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global.ariseplay.com/amg/www.thisda… Confusion Over El-Rufai’s ICPC Release after Mother’s Death At APC Convention, Tinubu Preaches Unity, Fires at Opposition, Showcases Reform Gains Kano: APC on Edge as Kwankwaso, Gawuna Move to Join ADC..... Page 7 APC Convention, Party Politics and Nigeria’s Democracy Union Bank: CBN Heads to Court of Appeal, Seeks Stay of Execution... Page 14

Newest Super Eagles Acquisition, Nernandez Reveals Why He Dons Number ’37’ Jersey. New Super Eagles recruit, Emmanuel Fernandez has revealed he wore the number 37 jersey during Nigeria versus Iran match on Friday, in memory of his late brother.  The... ow.ly/h9jm106wvmf

Ezechukwu Clocks African Outdoor Lead Over 200m as MTN CHAMPS Jos Ends in Style . Yemi Kosoko in Jos It was an electrifying three-day spectacle at the New Jos Stadium as the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays came to a fitting close in Jos, Plateau State. The ow.ly/Vm5L106wvky

Renewed Clamour for Special Anti-corruption Courts . The recent conviction of a former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, has rekindled the clamour for the establishment of special courts to handle corruption cases,... ow.ly/zk92106wvkx

As Turaki-led Faction Bows to Wike’s PDP. A recent revelation by the Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party that it was exploring peace options with the court-recognised PDP of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom ow.ly/llBf106wvkw

Nigeria’s Frightening Ranking on Terrorism. Nigeria’s ranking as the fourth most affected country by terrorism in the recent Global Terrorism Index should serve as a wake-up call for the federal government to urgently intensify efforts ow.ly/tsuf106wvkv

Is It All About Joining APC? President Bola Tinubu formally received the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gusau last Tuesday where he assured the people of the state ow.ly/b0ze106wvku

A Photographer’s Vignettes of Waterway Resilience. Documentary photographer Chukwudi Nwachukwu’s lens captures the Andoni waterways up close, observing hands, nets, and canoes at work against the quiet, relentless presence of the river. Okechukwu... ow.ly/h4fq106wvkt

After Clearing Capital Hurdle, Banks Face New Risks. Most of the banks may have met recapitalisation targets, but a tougher test begins, writes Festus Akanbi With barely two days until the March 31, 2026, deadline, the numbers appear reassuring. ow.ly/Yq0h106wvks

Saint Joseph’s College @ 70 and Building on a Glorious Heritage:  Nobilitas, Integritas, and Intellection. Bola A. Akinterinwa “Building on a Glorious Heritage and Inspiring Generations at 70: the Challenge of Nobilitas and Integritas” was the title... ow.ly/PMtZ106wvkr

The Obsession With Sanwo-Olu. Anjolaoluwa Oladiti-Akinola The integrity of governance depends not only on the conduct of those in office, but also on the standards by which they are assessed. This is a no-brainer. ow.ly/l6ST106wvkq

State Police: IG Proposes 60-month Transition to Decentralise Policing, 3% Federal Allocation. *Recommends 60% of existing police personnel to move to state services, 40% to remain within federal structure  *Proposes mandatory use of body-worn... ow.ly/eH2R106wvhF

Jonathan, Akpabio, First Lady, Abbas, Barau, Dangote, Governors Hail Tinubu at 74. *Labour’s Alex Otti: I won’t oppose Tinubu’s candidacy in 2027 Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha, Sunday Aborisade in Abuja and Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Former President... ow.ly/rM23106wvhC

Over 3,500 US Troops Arrive in Middle East as Iran War Intensifies. *Millions rally against Trump’s policies Sunday Ehigiator Over 3,500 United States’ troops, including the USS Tripoli with about 2,500 Marines arrived in the Middle East, officials... ow.ly/KYS9106wvhB

Kwankwaso Dumps NNPP, Set to Join ADC Monday. •Meets with Atiku amid growing alliance talks Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has concluded all necessary arrangements ow.ly/PN3I106wvhA

Medical Lab Scientists Reject New Health Reform Bills, Say Passage Will Destabilise Healthcare System. Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) yesterday raised serious concerns over a... ow.ly/f4n4106wvhz

FG Unveils Unified System to End Fragmented Aid, Accelerate Poverty Reduction. Michael Olugbode in Abuja The federal government has unveiled a sweeping reform of Nigeria’s humanitarian and poverty reduction architecture, adopting a new unified... ow.ly/ZAAi106wvhy

Wike Leads 2,500 Delegates to Crown Mohammed, Anyanwu, Others as Substantive PDP Leaders. • Says opposition party will surprise Nigerians in 2027 • Two courts refuse to stop the convention Chuks Okocha and Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja  Barring any... ow.ly/6aYX106wvhw

IFC Calls for Tighter Enforcement of Environmental Frameworks, Regulation to Drive Compliance . Dike Onwuamaeze  The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has called for stricter enforcement of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) frameworks and... ow.ly/UP8S106wvgb

In Monaco, Pope Denounces Widening Gap Between Rich, Poor. Pope Leo XIV yesterday denounced the widening gap between the haves and the have-nots, condemning what he termed the widening “chasms between the poor and the rich.” The Pope, who ow.ly/ikh3106wvg9

Tension in Akure as Gunmen Invade Ondo Primary Health Centre, Abduct Six Workers. Fidelis David in Akure  Tension gripped residents of Oke Ijebu in Akure South Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State yesterday following a brazen midnight attack by... ow.ly/eO3l106wvg8