Iran Declares Readiness for Long War Following Attacks on Ships
Iran has warned it is prepared for a long war of attrition that could “destroy” the world economy, following attacks on two commercial ships and threats against vessels from the United States and its allies. The warning came as tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which about 20% of the […]
Tinubu Appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said the appointment was made in line with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. Yuguda’s nomination follows the recent appointment of the former CBN […]
Senate Rejects Kalu’s Motion to Stop ICPC from Monitoring Govt Projects
Nigeria’s Senate has rejected a motion by Orji Uzor Kalu seeking to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from monitoring government projects. During Wednesday’s plenary, the former Abia State governor argued that the anti-corruption agency was taking over the oversight duties of lawmakers. He claimed that by tracking constituency and […]
EFCC Nabs Edo Traditional Ruler, Others For Alleged Fraud As Community Lists Sins
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed His Royal Majesty, Michael Sado, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State for alleged financial impropriety. He was nabbed alongside one Egr. Patrick Omkhagbo for alleged fraudulent activities. The arrest was a […]
Iran Pulls Out of 2026 World Cup Amid Escalating Conflict With U.S., Israel
Iran has announced it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the killing of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in joint attacks carried out by the United States and Israel. The decision was confirmed by Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, who said the country’s national football team will not […]
Embezzlement: Court Sentences DR Congo FA President To Life Imprisonment, Others Bag Five Years Jail Term
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting the Democratic Republic of Congo Football Federation, or FECOFA, president, Jean-Guy Blaise has been handed a life sentence by the court for embezzlement. The ruling came after an eight-month investigation into claims of corruption and financial misconduct at the country’s football regulatory organization. A court found Mayolas guilty of money laundering, embezzlement, […]
Three Suspects In Auchi Doctor’s Kidnapping, Murder Case, Arraigned In Court
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Three suspects connected to thekidnapping of a medical doctor, Dr. Abu Babatunde, and killing his younger brother in Auchi, Edo State, were arraigned before a High Court in Auchi on Monday.Truth Live News Media reports that the suspects were apprehended in February 2026 after visiting the doctor’s hospital for medical treatment for […]
Middle East War: Tinubu Orders Rollout Of CNG Kits To Cushion Fuel Increase Pressure
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order for the deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits nationwide to ease the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerians, following the ongoing war in the Middle East. Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG), Ismaeel Ahmed, […]
Reps Urge FG To Construct Benin–Lagos Railway To Ease Traffic
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, urged the Federal Government to commence construction of a railway corridor linking Benin City and Lagos to tackle growing insecurity and traffic congestion along the busy highway connecting the two cities. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved during plenary by the lawmaker representing […]
Breaking: Reps Orders N10m Fine, Jail Term for Dual Party Membership
The house of representatives has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to penalize dual membership of political parties. Under the new provision, individuals found guilty of belonging to more than one political party at the same time will face a fine of N10 million and a maximum prison term of two years. The lower legislative chamber […]