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SOUTH KOREA AND GHANA TO EXPAND COOPERATION ON CLIMATE, TECH AND MARITIME SECURITY. (PHOTO).

- March 11, 2026

South Korea and Ghana to expand cooperation on climate, tech and maritime security South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks on Wednesday with Ghanaian President John ‌Mahama, agreeing to deepen cooperation in climate, digital innovation and maritime security, Reuters reported. The two leaders witnessed the signing of three agreements, including a climate-change cooperation accord, ⁠a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on technology and digital innovation, and a separate maritime safety and security MOU between the Korea Coast Guard and the Ghana Navy. Lee thanked Ghana’s navy for protecting South Korean nationals in the Gulf of Guinea ‌and ⁠said the new maritime pact would strengthen coordinated policing. Mahama said Ghana holds significant reserves of bauxite, manganese, gold, lithium and nickel, ⁠and hopes to partner with South Korea to jointly explore the resources and strengthen value-chain ⁠cooperation. They also discussed expanding collaboration across...

GOV. ABBA YUSUF SACKS KANO STATE HEAD OF SERVICE . (PHOTO).

- March 11, 2026

GOVERNOR ABBA YUSUF SACKS KANO STATE HEAD OF SERVICE The Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved the State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, of his appointment with immediate effect. In a statement by the Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the decision is part of the ongoing efforts by the present administration to reposition the state civil service for greater efficiency, discipline, and improved service delivery across all government institutions. Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the outgoing Head of Service for his contributions and dedication to the service of the State The statement further directed that Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, the Permanent Secretary, Admin and General Services at the Cabinet Office, to serve in an acting capacity pending the appointment of a substantive Head of Service. It notes that the outgoing Head of Service is directed to handover th...

ACCESS TO CNG: PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU DIRECTS PiCNG TO DEPLOY ABOUT 100,000 CONVERSION KITS. (PHOTO).

- March 11, 2026

ACCESS TO CNG: PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU DIRECTS PiCNG TO DEPLOY ABOUT 100,000 CONVERSION KITS President Bola Tinubu has directed the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, PiCNG with an immediate mandate to deploy about one hundred thousand conversion kits to increase people’s access to CNG across the country. The President gave the directive when he received in audience, the chairman of the PiCNG, Ismaeel Ahmed in the state house. The President sought to know progress update about the initiative as well as what the agency is doing to mitigate possible impact of the war in the Middle East and the rising costs of petroleum product. The administration believes CNG remains a veritable alternative to ease mobility for Nigerians.

A CONTROVERSIAL STATUE DEPICTING DONALD TRUMP AND CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER JEFFREY EPSTEIN AS JACK AND ROSE FROM THE FILM TITANIC WAS SPOTTED NEAR THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL IN WASHINGTON, DC.(PHOTOS).

- March 11, 2026

A controversial statue depicting Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as Jack and Rose from the film Titanic was spotted near the United States Capitol in Washington, DC. The artwork recreates the iconic Titanic pose, with the two figures positioned like the famous scene from the movie. The installation quickly drew attention from passersby and social media users. Images of the statue circulated widely online, sparking strong reactions and debate about its message and symbolism. Many observers viewed it as a provocative political statement. The display adds to the ongoing public discourse surrounding Epstein’s network and its connections to powerful figures. As the images spread, the installation continues to fuel discussion across political and media circles. More photos below.

SANWO-OLU: ALAUSA MULTI-AGENCY BUILDING NOW AT COMPLETION STAGE, TO BE OPENED BY PRESIDENT. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

- March 11, 2026

SANWO-OLU: ALAUSA MULTI-AGENCY BUILDING NOW AT COMPLETION STAGE, TO BE OPENED BY PRESIDENT •Governor, cabinet members inspect LAGIS Office ahead of construction deadline Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, led a cabinet delegation on an inspection of two critical projects being developed by the State Government to enhance service delivery to citizens. The projects — Multi-Agency Office Complex and Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Building — are situated within the Central Business District (CBD) in Alausa, in close proximity to the Secretariat of the State Government. The Multi-Agency Complex is a multi-storey office development designed to centralise the operations of critical state agencies, thereby reducing congestion in the Secretariat campus. The complex is being designed to offer comfort for civil servants and enhance administrative efficiency. The project is multi-functional building that houses office spaces, relaxation facilities, multi-level ...

DRC CLAIMS TO HAVE SHOT DOWN DRONES BELONGING TO RWANDA AND ITS 'ALLIES'. (PHOTO).

- March 11, 2026

DRC claims to have shot down drones belonging to Rwanda and its 'allies' The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) claimed to have shot down two drones belonging to the Rwanda Defence Force and “their allies” after they entered Congolese airspace in eastern DR Congo. The drones were downed in Mikenge “after they illegally violated Congolese airspace in the Minembwe area,” FARDC said on X, Anadolu Agency reported. “This act of aggression constitutes a new provocation and a violation of the Washington Accord,” it said, adding that the Congolese forces “remain vigilant, disciplined, and ready to defend” DR Congo’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Rwanda did not immediately respond to DRC's statement. M23 rebels advanced across several areas of the eastern province of South Kivu after an agreement DR Congo signed in Washington with Rwanda on December 4. DRC-Rwanda tensions The rebel group controls significant territory, including the provincial cap...