March 17, 2026 – Nigeria News Mark

Security: Governor Bassey Otu Assures Navy of Stronger Partnership

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Photo: Gov Bassey Otu with Commodore Shuaib Ahmed , Commandant of NNS Victory By Mandy Park Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, declaring that “security remains the foundation upon which every meaningful development must stand,” as he received Commodore Shuaib Ahmed , Commandant of NNS Victory, on a courtesy visit at Government House, Calabar. Welcoming the naval chief, Governor Otu expressed delight at the visit, describing it as “a significant step in consolidating the enduring partnership between…

Gowon’s Distance from Reality in the Face of Suffering a Disservice to Nigeria

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Photo: General Yakubu Gowon By: Daniel Kanu When, recently, former military leader, General Yakubu Gowon emerged from a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa and declared that the government was “doing the best it can all round,” many Nigerians were left stunned—not because of political disagreement, but because of the sheer disconnect between those words and the lived reality across the country. This was not just another comment from a retired leader. Gowon is no ordinary elder; he is a man whose voice carries historical weight,…

Mbah at 54: Lawmaker Hails Enugu Governor’s ‘Disruptive Innovation’, Lists Key Achievements

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Photo: From L-R, Gov Mbah and Dr Aneke By: Daniel Kanu A member of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Okechukwu Aneke, has congratulated the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on his 54th birthday, commending what he described as transformative leadership and “disruptive innovation” across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Aneke, who represents Udi South State Constituency, said the governor’s administration had, in less than three years, repositioned Enugu through bold reforms and infrastructure development. He highlighted the near completion of 260 Smart…