and Higher Education. WHEN Micheál Martin gives Donald Trump a bowl of shamrock around St Patrick's Day, should he mention the war? Indeed, should he even bri

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Top 20 Weekly Entertainment News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News

Top 20 Weekly Entertainment News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News Here is the latest New Telegraph's top 20 weekly Entertainment news roundup, making headlines from Saturday, February 28th to Saturday, March 7, 2026. The late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikul

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Offor Demands "Cup Final" Intensity as Akwa United Eye NPFL Return - TV360 Nigeria

Akwa United head coach Paul Offor has issued a stern rallying cry to his squad, demanding absolute concentration as the Nigeria National League (NNL) enters its decisive final phase. Speaking shortly after the team's final tactical session in Uyo on Frida