March 8, 2026 – Nigeria News Mark

President Tinubu rejoices with ex-Senate Leader, Ndoma-Egba at 70

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Photo: Senator Ndoma – Egba and President Tinubu By: Mandy Park President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, as he turns 70. The President’s congratulatory message to Ndoma-Egba, the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is contained in a press release signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to Tinubu (Information & Strategy). It reads: “President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, on his 70th birthday on Sunday, March 8, 2026. “President Tinubu describes Ndoma-Egba as a patriot…

Still On Daniel Bwala’s Al Jazeera Show of Shame

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Photo: Daniel Bwala and Hasan of Al Jazeera By: Daniel Kanu Editor By any reasonable standard, a spokesperson for a sitting president carries the burden of credibility. It is therefore expected that when such an official appears on a global platform, the task will simply be to demonstrate clarity, consistency, and the presentation of facts. Unfortunately, Daniel Bwala’s recent appearance on Al Jazeera with interviewer Mehdi Hasan exposed the opposite — a troubling display that many Nigerians viewed as evasive, comic relief, contradictory, and deeply embarrassing. Bwala did not merely…

70th Birthday: Start-Rite Schools Community congratulates Ndoma-Egba

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Photo: Senator Ndoma-Egba, SAN By: Mandy Park The entire staff and students of Start-Rite Schools, one of the leading citadels of learning in Abuja, have extended their warmest congratulations to Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Ndoma-Egba, an accomplished legal pundit and highly respected political figure in the country, is the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Start-Rite schools. A statement issued by the school’s Media and communications Unit reads: “On the joyous occasion of his 70th birthday, the entire community of Start-Rite Schools…

IWD 2026: CAPPA Urges Stronger Protections and Inclusive Policies for Women

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By; Mandy Park The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government and state authorities to adopt stronger protections and more inclusive policies for Nigerian women as the world marks the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day (IWD). In a statement issued over the weekend, the organisation said this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” reflects the reality that women in Nigeria continue to shoulder a significant share of the labour that sustains families, communities, and the wider economy. CAPPA noted that across the country, women…

Akpabio Commends Senator Osita Ngwu’s Investment in Education

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By: Mandy Park President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has commended the lawmaker representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Osita Ngwu, for his long-standing commitment to supporting the education of young people through scholarships and bursaries. Akpabio gave the commendation on Saturday in Enugu during the Senator Osita Ngwu Scholarship and Bursary Award Programme, where students from the district received financial support for their studies. Speaking at the event, the Senate President described Ngwu’s gesture as a priceless investment in the future, stressing that education remains one of the most…