The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has raised fresh concerns over a dangerous convergence of insecurity, political distrust, and disinformation across Nigeria’s information ecosystem, warning that the trend is already shaping public sentiment ahead of the 2027 general elections. In its latest new media and social listening analysis, the Centre reported a growing mix of public emotions—ranging from grief over persistent insecurity to anger at perceived leadership gaps—combined with a countercurrent of government support. CCC described this blend as a “volatile compound sentiment” spreading across digital and traditional platforms. The study relied on PRrev, an automated AI driven media monitoring…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Fresh intelligence findings by the Nigerian military have revealed a dangerous shift in insurgent tactics in the North-East, with terrorists increasingly deploying weaponised commercial drones for aerial attacks, while ongoing investigations point to possible sponsors and external technical collaborators behind the emerging threat. Defence intelligence sources told PRNigeria that insurgent groups, including ISWAP and Boko Haram factions, are now modifying commercially available drones—originally designed for photography and filmmaking—into improvised aerial weapons. The development comes on the heels of a major counter-terrorism breakthrough in the Malam Fatori axis of Borno State. On Tuesday, 17 March, 2026, Nigerian troops executed a coordinated…
Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa State (the Glory of All Lands) is set to play host to this year’s Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday, 23 March, 2026. His Excellency, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, will declare the extraordinary general assembly open at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa. Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko; Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade; Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Abdul Ningi and; Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Amadu are…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for improved access to clean and safe water across the country, stressing that water availability remains closely linked to gender equality, education and healthier living conditions for families. She made the call in a message marking the 2026 World Water Day, observed on Sunday 22 March, 2026 with the theme, “Water and Gender,” and the campaign slogan, “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows.” World Water Day is observed annually on March 22 to draw global attention to the importance of freshwater and to encourage sustainable management of water resources…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly condemned the assault on women and girls during the Alue-Do festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, describing the incident as degrading, barbaric and unacceptable. The First Lady spoke in a statement issued after a viral video showed girls being physically and sexually assaulted during the community festival, an incident that has generated public outrage and led to arrests by the Nigeria Police Force. Reacting to the footage, Mrs Tinubu said she watched the disturbing scenes with shock, stressing that cultural practices must never…
Nigeria has urged deeper cooperation between African and Latin American nations, stressing that stronger partnerships among countries of the Global South are essential to navigating growing global uncertainty and building more balanced international relations. Speaking at the CELAC–Africa High-Level Forum in Bogotá, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, called on leaders from both regions to intensify collaboration in key sectors including technology, agriculture, education, energy and culture. Community of Latin American and Caribbean States — commonly known as CELAC — is a regional organization that brings together countries from Latin America and the Caribbean to promote political dialogue,…
A civil society organisation, Speak Out for Justice Advocacy (SOJA), has strongly condemned the alleged sexual violence against women and girls during a cultural festival in Ozoro, describing the reported incident as a grave violation of human rights and Nigerian law. In a press statement issued on Sunday, 22 March, 2026, the organisation said it was deeply disturbed by reports that women and young girls were stripped, publicly humiliated and sexually assaulted during the festival, which allegedly took place on March 19. SOJA said that although authorities have reportedly made arrests in connection with the incident, the seriousness of the…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in unusual ways, including inside carton walls, winter jackets and body cream containers, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier company in Lagos. The anti-narcotics agency also reported major seizures and arrests during coordinated operations across several states including Kano State, Kaduna State, Edo State, Oyo State, Federal Capital Territory, Taraba State and Adamawa State. According to the spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, desperate attempts by drug trafficking organisations to smuggle opioids and methamphetamine to European countries were thwarted through…
Students in Monrovia, Liberia, have been honoured for their contributions to a regional essay competition organised to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The awards ceremony, organised by the Office of the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Liberia, celebrated outstanding undergraduate essays examining the role of young people in driving development and strengthening regional cooperation across West Africa. Launched as part of the ECOWAS at 50 anniversary activities, the competition invited university and college students to reflect on the theme, “Youth Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for National Development and Regional Integration.” Organisers said the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Cards (ENBIC) to more than 260 women traders in border communities between Senegal and Guinea-Bissau in a move aimed at strengthening regional integration and easing cross-border trade. The cards were presented during a ceremony held on March 16, 2026, in the twin border communities of São Domingos and Mpack, with support from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). The initiative, led by ECOWAS’ Directorate of Free Movement of Persons, Migration and Tourism, is designed to facilitate the movement of women engaged in cross-border economic activities…